DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Annual Yard and Tent Sale on Saturday, May 20. Donations such as indoor and outdoor furniture, household items, tools, books and puzzles are always in demand. We are unable to take large appliances or clothing.

All proceeds are donated to the Rumford Hospital. Members of the auxiliary will be at 209 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford every Friday morning through May to accept donations. This is a great time to clean out storage spaces and help support our worthy cause.

For more information or to arrange pickup, please call 364-3648. Join us for this fun event! — Barbara, no town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The First Auburn Senior Citizens is renting tables for its Flea Market on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Senior Community Center in Pettengill Park, Auburn. No crafters, please.

Tables are $10 each. Setup is May 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Sellers can arrive at 8 a.m. May 6 and will have from 3 to 4 p.m. for breakdown and cleanup. To reserve a table, call me at 576-1535. — Jan, no town

ANSWER: Sun Spotters, you have many choices available to you if you are planning on sorting through your belongings and passing on things you no longer need. All it takes is a little time and a trip to your chosen nonprofit to make your space more organized and to help others.

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DEAR SUN SPOTS: The High Street Food Pantry has ongoing needs for the following items: peanut butter, canned vegetables, soup, canned pasta, canned meat, canned fruit, dry cereal, baking items such as cake and muffin mixes, sugar, flour, etc., crackers and toilet paper.

Thank you for supporting this mission and helping local people meet their most basic needs. Please bring your donations to the Auburn United Methodist Church at 439 Park Ave. or contact the church office at 782-3972. — George, Auburn

ANSWER: I want to remind everyone that these needs are ongoing. Please do what you can to help.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice — Androscoggin Harmony is looking for people who have a passion for singing. Whether you are a bathtub baritone or enjoy car karaoke, come sing with us; no experience or professional training is needed.

The Androscoggin Harmony wants to grow their group and continue singing to patients at bedside to offer comfort, healing, relaxation and entertainment in their home and at the Hospice House. We meet the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Androscoggin Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road in Auburn. If interested, please email volunteer@androscoggin.org or call 795-9506. — Jenny, no town

ANSWER: This is a wonderful mission to be involved in. I hope some new members come your way.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1982 is having its 40th year class reunion (delayed a year) on Aug. 5 at Poland Spring Inn in Poland. Go to the Facebook page Lewiston High School (Maine) Class of 1982 (https://www.facebook.com/Lewiston-High-School-Class-of-1982-926139894108211) for more details, or contact Lisa Karahalios at lilykat8@yahoo.com. — No name, no town

ANSWER: August will be here before you know it. If you’re a member of this class, don’t miss out on a good time!

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