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DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would really appreciate your help with getting the word out about our upcoming Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest. This is the 25th Anniversary of Scrabble Fest, and we are hoping for a great turnout.

Join us on Sunday, April 27, at the High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn, for an enjoyable afternoon of refreshments, prizes and good-natured Scrabble competition.

Arrive at 1 p.m. to sign in as gameplay begins at 1:30. The Scrabble Fest ends at 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required by Monday, April 21.

Here are the details of the fest: Scrabble fans are invited to help raise money for Literacy Volunteers by playing their favorite board game. This is Scrabble with a twist, as the competition features teams of two to four players collaborating over the same letter tray to try to outscore another multi-person team.

Participants can either form a team or register as an individual and be matched with a team that needs a player.

In honor of our 25th Anniversary, we have added a Master Division for those who compete at tournament level. For players that are accomplished but do not compete at tournament level, we have the Pro Category, while more relaxed players should choose the Social Division. Players collect pledges to benefit adult literacy services in Androscoggin County, and the top fundraisers have a wonderful array of prizes to choose from. All proceeds raised by players are used to provide critically needed literacy services for adults in our community.

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For more information, call 753-6658 or email [email protected] or go to the website: www.literacyvolunteersandro.org. — Tahlia, Auburn

ANSWER: What a fabulous fundraiser this is! Bone up on your skills and plan to participate. Do good while enjoying a fun afternoon.

Go to the website to register. The fee is $15 per person or $60 per team. There are also pledge forms as well if you wish to be a sponsor for the event. Check out how you can help this organization.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of Andover will be hosting the annual Birthday Supper on Saturday, April 26, at 5 p.m. The menu includes pot roast, potatoes, carrots, rolls, and, of course, birthday cakes. Donations will be accepted.

This Birthday Supper has been a tradition for 70 years. There will be a decorated table and a cake for each month of the year. All are welcome. — Trudy, Andover

ANSWER: This is a very sweet tradition where generosity is served up with delicious food. I’m happy that it’s still going after all these years.

This column is for you, our readers. It is for your questions and comments. There are only two rules: You must write to the column and sign your name. We won’t use it if you ask us not to. Please include your phone number. Letters will not be returned or answered by mail, and telephone calls will not be accepted. Your letters will appear as quickly as space allows. Address them to Sun Spots, P.O. Box 4400, Lewiston, ME 04243-4400. Inquiries can also be emailed to [email protected].

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