DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a free Thanksgiving dinner at the Eagles Club, 1327 Sabattus St., Lewiston, from noon to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Also there will be a craft fair Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are $15 each. Call 786-6837 to reserve yours.

Thank you for all your good work. — Donna Jordan, Eagles 618, djladyswod@aol.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mexico First Baptist Church will host a free Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday, Nov. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church, 20 Roxbury Road in Mexico.

The meal will consist of turkey, gravy, stuffing, potato, peas, carrots, homemade dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and an assortment of homemade pies. Coffee and punch will also be served.

For more information or to request transportation, call Erica at 562-7259. — Marilla Couch, macouch@roadrunner.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Amvets Lunn Hunnewell Post 6, Route 100, New Gloucester, will have its bean supper and turkey raffle Nov. 20. Supper is from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the raffle at about 7:30 p.m. Thanks. — Pat Kiley, New Gloucester, 926-4232

DEAR SUN SPOTS: At the beginning of October you received a letter inquiring about who should be called if there is a death and how to obituaries get in the paper.

I wanted to let you know that the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maine is an organization whose mission is to educate and advocate for its members. It is inexpensive to join the organization — you make a one-time lifetime membership payment. To learn more about our website visit www.fcame.net.

We would invite any of your readers to learn a little about the organization and how we educate members by promoting simplicity, dignity and economy in funeral arrangements through advance planning. Thank you. — John Parker, jobu49@gmail.com

ANSWER: As uncomfortable as it can be to think about, planning ahead for your funeral and all that it entails, doing so is of great aid to your family. This includes writing a will and making sure that your obituary includes all the information you want it to.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I recently read in your column that someone was looking for hours for the custard shop in New Gloucester for holiday hours.

I live in Poland, and I noticed Ruby Rose Frozen Custard on Route 26 is open this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and next Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, from 5 to 7 p.m. for pints and quarts only.

This is a blowout sale, limited flavors — $3 for pints and $5 for quarts. There is a sign in the window with this information. — Tony Robichaud, tctrobi3@yahoo.com

ANSWER: The letter Tony mentioned was about Hodgman’s Frozen Custard, which will be open Dec. 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If they don’t sell out, they’ll be open Dec. 11, same hours.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I purchased raffle tickets at the Farmington Fair from the Maine Mountain Quilters and the Mexico Lions Club and never heard who won. Does anyone know? No Name, Vienna

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Congregational Church of East Sumner invites the community to holiday events.

On Nov. 24, there will be a Thanksgiving eve gathering at 6 p.m. for a light supper, followed by an informal service of thanks with hymns, prayers and scripture at 7 p.m. led by the congregation.

Each Sunday morning starting Nov. 27 we’ll have the lighting of Advent candles during worship. Advent study will be held in the vestry at 6:30 p.m. Sunday morning worship begins at 9 a.m. — Cynthia Norton, Sumner

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