DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union has two fundraisers next weekend at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn.
The WLU Garage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, followed by an art auction from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. All funds will go toward restoration of the mansion.
The Woman’s Literary Union of Androscoggin County is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. For more information, check womansliteraryunion.org or call Kathy Lawrence at 795-6134 or email at kathylawrence.maine@gmail.com. — Kathy, no town
ANSWER: These events are coming right up so get ready to support the WLU. There’s sure to be something for everyone!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m looking for an antique dealer in the Lewiston/Auburn or Norway/South Paris area. I know Daniel Buck is one, but he is in Lisbon. I’d like to find someone closer. I need their name, address and phone number. Thank you for the great service you provide. I read your column every day! — No name, no town
ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have Route 26 Antiques at 1188 Main St., #3, in Oxford. They are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 744-0232.
ABC Antiques is at 1065 Sabattus St. in Lewiston (333-5003). They are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Readers, if you know of others, please let us know.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I saw a request for a bird bath in the May 26 Sun Spots. The person requesting one can go to Hobby Lobby in Auburn to buy one at 50% off. When entering the store, go directly left past the cards and registers and they will be displayed on the wall. — No name, Auburn
ANSWER: Thanks for that tip! You can also use any shallow vessel for a birdbath. Just keep it clean and filled with fresh water (change it every other day or so) and you will have some very happy feathered friends to watch and listen to!
It is recommended to use a solution of one part distilled white vinegar to nine parts water to scrub the birdbath. Be sure to rinse it thoroughly.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is in reply to Alice (May 26 Sun Spots). I purchased a window mount, with suction cup, hummingbird feeder at Reny’s in Windham. They are called Audubon Window Mount Hummingbird Feeder (12-ounce nectar capacity). The price is about $8.
Skillin’s Greenhouse in Falmouth also sells the same item. The “flowers” on this feeder are white, not the common yellow. I read once that bees are not as attracted to white as they are to yellow. Over the years I have had feeders with both yellow and white “flowers.” I have never had a bee problem with the white “flower” feeders. This window mount feeder works great and the hummingbirds are drinking from it constantly. I hope this information helps. — David, Poland Spring
ANSWER: Thanks for this information, David! After reading your letter, I went right out and got some of these feeders for my hummingbirds.
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