Outdoor calendar (week of July 25, 2018)

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Wednesday, July 25

CARIBOU: Bat Echolocation Children’s Program. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Caribou Public Library, 30 High St. For children ages 4 and above. What is echolocation? How loud is it? Why can’t we hear bats when they are echolocating? Introduction to local, tropical bats, Vampire Bat, many more of our only flying mammals. Concludes with T-shirt craft; available for $4 or bring your own. Contact Caribou Public Library (207-493-4214) FMI

Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28

PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Trail Festival. At Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. A celebration of community, trails and lifestyle. Tackle the trails for a day of running or biking; relax and take part in various events. Enjoy live music, games, contests, food, racing, and awesome trails of the Nordic Heritage Sport Club. Visit www.nordictrailfestival.com FMI

Saturday, July 28

PRESQUE ISLE: PI Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. 10 a.m.-noon. This 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. Free of charge. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI

Sunday, July 29

ISLAND FALLS: Island Falls Lakes Association SummerFest Around the Pond Canoe/Kayak Race. Paddle around Pleasant Pond while helping a local high school student fund their college dreams. Registration: Noon at Birch Point Campground, 33 Birch Point Lane. Race start: 1 p.m. Visit www.islandfallslakesassociation.com FMI

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