Saturday, April 22
Ann King Cary Donor Dash 5K, Caribou. Annual Walk/Run for Organ and Tissue Awareness. Registration: 8 a.m. at Griffeth Ford. Walk start: 9 a.m. Run start: 9:30 a.m. First 100 registrants get a T-shirt; refreshments at Cary following the event. Cost: $15/person, $25/family. All proceeds benefit New England Organ Bank. Contact Dean Cote (207-498-1282) FMI
Saturday, April 22
Aroostook Birders Waterfowl Walk, Fort Fairfield. 8-11 a.m. at Riverside Park. Rain or shine. Join us for a leisurely morning birding along the Aroostook River and other popular area sites for waterfowl and early spring arrivals. Non-strenuous series of short drives; a great way to discover some excellent birding spots. Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, April 22
Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Presque Isle. 10 a.m.-noon. Guided two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third Street, and covers over 30 historic sites and individuals. Reservations suggested. Fee: free; $2 donation suggested. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
Saturday, April 29
Aroostook Autism Support Group Autism Challenge, Presque Isle. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Presque Isle Middle School. Kids’ Fun Run start: 9:30 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 10 a.m. Fully supported race with awards. Fee: $10/Kids’ Fun Run entries, $20/person; T-shirt to first 50 5K runners and first 25 Kids’ Fun runners. Proceeds benefit Aroostook Autism Support Group. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/PresqueIsle/AutismChallengeFunRun FMI
Monday, May 1
C.R.X. Outdoor Adventure Program Open Registration, Caribou. Exciting outdoor activities for youth entering grades 5-11. June 16-18: Allagash Waterway. June 19-23: Kayaking I. June 26-29: Backpacking Baxter. July 10-14: Kayaking II. July 18-21: Mountain Biking. July 25-27; Baxter State Park I. Aug. 1-3: Baxter II. Cost/age: varies by program. Open to all area youth. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Ongoing programs
County Strides Running Group, Presque Isle. 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
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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