DEAR SUN SPOTS: Anderson Staples American Legion Post 112 of Oxford will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the post at 169 Main St. Burning torn or tattered flags is the proper means of disposal. Flags may be dropped off that day or deposited in the old mail container outside the post door. Visitors are welcome. Contact: Howie Munday 207-539-2372. — No name, no town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Congregational Church of South Paris, 17 E. Main St. will hold its annual Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Popovers will be served from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Our food tables will be filled with great baked goods including cookies, pies and breads, plus baked beans, homemade vanilla, and interesting other types of homemade items. The cheese wheel is waiting to be sliced, the chocolates are boxed. Wreaths and Christmas baskets will be ready. Our crafts table will be filled with some regular and some new items, a specially designed and priced for kids jewelry table for children to shop for the special women in their lives: moms, grandmothers, teachers, etc. The jewelry is all boxed and ready for wrapping. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., after you have shopped, enjoy a cup of fish chowder or chicken soup, dessert included. Last year our wreaths sold out, so get here early. We hope you will join us and bring your children to enjoy shopping. — No name, no town

ANSWER: What a great idea to offer things priced for children. We hope you have a great turnout.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few days ago, you had an item about the American Legion in Rumford honoring women veterans. They were looking for donations. I have something to donate, however there was no phone number, email or person to contact. Please help. Thank you. — No name, no town

ANSWER: You can contact Tricia at 207-357-3289 or tricia425@roadrunner.com.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Come one, come all! The Salvation Army will hold a toy drive at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the Auburn Mall. Bring an unwrapped toy to put under the tree. Stop by and join us for Christmas carols. Point of contact will be any Red Hat lady you see by the tree. They are helping to sponsor the toy drive. Thank you in advance for your kindness! — No name, no town
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have four yearbooks to give away. First is a 1965 yearbook from Lewiston High School. The other three are from St. Mary’s School of Nursing. Two are from 1968 and one is from 1967. — No name, no town
ANSWER: If anyone is interested in these yearbooks, please write in and let us know.

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