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March 4 2008
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| RUN |
March 9, 2008 - 18th Annual Raynham Knights of Columbus Charity 5 Miler
Tune up for the spring racing season with this flat and fast 5 mile residential course. Celebrate your accomplishment with a bowl of their famous Road Race soup and a free massage.
Time: 11 AM
Where: American Legion Hall, Mill St., Raynham, MA
Cost: $15 pre-registered online, $18 pre-registered via mail or $20 for race day registration
Check it out: www.kofcrace.netfirms.com
Additional info: John Donahue at 508-822-6015 or johnmdonahue@comcast.net
March 16, 2008- 68th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Road Race & Walk
Join the St. Patrick's Day festivities with a fun 5K that is held prior to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston. Proceeds to benefit the South Boston Boys & Girls Club.
Time: 10 AM
Where: South Boston Boys & Girls Club, 230 W 6th Street, South Boston, MA
Cost: $20 pre-registered, $25 race day registration
Check it out: www.bgcb.org
Additional info: Harry Duvall at 617-268-4301 x201 or hduvall@bgcb.org
March 29, 2008- MorFun Fells Trail Race
Test your endurance with this low key event that's limited to 25 entrants. Choose distances between 23.7 miles, 31.6 miles or 39.5 miles.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Skyline trail in the Middlesex Fells, Winchester, MA (to maintain low-profile, actual starting point will be disclosed via email on night before)
Cost: $25 before March 15, $30 between March 16 - 28.
Check it out: www.fellstrailrace.com
Additional info: Bogie D at 978-761-0574
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| BIKE |
March 16, 2008 - Bridges of the Sudbury River
Join the Charles River Wheelmen for a scenic cruise along the Sudbury River valley with 2 small hills to keep you warm. Choose between 17 miles or 27 miles.
Time: 10:30 AM
Where: Crosby Market parking lot, 211 Sudbury Road, Concord, MA
Cost: Free but membership is encouraged ($20 for individual for 1 year and $25 for family)
Check it out: www.crw.org
Additional info: Rich Taylor at 781-257-5062 or richard_n_taylor@post.harvard.edu
March 11, 2008 - Volunteer Night at MassBike
Help support MassBike with light office work including data entry, envelope stuffing, and more. All while meeting great people, enjoying some free pizza and other refreshments.
Time: 5 - 8 PM
Where: MassBike,171 Milk Street, Suite 33, Boston, MA
Check it out: www.massbike.org
Additional info: bikeinfo@massbike.org |
| HIKE |
March 8-9, 2008 - AMC Boston Young Member's Winter Getaway
For the young at heart, or the 20 - 30 somethings, get away with YM leaders for 2 days of hiking, XC, and downhill skiing in the Twin Mountain/Crawford Notch area of the White Mountains. Many hiking/ski trips at all levels, beginner to advanced will be offered or do your own thing.
Where: call trip leader to coordinate
Cost: $40 includes lodging and snacks on Sat night. Meals, lift tickets, etc are not included
Check it out: www.geocities.com
Additional Info: Jon Crowe at joncrowe@gmail.com
March 8 2008 - Houghton Hike at Blue Hills Reservation
Join the Friends of Blue Hills for a seven mile hike and enjoy the view from atop Buck Hill.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Houghton's Pond parking lot, Blue Hills Reservation, 695 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.friendsofthebluehills.org
Additional Info: Steve Olanoff at 781-326-6585
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| SNOWSPORTS |
March 15, 2008 - Women’s Backcountry Ski Adventure
Improve your backcountry skiing techniques with this women's only clinic hosted by the Green Mountain Club. This workshop is designed for women who are comfortable on touring skis and looking to advance their skiing abilities.
Time: Call for details
Where: Mount Mansfield, Stowe, VT
Cost: Free for GMC members; $10 for non-members
Check it out: www.greenmountainclub.org
Additional info: 802.244.7037 or gmc@greenmountainclub.org
March 17, 2008 until end of season- March Madness at Ski Butternut
$20 lift tickets everyday, including weekends until the end of the season.
Where: Ski Butternut, 380 State Road - Route 23, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Cost: $20
Check it out: www.skibutternut.com
Additional info: 413-528-2000 |
| PADDLE |
March 7, 2008 - Indoor Rolling Clinics
Master the roll or finetune your technique with the help of EMS's certified instructors. Four courses offered simultaneously including Water Confidence 101, Rolling 202, Rolling for Rollers and Rescuing and Bracing
Time: 7 - 9:30 PM
Where: Whitin Community Center, 60 Main Street, Whitinsville MA 01588
Cost: $65
Check it out: www.kayak-ems.com
Additional info: 866-635-2925 |
| YOGA |
Fridays - Hip Hop Yoga at Back Bay Yoga
Om to a hoppin' playlist with this new fun class. All levels welcome
Time: 10 AM
Where: Back Bay Yoga Studio,1112 Boylston Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02215
Cost: $15 drop-in rate ($12 for students and military)
Check it out: www.backbayyoga.com
Additional info: (617) 375-0785
March 8, 2008 - Yoga for Back Care with Liz Owen
Learn therapeutic yoga postures (asanas) that focus on chronic back pain and back injuries. These special classes focus on strengthening the back and core muscles, gentle stretches to free the spine, and relaxation to encourage spinal musculature to release and relax. Pre-registration recommended for this very popular workshop.
Time: 4 - 5:30 PM
Where: The Arlington Center, 369 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
Cost: $18
Check it out: www.arlingtoncenter.org
Additional info: 781-316-0282
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