DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Optimist Club wants you to join them on Earth Day Weekend, prior to Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, to spend at least one hour walking your neighborhood with family, friends and coworkers, with a trash bag to clear roadside trash while enjoying some fresh air and exercise. If you are […]
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Spring Harvest Supper Set to be hosted by Auburn church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: West Auburn Congregational Church at 811 West Auburn Road is hosting a Spring Harvest Supper on Saturday, May 17, 4:30-6 p.m. The menu includes turkey, ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, corn, rolls, beverages and desserts. The cost of the meal is $13 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to […]
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Woman’s Literary Union to presents Literary Bazaar on Saturday in Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will hold a Literary Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn. Donated books will be offered to children free. Writers will attend to sign books, sell books and do readings. We will have poetry, nonfiction, romance, fantasy, historical […]
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GAHS Dash For Dogs 5K recruiting volunteers and sponsors
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mark your calendars! The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society (GAHS) Dash For Dogs 5K is at 55 Strawberry Avenue in Lewiston on Sunday, April 27, and we can’t wait to see you there! This fun-filled event is one of our biggest annual fundraisers. It’s a fantastic way to support our mission of providing […]
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Mexico ‘Green Church’ will host a chicken pie supper Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks to the support of our community in recovering from the flood of 2023, Mexico Congregational Church, UCC (the Green Church) is ready to welcome guests once again at a public supper. The supper will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m. at 163 Main St. The menu includes chicken pie, mashed […]
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Humane society collecting donations at craft, vendor fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Shop into Spring Craft and Vendor Fair will be held at the Auburn Mall on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A large variety of crafters and vendors will be on hand with a wide variety of items. It’s the perfect time to purchase gifts for springtime events […]
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Delta Kappa Gamma offers $1000 teacher’s scholarship
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Delta Kappa Gamma, local Mu Chapter, an international society of retired and current women educators, is providing our Recruitment Grant, which is a $1000 scholarship. This is awarded to a high school senior enrolled in a school of higher education and planning to become a teacher. This year’s scholarship is available to […]
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Reader requests information on how to stop ‘smishing’ toll texts
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m getting so many of those “smishing” toll texts on my iPhone from a number that is out of the country. I keep blocking them but they keep coming. Is there anything else I can do? — Beth, no town ANSWER: These are very annoying, and also dangerous if you’re not careful. […]
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First Congregational Church of Andover to host Annual Birthday Supper
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of Andover will host the Annual Birthday Supper on Saturday, April 26, at 5 p.m. The menu includes pot roast, potatoes, carrots, rolls and birthday cakes. Donations will be accepted. This Birthday Supper has been a tradition for 70 years. There will be a decorated table and a […]
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Reader offers another option for line dancing class
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few weeks ago, someone was looking for line dancing lessons (March 3 Sun Spots). I learned recently that these lessons are taught at the Franco Center on Wednesday mornings. I hope this information is helpful. — Keith, no town ANSWER: Thanks, Keith! I looked that up and yes, every Wednesday from […]