DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 is sponsoring a blood drive Tuesday, June 24, from 1-5:30 p.m. at the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church on Frost Hill Avenue in Lisbon Falls.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment or go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter LisbonFallsME to schedule an appointment. There is a great need for blood donors during the summer months so please consider participating. — Raymond, no town
ANSWER: Yes, you could be instrumental in saving someone’s life, perhaps even someone you know. The process for signing up is easy and once you get to the site, there are volunteers who will take good care of you as you give the gift of life. Thank you for helping your fellow humans in this way.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you have overgrown plants or too many of one variety in your yard? Then divide them, dig them up, and bring them to swap for something else Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woman’s Literary Union Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn.
We will also have free, gently used children’s books available for your kiddos to bring home. WLU members will be present to help your child select books. There is no admission fee. Come join us! For more information, contact me at 402-7591. — Kathy, Auburn
ANSWER: I wanted to be sure to remind everyone in Sun Spots Land about this lovely event. The Woman’s Literary Union has many unique activities and I love that several include creating good times for children.
For more information about the WLU and the Foss Mansion, go to https://www.womansliteraryunion.org/.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s that time of year again for the 7 Mile Yard Sale sponsored by the Heywood Club on Crockett Ridge in Norway. It will be held Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
We are accepting donations at the clubhouse. All items will be accepted except electronics, large furniture and appliances.
There will also be many other sales going on in the neighborhood, including a large one on Pleasant Street with several vendors raising money for the Caring Hearts group.
The yard sale will be held rain or shine so get ready to find some exceptional bargains. Call Beth Abbott, chairwoman, for more information or to drop off donations at 461-2334. See you all on the 14th! — Barbara, Norway
ANSWER: This big fundraiser is coming right up so be sure to save the date. I love a reason to spend time in one of my favorite Maine towns!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woodstock Alumni Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Locke Mills Legion Hall, 595 Gore Road in Greenwood. Please bring your lunch and visit with some of your old classmates. — Joe, no town
ANSWER: I went to my alumni meet-up recently and was happy to see some old classmates who hadn’t attended before. The time spent together was filled with so many funny stories and laughter. Just the ticket!
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