Claudette Cyr hangs a gown Wednesday after ironing it at the Woman’s Literary Union in Auburn. The organization is hosting its 12th annual Prom Gown Giveaway this Saturday at the Foss Mansion at 12 Elm Street. Students from every school in Androscoggin County are invited to take up to two gowns for no charge. “They are so happy when they come, and price is not an issue,” Cyr said. “They come out of the dressing rooms to show us their dresses, and we ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ and take photos of them.” Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Kathy Lawrence checks the size on a gown Wednesday at the Woman’s Literary Union in Auburn. The organization is hosting its 12th annual Prom Gown Giveaway this Saturday at the Foss Mansion at 12 Elm Street. Students from every school in Androscoggin County are invited to take up to two gowns for no charge. “I love this event, I love the idea of recycling, and giving back to the community,” said Lawrence.  Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

The short gown room is staged and ready to go Wednesday at the Woman’s Literary Union in Auburn. The organization is hosting its 12th annual Prom Gown Giveaway this Saturday at the Foss Mansion at 12 Elm Street. Students from every school in Androscoggin County are invited to take up to two gowns for no charge. Most girls who take two dresses choose one long and one short.  Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Ellie Dow irons a dress Wednesday at the Woman’s Literary Union in Auburn as Kathy Lawrence does some organizing on the right. The organization is hosting its 12th annual Prom Gown Giveaway this Saturday at the Foss Mansion at 12 Elm Street. Students from every school in Androscoggin County are invited to take up to two gowns for no charge.  Andree Kehn/Sun Journal