DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union is hosting the De-Stash Sale on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn. No admission fee is needed for shoppers looking to increase their stash of craft supplies. WLU will sell homemade baked goods.

We are also in search of prom gowns to give away. It is not too late to donate a gown before the girls arrive Saturday, April 13, to find their special prom gown, free of charge. To schedule a fitting time from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. go to  http://tinyurl.com/mujtsp9y . For more information, call Kathy Lawrence at 402-7591. — Kathy, no town

ANSWER: This event sounds fun! And I’m sure many Sun Spotters need craft supplies (don’t we always?)

I heard that larger sizes of prom dresses are especially needed. You can leave the dresses at Day’s Jewelers at Center St. in Auburn (784-6766), at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston (783-1585) , or at Maine Gourmet Chocolates at 168 Main St. in Auburn (783-8472).

I hope girls who need a prom dress will take advantage of the annual WLU Prom Gown Giveaway. I want to thank all the members who work so hard to make it happen and all the people who donate gowns.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the reader who is looking for someone to do some lawn cleanup at her home (March 19 Sun Spots), Jared Blake does lawn care and cleanup work in this area. You can find out more at https://www.blakesfamilylawncare.com/. – No name, no town

ANSWER: Thank you! You can reach them at 329-2273, jared@blakesfamilylawncare.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the March 19 Sun Spots, SHAREcenter in Lewiston has helped many people with furniture and accepts donations. Thank you for all you do. — Lew, Greene

ANSWER: You can check out the SHAREcenter here: https://www.sharecenterme.org/ or on Facebook. The number is 333-6671 and the location is 1830 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. They work with educational facilities and nonprofits helping the unhoused.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know of someone who will repair a pole light? It needs a new cord. Thanks for all the help you give to so many of us. — No name, no town

ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have The Lamp Repair Shop in South Portland at 105 Ocean St. You can peruse some examples of their workmanship here: https://www.facebook.com/lamprepairshop/ and here: https://www.lamprepairshop.com/.

To contact the shop, email askthelamprepairshop@gmail.com or call 799-9159. Lamps can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Lamplighter Lamp Repair in Gardiner at 113 Brunswick Ave. is another option. http://www.lamplighterlamprepair.com/. Call 588-7775.

If readers know of someone closer, please write in!

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