HOULTON, Maine — Greater Houlton Christian Academy (GHCA) will hold its 20th annual Bike-a-thon and Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, June 3. Funds from the bike-a-thon are used to support GHCA’s annual fund. This year’s goal is to raise $20,000.
“It is hard to believe that we are in our 20th year,” said Tom Zimmerman, head of school. “We will always be grateful for the vision that Brian Bell and Gregg Swallow had in creating this fundraiser for our school. In 20 years the bike-a-thon has raised nearly $500,000 to help make tuition as affordable as possible for as many families as possible. We are forever grateful.”
The bike-a-thon continues to be successful thanks to the outpouring of community support and the hard work of students in raising pledges. “We are so grateful for the tremendous effort that goes into this event each year,” Zimmerman added.
Again this year there will be a small route near the school for the little ones who attend Little Eagles Preschool and GHCA PreK programs. To ensure everyone’s safety, GHCA is requesting all pet owners leash or house their pets between 7 a.m. to noon along the bike-a-thon routes. Additionally, the school asks drivers to take extra caution as well.
The shorter routes will cover the following roads: White Settlement, Catalina, Hodgdon Mills, Walker Road, Porter Settlement, Bangor Road, County Road. Longer routes will cover Haynesville and parts of New Limerick.
The spaghetti supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum in Littleton. The cost of the supper is by donation and is open to the public.
As a local ministry, GHCA’s mission is to provide an academically-solid education that is in harmony with Biblical values. Applications are now being accepted for the 2017/2018 school year. GHCA has provided a Christian education to students from Aroostook County, Maine, New Brunswick, Canada and overseas students for 33 years. To learn more, visit www.ghca.com , “Like” them on Facebook, or contact the office at 532-0736.
