ANSWER: The Auburn Recreation Department is expanding their pickleball program to include an outdoor program this summer. It will take place at the Edward Little High School tennis courts on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, June 23, and running through Sept. 1. There will be paddles and balls provided for use during program time. If you have any questions, contact Joe Crocker at jcrocker@auburnmaine.gov or call the Auburn Recreation Department at 207-333-6601.
HI SUN SPOTS: I have two questions for your column that I hope readers can answer. I am looking for a man named Adam who refinished hardwood floors in the Lewiston area for a co-worker of mine. I have a cell number, which rings, but the message box is full. I would like Adam’s current information as I would like a quote for refinishing my hardwood floors. I am also looking for contact information for the grandson of Reginald Masse who used to deliver wood to me. It was my understanding that the grandson took over the business, but I have not been able to reach him with the number that I have. I can be reached at 207-402-4528. Thank you for your help. — Lewiston homeowner.
DEAR READERS: Sun Spots has received queries about school lunches in the past and has just learned that Auburn will be offering a summer feeding program. Breakfast and lunch will be served weekdays starting June 22 to Aug. 21. Sites are Park Avenue School, Auburn Middle School, Pettengill Park, Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, P A L Center, Walton, and Sherwood Heights School.
All meals must be eaten on site. Free meals are provided to all preschool children to 18 years of age. If you are interested in participating in the program, you must sign up through the Auburn School Lunch Program. Call 207-333-6658.
If you are interested in signing up for summer rec camp call 207-333-6601 ext. 2108 for more information.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is there a farmer’s market in the Rumford area? Thank you. — Eats fresh in Rumford.
ANSWER: The Rumford Farmers Market will be open from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Abbott Farm Plaza, 1016 Route 2. They hold events and demonstrations on most market days. Visit their website for more information at www.westernmainefarmerscoop.com or call 207-265-6599.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Got a great business idea but no cash? Kickstarter! Got a great movie idea but no cash? Indiegogo! Got a desire to go on vacation to the Caribbean but no cash? GoFundMe? Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, you can ask zillions of people around the world for money for whatever your heart desires. Some “asks” are legitimate and poignant: help a family fight a disease. Others not so. What do you think of crowd funding? Have you tried it? Given money to a cause? Have a great cause? Have examples of the worst cause ever? Let staff writer Mark LaFlamme know by contacting him at 207-689-2876 or at mlaflamme@sunjournal.com.
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