Sports Briefs

5K race slated for Saturday
    A 5K cross-country race will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, starting at the Millar Civic Center in Houlton’s Community Park.
    The race will be hosted by the Greater Houlton Christian Academy cross-country team members, and proceeds will go towards purchasing sweatshirts for the GHCA team.
    The race is open to the public, and organizers encourage runners to bring family and friends to the event, or just come out to support the run.
    Registration will be at the civic center from 3-3:45 p.m.
    For more information, call coach Angela Ewings at 538-9893 or 551-5252.
Hunter Safety class
    SAD 29/70 Adult Education is offering a Hunter Safety Course in two sessions on Tuesday, October 21 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Houlton High School, Room 32 and Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Houlton High Education Center. Attendance is mandatory at both sessions.
    Instructor is Maurice Brewer, and the course meets the mandatory Maine licensing requirement for first-time hunters and is recommended for all Maine hunters. Cost is $3.
    For more information or to register, call the Adult Education Office at 521-3100, extension 5.
HRPC to hold meeting
    The Houlton Rifle and Pistol Club’s monthly meeting is Oct. 5 at the range located near the Houlton International Airport. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m., with shooting to follow.