Friday, Sept. 1
CARIBOU, Maine: Caribou Rec Take It Outside Series Adult Grand Falls Gorge/St. John River Boat Trip. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided hike around NB’s Grand Falls Gorge; learn the history of what the falls meant to early settlers.
Four-hour pontoon boat cruise above Grand Falls; eat lunch aboard the boat, enjoy the beauty of the natural landscape, wildlife. Cost: $50; includes lunch. Pre-registration required. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday, Sept. 2
SHERMAN, Maine: Old Home Days. Saturday: Cancer Walk, 9 a.m. at the Bandstand. Sunday: Antler Show, 10 a.m. at the Town Office; Monday: Maine’s only “twice around” parade, 10 a.m. Contact Allison Roy (207-557-4365) or Steven Lane (207-365-4311) FMI
WESTON, Maine: 10th Annual Living Waters Mountain View Challenge. 1 p.m. at Living Waters Bible Conference, 47 Dark Cove Rd. A day of fun and friendly competition for the whole family. To celebrate MVC’s 10th year, we are adding a festive element to our signature 5K: making it a color race. Free kids activities during the challenge. Cost: $20/person. Contact Erin Tucker (578-2245) or Tuckerclan14@gmail.com FMI
Monday, Sept. 4
CARIBOU, Maine: Viking Run. Kids’ running races on the Caribou High School track; various distances according to age group. Registration: 8 a.m. Race start: 9 a.m. Contact Roy Alden (207-498-3563) or ralden@rsu39.org FMI
CARIBOU, Maine: Labor Day Road Race. 5K walk start: 10:30 a.m. 8k run start: 11 a.m. Meet at Caribou High School Ski Building. Contact Chris Smith (207-768-9472) or christopher.smith@umpi.edu FMI
Ongoing program
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine: 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
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