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DEAR SUN SPOTS: Wilderness Miracles Wildlife Rehab and Misfits Rehab is having a Raffle Event. This will end on July 31 when we’ll pull names of the winners.

It’s only $1 for a raffle ticket with a 1st prize of $1,000, 2nd prize of $500 and 3rd prize of $300.

Purchase as many raffle tickets as you want. This fundraiser helps to support both of our rehabs, helping wild ones heal, thrive and survive.

You can pay for tickets using PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/wildernessmiracles?locale.x=en_US ; Cashapp at $wildernessmiracles; or Venmo at @wildernessmiracles

You can also stop by to purchase as many tickets as you want (just let me know you will be stopping by), or send a check to us at 1675 Augusta Road, Bowdoin, ME, 04287. And yes, you can still join in the fun even if you are out of state. — No name, Bowdoin

ANSWER: Wilderness Miracles is a wonderful nonprofit organization that works to save wildlife that have been orphaned, injured or displaced.

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Here is a current list of needs: yogurt, eggs, baby foods (any), carrots, kale, bananas, cheeses, cereals (sweetened & unsweetened), fresh berries, fresh broccoli, and frozen fruits and veggies.

You can read more information about them on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/wildernessmiracles) or their website (https://www.wildernessmiracles.org/). There is also a donate button if you want to give cash.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Maine-ly Harmony Women’s Barbershop Chorus will be singing all day on Saturday, July 26, at Hill Gardens on Route 3 in Palermo during their annual yard sale which helps support their organization.

Stop by to browse and enjoy hot dogs, chips, sweets and homemade pies, as well as a variety of items for salt, such as books, clothing, holiday items and a variety of odds and ends. — Lea, no town

ANSWER: This sounds like a lovely event. If you want more information about this dynamic group that performs across the state at many different types of venues and holds practices in Gardiner on Wednesday evenings, go to https://www.maine-lyharmony.org/ where you’ll find all the information about them.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Drop In Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn is currently looking for more volunteers to cover our Saturday hours.

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Our program is 100% operated by volunteers. Tasks include helping in the kitchen, interacting with guests, stocking shelves, filling guest orders, fundraising, marketing and making purchases on behalf of the center.

Please email [email protected] to fill out a volunteer application or to learn more about how you can support The Drop-In Center. Your support is accepted with kindness and gratitude. — No name, Auburn

ANSWER: Even if you have only a little time, there could be something you can do at the Drop In Center to make someone else’s life better.

The organization is always accepting donations as well. These can be dropped off at the center during operating hours (Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) For virtual donations, please use our GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/nfdvs-help-for-the-homeless?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer and our Amazon wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2NQD7D8H6L6H7/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?fbclid=IwAR2zjWXYDWXV4TPi-TirM5elJWGO64csfuBwcG1VZo82cCVXA8mn0HaPQFE.

More information can be accessed at https://www.pleasantstreetdropincenter.com/.

This column is for you, our readers. It is for your questions and comments. There are only two rules: You must write to the column and sign your name. We won’t use it if you ask us not to. Please include your phone number. Letters will not be returned or answered by mail, and telephone calls will not be accepted. Your letters will appear as quickly as space allows. Address them to Sun Spots, P.O. Box 4400, Lewiston, ME 04243-4400. Inquiries can also be emailed to [email protected].

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