Rotary Clubs team up for May 21 boat/bike events

    Those looking to hone their competitive edge or enjoy a day of sightseeing have the Aroostook River Fun Run Canoe and Kayak 8-mile Challenge to look forward to on Saturday, May 21.
    The race day’s activities will begin with registration at Thomas Brewer Park starting at 8 a.m. with the race set for 10 a.m. at the Washburn boat landing and ending at the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club. Again this year, there will also be a bicycle poker run, spearheaded by Mark Shea of Bigrock, along the rail trail that follows the river.
    Rotarians managing the finish line of the race will declare the winners in a variety of categories who will be awarded miniature wooden paddle trophies for their efforts. Prizes, including an Old Town kayak, donated by the clubs and other sponsors will be randomly awarded to event participants. After the award ceremony, paddlers will be offered a light lunch, sponsored by The Aroostook Medical Center.
    The entry fee is $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $10 for youth. The first 75 entrants will receive a free T-shirt. For more information on the race or to register, contact Brown at 455-4717 (krbrown8193@gmail.com) or Putnam at 764-4471 (editor@nepublish.com) or download a registration form from the PI Rotary website www.pirotaryclub.org. Registration forms will also be available at the Star-Herald office on North Street.