DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Community Church is collecting nonperishable food items for the Hartford food bank, which will continue through the holidays.

If anyone would like to donate items, they can be dropped off at the church anytime. There will be a basket to receive the items behind the building on the patio, and items will be picked up daily.

Items may also be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Sunday.

If anyone would like to send a monetary donation, it can be sent to Hartford Community Church, P.O. Box 460, Canton, ME 04221.

Thanking everyone in advance who can contribute to this worthy cause! — Betty, [email protected]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn United Methodist Church is requesting the following items that are needed on a weekly basis at the High Street Food Pantry: peanut butter, toilet paper and pasta sauce.

Items can be dropped off at the church office at 439 Park Ave.

If you have questions about the pantry, please call the church office at 207-782-3972.

Monetary donations to the food pantry can be made out to and sent to High Street Church Food Pantry, 106 Pleasant St., Auburn, ME 04210.

Thank you! — George Mathews, [email protected]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am inquiring to see is anyone out there may have the adapter for Spike the Dinosaur by Fischer Price. I have the dinosaur and a battery pack but no adapter to charge the batteries. I picked up the dinosaur at a garage sale with all the parts except that.

I inquired with Fischer Price, but they apologized, for they longer carry any of the parts. I thought I might try Sun Spots in case any reader might have an adapter from their old dinosaur? My grandson would love to use this!

Thanks for your help. — Sandy Jalbert, [email protected]

ANSWER: Sun Spots found some on eBay, but they are very pricey.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: An indoor yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St., Auburn.

There will be vendor tables as well as church tables. This is a good the time of year to clean out and sell items you no longer need or want.

Donations are also being accepted by the church. Please call the church at 207-784-1306 to coordinate a drop-off.

We still have tables available for rent. If interested, call 207-782-3751 to reserve a table.

There will also be baked goods and coffee for sale. Thank you. — Paula Wing, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The River Valley Rotary Club’s 21st annual Oktoberfest Craft Fair will be held at Hope Association from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.

There will be a variety of crafters offering jewelry, homemade crafts, baked goods and a multitude of other merchandise. There will be a cookie walk, and the Rotary Club will also have a book fair.

There are still a limited number of tables left for crafters. Please call me at 364-4561 for more information or for an application. Application deadline is Oct. 3.

Thank you! — Sally Theriault, Rumford

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Auburn Senior Citizens Club will host a fall fair and flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11,  at Hasty Community Center in Pettengill Park.

Table rentals are $10. Donations from the general public for the white elephant table will be graciously accepted.

All proceeds will go to the First Auburn Senior Citizens Club.

For more information or if interested in participating, please call Jan Biron at 207-333-6601, ext. 2108. — Lynn Berube, [email protected]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Esplanade is having its annual Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8. This event is open to the public, and outside crafters are welcome to participate.

Tables are limited, and the cost is $15 per table. Anyone interested, please contact Dot at 207-740-0126 for details. Tables will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline to reserve a table is Oct. 31. — Laura, [email protected]

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