A Christmas fair and a toy drive round out upcoming events/
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Oxford student continues to help those in need | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My 10-year-old daughter is having her 5th Annual Food Drive. Since COVID, she has had a box at the end of our driveway at 64 Rabbit Valley Road in Oxford where people can leave nonperishable food items to benefit the local pantries for Thanksgiving. Please donate items by Saturday, Nov. 22. And […]
Craft fairs galore to fill your Saturdays | Sun Spots
Also, one person’s honestly inspired another’s charitable giving.
Poland grange, Wales church to hold events in November | Sun Spots
Broadview Memorial Cemetery Association is meeting today at 1 p.m., and the Holy Family Church blood drive is set for Monday.
Leeds church requests help for Trick-or-Treaters | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Leeds Community Church at 123 Church Hill Road invites the community to join them on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3-6 p.m. for an afternoon of family fun. There will be decorated trunks, snacks, activities, and even more festivities in the gym. All children are welcome to participate! We are looking for […]
Lewiston senior council offering luncheon for new members | Sun Journal
A Mexico church is gearing up for its annual Christmas fair — already!
Lisbon Falls church to host Harvest Party | Sun Spots
The Drop-in Center on Mill Street in Auburn is urgently collecting donations of winter weather gear.
Reader searching for fresh halal-certified meat | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an exchange student living with me, and I need to find a source of fresh halal-certified meat. I have tried shops in Lewiston but have only found frozen meat. Are there any locations nearby that sell fresh halal meat? — David, Auburn ANSWER: Have you inquired at H & H […]
Otisfield Community Lunch and Craft Sale | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Fall is here and with it comes the Community Lunch at the Otisfield Community Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On the menu is roast pork loin with mashed potatoes, gravy, applesauce, carrots, broccoli, rolls and cider. Top that off with apple crisp and coffee. Is your mouth watering yet? […]
Genealogy a great gift for holidays | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Readers, what should you get mémère and pépère for the holidays, or any other hard-to-buy-for relative? Think about genealogy. What about a direct line back to your immigrant ancestors from France? Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society researchers are once again pleased to offer this unique gift. Using MFGS resources, they will attempt to identify […]