Outdoor Calendar (week of June 20, 2018)

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Saturday, June 23

PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. 10 a.m.-noon. 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. Reservations suggested. No cost. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI

Sunday, June 24

CARIBOU: SW Collins Co. 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. Aroostook Musterds Challenge Series Race. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at SW Collins, 6 Washburn Street. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run start: 9 a.m. Walk start: 9:45 a.m. Run start: 10 a.m. First 75 registrants receive T-shirt. Contact Leslie Jackson (207-496-6723) or lesliej@swcollins.com FMI

PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Work Day. 1-5 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Bring your tools and head to the Nordic for an afternoon of cleaning up the trials. Many hands will make for a great afternoon. Spread the word and bring your friends. Visit www.facebook.com/nordicheritagesportclub FMI

Friday, June 29

HOULTON: Sixth Annual LP Miracle Mile: Makenna and Maggie’s Race for Research. 1-mile downhill race for runners, walkers to raise money for research, awareness for Pediatric Cancer. Registration: online only. Check-in: 4 p.m. at Military Street Baptist Church. Race start: 6 p.m. on Drake’s Hill; finish in Market Square. Contact Chris Rines (207-227-2813) or visit www.runamiraclemile.com FMI

Saturday, June 30

MAPLETON: Mapleton Daze Splash and Dash. 1 p.m. at Mapleton Rec. Department, 27 Pool Street. Splash and Dash is a fun, fast growing sport that combines running and swimming. Focus is on participation rather than competition. 100-meter swim, 1-mile run for children age 8-12, Cost: $10/person, $20/family; includes T-shirt and finisher medal. Visit www.msad1.coursestorm.com/course/mapleton-daze-splash-dash-event FMI

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