Invite 131 // Jul 22

We've got a full slate of activities this week, so I'll keep the intro short and let the events do the talking. It's shaping up to be a perfect weekend with mild July temps and sunny skies. Get out there and enjoy it. I know I will.

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Sunset Concert

Wed, Jul 22 | Casco | Free

Listen to North River Music perform Americana rock and bluegrass at Hacker's Hill Preserve while you bring your own chairs, blankets, and picnic dinner.

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After Work Dirt: Trail Race

Thu, Jul 23 | Windham | Paid

Hit the trails after work at East Windham Conservation Area on a low-key race series capped at 75 runners with courses ranging from 5K to 6.5 miles.

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GPNEMBA Food Truck Ride

Thu, Jul 23 | Gorham | Free

Ride the new Willis Trail into the Hamblen network from Little Falls, then return for food trucks with Greater Portland NEMBA, splitting into groups by skill level.

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Volunteer Workday: Biddeford Forest

Thu, Jul 23 | Biddeford | Free

Clear trails and cut brush at Biddeford Forest while helping maintain a local preserve, with no experience needed and all tools provided by Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

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Horse Yoga

Sun, Jul 26 | Windham | Donation Based

Practice outdoor yoga in a field near rescue horses at the MSSPA in Windham, with an optional farm tour after class and proceeds supporting equine rehabilitation.

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Open Farm Day

Sun, Jul 26 | Statewide | Free

Add a farm stop to your outdoor plans this weekend, wandering trails and pastures at working farms before picking up fresh local goods.

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Full Moon Yoga

Tue, Jul 28 | York | Free

Practice an all-levels vinyasa flow class under the full moon at York Land Trust headquarters, led by instructor Darcy Specker with a focus on breath and movement in nature.

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Summer Gravel Weekend

Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 2 | Greenville | Paid

Ride remote gravel routes through Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness with skill clinics, sauna sessions, and lodge meals included in this AMC weekend series.

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Pemaquid Beach Triathlon

Sun, Aug 23 | Bristol | Paid

Register today for a swim, bike, and run along the Pemaquid peninsula coastline, with ocean views of Muscongus Bay and Monhegan Island.

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Coming Up (Previously Featured)

​Maine Summer Hiking Series | Wed, May 13 - Sat, Sep 26 | Donation-Based​

​Teens to Trails: Choose Outside Challenge | Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Aug 14 | Free​

​Free Community Blueberry Pick | Mon, Jul 20 - Sat, Jul 25 | Free​

​Maine Outdoor Film Festival | Tue, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 26 | Paid​

​Tough Mountain Challenge | Sat, Jul 25 | Paid​

​Crooked River 5k | Sun, Jul 26 | Paid​

​Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest | Sat, Aug 1 | Paid​

​SEEK: Coastal Science & Kayaking Program | Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7 | Free​

​Warren Island Dock & Dine | Sat, Aug 8 | Paid​

​Women at Sea: Expedition on Casco Bay | Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20 | Paid​

​Fireweed: Women's Mountain Bike Retreat | Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30 | Paid​

​Maine Woods Rambler | Sat, Sep 26 | Paid​

​Farm to Farm Ultra | Sun, Sep 27 | Paid​

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