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DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thanks for all you do. I have new clothing that would suit teenagers. How do I contribute to The Store Next Door in Lewiston for homeless teens? — DCD, no town
ANSWER: You can drop off clothing and other items at the former Longley School building at 145 Birch St. in Lewiston. The Store Next Door Project is housed on the lower floor. It provides basic tangible goods, academic support, emotional support and service referrals for students in all grades who live in Lewiston, according to the business’s Facebook page. The store is a resource center for homeless youths and their families. It offers clothing, food, personal hygiene products and bathroom facilities. Telephone: 207-755-7252. Email: jcaouette@lewistonpublicschools.org.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association, or AREA, is set to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at The Green Ladle at Lewiston High School. This meeting will be our annual scholarship auction. Members are asked to bring an item to be auctioned. Items can be seasonal decorations, knickknacks or white elephant items. Food items are always a big hit, such as pumpkin bread and other seasonal breads, fudge, cookies, brownies, etc. Books and puzzles are always popular. The income from these items enables AREA to offer scholarships to young people entering college in the field of education. Please bring items to be auctioned by 10 a.m..
Lunch is to be served by the young people at The Green Ladle. The cost of the meal is $22. If any member finds this cost is more than they can afford, contact Gina Fuller at 207-783-9091. Send reservation to Gina Fuller, 36 Elliott Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.
AREA meets five times a year: September, October, November, March and April. Dues for the year are $10 for educators and $6 for spouses and partners who are not educators. Members who are 85 or older no longer need pay dues. You need not have taught in Androscoggin County or even in Maine. All educators are welcome, including teachers, ed techs, administrators, secretaries, librarians, guidance counselors and anyone who has worked with children.
For new members, please include with your registration (or reservation) your address, email, telephone number, birth date and the major educational school district or school where you were located. — Elizabeth, no town
DEAR SUN SPOTS: In collaboration with the Kora Shriners, the Great Falls Model Railroad Club is holding a model train show this Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. We will have fun for all ages with two floors of model trains of various scales, dealers selling railroad related memorabilia, modeling supplies, and more!
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