What are you doing this Saturday, July 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.? Nothing? Well – not anymore! Join the Portage Park District for their annual fundraising event:
The Headwaters Adventure Race!
Run, Pedal, and Paddle for Trails and Watershed Conservation
Beautiful Northern Portage County is the venue for this mini triathlon-like endeavor which is sure to be a challenge but provide a boatload of fun as well. The race begins at Buchert Park in Mantua Village (4808 E. High Street, 1/4 mile east of SR 44). You will run a two mile course on Headwaters Trail past a state nature preserve, bike your way over a 10 mile scenic rural landscape, and finish by paddling a canoe down a 5 mile length of the picturesque Upper Cuyahoga State Scenic River to land once again back at Buchert Park.
You may choose to go it alone, find a buddy and share the fun by doing everything together, or have one of you run and one of you bike, then joining together in the canoe to finish. If you need to rent a boat, they are limited to the first 50 canoes and 50 kayaks. Better check before you register! Canoe rental: $15.00; Kayak rental: $10.00
Click HERE for online registration and payment of $40 per person which includes a cool T-shirt and refreshments. Students (18 and under): $25.00
Plenty of awards will be doled out in a number of categories, so don’t think this for the elite only.
* Prior river canoe or kayak experience is mandatory. Bike helmets and personal flotation devices (life jackets) are required.
For details of times, course, procedures, and directions click HERE.
Contact Christine Craycroft at ccraycroft@portageparkdistrict.org or at 330 297 7728 with any questions OR if you would like to volunteer! Volunteers are always appreciated!
So now it’s noon – what’s next?
“Art on the Hill 2013” in Mantua!
The Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation (DMRC) is hosting this annual event in downtown Mantua between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. this Saturday as well. It will become like entertainment central as live music plays all day while you visit scores of top-notch artists and craftsmen, watch demonstrations, eat foods from local vendors, and let your kids enjoy a number of fun activities.
Artists are required to exhibit only original items, so you will be certain to find unique gifts and goodies at every booth!
“Art on the Hill 2013” is a fundraiser, so be sure to attend the Chinese Auction which will be filled with items donated by each artist present. You may become the new owner of a truly one-of-a-kind work of art!
DMRC is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to develop and implement a consensus-based plan to enhance the appearance of downtown Mantua. Be a part by attending and participating in the auction and having fun in the process!
Art on the Hill takes place on Prospect Street in the village of Mantua.
Mantua is located 4 miles south of the intersection of state routes 422 & 44 and 4 miles north of Ohio Turnpike exit 193.
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