DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Trinity Jubilee Center has these programs available for those in need:

Food Pantry & Diaper Bank: Wednesdays at 7:45-10:45 a.m.; Free Medical Clinic: Wednesdays at 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Homeless Shelter hours: Monday-Friday at 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Employment assistance: Monday-Friday at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; other office help (paperwork, mental health referrals, etc.): Monday-Friday at 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For those who are willing to donate items, there is an Amazon wish list at https://a.co/9KS5EMb and updated information at https://www.facebook.com/trinityjubileecenter.

For information on how to sponsor a meal, volunteer or donate to the heating fund, go to https://trinityjubileecenter.org/donate/. You can also contact the nonprofit at 782-5700. — No name, Lewiston

ANSWER: During the winter months, these organizations that help those who are without food and shelter are hit especially hard and the need is great. Choose a place to support and give even if it’s just a little something. It all adds up and makes a difference.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is Paul’s Shoe Repair still in business? I need to have soles replaced on my favorite boots and have the buckle on one of my old Birkenstocks replaced. My mom has high heels to be repaired too! —Anna, no town

ANSWER: Yes, Paul’s Shoe Repair at 350 Lisbon St. in Lisbon (514-6800) is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. He does an excellent job.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a free knitting group to join this winter. Do you have any leads in the Rolodex? — No name, no town

ANSWER: Try your local library, senior centers and churches. If there are yarn stores near you, they may be able to recommend something. The stores themselves may also have group knitting classes/groups but there might be a charge to join. It won’t hurt to ask them though.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you to the ladies who paid for our lunches at Lotus Restaurant last Friday. We are two veterans and we definitely will pay it forward. We go to this restaurant a couple times a month and will treat some diners like you treated us when we return! You are so kind. — Paul and Bill, no town

ANSWER: It’s a great time of year to be a restaurant angel. If you haven’t done this for someone yet, you must! Be sure to share this feel-good experience with all of us when you do.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to thank the person who told me my vehicle’s headlight was out when I was in the Walmart parking lot last Friday night. It was raining very hard yet he walked over in the rain to let me know. I didn’t realize it was out. — Myra, Lewiston

ANSWER: That was a bad night to be out and about. I’m glad you’re safe and I hope the bulb has been replaced now.

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