DEAR SUN SPOTS: Pennies for a Cause is almost halfway to providing a shelter for a homeless veteran in Maine. The goal is $12,000 and we are almost at the $6,000 mark, thanks to your donations and your cans and bottles.

You can bring your cans and bottles to the MT Redemption Center on Lisbon Street across from the Chick-a-Dee of Lewiston restaurant. Tell them they are for “Pennies for a Cause”.

We’re hoping to provide a shelter for a homeless veteran in Maine before winter starts. Please call Pat Poulin at 212-9372 to pick up your bottles and cans or bring them to the MT Redemption Center yourself. Donations are also accepted. Call Pat regarding donations and where to mail them.

This is also a good way for schools to participate in community work and makes it a good challenge for our local high schools to see which school can collect the most before the end of the school year. Different organizations may want to collect their empties to donate as well. Thank you so much for caring. — Marguerite, Lewiston

ANSWER: I remember this effort from previous years and I’m glad you’re still doing it. I would love to hear from organizations and individuals who are participating as it would inspire others to do the same. By donating cash, cans and bottles, you can be part of providing a veteran in need with a comfortable, safe place to live.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The second season of the Turner Farmers Market has begun. Join us every Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. at 442 Turner Center Road in Turner, now through the end of August.

Each week, you’ll find over 15 local vendors offering an array of locally grown and produced goods, including fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, canned goods, specialty foods, dairy products, baked goods, crafts and more. Enjoy delicious bites from our featured food truck and bring the kids for free crafts and activities. We invite you to come and experience Turner’s special community atmosphere and support your neighbors.—Madison, Turner

ANSWER: This is a lovely market with such a feel-good vibe. The town is so fortunate to have this fine group of farmers and makers. Be sure to get over there at least once this summer!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be free concerts in the park sponsored by the Oxford American Legion at 169 King St. in Oxford every other Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the summer.

On June 11, we’ll have TJ the DJ and on June 25 the Jones Dance Band will be here.

On July 9, we’ll host Ultimate Country 2, and on July 23 Ed Millet & Friends will entertain us.

In case of rain, the music will be inside.—Howie, Oxford

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