DEAR SUN SPOTS: Excelsior Grange of Poland is having its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the historic Grange Hall at 446 Harris Hill Road. There will be a chili and chowder luncheon available. Members will sponsor tables of crafts, baked goods and the always-popular white elephant […]
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Holiday fundraiser, syrup-making supplies
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Center for Wisdom’s Women, a weekday drop-in center where women help women thrive, is hosting its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2 (snow date Dec. 9), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 97 Blake St. between Pine and Ash streets. The center’s social enterprise, Herban Works, will have its […]
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LHS Class of 1952, Yarn & Costume Jewelry, Smooth Commute
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Please help Lewiston High School 1952 Committee locate these classmates. We have been unable to locate: Sanford Adams, Jane Baker Davidson, Mugette Beaule Plourde, Rita Bolduc Jean, Raymond Bosse, Theoline Bouchard Croteau, Doris Bouchard Charest, Judith Butler, Wilda Caron Guerette, Richard Condon, Laurent Cote, Yolande Daigle Arsennault, Cleo Day Blanchard, Cecile Gagnon […]
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Franklin County baskets, Jay fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket drive kicked off the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner on Oct. 25. Money is continuing to be raised to provide holiday meal baskets to Franklin County families in need this December. The chamber is currently seeking monetary and food donations to provide as many […]
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Support for restless leg sufferers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: To the person who wrote in concerning the awful malady, Restless Legs Syndrome, in your column on Friday, Nov. 3, www.rls.org has marvelous resources, including webinars with physicians who specialize in this disorder. Membership costs $35, but you can use much of the website for free. There is a support group that […]
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Host families sought for Ukraine orphans this winter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Host Ukraine, a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to providing aid to orphans in Ukraine, is bringing 114 children from orphanages to the United States this winter to stay with host families. The organization is still in need of 20 host families for their program. From Dec. 16 to Jan. 13, those who […]
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Warm clothing, flower pots needed, Honor Flight info
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Fairbanks School Meetinghouse, 508 Fairbanks Road, Farmington, will host a warm-clothing giveaway on Monday, Nov. 20, in conjunction with the Care and Share Food Closet Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Donations are being accepted for any warm clothing for children and adults, including coats, […]
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Craft fair items and adult ed instructors are needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The YWCA of Central Maine is seeking new and gently used items for its rummage sale. It takes place at the annual Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YWCA during the Lewiston Winter Farmers’ Market. Needed donations include holiday and home décor, jewelry, […]
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Honor Flight Network honors veterans
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for donations of wreaths for The Canton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary’s fifth annual Wreath Festival. This event will take place at the Canton Fire Station at 90 Turner St. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will continue Thursday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 7 […]
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Children's clothes requested for Kid's Korner
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Universalist Church of West Paris Kid’s Korner collects and distributes new and gently used clothing and other supplies, free of charge. Come to the First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main St., the first and third weekends of each month: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon and Sundays, 11 a.m. […]