DEAR SUN SPOTS: The 54th Annual Auburn Ski Association Ski Swap will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12,  at Auburn Middle School, Falcon Drive. There will be new and used winter sports equipment, including skis, boots, poles, snowboards, helmets and clothing.

To sell quality used equipment on consignment, bring items to the school cafeteria from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. There is a 50-cent per item charge and ASA keeps 18 percent of the sales proceeds. Checks from the sale of items will be available from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Special thanks to our loyal customers, vendors and volunteers who make the ski swap possible each year. For more information about Auburn Ski Association and about the ski swap, go to auburnskiassociation.com, email info@auburnskiassociation.com, or call Kevin Arel at 786-3430.

— Jeanne, no town

ANSWER: I’m a firm believer that every child in Maine should have the opportunity to learn how to ski. ASA is a nonprofit organization providing financial support for Alpine and Nordic race programs at Edward Little High School, Auburn Middle School and Lost Valley Racing Club. ASA also provides scholarships and purchases equipment for area teams and clubs and supports an after-school learn-to-ski program for Auburn grade school students through the Merrick Chadbourne Memorial Fund.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have been the lucky recipients of free meals by a generous person twice at the Gridiron and twice at Chummy’s in Lisbon Falls. What a happy and pleasant surprise they were. Thank you so much to our unknown benefactor. We have passed it on.

No name, Lisbon Falls

ANSWER: You must feel especially blessed and I’m so happy to hear you have passed it on. Gratefulness, kindness and generosity are alive and well in L-A!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center at 221 Fairbanks Road in Farmington is holding its Annual Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. Come shop or rent a table. For more information, contact Shelley or Heather at 778-3386. A Chinese Auction and Silent Auction will also be held that day.

— Shelley, no town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am a supporter of Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends. I had heard they were holding a bottle drive sometime soon but seemed to have misplaced the date and location. Can you help me out? Thank you

— Skylaa, no town

ANSWER: Because I have had a few letters about the location of this fundraiser, I want to print this again. Friends of Tommy’s Feral Felines is having a bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at 707 Main St. in Lewiston next to Chapter 11. Monetary donations are also appreciated. For further information or to make a donation, you can contact Norm Blais at (207) 240-8767, at normblais@yahoo.com, or at P. O. Box 274, Greene, ME 04236.

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