DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for being such a great resource for things Google cannot help with. I’m looking for a day care willing to accept a 2½-year-old girl a couple of mornings a week, mostly for socialization skills. Or, is there a parent or grandparent with an only child around that age looking for play dates? Must be within a 15-mile radius of the Auburn/Poland area. Please call 207-333-7263. — No name, Poland.
ANSWER: There are more day cares in the Auburn and Poland areas than Sun Spots can fit in this column. To view a comprehensive list that includes the size, licensing and other information: childcarecenter.us/county/androscoggin_me. You can search by town and narrow it down based on what you are looking for. And because you have specific days and times in mind, it would be important to talk to each center about your needs and their availability. As for play dates, readers, if you are looking for a play date for your toddler a couple of mornings a week or if you know of a child care that has an open and flexible program for this child, please call this person at the number provided.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Work First Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization offering services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. This organization was incorporated in 1973 and has worked for 44 years to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities to integrate into their communities and become active, participating members.
An ongoing effort to offer meaningful activities for the individuals receiving services has allowed for many exciting opportunities. A volunteer team at Work First has assisted many local companies and organizations to meet their needs. Work First Inc. is currently volunteering at 20 local sites. Shopping, preparing and delivering food to the local homeless shelter has been beneficial for the individuals with disabilities to learn shopping skills, meal preparation and to better understand some of the citizens’ needs in this area. Working with the local United Way in a number of activities has helped all of the individuals at Work First to witness the connection of giving, receiving and sharing resources. Many of the volunteer sites assist the individuals at Work First to give back to their community and help them feel a sense of belonging and a sense of being a contributing member of their towns.
Work First Inc. is always looking for more volunteer opportunities. If you know of an organization needing assistance or would like more information, please call 207-778-3200.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Have you upgraded your digital camera? Do you now primarily use your cellphone instead of your camera? Wiscasset Middle High Photo Program is seeking donations for aspiring photographers. Students are particularly interested in cameras with some manual freedoms. To donate and arrange for pickup, please contact Anita Poulin at 207-782-5118 or Wiscasset High School art and photography teacher Shalimar Poulin at 207-837-5158.
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