DEAR SUN SPOTS: You won’t have to break the piggy bank to buy something special for mom for Mother’s Day.  There will be hundreds of things to choose from at St. Catherine of Sienna’s Spring Rummage Sale.

Join us on Saturday, May 11, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the lower church to find clothes, household items and linens. The very popular Pay by Donation system will be used again for the sale. Money raised supports the free Community Thanksgiving Dinner. There will also be a Dollar a Bag sale beginning at 11 a.m. Please bring your own bag.

Shop for a treasure for mom or bring her along so she can pick out something special for herself. Don’t worry, there are always items things for men and children as well. — Sandy, Norway

ANSWER: St. Catherine of Sienna Church is at 32 Paris St. in Norway. There is ample parking behind the church on Beal Street. The church is equipped with a lift for easy access to the lower level where the sale will be held.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Rumford Hospital Auxiliary is seeking items for its annual yard sale being Saturday, May 18.

Donations such as furniture, household items, tools, books and puzzles are always in demand. It’s a great time to clean out your garages, attics, etc. and help support our worthy cause to raise money for much needed hospital equipment.

Members of the Auxiliary will be at 209 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford to accept donations the mornings of May 3, 10 and 17.  We are unable to accept large appliances or clothing. For more information please call 364-3648. — No name, no town

ANSWER: Goodness gracious! The yard sale business is alive and well. If you need stuff, write these events on your calendars, and if you’re getting rid of things, here are some opportunities just for you!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It’s that time of year when The Heywood Club on Crockett Ridge in Norway is planning the 7-Mile Yard Sale for Saturday, June 8.

This is always a favorite event in the area. Not only do we have a yard sale at the clubhouse, but many neighbors join in and have a sale at their homes. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to noon at the clubhouse, but there will be many other yard sales in the neighborhood that go all day. This is your chance to pick up those items you have been looking for.

We are also looking for good clean, small items to sell at the clubhouse if you would like to donate something. We do not accept books, large furniture or appliances, clothing, or electronics.

Donations can be left on the front porch of the clubhouse. For more information, call Barbara Townsend at 890-2103 or Beth Abbott at 461-2334.—No name, no town

ANSWER: I can’t say enough good things about the Heywood Club, a Norway institution. Participate in this fundraiser by donating and enjoying the event. It’s a great way to socialize and find some bargains. Here’s to a lovely sunny sky for the big day!

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