ORLAND – Orland River Day festivities on Saturday, July 5, will include the annual Alewife Run paddle from Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery to Orland Village.

Canoers and kayakers will leave the Alamoosook Lake boat launch at 8 a.m. for a 3 1/2-mile paddle down the lovely Narramissic River, arriving in the village in time for the parade. Those wishing to leave a vehicle in Orland Village, shuttle service from the village to the hatchery will be available, leaving from the F.L. Davis parking lot on Route 175 at 7:30 a.m.

For information or to reserve a rental kayak from Castine Kayak Adventures, call Cheri at 469-2008 or e-mail cdomina@midmaine.com.