DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is sponsoring the 20th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest, open to all graduating high school seniors in Maine. Due to the number of entries received, the contest is limited to seniors only.

Seniors may enter by submitting a creative project of their choice that sends a message to their peers about the dangers of drinking and driving and/or the dangers of distracted driving.

Past entries have included essays, poems, paintings, public service announcements, videos, recorded songs, t-shirts, board games, drawings and more.

First-place winners in the Arrive Alive Creative Contest receive a new laptop computer, second and third-place winners receive a new iPad, and everyone who enters the contest wins fun prizes from the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein.

The top 20 winners in the Arrive Alive Creative Contest will be invited to an award ceremony and may bring two guests to enjoy a casual reception.

When preparing your entry, the more creative, the better. Essays should be no longer than 1,000 words, videos, and songs no longer than five minutes, and all artwork must be easily transportable. Students may submit more than one entry and work together in teams, however, only one prize will be awarded per winning entry.

Entries may be submitted online, sent via mail, or dropped off at one of seven office locations in Sanford, Biddeford, Portland, Windham, Lewiston, Augusta and Bangor. If dropping off an entry in person, please call ahead to schedule a convenient time to do so. Entries that are submitted in person or via mail must be accompanied with an entry form.

Winners will be notified by mail approximately two weeks after the contest closes.

If you have any questions please email: arrivealive@joebornstein.com or call 207-225-5563. You can also review the website for more information and past entries at https://arrivealivecreativecontest.com.

If you are a high school educator and want to help get the word out, there is a printable poster on the above website.

Thank you for helping send the message to teenagers: “Stay Safe — Arrive Alive!”—No name, no town

ANSWER: I’ve been hearing about this message a lot on the radio recently and as the grandmother of five teen drivers, I feel it’s important to spread the word!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of Andover will be hosting the Annual Birthday Supper on Saturday, April 27 at 5 p.m.  The menu includes ham with pineapple sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and birthday cakes. Donations  are accepted.

This event has been a tradition for the church women older than 65. There is a decorated table and suitable cake for each month, with four extra tables, one for each season.—Trudy, Andover

ANSWER: What a sweet tradition. I hope all those tables are filled.

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