DEAR SUN SPOTS: Delta Kappa Gamma, local Mu Chapter, an international society of retired and current women educators, is providing our Recruitment Grant, which is a $1000 scholarship. This is awarded to a high school senior enrolled in a school of higher education and planning to become a teacher.

This year’s scholarship is available to a student from a school in the central Maine area. Priority will be given to children and grandchildren of DKG members.

Applications can be acquired at area guidance offices or email a request to [email protected]. The student must mail the completed application to me by April 20. — No name, Auburn

ANSWER: Thank you for making this scholarship available to students. We certainly need more good teachers and this is an excellent incentive for those wanting a future in education.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Shop into Spring Craft and Vendor Fair will be held at the Auburn Mall on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A large variety of crafters and vendors will be on hand with a wide variety of items. It’s the perfect time to purchase gifts for springtime events like Mother’s Day, birthdays, weddings and graduations.

Admission is free and raffle tickets will be on sale. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. We will also be collecting physical donations for the shelter that day. — Lauren, no town

ANSWER: GAHS has some great fundraisers coming up this spring. Check these out at https://gahumane.org/. For more information on this event, call 783-2311 or email [email protected].

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Montello Heights, 55 College St., Lewiston, on Wednesday, April 16.

Coffee will be available at 10 a.m., so come early and socialize with friends. The cost of the luncheon meal is $12. Checks should be made out to AREA.

Please send reservations to Gina Fuller, 36 Elliott Ave, Lewiston, Maine 04240. — Elizabeth, no town

ANSWER: Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association meets five times per year: September, October, November, March and April. Dues are $10 per year for educators, $6 per year for non-educator spouses. Dues are payable in September.

You need not have taught in Androscoggin County or even in the state of Maine. All educators are welcome: teachers, assistant teachers, ed techs, librarians, principals, guidance counselors, secretaries and anyone who has worked with children.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 32 Paris St. in Norway is hosting its annual Spring Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Shoppers can browse a wide selection of clothing, household items, and linens, all available by donation.

At 11 a.m., a special “Fill a Bag for $1” deal will begin, giving bargain hunters a chance to stock up on great finds at an unbeatable price. Community members are invited to attend and shop while supporting a good cause. Proceeds from the sale will support the church’s free Thanksgiving Dinner, open to everyone in the community.

Handicapped access to the church hall is available. — Sandy, Norway

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