DEAR SUN SPOTS: Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin has a goal of raising $500 with our end-of-summer Bottle Drive. Please drop off your returnables at Roopers and designate that the total go to Literary Volunteers. You can take your bottles and cans to any of Roopers’ locations: 794 Main St. or 694 Sabattus St. in Lewiston, or 545 Minot St. in Auburn. 

Every bit helps and we appreciate your support! — No name, no town

ANSWER: I appreciate that Roopers supports this organization and other  community nonprofits. If you’d like to find out other ways you can support Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin, including volunteering and more, go to https://www.literacyvolunteersandro.org/ or contact them at [email protected] or 753-6658.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Montello Heights is having a Craft Fair & Bake Sale at 550 College St. in Lewiston on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’ll be renting tables for $10. 

Contact me at 520-8828 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday to rent a table and for more information. — Chris, no town

ANSWER: That table rental is a great deal for all you crafters and bakers. I’m sure these will go quickly so give Chris a call today. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’re looking for crafters and vendors for Farwell School’s 55th Annual Pumpkin Festival to be held Sunday, Oct. 19, in Lewiston. 

If you are interested in participating, please contact us  at [email protected] for an application or inquiries. — Amanda, no town

ANSWER: Fall is the busiest time for these events and there are many fairs and festivals to choose from. If you’re a crafter or vendor, this is your time to shine! Sign up and get in on the fun. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As fall rolls in, we Mainers enjoy the last remaining weeks of warmth before winter takes over and we hold on tight until spring.

The coming months are filled with plenty of family, joy and excitement as we head into the Giving Season, and Bolster Heights is no different. We always receive generous support from the community and families to ensure that our residents have a wonderful holiday, so we trust in the kindness and generosity of our local businesses and residents’ families for donations of goods and services to support our Christmas celebrations. Each year that we’ve done this, it truly has made the difference in their holiday season. 

I’m sure we all can recall a Christmas season that was less than jolly, and your donations bring much joy to our residents’ lives.

If you would be willing to donate to our Christmas celebration this year, please feel free to contact me anytime: Stacey Gagnon, activities cirector, Bolster Heights Residential Care Facility. 26 Bolster St., Auburn, ME 04210 or call 207-784-1364

Have a happy autumn and a joyful holiday season. — Stacey, Auburn

ANSWER: Oh Bolster Heights — we love you so! And we appreciate what you do for the residents. Sun Spotters, you know the drill. Every year Bolster Heights makes this request for their residents and you always come through. We appreciate all who answer the call. Be sure to encourage your friends and family to participate too! 

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