ANSWER: The Auburn Public Library began hosting a bi-monthly knitting group the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 5-7 p.m. September through May. This is an informal drop-in knitting group and is held in the Maggie Trafton program room on the first floor of the library. Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The library will have some yarn, patterns, and needles for those just beginning to knit. More experienced knitters are encouraged to bring their projects. Please call the library at 207-333-6640 ext.3 for more information.

Learn more about programs at the Auburn Public Library in Maine at http://www.auburnpubliclibrary.org/.

For our readers in the Livermore Falls area, the Treat Memorial Library hosts a knit/crochet group on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Call 207-897-3631 for more information.

Learn more about the Treat Memorial Library in Maine and its programs at http://www.treat.lib.me.us/.

Sun Spots located a sewing club that meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Oxford Recreation Center, King St. in Oxford. Call 207-890-9163 or email oxfordreccenter@gmail.com for more information.

Follow the Oxford Recreation Center on Facebook for the latest updates at https://www.facebook.com/oxfordreccenter/.

There is a Quilt Guild that meets next at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 14, in the community room at the Norway Town Office Building, 19 Danforth St. New members are welcome. For more information, call 207-743-8372.

Learn about other events and programs taking place in Norway, Maine at http://norwaymaine.com/.

READERS: Sun Spots spoke with Claudette who manages the Loaves and Fishes garage sales at the Dominican Convent, 61 Lisbon Rd. in Sabattus. The garage sales are held every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, but she expects that to increase to three days a week. This nonprofit organization is accepting donated items for their garage sales, during garage sale hours. For more information, call 207-740-0244 or visit www.sabattusdominicans.org.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there any place I can go in the Lewiston-Auburn area to learn how to plant a vegetable garden in containers? Thank you. — New to gardening.

ANSWER: Sun Spots has learned that Lots to Gardens/the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center will be teaching the basics of plant care from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Blake Street Community Garden, 243 Blake St. in Lewiston. You will be able to plant your own mini-garden to take home. The event is free but donations are accepted. For more information, email nutritioncenter@stmarysmaine.com or call 207-513-3848.

Learn more about the Lots to Gardens program at http://www.stmarysmaine.com/Nutrition-Center-of-Maine/lots-to-gardens.html.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any walking/hiking groups that are for beginners? Anywhere in central Maine is fine as I don’t mind driving to take a good guided walk in nature. Thank you. — Nature lover.

ANSWER: The Western Mountains Senior College will sponsor a nature hike at Step Falls in Newry and a potluck dinner at the Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 14. Lynne Zimmerman will lead the leisurely one-mile hike to identify spring wildflowers and enjoy the waterfalls. The group will meet at 4 p.m. at the parking area for the Step Falls Preserve, located on Route 26, seven miles north (toward Grafton Notch) from the corner of Route 2.

Hikers should wear appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle and insect repellent. The hike will be followed by a potluck dinner at the Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge, approximately a half-mile back down Route 26 toward Bethel. Participants should bring a dish to share, which can be dropped off at the lodge on the way to Step Falls, or brought with you after the hike. This event is part of WMSC’s Down Home Maine series, and is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Steve Smith at 207-824-3491 or stsmith@pcgus.com.

The Western Mountains Senior College has a blog that you can check out for the latest news at http://wmscollege.blogspot.com/.

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