Dear Sun Spots: The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chester Greenwood Day desperately needs the help of column readers! The parade and other activities will be held Dec. 1 in downtown Farmington.

We are in need of:

Marching bands or any musical groups who can walk the parade route or would like to put a float in and play music throughout the parade route.

Gingerbread house participants for a new contest at 206 Broadway (drop off 9 a.m.) ribbons awarded for children’s, adult and people’s choice categories. A silent auction will also be held.

Volunteer firemen, police and military personnel who would walk the parade route and ensure the safety of the crowds and children.

Floats with an earmuff theme to participate in the parade, honoring Chester Greenwood, (inventor of the earmuff) – line up 10 a.m. at the W.G. Mallett School parking lot, judging 10:30 a.m., parade begins 11 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Chili contest participants – traveling trophy and Chamber Bucks awarded to top three winners – held at the gazebo. Details can be found on the chamber’s Web site: www.franklincountymaine.org or by e-mailing the chamber at: [email protected]. or calling 778-4215.

– Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, Farmington.

Dear Sun Spots: I am appealing to your readers as I feel someone may be able to help me. In December of last year I was hurt and have been unable to work. Money being extremely tight and bills needing to be paid, I got together with a good friend and together we started a business from our stash of fabrics and crafts. We spent the summer doing some craft shows and think we can be successful. Our biggest problem is space. We both live in small trailers and have no extra room or extra income so storage rentals are out of the question.

Is there anyone out there who would be willing to help us with our storage space issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please call Julie at 926-5920 and Cindy 966-1178. – Julie, New Gloucester.

Dear Sun Spots: I am interested in wax or leftover candles for my craft projects. Also interested in baskets and large tins that are in good shape. Please call Jean in Lewiston at 784-8111. – Jeanne, Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: Once more I need your help. I have been knitting hats throughout the year, and I would like to donate them to the homeless shelter on Lincoln Street. Who do I contact to give them to? Thank you. – Jean Bosse, Auburn.

Answer: Hope Haven Mission is at 209 Lincoln St., at 783-6086. You might also check to get an updated list of needs other than what you plan on offering.

Dear Sun Spots: We are looking for prospective foster and adoptive parents.

Anyone considering adoption or foster care through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is encouraged to attend this open, no-obligation meeting. For more information about foster care or adoption or about this informational meeting, please contact A Family For ME at 1-877-505-0545. A Family For ME is a nonprofit organization that recruits for DHHS. Thank you in advance for your assistance. – Norma Welch, No Town.

This column is for you, our readers. It is for your questions and comments. There are only two rules: You must write to the column and sign your name (we won’t use it if you ask us not to). Letters will not be returned or answered by mail, and telephone calls will not be accepted. Your letters will appear as quickly as space allows. Address them to Sun Spots, P.O. Box 4400, Lewiston, ME 04243-4400. Inquiries can also be posted at www.sunjournal.com in the Advice section under Opinion on the left-hand corner of your computer screen. In addition, you can e-mail your inquiries to [email protected].