DEAR SUN SPOTS: Danville Junction Grange, 15 Grange St., Auburn, will be sponsoring an indoor/outdoor yard and craft sale on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (The rain date is Saturday, June 8.) There will be a raffle table, 50/50 drawing, lots of delicious baked goods and many treasures on the white […]
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Whittier House asking for musical instruments, arts and crafts for those with disabilities
DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the program manager of a day program in Auburn, I’d like to let Sun Spots readers know we support individuals with disabilities and teach them life skills as well as skills out in the community. We are looking for some items and we were curious if it would be possible for […]
Mechanic Falls church welcomes donations for its annual plant sale May 18
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Anglican Church of the Transfiguration will hold its Annual Plant Sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Maisie Keene Park at the intersection of state Routes 121 and 11 in the village. Organizers welcome donations from area gardens. The only request is that they arrive potted and labeled. We also […]
Teacher Appreciation Week pays tribute to educators, administrators and support staff
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Members of Mu Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, cordially thank all educators, including all administrators and support staff, for your dedication and commitment to the young people with whom you work every day. Each day you face new challenges, which you must meet with your expertise and thoughtful care. We thank you, not […]
Memorial Day celebration set for Oxford
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples Post 112 of the American Legion in Oxford is planning to host a Memorial Day celebration at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at the post at 169 King St. It is to be an outdoor ceremony, unless weather forces the event to be moved indoors. Refreshments will be served. […]
Annual Perennial Plant Sale announced to raise money for Rock House Teen Center in Oxford
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A Perennial Plant Sale to benefit Rock House Teen Center in Oxford will be held Saturday, May 11, from 7-11 a.m. at the junction of Alpine and Main streets, across from Oxford Hills High School in Norway. Call me at 539-2372 with questions or to donate plants. — Howie, Oxford ANSWER: Now […]
Spring fundraisers announced for Rumford, Lewiston and Norway nonprofits
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The LeParesseux Club is having a Craft Fair at 227 Waldo St. in Rumford on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We need to put a sprinkler system in our kitchen. We’re a nonprofit and as everyone knows, this is very costly. — Anita, Rumford ANSWER: I hope your fundraiser […]
Center for Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston is seeking more volunteer companions
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Center for Wisdom’s Women in Lewiston is hoping to add some new “companions” to our roster of volunteers. Companions are a vital part of our ongoing program to support and encourage area women in their daily lives. No special training is needed. Companions should be good listeners who can be present for […]
Lewiston High School plans its 50th year reunion; organizers seeking classmates
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston Comprehensive High School Class of 1974 is holding its 50-year reunion the weekend Aug. 9-11. We are looking for these classmates: Beverly Akerly, David Bergeron, Lynne Boisvert, Linda Brochu, Marie Bussiere Wright, Cheryl Carignan, John Chaloux, Tom Charette, Stephen Chasse, Rene Cloutier, William Cloutier, Patricia Destefano, Claudette Dion, Irene Dube […]
Hartford Heritage Society requests plant donations for fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Hartford Heritage Society Main Street, Rt 140 in Hartford is hosting a plant sale at the J & O Irish Museum on Saturday, May 11 (the day before Mother’s Day) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All perennials are $3 each and larger plants and shrubs are $5 each. All these […]