DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Baked Bean Supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn, on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 4:30-6 p.m. There will be two kinds of beans, red hotdogs, brown hotdogs, coleslaw, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts and beverages. The cost of the supper is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Children age 5 and under are free. — Elizabeth, Auburn

ANSWER: My young grandchildren went to their first bean supper recently and really enjoyed it. The older people who attended gave them loads of attention and extra dessert. It warmed my heart to see the little ones interacting with all the grandparents in the room. So my advice is, gather up your family and get to a community supper.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is it time for Girl Scout cookies yet? I’m hoping to stock up as soon as possible as we’re including them in goodie bags for our upcoming wedding. — Kara, no town

ANSWER: Now that’s a novel idea! Cookie sellers often pop up outside major retailers like Walmart, Shaw’s and other grocery stores in the Lewiston and Auburn area. Keep an eye on social media, too. Check local Facebook groups, like “Lewiston Rocks,” for real-time updates on troop locations and times as the season progresses.

Visit the Girl Scouts of Maine website (https://www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/). They provide local information and links to find cookies in Maine. They have a “cookie finder” where you type in your zip code and can access information about the nearest sales dates and locations. Readers, if you know any Girl Scouts, please keep us in the loop as to where and when they will be selling their wares.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Just before Christmas, I was reminiscing with my son about Christmases past and he mentioned that he wished he still had his Spirograph toy that had been under the tree for him one Christmas morning in the ’70s.

Then just last week, I participated in a Facebook group where members were passing around a traveling suitcase of mystery vintage items. I was selected to receive the suitcase next so I drove across town to pick it up. When I got home and opened it, lo and behold, there was a vintage Spirograph! I just couldn’t believe my eyes! This made me so happy and I packaged it up right away and mailed it to my son. He is disabled and often gets depressed but this really cheered him up. — No name, no town

ANSWER: This is a very sweet story and I’m glad you shared it with us. My children had a Spirograph at one time as well. Your son was definitely meant to have this special drawing toy, and the universe found a way to get it to him.

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