Friday, June 30
HOULTON: 5th Annual LP Miracle Mile: Makenna and Maggie’s Race for Research. 1-mile downhill race for runners, walkers to raise money for research, awareness for Pediatric Cancer. Registration: online only. Check-in: 4 p.m. at Military Street Baptist Church. Race start: 6 p.m. on Drake’s Hill; finish in Market Square. Contact Chris Rines (207-227-2813) or visit www.runamiraclemile.com FMI
Saturday, July 1
ASHLAND: Ashland Area Summer Fest Book Walk: “Over in the Forest.” 2-4 p.m. at Chase Tree Farm, 267 Garfield Road. Sharpen your observation skills as you look for 10 woodland animals and learn the ways of the forest. Receive a special treat. Visit www.townofashland.org FMI
Sunday, July 2
LIMESTONE: Red White and Blue Color Run. Approximately 5 miles. Colored powder supplied by Limestone Rec. Bring white shirt if you wish. Limited amount of custom event shirts available for $5. Registration 9 a.m. at Albert Michaud Memorial Park. Race start: 10 a.m. Cost: $10/person. Food, refreshments available for purchase. Contact Limestone Rec (207-551-1204) FMI
ASHLAND: Ashland Area Summer Fest Book Walk: “Over in the Forest.” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chase Tree Farm, 267 Garfield Road. Sharpen your observation skills as you look for 10 woodland animals and learn the ways of the forest. Receive a special treat. Visit www.townofashland.org FMI
FOREST CITY: Woodie Wheaton Land Trust East Grand Lake Canoe Tour. 2:30-5 p.m. at WWLT Center, 2 Grove Road. Join registered Maine guides to explore by Grand Laker canoe, lower East Grand Lake, the second largest lake in the boundary waters. Refreshments served at Village Camps following tour. Cost: Free; donations greatly appreciated. Space is limited; RSVP by June 28. Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) FMI
Monday, July 3 – Friday, July 7
MAPLETON: Baptist Park Outdoor Adventure Week. Faith-based at Baptist Park, 60 Park Road. Wilderness activities include trail hiking, camping, tree and leaf identification, mountain biking, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, high ropes, and low ropes course, archery, and .22 target range. Cost: $225/person; includes breakfast, supper, cabin lodging. Register by June 29. Contact Baptist Park (207-764-1832) FMI
Wednesday, July 5 – Friday, July 7
PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle Rec Youth Survival Camp. For boys, girls in grades 4-7 with a positive-filled attitude, strong passion for the great outdoors. Activities include: mountain biking, orienteering, hiking, kayaking, team building, fire making, shelter building, nature exploring at Aroostook State Park. Cost: $105/student; includes Survival Camp shirt, food, beverages. Contact PI Rec. (207-764-2545) FMI
Ongoing Programs:
PRESQUE ISLE: County Strides Running Group. Sundays; 10 a.m. at various locations. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends. Visit County Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI.
CARIBOU: Tuesday Track Workouts. Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. at Caribou High School. Join runners of all abilities to do predetermined intervals, your own workout, or just run with others and forget the workout. Average distance: 5-9 miles; can be adapted per individual. Contact PJ Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org FMI.
EASTON: Francis Malcolm Science Center Walk-in Tours, Easton. Weekdays; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Experience our planetarium’s new, full-dome, digital projection system, featuring a 30-minute activity; 15 minutes in the star theater, 15 minutes to visit the facility at large. Cost: $5/visitor; reservations requested. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) FMI.
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