DEAR SUN SPOTS: The LeParesseux Club is having a Craft Fair at 227 Waldo St. in Rumford on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We need to put a sprinkler system in our kitchen. We’re a nonprofit and as everyone knows, this is very costly. — Anita, Rumford
ANSWER: I hope your fundraiser for the snowshoe club is a success. Let me know if you have other events and if you need anything such as items, volunteers, and donations. I’m here to help get the word out!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Broadview Memorial Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the cemetery at 379 East Ave. in Lewiston on Sunday, May 19, at 1 p.m. Please bring a chair and dress accordingly as the meeting is outside. All lot owners are invited to attend. For questions, please contact me at 783-6839. — Joe, no town
ANSWER: If other cemeteries in our readership area have similar gatherings, I’m happy to let people know about them.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please join us at St. Catherine of Sienna’s Spring Rummage Sale at 32 Paris St. in Norway on Saturday, May 11, from 9-11:30 a.m. to shop for clothes, household items and linens.
The popular Pay by Donation system will be used again for the sale. Money raised supports the free Community Thanksgiving Dinner. There will also be a Dollar a Bag sale beginning at 11 a.m. Please bring your own bag.
Shop for a treasure for mom or bring her along so she can pick out something special for herself. There are items for men and children as well. — Sandy, Norway
There is ample parking behind the church on Beal Street. The church is equipped with a lift for easy access to the lower level where the sale will be held.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary is seeking items for its annual yard sale Saturday, May 18.
Donations such as furniture, household items, tools, books and puzzles are always in demand. It’s a great time to clean out your garages, attics, etc. and help support our worthy cause to raise money for much needed hospital equipment.
Members of the Auxiliary will be at 209 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford to accept donations the mornings of May 3, 10 and 17. We are unable to accept large appliances or clothing. For more information please call 364-3648. — No name, no town
ANSWER: It’s time to clean out your stuff, readers. Take a look at what you can donate. I encourage you to minimize!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I lost your response regarding finding someone to rewire my pole lamp. Would you be so kind as to run the information one more time? – No name, Auburn
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. until 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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