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Wes Jordan 5K Race

ORONO – The third annual Wes Jordan 5K race and Fun Run takes off Saturday, April 8, at the University of Maine. Sponsored by UMaine’s Athletic Training Student Organization, the race and 1-mile run-walk are open to all ages.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Lengyel Hall, next to the Buchanan Alumni House. The race gets under way at 9 a.m. The course goes down College Avenue to Alfond Sports Arena, up Long Road to Rangeley Road, down Park Street to College Ave and back to the starting point at Lengyel.

In addition to awards, participants will have the opportunity to win gift certificates and an Old Town Canoe kayak, said Darci Dickison, a junior athletic training major from Debec, New Brunswick, and secretary of the Athletic Training Student Organization.

Fees are $10 for pre-registration; $12 for race day registration; and $20 for a family of three or more. Preregistration is available until April 6 by e-mailing darci.dickison@umit.maine.edu. The first 40 people to register will receive a race T-shirt.

Proceeds benefit the Wes Jordan Athletic Training Education Complex project – renovations that will result in state-of-the-art teaching and lab space in Lengyel Hall. Named after long-time UMaine athletic director Wes Jordan, the facility is expected to open this fall.

“Having a better-equipped facility will greatly improve the skills of aspiring athletic trainers and be a great asset to the university,” said Dickison.

The Athletic Training Student Organization enables students to continue and direct their education outside the traditional classroom setting and do peer mentoring. Meetings are designed to reinforce athletic training knowledge and principles through guest lectures and a variety of activities and demonstrations. The organization also works to provide public information about the athletic training profession and its role in the community.

Meet a Globetrotter

BREWER – A “meet and greet” autograph session with one of the Harlem Globetrotters will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at Applebee’s Restaurant in Brewer.

Through “Dining to Donate,” the restaurant will donate 15 percent of its sales on March 23 to the Children’s Miracle Network. Customers may enter a drawing for a four-pack of tickets to the March 29 Globetrotters game at the Bangor Auditorium.

Basketball Clinic

First Step 1 on 1 Basketball Clinic is taking applications for its spring and summer clinics. The clinics are an hour long with flexible scheduling for interested athletes in grades six to 12. First Step is run by the Husson College men’s basketball staff. It focuses on all aspects of the game including individual position workouts, footwork, shooting, ball handling, passing, conditioning, and any special area the athlete wants to work on.

Each athlete who wishes it will receive a workout program for at-home use, conditioning and diet program. To register, call 992-4921, or e-mail hussoneagles@yahoo.com.

Paddling Picture Show

ORONO – Building on the momentum and popularity gained during last year’s successful tour, No Umbrella’s “Paddling Picture Show” will once again bring its unique brand of entertainment to colleges and universities throughout Maine.

The show’s collection of four films and one multimedia presentation was created by New England kayakers, rafters and outdoor enthusiasts who have a passion for filmmaking. The films will focus primarily on paddle sports with an overall emphasis on Maine. The event is open to the public and free.

In addition to the evening’s entertainment, information about Maine paddling programs will be available. Highlighted programs include the intercollegiate canoe-kayak racing series, regional paddling clubs, the proposed whitewater park in Skowhegan, Maine-based whitewater guide school, and tips on publishing outdoor writing and photography.

Dates and venues include:

. 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, Neville 101, University of Maine, Orono.

Based in The Forks, Northern Outdoors is a four-season adventure resort, catering to seasoned outdoor experts as well as first-time adventurers and family explorers. For information, visit www.NorthernOutdoors.com, or call (800) 765-7238.

Summer Day Camp

OLD TOWN – Information is available about the Old Town Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Day Camp. This year’s camp, at the Herbert Sargent Community Center, will include field trips on Fridays, trips to the Old Town Community Pool, playgrounds and splash pads, a weekly visit to the library and a cooking day. To obtain more information, or to receive a Parent Pack, call 827-3961.

Bicycle road race

ORONO – The University of Maine organization REACH will sponsor a bicycle road race on Sunday, March 26, at Old Town High School.

Registration is at 9 a.m., and the race begins at 10 a.m. The registration fee is $10.