DEAR SUN SPOTS: The members of the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary would like to invite you to come to our annual sale at our fire barn on Route 219 in Sumner on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have a large lawn sale, plants, refreshments, wonderful baked goods and raffles. Donations are accepted.

For more information, please call Lucy at 388-2824 or Polly at 388-2020. All proceeds go to buy much-needed items for our fire department. — Wilda, Sumner

ANSWER: Is your nonprofit organization having a summer fundraiser? Let me know and I’ll spread the word.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a Baked Bean Supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth Street in Auburn, on Saturday, May 31, from 4:30 until 6 p.m.

The menu includes two kinds of beans, red and brown hot dogs, coleslaw, assorted casseroles, assorted desserts and beverages.

The cost of the supper is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. — Elizabeth, Auburn

ANSWER: Attending a traditional Maine bean supper is a great way to usher in summer. Invite your friends and have an enjoyable, affordable evening out.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Broadview Memorial Cemetery Association will be holding its annual Association Meeting at the cemetery at 379 East Ave. in Lewiston, on Sunday, June 1, at 1 p.m.

All lot owners are kindly invited to attend. Please dress accordingly and bring a chair. The annual meeting will be held rain or shine. For more information, please call Joe Nota at 783-6839. — Joe, Lewiston

ANSWER: Here’s to a beautiful, sunny day for you all.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Woodstock Alumni Annual Meeting will be held at the Locke Mills Legion Hall at 595 Gore Road in Greenwood on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring your lunch and visit with some of your old classmates. — Joe, no town

ANSWER: Sun Spots is the perfect place to announce your alumni gatherings.

Be sure to send me all the details and I’ll get the word out for you.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like the thank the Sun Spotter who was so generous with the gift from her rhubarb patch (May 22 Sun Spots). She gave me enough rhubarb to share with my daughter and another friend, plus plenty to make baked goods for my 90-year-old friend and a granddaughter, too.

While chatting with this sweet lady, we discovered we both have upcoming birthdays so we are getting together to celebrate our big days. Talk about a bonus! This column has never failed me when I have a request. Now, on to the baking!

ANSWER: I love these happy little stories. Keep up the good work, Sun Spotters!

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