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In this edition: 1) Run an XC race under the lights in Caribou. 2) Walk in remembrance and support of cancer victims and survivors in Sherman. 3) Run on Labor Day in Caribou, and don’t forget to get there early with the kids for the Viking Run. Plus lots more! Events: Friday, August 23 CARIBOU: CHS Alumni and Community XC Race. Distance: 2.75 miles. Race as an individual or as a team. Runners start according to age; each category starting one minute apart so everyone has a chance to win. Cost: FREE. Registration: 6:30 p.m. at CHS Ski Building, 308 Sweden St. Race start: 7:45 p.m. Contact Roy Alden (207-498-3563) or ralden@rsu39.org FMI Saturday, August 31 SHERMAN: Sherman Old Home Days Celebration of Life Cancer Walk. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at the Bandstand. Walk start: 9:30 a.m. Monday: Maine’s only “twice around” parade, 10:00 a.m. Contact Allison Roy (207-557-4365) or Steven Lane (207-365-4311) FMI Monday, September 2 CARIBOU: Viking Run. Kids

In this edition: 1) Paddle Mattawamkeag Lake in Island Falls. 2) Run around the mountain in Mars Hill. 3) Run a 5k cross country race to honor support fallen veterans in Houlton. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, August 10 ISLAND FALLS: Island Falls Lakes Association SummerFest Paddle on Mattawamkeag. 10:00 a.m. at the Fish and Game dock (off of US Route 2), paddle to the IFLA private islands, and tour around. Enjoy the beauty and explore the untouched nature of this spectacular lake. Following the adventure on the water, we will have a picnic at the Fish and Game club. Visit www.islandfallslakesassociation.com FMI CARIBOU: Professor Kevin McCartney: Rocks and Fossils of the Nylander. 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Nylander Museum, 657 Main St. Let's really rock the museum! Hear Kevin McCartney share his knowledge of everything geologic in Aroostook County. Contact the Nylander Museum (207-493-4209) FMI Sunday, August 11 MARS HILL: Big Run Around the Mountain

In this edition: 1) Run or walk for delicious homemade pies and paddle Mattawamkeag Lake in Island Falls. 2) Get covered in colors at a 5k in Danforth. 3) Run a 5k cross country race in honor of fallen veterans in Houlton. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, August 3 ISLAND FALLS: 26th Annual Island Falls SummerFest 5k Pie Run/4k Walk. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Island Falls Municipal Building. Kids’ Run start: 8:45 a.m. Walk/Run start: 9:00 a.m. Winners receive choice of homemade pies and other delectable desserts. Cost: $10/person. Contact (207-463-2263) or frazfamily@fairpoint.net FMI Sunday, August 4 DANFORTH: 2019 East Grand Summerfest Color Splash Run. 9:00 a.m. Contact Ardis Brown (207-448-2321) FMI Thursday, August 8 PRESQUE ISLE: Bike Board and Ski Women, Wheels, & Wine. 5:30 p.m. at BB&S, 450 Main St. Ladies, grab your bike (road/hybrid/mountain) and let’s ride. Mountain/hybrid leisurely cruise; length will depend on group. Road bi