Dear Sun Spots: You have helped a lot of people with different requests, and I hope you can help me. I’m looking for someone to teach me sign language one-on-one. Thanks in advance. I may be reached at 539-4013. – Linda, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you might check in with your local adult education departments and schools. To locate a statewide listing check www.maineadulted.org.

Sun Spots located an Introduction to American Sign Language being offered at the Region 9 Learning Center in Mexico. Call the Region 9 Learning Center at 364-2012 for more information. In addition, the Lewiston Adult Education program also offered a 14-week class which started in September. FMI, please phone 795-4141, or contact them via e-mail at [email protected], mail Lewiston Adult Education, 156 East Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. They are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays.

In the meantime, you might also check out www.craigslist.org (Maine). The site advertises a native ASL speaker available for lessons and tutoring sessions in the Portland area and willing to travel up to 45 minutes away.

Dear Sun Spots: I have one bag of gently used clean infant/toddler toys to give to a day care or a church nursery. If interested, please call C.F., at 783-0535. – C.F., Auburn.

Dear Sun Spots: I am looking for someone who repairs furniture either in home or at a shop. I have a very nice sofa which is sagging. I hope you, or your readers, can please help. You are a wonderful source of information. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you might consider contacting:

Bix Furniture Strippers, 357 Main St., Auburn, 783-3459, and Morin the Painter, 195 Turner St., Auburn, 782-7511.

In the meantime, another option is the United Methodist Economic Ministry on Route 142, 1458 Salem Road, Salem Township, ME 04983, 678-2611. They do furniture repair and refinishing. The furniture shop is part of the United Methodist’s mission site, where their philosophy is to clothe the naked, feed the hungry and help the poor. They also run a thrift store and food pantry.

Dear Sun Spots: Once again, I am seeking your help. Thank you for the messages you get out to the community. We are hoping readers will be able to assist here.

The Ladies Guild at Our Lady of Ransom/St. Mary’s Church in Mechanic Falls will hold its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Table rentals are $15 each or two for $25. Please call Josie at 345-3274 or Julie at 345-3876 for questions or to reserve a table(s). Thank you. – Julie K., Mechanic Falls.

Dear Sun Spots: The First Universalist Church of Auburn is seeking distance volunteers and donations for their New Orleans’ rebuilding project.

Almost 30 church members and friends will head to New Orleans over Thanksgiving. We are working with a post-Katrina rebuilding project set up by volunteers from the UU church in Rockland.

If you would like to be a distance volunteer, or know a business that would like to support the group, donations are gratefully accepted. Please make a cheque out to the church office, 159 Pleasant Street, Auburn, ME 04210 and mark it to the attention of Cindy Greathouse.

Anyone interested in supporting this project might also consider attending a night of Cajun food, dance and music at the church Nov. 3. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. A potluck supper will be held at 6, dance instruction at 6:45 p.m. and dancing and music with Jimmyjo and the Jumbol’ayuhs follows. Tickets are available through LA Arts at 782-7228. FMI please call 783-0461. – No Name, Auburn.

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