DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for crafters and vendors for Farwell School’s 55th Annual Pumpkin Festival to be held in Lewiston on Sunday, Oct. 19. 

If you are interested in participating, please contact us  at [email protected] for an application or inquiries. — Amanda, no town

ANSWER: It’s time to send out reminders about this upcoming fundraiser. Fall is the busiest time for these events and there are many fairs and festivals to choose from. If you’re a crafter or vendor, this is your time to shine! Sign up and get in on the fun. Have you signed up yet? 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As fall rolls in, we Mainers enjoy the last remaining weeks of warmth before winter takes over and we hold on tight until spring.

The coming months are filled with plenty of family, joy and excitement as we head into the Giving Season, and Bolster Heights is no different. We always receive generous support from the community and families to ensure that our residents have a wonderful holiday, so we trust in the kindness and generosity of our local businesses and residents’ families for donations of goods and services to support our Christmas celebrations. Each year that we’ve done this, it truly has made the difference in their holiday season. 

I’m sure we all can recall a Christmas season that was less than jolly, and your donations bring much joy to our residents’ lives.

If you would be willing to donate to our Christmas celebration this year, please feel free to contact me anytime: Stacey Gagnon, activities cirector, Bolster Heights Residential Care Facility 26 Bolster St., Auburn, ME 04210, 784-1364

Have a happy autumn and a joyful holiday season. – Stacey, Auburn

ANSWER: Sun Spots has been spreading the word about how Bolster Heights involves the community in creating a happy holiday for their residents. I hope readers will continue to join in the fun and be part of this long-standing tradition. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re inviting readers for a fun-filled evening as the 1856 Monmouth Academy Restoration Committee hosts Hometown Humor Night featuring Gary Crocker, Maine humorist, and proud Monmouth Academy alum. The event will be held at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Monmouth, on Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Enjoy the show and take part in our raffle with prizes generously donated by local businesses and families.

All proceeds support the restoration of the historic 1856 Monmouth Academy, an important landmark that has educated generations and played a role in our community’s local, state, and national history. — Kris, Monmouth

ANSWER: Having the opportunity to attend any event at Cumston Hall is such a treat and this offering is a special one as it benefits the academy. 

If you have a fundraiser coming up, let me know. Just give us plenty of notice so we can get the details to everyone on time. Calendars fill up fast this time of year! 

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].