DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples Post 112 of the American Legion in Oxford is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The post is at 169 King St. To register, go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/. — Howie, no town

ANSWER: Go to the website to review all the criteria for donating before you sign up. You may also want to find out about Power Red, platelet, and plasma donations. Other ways you can help save lives are through volunteering, hosting a blood drive through your business or organization, and making financial donations.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lewiston Housing is looking for two to three volunteers to pick up food at St. Mary’s Food Pantry at 208 Bates St. on Wednesday mornings and deliver to homebound residents at several of our housing sites. Volunteers use their vehicles, and a truck or SUV is necessary. A background check is required. The time commitment is less than two hours each week. Contact Kelly for more information at kdavis@lewistonhousing.org or 520-4608. — Kelly, no town

ANSWER: This is an ongoing need. Please help out if you are able.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rev. Louis J. Fortier Knights of Columbus Council 106 will have a Coats for Kids Benefit on Saturday, April 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Cross Church Hall, Baird Street in Lewiston.

People making crafts, Stampin’ Up cards and scrapbooking are welcome to join us. The event is hosted by Corinne Saindon, Stampin’ Up demonstrator. The cost is $35 per person.

Bring your lunch. There will be snacks, coffee and water and two free “Make and Takes” and a thank you gift.

To reserve your spot, make checks payable to “K of C 106 Stamping” and mail to P.O. Box 1622, Lewiston, ME 04241-1622. For more information call Leo Baillargeon 577-7424 or Corinne Saindon at 784-5307.

ANSWER: This sounds like a fun way to spend a Saturday. I hope you’ll share this with your friends and go create some art together.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A while ago you listed Goldendoodle breeders in the state. Our family is ready to take on a pup and I would like to see that list again. — Joannie, no town

ANSWER: One of my family members has a goldendoodle and he is completely adorable, but very frisky/feisty and a lot of work, so be prepared!

Be sure to thoroughly research the breeder and ask lots of questions. Your new pet will be with you for a long time and you want to make an informed decision.

In the Rolodex, I have Cuddledoodes in Jay (https://www.cuddlydoodes.com/, cuddledoods@gmail.com) which breeds and raises both standard goldendoodles and labradoodles.

Another option is Stonybrook Goldendoodles in Lovell (https://www.stoneybrookgoldendoodles.com/). It has a contact form on its website.

So Lucky Farm in Norridgewock (https://www.soluckyfarmgoldendoodles.com/, soluckyfarm@gmail.com) also has the breed of dog you’re looking for.

Acadia Goldendoodles https://acadiagoldendoodles.com/ in the Bar Harbor area is another great choice. It has a contact form on its website.

Readers, if you’re a goldendoodle owner, I would love to hear from you about your experiences with your breeder and your pup!

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