DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a baked bean supper at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn on Saturday, May 31, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The menu includes two kinds of beans, red and brown hot dogs, cole slaw, 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 23rd Annual Greater Androscoggin Humane Society Golf Tournament is coming up on June 12.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, know just enough lingo to get by, or are a total newbie, our tournament promises a fun and relaxed day — all while supporting a great cause: helping animals in need throughout our community.

Register as a team or sign up solo — we’ll match you with other players so you can meet new friends on the course. Enjoy raffles, golf challenges and more, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Martindale Country Club at 527 Beech Hill Road in Auburn.

We can’t promise a hole-in-one, but we can promise a great time! For more information or to register, visit:
https://gahumane.org/golftournament/ .

New sponsors are still welcome, too. Check out the sponsorship opportunities and donate using the secure webform at the web address above. Connect with Donna Richey at [email protected] if you have questions. — Shannon, Auburn

ANSWER: This fundraiser offers several opportunities for you to be involved and it’s a great way to contribute to the wellbeing of our furry friends.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We are getting many phone calls asking if we received our new Social Security card. Is this for real or a scam to get more information from us ?

Thank you so much for all the information you supply. — No name, no town

ANSWER: Phone calls claiming to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and asking about a new social security card are likely scams. The SSA does not typically initiate contact via phone unless you’ve requested it or already have an established relationship with the agency. Scammers often use scare tactics or pretend to be government officials to trick people into providing personal information or money.

I can’t stress this enough — never give a caller who says they are from Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid any information. Hang up. If any of these entities need to contact you, they will send you a letter or there will be a message in your online account, or both.

I’m always happy to help sort out scams like this and you can also go to https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/top-scammer-list/ for a list of scams to watch out for.

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