Bradford, Vt.
Participants are recommended to carpool to the trailhead for parking and bring water, snacks, sturdy shoes and a camera for the hike. From the trailhead, hikers will go less than a mile to the mountain’s cabin for a rest and pictures, then 1.58 miles on the new Wilderness Trail and Rube’s Route before a half-mile jaunt to Vt. Route 25 and a bus that will ferry hikers back to the trailhead.
The Wilderness Trail construction project began this summer with four high school groups under the guidance of the Upper Valley Trails Alliance’s Summer Odyssey Program. Two groups from Dartmouth College’s Tuck Summer Program, another from Hypertherm’s Community Service Team, the UVTA’s John Taylor and BCC member Riley Hudson completed the other half of the trail.
Should rain interfere, the grand opening and hike will be moved to Sunday.
Bedford, n.h.
Daniel Mladek led the way with two goals, while Tinashe Muhlari and Murphy Hunt provided the other markers. Jack Maynes and Ty Nolon shared the shutout, Nolon’s second-half save of a penalty kick serving as the contest’s key save.
The Fire has a busy weekend ahead, taking part in the World Cup of Greater Nashua Columbus Day Tournament.
Meriden
All of the offense in the Salem contest came after the Stars had battled to a 0-0 tie at halftime. Braelyn Park stood out for her play in goal in the first half and for scoring the Stars’ lone goal in the second.
JSU proved bigger and faster in the Stars’ other match. The Stars remain in search of their first win of the season.
Meriden
Mary Rainey provided the goal for the Sparks. Goalkeeper Mo McBride recorded her fourth straight shutout for LSC.
Norwich
Johnson opened the scoring for LSC by finishing a pass from Arwen Clayton. Stannard provided the insurance before Portsmouth broke the shutout late. The Chargers are now 2-3 on the season.
Meriden
The Flames held sway for most of the match, limiting GPS to just five shots. Logan Isham earned the shutout in goal for LSC.
The Flames’ best scoring bids came from Beckett Sobel, who narrowly missed 20 minutes into the match, and Landon Kingsbury, who fired a shot off the crossbar above the GPS goalkeeper with five minutes left in the game.
Meriden
Max McColgan, Andi Muhlari and Charlie Forbush scored early and goalkeeper Henry Cotter provided one solid save as the Fever jumped to a 4-0 halftime lead. Cabot McLaren, Zach Tracy and Cayden Van Dolah struck in the second half.
Sean Smith, Zach Miles and Nick Reiss contributed all over the field in the Fever’s lopsided win.
Derry, n.h.
Alex McGrath cancelled out an early Stars goal with one of his own. Carter Guerin eventually netted the game-winner for LSC, converting a pass from Luke Dwyer.
Lochlan Park and Angus Frew had big games on defense in front of winning netminder Nate Finley.
Meriden
Starting goalkeeper Joey Blackburn had a solid first half for the Force, doing his part in a scoreless draw at the break. Blackburn included a couple of quality saves early in the second half, including one on a close direct kick, but GPS popped in a rebound goal and another on a breakaway for a 2-0 lead.
Connor Hamlin’s midfield drive brought LSC back to within a goal with the help of a John Reznek pass. Matthias Einarsson netted the second goal to send the Force home with a share of the points.
Meriden
Ryan Oliveira and Will Ermarth led the assault with two goals each for the Blast. Tyler St. Martin and Camden Dwyer also dented the net, with Jacob Kubik-Pauw, Owen Stannard and Ermarth recording assists.
Evan Nichols, returning from injury, held the defense firm.
Concord
Henry Aspinwall contributed a hat trick to the win, and Mitch Aspinwall scored twice. Pierce Hamlin, Connor Hamlin and Emmet Mahoney also hit the twine.
Ian O’Brien played well in the LSC goal, helped by the work of Griffin Gamache and Gabe Jacobs on defense.
Lebanon
The open house runs from 7 a.m.-noon. Among other events scheduled, visitors can try aqua fitness (8-9 a.m.), TRX training (8-9 a.m.) or Pilates (9:30-10:30 a.m.) at no cost. The day will also include other activities such as family pumpkin decorating and arts and crafts.
For more information on these and other events planned for the day, contact the CCBA’s Witherell Recreation Center at 603-448-6477.
White River Junction
The sessions are open to anyone in Vermont or New Hampshire intersted in working all levels of high school basketball. There is a cost for class materials and the exam.
For more information, contact Dan Pause at 802-683-9315 or danpause@gmail.com.
White River Junction
The series involves hikes along some of the region’s scenic backwoods trails. Each hike is open to all ages and experience levels; groups meet first at Hartford Town Hall at 9 a.m. for transportation to that day’s trail head.
The remaining fall and winter schedule:
Oct. 12: Hurricane Forest Wildlife Refuge, White River Junction.
Oct. 26: Holts Ledge, Lyme.
Jan. 25: Mill Road Trail, Lebanon.
Feb. 8: Storrs Pond Ring Trail, Hanover.
March 1: Mink Brook Marsh, Hanover.
Participants are advised to wear appropriate clothing, including footwear suitable for fall or winter hiking, along with water and a snack. All hikes should end by noon and are free of charge.
Events are weather-dependend, so call Hartford Parks and Rec at 802-295-5036 to confirm or to reserve a spot on a hike.
East Haverhill
Activities start at 10 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m.
eThrough 2 p.m., participants can take part in a variety of events, including guided hikes and tours, games, pumpkin painting and carving, a ropes course, hay wagon rides and pony rides. The field will remain open from 2-5 p.m. for the public to enjoy at its leisure.
The field is situated near the intersection of Lime Kiln Road and N.H. Route 25 in East Haverhill. Call the Upper Valley Stewardship Center at 603-989-5375 for more information.