DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Leeds Community Church at 123 Church Hill Road invites the community to join them on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3-6 p.m. for an afternoon of family fun. There will be decorated trunks, snacks, activities, and even more festivities in the gym. All children are welcome to participate!

We are looking for community members and small local businesses to host a trunk or table and pass out candy, as well as candy, toy, craft, and Halloween trinket donations to help make the event extra sweet for the trick-or-treaters.

If you’d like to participate or donate, please contact the church at 524-5444 or email [email protected] . Ami Merrick is the person to ask for. Your support is appreciated in making this event a success. 

ANSWER: There are quite a few fun ways to celebrate Halloween planned for children in Sun Spots Land. A big thank you goes out to all the folks who make these events happen! 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again the Sparkling Angelic Divas of Brunswick and Red Hat Chapters around New England will host the 20th Salvation Army Annual Toy Drive at the Auburn Mall Center Court by the Christmas tree on Friday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please bring unwrapped gifts for children of all ages. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and Christmas carols. 

Come by for fun and laughter and help support a wonderful cause. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at  [email protected]. — Jacquie, no town

ANSWER: We all look forward to this opportunity to help make the holiday season more joyful. Please be generous and do what you can. 

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 director, 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: We appreciate what you do for the residents. Sun Spotters, here’s another opportunity to give unto others. This is your reminder that every year Bolster Heights makes this request for their residents and you always come through. We appreciate all who answer the call. Be sure to encourage your friends and family to participate too! 

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