Friday, July 21-Saturday, July 22
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Trail Festival. At Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. A celebration of community, trails and lifestyle. Tackle the trails for a day of running or biking; relax and take part in various events. Enjoy live music, games, contests, food, racing, and awesome trails of the Nordic Heritage Sport Club. Visit www.nordictrailfestival.com FMI
Friday, July 21
HOULTON: Second Annual United Way of Aroostook Book It for Reading. Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Millar Arena, 94 Randall Ave. Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run start: 9 a.m., 5K Run/Walk start: 9:30 a.m. Cost: Fun Run: $10/person; 5K: $30/person; T-shirt to first 50 registrants, all runners select book at finish line. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/Houlton/BookItForReadingHOULTON FMI
Saturday, July 22
PRESQUE ISLE: PI Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. 10 a.m.-noon. This 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. No fee but a $2 donation suggested. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org 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.
Looking for more info on outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle events? Please visit www.offugoaroostook.blogspot.com
