UNION – Those people interested in the benefits and workings of solar homes can visit eight solar homes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in Washington, Union and Palermo. A listing of the homes is available from The Green Store, Belfast; Russel’s, Camden; The Reading Corner, Rockland; The Personal Book Shop, Thomaston; Shelter Institute, Woolwich; Bampy’s, Union; Silvias Market, Washington; Toby’s, Palermo or visit the Web site at www.midcoast.com/~jgs You also can e-mail jgs@midcoast.com or call 845-2378.