DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know your readers will be able to help me with this question. I am hosting a high school-age exchange student for the school year and he just loves soccer.

Unfortunately, his high school is unable to put him on its team as they have more than enough players already. Are there any soccer leagues in the area that would welcome a very enthusiastic player to join them? Any suggestions would be most welcome. Please call 576-5185 and leave a message. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. — David, Auburn

ANSWER: Have you talked directly with the coaches, the guidance counselor, or class advisers? They may have access to many resources for your student. There might even be a coaching opportunity for him to work with younger players.

Contact the YMCA (https://alymca.org/ ) and Soccer Maine (https://www.soccermaine.com/ ) to see if they can assist.

Readers, please send in your ideas so we can help this soccer player feel welcome, needed, and allow him to keep doing something he loves.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators Association will meet to celebrate our 70th birthday at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Montello Heights, 550 College St. in Lewiston.

We are proud of our organization and invite educators to join us for coffee, cheese and crackers to help celebrate our birthday. There will be door prizes and extras for everyone.

Madelyn Given will speak about her latest travel adventure. There will be a luncheon after the meeting for $10.

We invite all educators including teachers, teacher assistants, ed techs, principals, assistant principals, secretaries, guidance counselors, librarians and anyone who works with children. You need not have taught in Androscoggin County or even in Maine. We welcome all educators regardless of where you worked. We look forward to seeing you. Please make checks out to AREA and mail to Gina Fuller, 36 Elliott Ave, Lewiston, Maine 04240. — Elizabeth, no town

ANSWER: The Androscoggin Retired Educators Association meets five times per year, in September, October, November, March and April. Dues for the year are $10 for educators, $6 for non-educators spouses or significant others. Members who have reached their 85th birthday are exempt from paying dues.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an old family Bible that needs to be rebound. Do you know of anyone who does this? I have not had any luck finding anyone. I really enjoy Sun Spots. You do a great job. Judy, Dixfield

ANSWER: Contact Carlson Turner Antiquarian Books & Bookbindery in at 241 Congress St., Portland (https://carlsonturnerbooks.com/ ). You can fill out their online form or call 773-4200. Their hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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