Dear Sun Spots: Danville Junction Grange will hold its annual indoor yard sale Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a white elephant table and a food table. Luncheon will be served at noon. Tables are available to rent at $10 each. Reserve them by calling Wes or Glenys at 783-6897. Thank you for the excellent service which you render to the community. – Glenys Rider, Danville.

Dear Sun Spots: I would like to ask if any reader out there would have any extra hosta plants that they would part with, green or colored. Call 782-7864. – Dot, Lewiston.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, have you considered finding a group of people who would be interested in having a plant swap? Sun Spots had a wonderful conversation with a woman who hosts a plant swap once a year for about 20 friends and family. Instead of throwing out plants while weeding, or tossing out extra perennials that are getting too big, pot them to share with friends. This is an excellent idea for people who are just starting to garden and need some advice from avid gardeners. The group also has a brunch, door prizes and plays some fun games. For those who don’t have plants to share with others, they bring a food item for the brunch. It’s a great way to add some new plants to your garden!

Dear Sun Spots: At our garage sale on Saturday June 21, a woman bought an L.L. Bean six-man dome tent, and we inadvertently forgot to give her the fly top. The garage sale was held on Donnelly Street in, Lewiston. She can contact us at 783-6491. Thank you. – Pauline, Lewiston.

Dear Sun Spots: A spaghetti supper will be held July 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Greene Volunteer Fire Department at 106 Patten Road in Greene. The supper is to benefit longtime volunteer firefighter Larry Langlais in his battle against pancreatic cancer. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, rolls, dessert and drink. Donations will be $6 for adults and $4 for children under the age of 12. There will be a homemade quilt raffle as well. The tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5. They will be available at the supper and up until July 19 at Lindy’s Auto, 518 Route 202 in Greene or from GVFD Auxiliary members. Monetary donations, written to Larry Langlais, may be sent to Fire Chief, Phil Lavoie, P. O. Box 342, Greene, ME 04236. For more information on how you can help, call 946-5750.- Brenda, Greene.

Dear Sun Spots: The annual reunion of the Monmouth Academy Alumni Association and their guests will be held on Saturday August 2 at the M.A. gym. A coffee social will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a 12 noon luncheon. The class of 1958 will host the event which will include two Monmouth Academy celebrities. For reservations or scholarship information call Susan Poole Bisson at 933-4185 by July 28 or visit our Web site at monmouthacademyalumni.org. – Susan, Monmouth.

Dear Sun Spots: I would greatly appreciate it if you, or the devoted readers could help me locate or suggest a Professional Oil Painting Artist. Thank you for your time! – Lise, No Town.

Answer: Jacinda at Fiddlehead Center for the Arts in Gray recommended a few local artists and we were able to speak with Al Tomlinson, who has been painting for about 35 years. He has been doing commercial art and other commissioned work in Maine for most of that time. Located in Auburn, he may be reached at 753-0253 or altom@rr.com. Please contact him for a price schedule; prices are based on the size and subject matter of the painting.

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