The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray is planning a special event to clear the shelves at its nature store before the park closes on Nov. 11.

The store is holding a Super Sale on Oct. 6-8 during which all store items will be marked down 20 percent.

Many gift items and Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife logo merchandise are available.

Proceeds from nature store sales directly benefit the wildlife park in its efforts to constantly improve exhibits and displays.

The Maine Wildlife Park is located on Route 26 in Gray. Admission to the park is free for those age 3 and under, $4 for those 5-12, $4.50 for seniors and $6 for adults.

For more information on the park, call 657-4977 or check the Web at www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.

Hunter safety courses set

Fall is officially upon us, and it’s time for many prospective hunters to fulfill their state-mandated hunter safety requirements.

Here are some upcoming hunter safety courses:

. In Brewer, at Penobscot County Conservation Association, Oct. 13-14, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., call Tony Richard at 827-3440.

. In Caribou, at the Learning Center, Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 6-9 p.m., call Karen Rockwell at 493-4272.

. In Newport, at Nokomis Regional High School, Oct. 1-4, 6-9 p.m., call Newport Adult Education at 368-3290.

. In Corinth, at Central Middle School, Oct. 13-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., call Jean Chesley at 285-3334.

. In Orono, at the high school cafeteria, Oct. 22-25, 6-9 p.m., call Orono High School Adult Education at 866-4917.

. In Pittsfield, at Vickery School, Oct. 8-11, 6-9 p.m., call Don Perrine at 474-6829.

. In Skowhegan, at the American Legion hall, Oct. 23-25, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., call Don Perrine at 474-6829.

. In Searsport, at the elementary school, Oct. 15-18, 6-9 p.m., call Polly Martin at 548-2328.

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