BASEBALL
Registrations for the upcoming 2015 Eastern Maine Fall Baseball League close Aug. 17. This developmental baseball league is designed for children ages 8-12 (cannot turn 13 before September 6, to be eligible). The EMFBL does not allow all-star teams to enter the league. Some travel is required to surrounding towns for games. If you are interested in entering individually, or entering a team, visit www.oldtownrec.com for information.
BICYCLING
BOSTON — Hundreds of environmental, sustainability, transportation and bicycling advocates will come together from across the country to ride in the inaugural Climate Ride Northeast — Bar Harbor to Boston Thursday-Monday, Sept. 17-21, for a 320-mile bike-athon. Participants will raise awareness and funds for sustainability, cycling advocacy, active transportation and environmental causes. The event goal is to raise $400,000. Climate Ride Northeast — Bar Harbor to Boston is a fully supported bike-athon, which provides meals, snacks, bike support, luggage transport and lodging for participants along the route. All riders must raise a minimum of $2,800 by Sept. 11 in order to participate. Participants can enter the discount code climateride2015 for $25 off their registration fees. To register to ride or to support a cyclist or team, visit www.climateride.org or call 406-552-0708.
FOOTBALL
BANGOR — The Bangor Chapter of Maine Football Officials will begin classes for prospective officials for 11 weeks at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Aug. 18, in the lecture hall at Bangor High School. New officials will be allowed and encouraged to referee middle school and youth league games this fall once the basic rules are covered. New officials are needed so anyone who enjoys football and wants to be involved in the game, call Doug Ferguson at 974-7969 or by email at dferguson@bangorschools.net.
ORONO — The University of Maine football team will host its annual Meet the Black Bears Free Football Clinic at 6 p .m. Aug. 26 at Alfond Stadium. All ages are welcome and participants will have the opportunity to meet players and coaches, get free posters and autographs as well take part in a free pizza party with the team. Those seeking to reserve a spot may send all names and ages of participants to GoBlackBears@yahoo.com.
GOLF
NORTHPORT — Fourth Annual Hook and Ladder Classic, Saturday, Aug. 29, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, at Northport Golf Course, $300 per team, includes 18 holes with cart and lunch; fundraiser to supply equipment for the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department; limited to the first 16 teams to register, for info, email: maxineharford@ymail.com
BANGOR — The 27th annual Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Sept. 11, at Bangor Municipal Golf Course, 278 Webster Ave. Registration begins at 7 a.m., shotgun start at 8 a.m. Registration form is available online http://www.bangorregion.com/document_upload/2015GolfSponsorship_update_Part2.pdf. Camden National Bank Skills Packs containing a disk, “switch-a-tee” ticket and six-foot string will be available for $25 per player. The chamber is seeking sponsors for various aspects of the event. Call 947-0307.
WINTER HARBOR — The 18th annual Schoodic Scramble charity golf event, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Grindstone Neck Golf Course. Golfers will play 18 holes with either a morning or afternoon tee time. Proceeds from the Schoodic Scramble benefit the Eleanor Widener Dixon Memorial Clinic in Gouldsboro, an outpatient family practice of Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. The tournament fee of $75 includes 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, lobster stew, ice cream sundaes, wine, cheese, tournament hat, hole-in-one opportunity as well as prizes. To register a team or for further information how to volunteer, call the Development Office at 664-5548 or register online at www.mainehospital.org.
ORRINGTON — Applebee’s Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics Maine, Sunday, Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start, four-person scramble, prepay discount $200 or $240 on day of tourney, fee includes 18 holes with cart, lunch and prizes. For info, contact Tracy Gran (307-9198) or Brian Richardson (907-5676).
ROAD RACING
SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough Summerfest 5K run/walk, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, and Kids 1-Mile race for ages 13 and under, 6 p.m. at Scarborough High School complex. Maine USATF sanctioned race. OnlineRegistration: www.active.com/scarborough-me/running/distance-running-races/scarborough-summerfest-2015 . Pre-registration cost $15 for the 5K and $20 day of the race; and $10 for the kids race. Proceeds will benefit Scarborough Track and Cross Country programs. Email question to Ron Kelly at rkelly01@maine.rr.com.
HAMPDEN — Warren Bishop Memorial Run, Saturday, Aug. 29, 3.1 miles on the new Reeds Brook Trials or 1.5 mile Fun Run/Walk , 9 a.m. start, registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the new Hampden Academy, registration forms available at the Hampden Academy or online at www.sub5.com, for more information call Dick Balentine 862-4562.
HAMPDEN — Seventh Annual Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, Saturday, Aug. 15, 7:30 a.m. race-day registration at Weatherbee School, 8:30 a.m. start for Fun Run, 9 a.m. start for 5K, proceeds benefit the Craig Thomas McBean Scholarship Fund, $15 entry per person or $12 if member of a family or team of four or more, registration forms available at Hampden Rec. Dept.; for info: email kfield@rsu22.us
BANGOR — 53rd Annual Labor Day 5 Mile Road Race, Monday, Sept. 7, 7:45-8:45 a.m. race-day registration at Bangor Parks and Rec. Center; race starts at 9 a.m., $20 entry fee; preregisteration forms at Bangor Parks and Rec. or register online at www.BangorParksandRec.com
NEWPORT — The Newport Cultural Center will hold a 5K Run/Walk and a 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 12. The 5K Race/Walk and 1 mile Fun Run will follow a gentle, shaded course through the neighborhoods near Lake Sebasticook. The pre-registration fee is $15. Race day registration is $20. Race day registration will take place 8-9 a.m. The Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and the 5K race at 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be offered to the fastest boy and girl in the Fun Run. There will be prizes awarded to the fastest male and female participants in the walk/run. Pick up your registration at the Newport Cultural Center or visit: newportculturalcenter.org/5k-race/ or email at director@newportculturalcenter.org.
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Run For Your LIfe 5K/10K, Saturday, Sept. 19, race-day registration 7:30 a.m. at Stockton Springs Town Dock, Cape Jellison Road, $20 entry by Sept. 7, $25 on race day, race applications available at Stockton Springs Town Office or www.sub5.com, race is a fundraiser for Stockton Springs Ambulance Equipment Fund, for info, email jpskala@gmail.com