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Snowmobile club Poker Run

HUDSON – The Pushaw Lake Snowmobile Club will conduct its Poker Run at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. The cost is $1 per hand, five-hand minimum. Winner splits the pot with the club. The public is invited to join the fun for a ride through the Hudson trail system. Breakfast will be served 7-11 a.m.

For information, e-mail PushawLakeatvsnowmobileclub@yahoo.com.

Snowshoe hike and run

ORLAND – Enjoy a guided winter snowshoe ramble along a glacial esker or take part in a snowshoe race at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, in the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands.

Hikers of all ages are invited to join Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust for a moderate 1.3-mile snowshoe hike through the woods along a glacial esker, a low ridge formed by running water beneath the last glacier. The hike is free; no pre-registration necessary. Call 469-7190 or 469-2008 for more information about the hike.

Runners are invited to take part in a 5.5-mile snowshoe run along scenic roads and trails. Entry fee for the run is $10 on race day. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:30 am. The race begins at 10 a.m. Age group awards will be given out for men and women. Proceeds benefit Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. To pre-register, call Peter at 288-3909, visit www.sub5.com or e-mail pktrldrt@midmaine.com.

Both events start at the Wildlands South Gate on U.S. Route 1, near the Route 176 intersection in East Orland. Refreshments will be available, but there are no restrooms. If there is inadequate snow, the events will be canceled.

Ice fishing derby

BUCKSPORT – An ice fishing derby sponsored by the Buck’s Mills Rod and Gun Club will be held 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Silver Lake. The entry fee is $2. Raffle tickets for an ice fishing shack will be available for purchase. A food shack will be available and shore prizes will be awarded. For more information, call Darrell Hurd at 469-7714.