As the old saying goes one man's trash is another man's treasure... Locals will puting that phrase to good use today as they take part in the Annual Saint Andrews Town Wide Yard Sale.
After the sale, a perfect way to relax and get back to nature would be to attend the Huntsman Marine Science Centre’s bird walk.
Director of Education Tracey Dean, who runs a successful bird-banding project at the Huntsman, will be leading the walk again this year
The meeting point for the walk will be on the Salt Marsh Road in St. Andrews, at the walking trail. Those attending are asked to meet at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for the event.
For more information on the walk, call 529-1200 or email huntsman@huntsmanmarine.ca.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
St. George man runs in Ultra Marathon
A native to St. George will run 355 km today and thru the weekend to help raise Money for Multiple Sclerosis. Brad Holmes originally from St. George left Edmundston at 6am this morning and is expected to land in at the Heritage Center in St. George on Tuesday May 11th. Residents along the way are encouraged to join the run.
Holmes is expected to be in our area on Tuesday at Highway 127 to Rollingdam Rd and be turning left on the McMinn Road leading to highway 1 to St. George.....Holmes tells us he has 6 years of experience as a ultramarathon runner and is planning to take part in the Costa Rica 6 day expedition run in 2011..
Holmes is expected to be in our area on Tuesday at Highway 127 to Rollingdam Rd and be turning left on the McMinn Road leading to highway 1 to St. George.....Holmes tells us he has 6 years of experience as a ultramarathon runner and is planning to take part in the Costa Rica 6 day expedition run in 2011..
Saint Andrews Paddlefest
The 16th annual Paddlefest Music Festival is underway in Saint Andrews this weekend.
Originally organized by Periwinkle Productions' Jamie Steel and passed down to local business owner Kevin Simmonds and music promoter/adventure recreation alumni Stacey MacLean.
Paddlefest continues to be a highlight in the small town, and its first true sign of spring.
Over the years Paddlefest a major attraction to people from across the province and beyond.
This year's event features a wide range of music, both from local performers and acts from across Canada, with a mixture of outdoor activities today and a songwriters circle as well as a Farmer's Market.
Paddlefest corresponds today with the yearly Town Wide Yard Sale.
For more information http://http://www.standrewspaddlefest.ca/
Originally organized by Periwinkle Productions' Jamie Steel and passed down to local business owner Kevin Simmonds and music promoter/adventure recreation alumni Stacey MacLean.
Paddlefest continues to be a highlight in the small town, and its first true sign of spring.
Over the years Paddlefest a major attraction to people from across the province and beyond.
This year's event features a wide range of music, both from local performers and acts from across Canada, with a mixture of outdoor activities today and a songwriters circle as well as a Farmer's Market.
Paddlefest corresponds today with the yearly Town Wide Yard Sale.
For more information http://http://www.standrewspaddlefest.ca/
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Maine
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is proud to support the official declaration of May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
Lyme disease is the second most commonly reported reportable infectious disease in Maine, with nearly
1,000 people reported with it each year the past two years.
Carried by the deer tick and is most infections in Maine during the summer months.
The most common early symptom of Lyme disease is an expanding red rash that occurs at the site of the tick bite within 3-32 days. after being bitten. Fever, join and muscle pains and other flu-like symptoms may also occur,” said Dr. Sears.
For more information: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/ddc/epi/vector-borne/lyme/index.shtml
Lyme disease is the second most commonly reported reportable infectious disease in Maine, with nearly
1,000 people reported with it each year the past two years.
Carried by the deer tick and is most infections in Maine during the summer months.
The most common early symptom of Lyme disease is an expanding red rash that occurs at the site of the tick bite within 3-32 days. after being bitten. Fever, join and muscle pains and other flu-like symptoms may also occur,” said Dr. Sears.
For more information: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/ddc/epi/vector-borne/lyme/index.shtml
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