DEAR SUN SPOTS: Clover Health Care at 440 Minot Ave. in Auburn will host “Understanding VA Benefits” on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. Christina Smith, Public Affairs Officer with Togus, and Rob McCann, Public Affairs & Government Relations Officer with the VA Maine Health Care System, are presenters. This program is free of charge and […]
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‘Really Big Yard Sale’ to raise money for local theater | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L/A Community Little Theatre (CLT) will be having a “Really Big Yard Sale” at the theatre’s home on 30 Academy St. in Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All kinds of items will be on sale, including small furniture, home décor items, vintage or antique pieces, […]
Literacy program needs volunteers for English language training | Sun Spots
Bolster Heights is looking for donations ahead of holiday season.
Poland Historical Society hosting talk on early town schools / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society will hold a presentation on the early town schools Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at 1229 Maine St. next to the Poland Town Office. This talk will cover a period of about 150 years, starting with the early settlers to the end of the one-room schoolhouses in […]
L/A Community Little Theatre accepting items for ‘Big Yard Sale’ | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The L/A Community Little Theatre will have a Really Big Yard Sale at the theatre’s home on 30 Academy St. in Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All kinds of items will be on sale, including small furniture, home décor items, vintage or antique pieces, books and […]
Auburn Community Concert Band seeks new members / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The next open membership window to join the Auburn Community Concert Band is Sept. 10-17. Membership requirements include owning your own wind instrument, knowing how to read music, and being able to commit to the band’s weekly schedule of Wednesday evening rehearsals and concerts. This fall, the band is hoping to add some […]
Woman’s Literary Union hosting ‘Enormous Garage Sale’ on Sept. 13 / Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union will have an Enormous Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., Auburn. This fundraiser is for our Scholarship and Mansion Restoration funds. We are overflowing with items. We have furniture, small kitchen appliances, puzzles, kids’ games, […]
West Auburn Congregational Church plans Vendor Craft Fair in October | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: West Auburn Congregational Church is holding its Vendor Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 811 West Auburn Road in Auburn. It will include a white elephant table, raffles, baked goods and hot lunch options. Contact me at 998-2362 — Deb, no town ANSWER: Craft fair […]
Teddy bear maker found on Facebook | Sun Spots
DEAR SUNSPOTS: Regarding the reader who wants Teddy bears made from her mother’s wedding gown (Aug. 24 Sun Spots), Debby Berry of Auburn made an adorable teddy bear out of my mom’s favorite sweatshirt. You can see her creations on her Facebook page, Hip Nana Creations. — Joanne, Leeds ANSWER: I looked up Debby’s Facebook […]
ELHS Class of ’65 reunion committee is seeking classmates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Once again, the Edward Little High School Class of 1965 reunion committee is asking for your help to reach classmates who have changed their address, email, or Facebook connection. It’s important for them to know that our 60th reunion will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at […]