DEAR SUN SPOTS: It may only be April, but the Farmington Falls Fire Co. members are already thinking about July. Plans are coming together for their annual Benefit Yard Sale and Chicken BBQ. All proceeds from the day’s events go toward the Farmington Falls Youth Baseball Programs. Clean donations for the yard sale are needed. The committee is accepting donations now for storage until July. For information on how to drop off your donation or have it picked up and taken to the fire station, please call and leave a message for Bob at 207-778-3156 or Junior at 207-778-2181.
— Linda, no town
ANSWER: Sun Spots is THE place to request donations or let readers know there are available tables to rent for your charity’s yard sale event! Community News (communitynews@sunjournal.com) is the department to contact if you just want to invite people to come and don’t need anything. Get your announcement and requests in nice and early so you ensure your charity fundraiser gets in Sun Spots and Community News.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you give me the contact information for the craft supply sale I’ve seen in Sun Spots recently? Thanks! Sun Spots is a great service!
— Cathy, no town
ANSWER: I am reprinting the Sun Spots from April 4: We are seeking donations of fabric and craft supplies for our annual Fabric & Craft Supply Fair to be held on April 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at High Street Congregational Church, located at 106 Pleasant St. in Auburn. Donations of fabric, yarn and craft supplies may be dropped off on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available to rent for $20 per 8-foot table to sell your own craft supplies. For more information, please call 207-784-1306 or email office@highstreet-ucc.org.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I think I have found a stumper for you. I wrote once before asking about invisible mending. You gave me two sources, but neither of them does this kind of work. Does anyone out there know of a seamstress who does this? I’m crossing my fingers. Thank you for all you do.
— No name, no town
ANSWER: OK, faithful readers! Do you know of a local seamstress who does “invisible mending?” Let’s help this person — please write in!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m interested in applying for a Postal Exam, but I don’t have a computer. Is there any way you could find me a phone number or address so I can contact them? Your help would be greatly appreciated.
— Catherine, Lewiston
ANSWER: You can try this USPS Customer Service number: 800-275-8777, but it really looks like you need a computer to order the test, pay for it, and take it. If you have a friend or relative who can help you, that would be great. You can also contact your local library to use a computer and log in to create an account on the USPS website. You will find good information here: postalexamweb.com/get-started/. You must begin your application for all USPS positions online. To register you only need to supply your name and email address, a user name and a password. The website will guide you through.
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