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DEAR SUN SPOTS: This note is for the little boy who bought a camera at a garage sale the weekend of June 17-18 at 94 Fairmount St. in Lewiston. The battery charger was left behind! — No name, no town

ANSWER: I hope the young man sees this and can make his way over to retrieve the charger. If he or his parents read this message and need more information, I can put him in touch with you to make pick-up arrangements.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lisbon United Methodist Church, located at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls is excited to announce their plans for the upcoming Moxie Festival which will be held in Lisbon on July 8, 9 and 10.

The church is partnering with the Lisbon Library and holding a huge book sale that will take place at the church on Friday, July 8, from 5-8 p.m. and Sat., July 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be books of all genres at great prices. Come and stock up on your summer reading materials!

Who doesn’t love a soft, stuffed animal to cuddle with? Izzy’s Stuffed Zoo & Emporium will be on the premises on Sat. Come visit us and adopt, dress, cuddle, and take home your new best friend.

After you have browsed through the book sale and visited with Izzy’s Zoo & Emporium, be sure to enjoy the perfect summer treat of strawberry shortcake! Hot dogs, snacks, and beverages will also be available for sale. We hope to see you at the Moxie Festival. –No name, LisbonAdvertisement

ANSWER: It’s wonderful to have these traditional festivals we know and love back in full swing. I hope it all goes smoothly and that you have a big crowd ready to get their Moxie on!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I know it has been printed before, but where can I bring old eyeglasses and frames? — No name, no town

ANSWER: Most eye care professionals and optical services shops such as Pearle Vision Center have a bin or box provided by the Lions Club for used complete pairs of eyeglasses. Walmart Vision Center has a drop-off as well.

If you ever go to Yarmouth or Cumberland, the Lions Clubs have a big presence there and provide eyeglass drop-off boxes at multiple locations. These include Cumberland Congregational Church at 282 Main St. in Cumberland, North Yarmouth Congregational Church at 3 Gray Road and North Yarmouth Town Office at 10 Village Square Road in North Yarmouth, Cumberland Town Office at 290 Tuttle Road and Prince Memorial Library in 266 Main St. in Cumberland Center.

Remember, Lions Clubs accept new and used, prescription, nonprescription (reading) eyeglasses, safety glasses, and sunglasses. Broken or incomplete glasses are not accepted. Contact lenses are not accepted either.

According to its website at https://www.lionsclubs.org/, the efforts of Lions Clubs in the field of vision are expansive and well-documented. Its SightFirst program has played a key role in reducing global blindness — building comprehensive and sustainable eye care systems, including projects that deliver eye care services, build or strengthen eye care facilities, train professionals, and build awareness about eye health in underserved communities.

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