DEAR SUN SPOTS: Read your column every day. I have a question for you. I see several men and women wearing a yellow or blue or green bracelet on their wrists. My question is what do they represent? — No Name, Auburn

ANSWER: It appears that there are a couple of different kinds of plastic bracelets and reasons for them. One is simply that they are just another fashion fad. Called “jelly bracelets,” the plastic used is soft and flexible and comes in many vibrant colors. I’m told that the colors may have meaning, including sexual availability, to individual groups of young people.

Another type of plastic bracelet represents different nonprofit causes. For example, one young man in the newsroom wears a yellow bracelet with the words “Live Strong” imprinted on it as part of a fundraising effort for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. He says the $1 it cost went to cancer research, and that there have been others, such as pink ones for breast cancer.

There were also blue bracelets designed for the 2008 election bearing the date of that election, encouraging people to “think blue” and vote for the Democrats.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Community Little Theatre is looking for a silver tinsel, 1960s-style artificial tree no shorter than four feet to be used in its upcoming production of “Winter Wonderettes.” If you, or someone you know, would be willing to loan this item, please contact producer Alison Traynor at atraynor@laclt.com. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. — Alison, producer

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a white Christmas tree in a metal stand about six feet tall with lights all over. Anyone interested call 784-6710. It is a free item. — No Name, Lewiston

ANSWER: Perhaps your tree will suit the theater’s play?

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford United Methodist Church’s Homemade for the Holidays fair is Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Linnell Street in Rumford. Mary Pulsifer and her amazing army of crafters are racing to fair day to offer you a shopping spree of crafts and other bargains for your budget-wise projects. Can you keep us in mind as you dig through your unfinished projects, vintage jewelry and unwanted craft supplies? Or on a cold morning fire up your oven and share a new recipe or a family favorite. If you are inspired, call one of our organizers for more information: Mary Pulsifer, 562-7050, Naomi Robertson, 369-9422; or Dee Holman, 369-0746. — Cathy Crump, chair

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It was called to my attention that a reader inquired on Oct. 27 about Wilhelmine Dumont, who was my mother. She and Dad lived in the Lewiston area until 1984, at which time they moved to Old Town to be near to us (we lived in Orono at the time). Mom died in January 2001, nearly 92. Mom really enjoyed her graphology and was right on. The reader can feel free to contact me. — Janine Hale, Bethel

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a vendor of Thorlo socks in Maine? The Sportshoe Center in New Hampshire closed, and we’ve been unable to find another source. Thorlo socks are the best! Thank you. — L. D., No Town

ANSWER: According to www.thorlo.com, there are two locations in Lewiston-Auburn: Lamey-Wellehan Shoes, 54 Canal St., Lewiston, 784-6595, or Olympia Sports, 550 Center St., Auburn, 777-5736. You can also buy them online.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You are such an asset to our community! Every newspaper should have such a column. Does anyone know of any organized bus trips to Boston, shopping or other, taking place in November or December with seats available. In the past there were several, but this year I’m not finding any. Thanks for your help. — No Name, Lewiston

ANSWER: Seniors’ groups often have those trips, and they are usually listed in Check It Out?.Perhaps readers will have some information on upcoming trips?

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