DEAR SUN SPOTS: As we anticipate spring, flower shows come to mind. I am wondering if Sun Spots might have dates to both the Portland and Boston shows. On the same note, since parking at both sites is both difficult and pricey, might there be local bus trips planned? Thanks again for your help. — No name, Lewiston.

ANSWER: Sun Spots is sure that we are all eagerly anticipating springtime, and what better way to enjoy the season than to tour beautiful displays of flowers and garden gear?

The Boston Flower & Garden Show will return to the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston on Wednesday, March 22 through Sunday, March 26. There is nearby parking and public transportation available.

A day-trip tour departs from Portland from vipchartercoaches.com. The cost is $59 and includes tickets to the show.

The Downeaster Train Service is also offering a travel package for the Boston show. The cost is between $100 to $125, and includes round-trip train fare, transfer to the Trade Center and tickets to the show. You can see the details at downeasterpackages.com.

The Portland Flower Show took a hiatus in 2016 with the promise of returning in 2017. However, there have been no updates about their return.

The Maine Flower Show, a new show this year, will be held Thursday, March 30, to Sunday, April 2 at Thompson’s Point in Portland, very close to the Portland Transportation Center (home of Concord Bus Lines and Amtrak train service).

According to their website, maineflowershow.com, the organizers have been working diligently to provide convenient, affordable parking, for a nominal fee, at Thompson’s Point and in satellite lots with a free shuttle service.

And, then there’s the Maine Home (and garden) Show in Lewiston next weekend at the Colisee.

The show is open Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to home care, the show will feature exhibits on gardening, landscaping and lawn care.

Adults pay $5, and everyone else is free. Parking is also free!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The 2017 Maine Brain Injury Resource Fair is being held March 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Le Club Calumet, 334 West River Road in Augusta.

Who should attend? Brain injury survivors, family members, caregivers, social workers, care coordinators, anyone working in brain injury or anyone interested in learning more about brain injury resources and services in Maine.

Please go to biausa.org/maine to register. It costs nothing to attend. For more information or to request a table to exhibit, contact Sarah Gaffney at sgaffney@biausa.org or call 207-522-6601.

There is help out there for people with PTSD, TBI, ABI, concussion and so forth. It’s a wonderful resource fair for those that don’t know which way to turn or get help. Thank you. — Larry Marquis, ABI survivor.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We would like to thank that sweet little girl who paid for our meal at Kentucky Fried Chicken on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Lewiston. Thank you very much! — The Pares, Livermore.

ANSWER: Thank you for sharing. Random acts of kindness make the world a happier place for sure. Please consider paying it forward next time you are ordering a meal — spread some joy to others the way this girl did for you.

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