They have distributed handouts explaining their “Chemo Caps” project but, if you haven’t heard of this special way you can help those with cancer, here’s the story.

Kathy Harmon and Liza Burgoyne are the owners of Citiside Yarn Co., 81 Main St. in Bangor.

They have been collecting donated material and are inviting knitters and spinners to join them on two occasions next month, to make “colorful and cozy Chemo Caps” to be donated to local hospitals and cancer clinics, Harmon explained.

The store owners have set aside 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Citiside, to work on the project, and they hope you will join them.

“We will provide lunch for those who participate,” Harmon said, “but people don’t have to stay the whole day. It’s just something nice to do.”

Harmon said the handouts have generated a lot of interest, and the pair hope to see many of you at one or both of the cap-making sessions to help make life a little more comfortable for individuals undergoing chemotherapy.

If you have questions, call Harmon or Burgoyne at (800) 330-3247 or 990-1455.

Kristie Miner of Westgate Manor invites the public to help the Maine chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association kick off National Alzheimer’s Month by attending the annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Bangor Elks Club, 108 Odlin Road.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 10.

During the meal, attendees will be provided information and research updates from representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Sponsored by Westgate Manor, all profits benefit the Maine chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, which provides persons with Alzheimer’s, their families and caregivers, with information, education and support.

Will Matson invites you to attend a garage sale to benefit WRFR-FM, 93.3, Rockland’s new community radio station, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the WRFR studio, 20 Gay St. in Rockland.

The sale includes many donated items, and donations are still being accepted.

If you want to contribute to the sale, drop your items off between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the studio. Clothing will not be sold, but you will find music and electronic gear, records and CDs along with assorted household, workshop and studio items.

Matson reports that WRFR, which has been on the air since February, is a nonprofit, all-volunteer station.

Sale proceeds will help WRFR pay for rent, utilities, maintenance and necessary equipment.

For information, call Matson at 785-4252, or station manager Joe Steinberger at 596-0731.

The Guild of Centre Street Congregational Church in Machias is holding a Christmas fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in the vestry.

Helen Vose reports “the ladies of the church will have craft tables, white elephants and jewelry along with home-baked goodies and fudge” for sale.

In addition, you will find items by Linda Wright of Coastal Creations, and American Doll Clothes by Sarah Kelley.

Among crafters at the event will be Vicki Kilton, Cathy Harmon, Pat Davis and Marion Corbett.

Coffee and doughnuts will be available, and you can have lunch while you shop.

The guild is offering a choice of turkey potpie with stuffing, cranberry sauce and ice cream pie for $4, or hot dogs, chips, pickle and ice cream pie for $2.50.

The Sunshine Club for Children will hold its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Anah Temple Shrine Hall, 586 Main St., Bangor.

Fair coordinators Cynthia Fielding and Maggie Hill promise the fair will please all holiday shoppers.

Admission is free, and the cafe offers homemade luncheon specials and a wide variety of pies for dessert or a snack.

“Sunshine and Shadows,” a quilt made by Connie Lozier, will be raffled, and you will be able to choose gifts from nearly 50 booths.

Proceeds from the fair enables the club to assist with transportation and housing for a child and parent at the Springfield (Mass.) Shriners Hospital, or the burn unit at the Boston Shriners Hospital.

The club’s transportation chairperson, Eula Littlefield, reports that the club assisted 43 patients from January through September this year, for a total expense of $10,000.

By attending the fair, you will enable the Sunshine Club to help children receive the medical care they need.

Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; 990-8288.