DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lisbon United Methodist Church will be holding its annual Plant and Bake Sale on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. New this year will be take-out chicken barbecue. The proceeds from the sale will be used towards the operating budget for the church, including assisting with our missions and ministries within the community and the world.

We would be grateful if you or your business would join us in this venture by donating annuals, perennials, shrubs, gift cards, or any other item that would make our sale successful. We would appreciate any donation and will advertise your business as the source of the donation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me 353-2242 or 353-4982. — Dawn, Lisbon

ANSWER: This is a reminder to help with this fundraiser by donating and attending if possible. Every little bit helps.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary will be holding 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 Rumford Hospital. Members of the auxiliary will be at 209 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford each 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: Members of the Heywood Club want to remind everyone that the “Annual Seven Mile Yard Sale” will be held on Saturday, June 10, on Crockett Ridge in Norway. We will be accepting donations after May 13. All donations will be appreciated, but we cannot accept large furniture and appliances, electronics, books, magazines and clothes.

This sale not only helps the club, but all our neighbors who join in on that day and have their own sales. I’m told that there have been some good finds hiding in those sales, so please come join in the fun and find that one good bargain you have been looking for. If you have any further questions call me at 890-2103 or Beth at 461-2334. — Barbara, no town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding its annual Yard, Bake and Plant Sale on Saturday, June 3, at the Sumner Fire Station on Route 219 in Sumner. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Besides yard sale items, there will be homemade bake goods for sale, plants and raffle baskets. All proceeds will benefit the fire department.

If anyone has items they would like to donate, please call Lucy at 388-2824, Gail at 674-5522, or me at 388-2961. We cannot accept old TVs, computers or large appliances. — Wilda, Sumner

ANSWER: Here’s another little nudge to go through your storage spaces and let go of what no longer serves you but could be helpful to someone else. Take advantage of these fundraisers by donating a little and perhaps also finding just the thing you need for a bargain price.

Everyone needs homemade baked goods at least, am I right?

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