DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus of Androscoggin and Oxford counties are announcing their second annual Knights Before Christmas Toy Drive for children in foster care.

We will have our first fill-the-truck event at the Gridiron Sports Bar on Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by one at different locations every weekend through Dec. 4.

Every year, hundreds of children are affected by circumstances beyond their control. They are often brought from abusive, neglectful homes and placed with “angel families.” These families open their homes, lives and their hearts to these children to offer them a home but also to show them love.

Oftentimes, these children leave with nothing but the clothes on their backs. We ask that you open your hearts and reflect on Christmases past. Remember the joys you had as you looked upon your gifts and the smiles on the faces of your families. With your support, these children can have the same.

Please remember these innocent victims by donating a new unwrapped toy or gift card. No gift is too small. Donations of any kind will be gladly accepted.

We wish to thank all your readers for their kindness and generosity last year and hope they will be there to help us again this year.

For more information, please call Roger Roy of the the Lisbon Falls Council 2358 at 353-2091 and Check It Out for future events. — Roger Roy, randcroy@yahoo.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Gardiner Area High School Class of 2012 is sponsoring a haunted hay ride on Saturday, Oct. 23, at Zanbelik Farms, 816 Gardiner Road (Route 126), Wales. The rain date is Oct. 30.

From 4 to 6 p.m. there will be a fun ride for kids. It is $5 for a parent and child.

The haunted hay ride will be from 7 to 10 p.m. at $7 for students.

We invited everyone to join in our fun. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call 375-8205.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you so much for everything you do.

I’m sure we are all aware that the YWCA is in need of help. On Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Lewiston-Auburn time Bank will be doing a day of sharing. On this day we’ll be doing some cleaning, painting and getting the YWCA ready for winter.

For more information, please call me at 576-0964. Thank you. — Sharon Carter, Time Bank coordinator

ANSWER: For those who many not know, the Time Bank is an organization where members trade their labors for the labors of others, on an equal hour-to-hour basis. For example, you might offer piano lessons to those in the Time Bank. Then, when you need help with something, say moving, Time Bank volunteers help you.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please let your readers know that the Women’s Hospital Association of Central Maine Medical Center is hosting an art show on Nov. 6 at the hospital atrium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.

There will be more than 27 artists at the show and a highlight of the show is the raffle of an original water color entitled “Picking Time” by local artist Irene Duplissis.

Tickets for the raffle are on sale at the WHA Gift Shop. The Bennett Breast Care Center will receive all monies raised.

Your readers can call me at 783-6651 for details on being a patron and viewing the art early. Thanks, Sun Spots! — Mary Ann Norcros, norc@gwi.net

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