DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Phillips Elementary School is having a craft fair and Chinese auction on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 1401 Rangeley Road, Phillips. This is a fundraiser to benefit the Phillips eighth grade and their spring trip to Quebec. For more information, call Sharon at 678-2701 ext. 100. — Sharon Dudley, administrative secretary, Mt. Abram High School

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The “Knights Before Christmas” Council 8742, Auburn, will be winding down its first toy drive for children in foster care on Nov. 13, at the Grid Iron Restaurant and Sports Bar, 1567 Lisbon St., Lewiston, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. We are asking for new unwrapped toys and gift cards for children of all ages. We would like to thank everyone who has already donated and to those who will. Your help with this worthy project is greatly appreciated. Thank you. — Roger Roy, Knights of Columbus

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Universalist Church will hold its annual Gingerbread Fair on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at in the vestry at 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn. Jewelry, crafts, home-baked pies and baked goods, evergreen wreaths, gingerbread treats, books, white elephant items, and a wide selection of gift baskets will be available. There will be face painting for children and a silent auction as well. Luncheon with homemade soups and gingerbread for dessert will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Phil House at the piano to welcome in the holiday season. For more information, contact the church office at 783-0461. — Mary Lou Hofmann, Gingerbread Fair chair

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The South Paris Universalist Church on Pine Street will hold a holiday fair on Saturday , Nov. 14, featuring a hot beef stew or corn chowder luncheon served with homemade biscuit, apple crisp dessert and hot beverages for only $5.50. Takeout orders can be made or luncheons can be served in the hall. Tables will have home-baked food and handcrafted items, mittens, antiques and collectibles, items that are holiday decorations, toys and raffles. The fair is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Marguerite Johnson, No Town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Stone-Smart American Legion Auxiliary will be holding a Christmas sale on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post home on Main Street. The purpose of this sale is to make gift shopping inexpensive; no item will be priced at more than $10, and many items will be a lot less. Our mission is to make it possible for people in the area to have an enjoyable Christmas and also have fun shopping at our sale.

We will have crafters, a white elephant sale, a homemade candy table and a large food sale. There will also be a lunch counter, serving light lunches. A few tables will be rented out for $5 each. There are very few left. Call 527-2244 to rent a table. Thank you so much for running this letter in Sun Spots. — Joyce Clifford, secretary, Unit 82

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’ve enjoyed your column for a long time, and I’m asking you if you would please put the follow in Sun Spots. The guild is having a holiday fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 14 at the Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hills Road, New Gloucester. Thank you so much. — No Name, No Town

DEAR SUN SPOTS:
A holiday fair will be held at the Universalist Church in Turner Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will have crafts, a bake sale and a large white elephant section. Lunch will also be served.
Thank you. You have a wonderfully helpful column.
— No Name, Turner

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday Dec. 5, Sabbathday Lake Grange will be holding its annual Christmas fair and sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be featuring crafts, cooked foods, cutlery, white elephant, books and gift items. There will be raffles and a light lunch will be served. If anyone would like to rent a six-foot table for $10, please call Norma at 998-2586 or e-mail Steven at Granger04071@aol.com. — No Name, No Town 

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