Wednesday, June 21
MAPLETON: Mapleton Daze Bike Rodeo. 6-7:30 p.m. at Mapleton Elementary School. Kids receive instruction in bicycle safety, technique, on/off road riding, proper helmet wear, and will practice new skills on a special rider course. Sponsored by Bike, Board and Ski. Participants must bring own bicycle. Free helmets. Contact Deana Easler (207-227-6128) FMI.
Wednesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 22
FORT FAIRFIELD: Fort Fairfield Public Library Science Sessions: Our Blue Planet. 11 a.m.-noon at FF Public Library, 339 Main St. Kickstart summer with a look at all things water. Explore Cornerstones of Science’s Water Trunk; look at water cycle, frogs of Maine, breathing underwater, more. Ages 6-14. Cost: free. Pre-registration required. Two identical sessions are being offered. Contact FFPL (207-472-3880) FMI.
Saturday, June 24
MAPLETON: Mapleton Daze Breakfast With a View. 7 a.m. at Haystack Mountain Trailhead, located about 4 miles west of Mapleton or about 10 miles east of Ashland on Route 163. Hike the mountain and enjoy breakfast at the top. Sponsored by ACAP. Breakfast included as part of event. Contact Deana Easler (207-227-6128) FMI.
HOULTON: Strides 2 Strengthen 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kids’ Run. 8 a.m. at Millar Civic Center, 94 Randall Street. Family-focused event with positive parenting messages posted along the route to promote strengthening healthy families, child abuse/neglect prevention. Donations accepted. Contact Bonnie Dickison (207-532-7405) or bonniedickison@myfairpoint.net FMI.
PATTEN: Third annual Lower and Upper Shin Pond Fishing Derby, Mount Chase. $750 in cash prizes. Great kids’ prize and trophy packages for top 10 kids. Rules, registration forms can be obtained at Patten Town Office and local businesses. Cost: $20/adult, $10/youth. Contact Patten Recreation Dept. (207-528-2902) or pattenrec@gmail.com FMI.
PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. 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. Tour is free. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI.
MAPLETON: Maple Meadow Farm Festival Book Talk: Allagash Tales and Tails. 11 a.m. at Maple Meadow Farm, 830 Mapleton Rd. Author Tim Caverly will discuss Maine’s Wild and Scenic River and his books. Contact Maple Meadow Farms (207-764-3276) or visit www.allagashtails.com or www.maplemeadowfarms.com FMI.
Sunday, June 25
CARIBOU: SW Collins Company 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. Aroostook Musterds Challenge Series Race No. 3. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at SW Collins, 6 Washburn Street. Kids’ Fun Run start: 9 a.m.; Walk start: 9:45 a.m.; Run start: 10 a.m. First 75 registrants receive a T-shirt. Contact Leslie Jackson (207-496-6723) or lesliej@swcollins.com 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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