DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union Craft Supply Destash Fair at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn will be held on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’re selling sewing notions, fabric, ribbons, Stampin’ Up supplies, wooden blanks to decorate, silk flowers, beads, grapevine wreaths, and craft books. Delicious […]
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Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn seeks repair opportunities and volunteers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a volunteer with Rebuilding Together Lewiston/Auburn and I’m asking that readers help us with finding homes to renovate this year. The nonprofit organization is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material and money. We are dedicated to repairing the homes of those who, due to financial hardship, age, and/or disability, […]
Heywood Club selling Gardening Calendars to pay for clubhouse repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Heywood Club on Crockett Ridge in Norway is going to be selling 200 calendars at $10 each. This will be a Spring Garden Calendar with most daily drawings related to gardening. We will also be including several Dollar Days with values from $25 to $100. We are having this extra fundraiser to […]
Reader needs Bose system repair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I need to have my Bose music system repaired. It’s not reading discs and has no sound. Bose won’t help me. Can you?—Ray, no town ANSWER: Have you tried a reset by unplugging the system for an hour then plugging it back in and holding the power button for a few seconds? […]
Woman’s Literary Union seeks participants for craft supply fair
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woman’s Literary Union Craft Supply Destash Fair at the Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. in Auburn, will be held on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’re selling sewing notions, fabric, ribbons, Stampin’ Up supplies, wooden blanks to decorate, silk flowers, beads, grapevine wreaths and craft books. Delicious […]
Great Androscoggin Humane Society announces Dash For Dogs fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mark your calendars! The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society’s Dash For Dogs 5K will be held Sunday, April 27, at 55 Strawberry Ave. in Lewiston, 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 […]
United Methodist Church of Auburn to host supper and music Saturday
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The United Methodist Church of Auburn at 439 Park Ave., will hold a bean supper Saturday, March 15, at 5 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, breads, beverages and homemade pies. Entertainment is provided by the Park Avenue Pickers and will begin at 4:30 p.m. For additional […]
Benefit dinner to help Stevens family replace damaged home in Hartford
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The town of Hartford, in conjunction with the Evening Star Masonic Lodge in Buckfield, is hosting a benefit supper Saturday, March 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Hartford Town Hall, 1196 Main St. Proceeds will go toward a small replacement home for the Stevens family whose current house has been struck by […]
Drop-in Center & Trinity Jubilee Center have late winter needs
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since it’s still very cold at night, the Pleasant St. Drop-in Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn has a need for the following items. These can be dropped off at the left side of the building on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Blankets, handwarmers, body wipes, gloves, […]
SHAREcenter in Lewiston requesting musical instruments and other donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The SHAREcenter is accepting musical instrument donations as they partner with Maine Public Radio and Music & Magic of Maine to assist with their Musical Instrument Drive, their annual giveaway for students in need in central and southern Maine. The instruments are provided to students free of charge and leftover instruments are […]