DEAR SUN SPOTS: Current needs at the Drop-In Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn are: cough drops, body wipes, men’s and women’s long sleeve winter tops in size small, men’s and women’s thermal underwear in all sizes, men’s pants in waist sizes 28, 30, 32 and 34, men’s and women’s boots in all sizes. 

Please do not bring in summer clothes because there is no room to store them.

Thank you to everyone for your many generous donations. — No name, Auburn

ANSWER: The Drop-In Center is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to drop off donations. The door to drop off donations is on the left side of the building at the ramp and stairs.

The low-barrier resource center welcomes their unhoused neighbors. It serves a light breakfast and full lunch within the hours above, and toiletries, clothing, food and survival gear are available for guests.

Volunteers provide all services. The surrounding communities support the program through donations of many kinds and those involved strive to build a safe community that welcomes everyone. 

For more information, go to the organization’s Facebook page at https://tinyurl.com/5dybxscz or to its website at https://www.thedrop-incenter.org/. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The next open membership window to join the Auburn Community Concert Band is Jan. 7-21. Membership requirements are owning your own wind instrument, knowing how to read music, and being able to commit to the band’s weekly schedule of Wednesday evening rehearsals and concerts. 

For the upcoming summer concert season, the band is particularly hoping to add members to our trumpet, trombone, tuba and baritone horn sections. More information about us can be found at  https://www.auburncommunityband.com/. — Milt, Auburn

ANSWER: For those who interested, rehearsals are held Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the High Street Congregational Church between High and Pleasant streets in Auburn. The website also states that participants are asked to pay a nominal membership fee each spring. In addition, members are required to purchase a band vest for $25 and wear it as all performances.

For more information, email the band Director Milt Simon at a[email protected] or call 782-3917. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Christmas, you asked us to send stories about Good Samaritans, angels, etc. I have decided to do one good deed every day for a year and dedicate it to my grandmother who was the most kind, loving person I’ve ever known. I couldn’t go far from home today but I went for a walk and picked up all the trash in our apartment complex parking lot. Every little thing helps. — No name, Lewiston

ANSWER: You are right! No good deed or act of kindness is too small! Keep on going and report back with how things are going for you! 

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