ANSWER: A Faerie Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in a field at 12 Kennedy Avenue in Auburn. Kennedy Ave. is located off Western Ave. near Sacred Heart Church. There will be fairy-themed craft projects for children and parents. Proceeds will benefit New Beginnings Outreach. The fair is weather dependent. For more information, call 207-795-4077 or email info@newbeginmaine.org.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am in need of a carpenter in the Jay-Livermore Falls area to replace a floor in a mobile home bathroom due to moisture under toilet. Please contact me at 207-897-3426. — No Name in Livermore Falls.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently there was a Sun Spots reader who is a fan of mandolin music and who was looking for any upcoming concerts where mandolin might be featured. Wednesday, June 24, there will be a performance of traditional Franco American jigs-and-reels music in celebration of the feast day of St. Jean Baptiste (the patron saint of Quebec) which will feature mandolin as well as fiddles, guitar, spoons and more. It will take place between 3:30-5 p.m. on the grounds of “Place St. Louis,” the former St. Louis Church which is located at the corner of Dunn and Third streets in New Auburn. Admission is free to all, with attendees encouraged to bring folding chairs for seating. — Another mando fan.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A big thank you to the Auburn Cinema and to the good Samaritan who turned in the money that had fallen out of my pocket. — Anonymous via email.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Need help: With strawberry season upon us, I cannot find an organic pick-your-own farm. Are there any out there? Leave a message at 207-998-2562. Thanks.

ANSWER: In addition to the calls you may get, Sun Spots found that Sand Hill Farm, Sand Hill Road in Somerville, 207-549-5089 offers organic strawberries. Call for hours and availability. Also Sheepscot General at Uncas Farm has certified organic crops which may include strawberries. They are at 98 Townhouse, Whitefiled, 207-549-5185. Little River Flower Farm, 160 Turkey Lane in Buxton, 207-929-3967 sells certified organic strawberries.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am at that age to be interested in more information about the Red Hat Ladies. When and where do they meet? — No Name, No Town.

ANSWER: Sun Spots read a press release issued by the Red Hat Ladies of Maine in which they announced a gathering from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Range State Park in Poland. The park has an undercover area so it is a rain-or-shine event. Admission is charged: resident seniors are free; adults $4.50. Adult guests are welcome to attend. The group will have coffee; bring your own lunch and chair. For more information, call 207-345-9047.

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