DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn United Methodist Church at 439 Park Ave. in Auburn will hold its monthly bean supper Saturday at 5 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 5.
The menu is baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, coleslaw, bread, beverages, and homemade pies.
Entertainment will be provided by the Park Avenue Pickers beginning at 4:30. For additional information, call the church office at 782-3972. — George, Auburn
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A public supper featuring smothered beef and roast turkey will be served Saturday from 4:30-6 p.m. at the West Bowdoin Parish Hall, 54 West Road in Bowdoin. The price is $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and younger, and free for preschool age.
The supper is sponsored by the Woodlawn Cemetery Association. For more information, call me at 353-2567. — Gail, no town
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Auburn Congregational Church at 811 West Auburn Road in Auburn will host a Harvest Supper on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from 4:30-6 p.m.
The menu is turkey, ham, potatoes, squash, carrots, peas, corn, rolls, beverage and dessert. Meals to go will also be offered.
The price is $10 for those 13 and older, $5 for ages 3 to 12, and free for children younger than 3. To show our appreciation for those in the service and all veterans, the cost is $7. — Jenny, no town
ANSWER: Here are three more options to gather with friends, meet new people, and take the night off from cooking.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The North Auburn Cemetery Association will meet Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. at the home of Jean and Pat Titus, 53 Stone Road in Turner.
Anyone owning a lot or grave in the cemetery or with any interest in the cemetery is invited to attend. For more information, contact me at 208-9800. — Pat, no town
ANSWER: Cemeteries do not take care of themselves. If you live in the community and/or own a lot or grave here, go to the meeting to find out how you can be useful.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have old sheet music from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. I really hate to put it out in the recycle bin. Is there anyone interested in this? Please call me at 782-1655. — Claire, no town
ANSWER: If you have no takers, perhaps an activities director at an assisted living facility, an art class, or an antique dealer may be interested. Let me know if you need more assistance finding a home for this collection of treasures. I agree with you, don’t send it to be recycled!
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of any nonprofits that pick up donations in the Lewiston-Auburn or Lisbon area? — No name, no town
ANSWER: Hidden Treasures (https://loavesandfisheshiddentreasures.org/) at 850 Lisbon St. can help arrange that, depending on what you have. Call them at 333-5100. The store is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Readers, if you know of other nonprofits who do pickups, please chime in.
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