DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Occupational Therapy Department is offering a free Car-Fit program Friday at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn Campus, 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. Appointments will be scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1.p.m.

Car-Fit is a free, interactive program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers will provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older adults and their vehicles. Sign-up is by appointment only. To schedule, contact me at [email protected] or 753-6677. — Robina, Lewiston

ANSWER: Appointments are still available for this great offering. Take advantage of it!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary is seeking items for its annual yard sale Saturday.

Donations such as furniture, household items, tools, books and puzzles are always in demand. It’s a great time to clean out your garages, attics, etc. and help support our worthy cause to raise money for much needed hospital equipment.

Members of the Auxiliary will be at 209 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford to accept donations the morning of May 17.  We are unable to accept large appliances or clothing. For more information please call 364-3648. — No name, no town

ANSWER: Thanks to everyone who has already donated items. I hope you have lots to sell and nothing left over!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a baked bean supper from 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Sixth St. Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn. 

The menu includes two kinds of beans, brown bread, cole slaw, red and brown hot dogs, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts, and beverages. The cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12, and free for under age 5. All are welcome. Take-out is available. — Elizabeth, Auburn

ANSWER: I’m glad to know that these church suppers are still happening. Thanks to all the church members who carry on this tradition month after month.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library invite the public to its Spring Book and Bake Sale from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the New Gloucester Community Building, 381 Intervale Road in New Gloucester.

Members of the Friends are invited to a preview sale from 11 a.m. to noon. Everyone is also welcome to join the Friends that day, if they are not already a member. — Annemarie, New Gloucester

ANSWER: Supporting libraries is one of my favorite things and combing through books and baked goods is impossible to resist. Let’s see how many Sun Spotters will go out to New Gloucester to check out this event!

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