DEAR SUN SPOTS: Good news! I have been contacted by Lisa Morin, activities director of a nonprofit group that wants to take on the tabs project. She will send you her contact information. Thanks to your readers, and to you for always being there for me.—Mary Ann, Auburn

ANSWER: Mary Ann had requested someone take over the volunteer efforts of getting aluminum tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Portland from the Lewiston area (Sun Spots, Aug. 6). I was so pleased that within just a day or two after her request was published, Lisa contacted me and I got these two women together so Mary Ann could hand over the baton she has been holding for more than 25 years.

Proceeds made from recycling these tabs go toward helping care for families staying at the House while their critically ill child undergoes treatment. For more information, go to: rmhcmaine.org/tab-top-program.

This is how Sun Spots works. Yes, I love my job.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A large indoor-outdoor rummage and yard sale is planned for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 17,  at the First Universalist Church at 36 Pine St. in South Paris. A bag sale is scheduled to follow, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Adult and children’s clothes, books, toys, furniture, kitchenware, holiday décor, household items, tools and much more will be available at very reasonable prices.—No name, South Paris

ANSWER: I will also post this later in the week to remind everyone to come out and support you in your fundraising efforts. Good luck and have fun.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Jay Baptist Church is planning a meet and greet barbecue for noon on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 27 Smith Ave. in Jay. The gathering is to welcome our new pastor, Chris Dalessio, and his wife, Heidi Kokkala, to our community.

The menu includes hot dogs, potato chips, drinks and desserts.

This is a free event and all are welcome. Hope to see you there.—Kay, no town

ANSWER: What a lovely thing to do for your new pastor. I am sure everyone will make him and his wife feel welcome. Here is to especially beautiful weather.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Recently, my son asked me to help him find someone to sew new rank patches onto his military uniforms. Do you have names of anyone in your Rolodex who does this? I would prefer someone in the local area of Lewiston-Auburn.—No name, no town

ANSWER: In the Rolodex, I have Sue Roebuck at Mom the Mender on Upper St., Turner, 207-754-6558; The Mill End Store at 971 Main St., Oxford, 207-539-4451; Make It Sew LLC in Bowdoinham, [email protected]; LA Clean & Spin/John’s Clean & Spin, 207-782-3466 in Auburn, or 207-784-9096 in Lewiston; If You Say Sew in Durham, 207-653-5507; and Veronica’s Creations in Greene, 207-514-6820.

I believe that any of these talented individuals or businesses will be able to help you. And congratulations to your son on his promotion.

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