DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Maine Cycling Club is hosting a free demonstration of ebikes (electric assist bicycles) at the Lewiston-Auburn campus of University of Southern Maine, 51 Westminster St. in Auburn, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 4.

The demo will be presented by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Riders can try out the bikes in a parking lot or venture forth on the road if they feel comfortable. Helmets will be provided. For further information or to receive an email poster describing this event, contact Joe Pelliccia, Maine Cycling Club, at [email protected].

ANSWER: I’m publishing this again as there was an error in the date of the previous announcement. This is a wonderful opportunity to try out an ebike and I don’t want you to miss it.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Montello Elementary School, 405 East Ave., 795-4150; Thomas J. McMahon Elementary School, 151 North Temple St., 795-4130; Lewiston Middle School, 75 Central Ave., 795-4180; Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave., 795-4190; Raymond V. Geiger Elementary School, 601 College St., 795-4160; Farwell Elementary School, 84 Farwell St., 795-4110; and Robert V. Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St., Lewiston, 795-4130 announce their participation in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, and USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Tree Street Youth, 144 Howe St. 513-6866, announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Program.

Meals are available at no separate charge to all children. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

The Maine Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry, or national origin. For more information, contact the above-identified institution. — No name, Lewiston

ANSWER: I’m always happy to include these announcements, and other school announcements in Sun Spots

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