T.I.O.S.S. Senior and Adult series
Outings and seminars to help adults and seniors fall into shape and keep mentally sharp are offered through the recreation department.
Some of the trips scheduled for late summer and fall include a guided sightseeing tour to Spudland Alpacas and Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Sept. 4. The fee for this trip is $25, which includes a lunch. On Sept. 7, a guided sightseeing tour to MIZPAH and the Edmundston Botanical Gardens is scheduled. The fee is $35, which includes a lunch. On Sept. 8, a guided kayak trip down the Madawaska Stream will take place. The fee is $20 and participants must bring a bag lunch.
Pre-registration is required for these trips. For additional information, call 493-4224.
Caribou Cycle Classic
On Sunday, Aug. 26, the Caribou Cycle Classic bike race will be held starting at Caribou High School. Participants can choose to do either a 25-mile road bike race or 10-mile road bike tour. Road racing registration is from 9-10 a.m. on race day. The race will start at 10 am. T-shirts will go to first 75 registrations.
There are also 5K and 10K mountain bike races with registration from noon-1 p.m., with the race starting at 1 p.m. Registration fees are adults $10 for one race or $15 for both (road and off-road.) The student fee is $5 for one race or $10 for both (road & off-road).
There will also be mountain bike events from 1-3 pm for all ages at no fees. Come try your skills on the uphill slalom and the obstacle course. Concessions will be available from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. An awards ceremony will take place at 3 p.m.
Call 493-4224 for more information.