DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s that time of year to clean out garages, sheds, spare rooms, attics and junk drawers and donate to Friends of Special Olympics yard sale in conjunction with VFW Post 3335 in Jay.

It will be held be held Saturday, July 1, from  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the VFW Post on 64 Jewell St. in Jay.

The sale has grown tremendously over the years and the community never lets us down by offering their unwavering support, so please take a look and donate your newish or slightly used items for this worthy cause. We are not taking books or clothing.

Special Olympics is proud to announce that one of our own Franklin County Olympians Trent Paradis has been selected to play in the Special Olympics World Games from June 17 to 25 in Berlin, Germany. There will be a kickoff supper and auction April 29 at 4 p.m. Proceeds will go to help with the cost of the trip.

For more information, call me at 897-2122. Thanks in advance for your support. It’s greatly appreciated. — Janice, no town

ANSWER: Congratulations to Trent! Let us know if you need anything for the supper/auction. Sun Spotters are always willing to help.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We’d like to remind all thrifters that the Spring Rummage Sale is happening Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris St. in Norway.

We’ll have clothing for women, men and children at very reasonable prices. You may be able to find something you didn’t know you needed in one of the White Elephant rooms.

Arrive early for the best choices or take your chance at the Dollar a Bag Sale beginning at 11 a.m. Please bring your own bags. Proceeds from the sale support the free community Thanksgiving dinner. — Sandy, Norway

ANSWER: I hope you have a great turnout!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Scrabble fans are invited to help raise money for Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin by playing their favorite board game. Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest is Scrabble with a twist, as the competition features teams of two to four players collaborating over the same letter tray to try and out-score another multiperson team.

Participants can either form a team or register as an individual and be matched with a team that needs a player. Those who are serious about their Scrabble skills are encouraged to register in the Pro Division, while more relaxed players should choose the Social Category. Players collect pledges to benefit adult literacy services in Androscoggin County, and the top fundraisers have a wonderful array of prizes to choose from.

All proceeds raised by players are used to provide critically needed literacy services for adults in our community. Join us on April 30 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St., Auburn, for an enjoyable afternoon of refreshments, prizes and good-natured Scrabble competition.

Registration is required by Monday April 24. For more information call 753-6658, email scrabble@literacyvolunteersandro.org, or go to the website:www.literacyvolunteersandro.org. – Tahlia, no town

ANSWER: Last call for Scrabble players who want to participate in this fun event!

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