DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn, at 439 Park Ave., will hold its bean supper Saturday, April 18, at 5 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, breads, beverages, and homemade pies.

Musical entertainment provided by the Park Avenue Pickers will begin at 4:30 p.m. 

For additional information, contact the church office at 782-3972. — Steve, Minot

ANSWER: There’s nothing like good home cooking shared with friends to spark up the weekend! 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: This is a reminder that Danville Junction Grange, 15 Grange St. in Auburn, cordially invites the public to its annual Open House on Sunday, April 19, from 1-4 p.m. 

There will be a 50/50 raffle, free refreshments, door prizes drawn every hour, activities for the children, and a tour of our beautiful historic building.

We hope folks will join us to discover what the Grange is all about and what it can bring to their lives. 

The Grange is one of the oldest fraternities in our nation, and Danville Junction Grange is still well and active. Everyone is welcome to join us, and we hope to see many old friends as well as new ones. — No Name, Auburn

ANSWER: If you’re curious, about the Grange, find out more by starting here: https://mainestategrange.org. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: With Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, I’d like to hear what Sun Spotters are doing for our beautiful, yet struggling, planet. Does anyone have creative ideas to share that can be used by a group? Or are you going it alone? We’re going to plant a few trees and shrubs. We’d also like to donate to Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and to Pineland in lieu of spending money on our group members’ birthday gifts and lunch out. It feels like the right thing to do. Let us know what you’re doing and we’ll spread the word for you! — Cindy, Farmington

ANSWER: Cindy and I, as well as other Sun Spotters, want to hear about how you’re spending your day, and what you do year-round to give tender loving care to our Mother Earth. If you know of specific events folks can sign up for, please share the information. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s that time of year again! The Rumford and Mexico Historical Societies invite you to our Annual Plant Sale — our largest fundraiser of the year. 

The Rumford and Mexico historical societies will team up at 11 Fifth St. in Mexico for their annual Plant Sale on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shoppers can look forward to a wide selection of plants, including over 300 potted perennials, annual flowers, vegetable, and herb seedlings, and 15 varieties of tomatoes.

All proceeds support our annual operating expenses. We hope to see you there! — Nghia Ha, no town 

ANSWER: We’re finally on the other side of this long winter and have plant sales to look forward to. Isn’t that just the best? Just tapping out the details of this event on my keyboard lifts my spirits. I hope many Sun Spotters will come out to support these two historical societies and take home some beautiful plants. 

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