Saturday, May 12
PERHAM: Aroostook Birders Perham Bog/Salmon Brook Lake Birding Hike. 7-11 a.m. Meet at Perham Town Office for a three-mile round trip excursion along the railroad trail and boardwalk in this interesting ecological reserve. Birders should bring proper clothing, snacks and water for this rain or shine event. Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
DANFORTH: Baskahegan Stream Canoe/Kayak Race. 34 miles; flat water. Kossuth to Bancroft. Runs in conjunction with East Grand Adventure Race as a paddle-only option. Check-in: 7 a.m. at East Grand School. Pre-registration required. Cost: $20/pre-registration, $30/day-of-race. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.canoethewild.com/east-grand-adventure-race FMI
DANFORTH: 13th Annual East Grand Adventure Race. 20 miles; off-trail compass run, mountain bike, paddle. Challenges include river traverse, mud crawl, tomahawk throw, log roll, cross-cut saw. Cost: $20/pre-registration, $30/day-of-race; includes trophies, T-shirts, lunch, $1,000-plus in prizes. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.canoethewild.com/east-grand-adventure-race FMI
HOULTON: Military Street Baptist Church 5K Love Run/Walk. Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, 27 School St. Race start: 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Strong Tower Orphanage in Caracol, Haiti. Contact MSBC (207- 532-2783) or visit www.strongtowerhaiti.com FMI
Wednesday, May 16
CARIBOU: Caribou Rec/Healthy You Caribou Bog Bird Watching Trip. 7-8 a.m. at Aroostook Valley Rail Trail parking lot on Washburn Rd. Just before Carson Rd. Short walk to birding area. Open to all ages. Rain or shine. No cost. Includes free bird call. Limited binoculars, bird books available. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
CARIBOU: 7th Annual Cary VA2K Walk and Roll. 11 a.m. at Cary Medical Center Trails, 163 Van Buren Road. Come together for better health and to help benefit Homeless Veterans in Aroostook County. All monetary contributions or gift card contributions from local businesses are very much appreciated. Sign up for door prizes. All fitness levels welcome. Contact Tami Kilcollins (207-498-1158) FMI
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