Dear Sun Spots: The Lewiston Downtown Holiday Celebration Committee is looking for an individual(s) who would be willing to volunteer his/her time to make holiday costumes for the Dec. 8, downtown celebration.

A lively procession will proceed down Lisbon Street to Courthouse Plaza for the lighting of the Christmas tree and the menorah, along with visits with Santa and other entertainment. To enhance the entire event, we’d like to have a costumed elf, snowflake, snowman, etc., mingling about.

We are seeking an individual(s) who would be willing to take on the task of these costumes for reuse each year.

If someone is interested in undertaking this sewing task, the committee will provide necessary materials for each costume.

In addion, we are looking for skilled jugglers who might also want to volunteer their time to participate both in the procession down Lisbon Street and during the activities at Courthouse Plaza. Interested parties may contact the committee at (207) 784-2951, ex: 110. – Downtown Holiday Celebration Committee, Dottie Perham-Whittier and Nick Knowlton, co-chairs, Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: I am interested in information or a catalog on American Girl dolls. Perhaps I can please get the address? – L.B.P., Bethel.

Answer: Visit the American Girl e-store and click on free catalogue at its Web site www.americangirl.com. Alternatively, call 1-800-360-1861 in the U.S. or in Canada, seven days a week, 6 a.m. to midnight, Central time. Write to American Girl at: P.O. Box 620497, Middleton, WI 53562-0497.

Dear Sun Spots: I’m a Maine native. I moved to Massachusetts to be with my son. I am trying to find a company that sells all-purpose greeting cards. Back in the 1960s, I could send away for them by mail. I would like to get some more. I am a native of the Norway-Paris area. As I remember one place was Sunshine Cards. Can anyone please write to me if they know of any. I can be reached via post at: 655 Dedham Street, Wrentham, MA 02093-1135. – Muriel Perkins, Wrentham, Mass.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, try contacting Current via e-mail at [email protected] or toll free at 1-877-665-4458 and via its Web site at www.currentcatalog.com, or via post at: Current, Order Processing Center, Colorado Springs, CO 80941-0001. Phone orders can be placed at 1 (800) 848-2848.

Dear Sun Spots: Could you please tell me how I can obtain the instruction manual for Kenmore Progressive Powerpath System 12-amps? It was given to me without a manual and it’s more intelligent than I. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks ever so much for such a useful resource. – Patricia Northrop, Oquossoc.

Answer: Contact Sears Parts Department at 800-366-7278. They have both an owner’s and repair manual for $9.95 each, including shipping and handling and will be happy to mail them to you.

Dear Sun Spots: Our Lady of Ransom, St. Mary’s churches will hold their Christmas fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at 119 Elm St., Mechanic Falls. Food, crafts and wreaths will be available. For table rental phone Josie at (207) 345-3274. – No Name, No Town.

• The phone number for the reader seeking the Professional Writer computer program and featured in Saturday’s column was incorrect. Readers may reach Bitsy Ionta at 562-7523. Sun Spots apologizes for the error.

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