NEWBURY, Vt. — The Newbury Conseration Commission has scheduled a pair of public events geared toward paddling on the Connecticut River and getting some of its scenic trails in order for the coming hiking season.
The NCC’s 16th Paddle the Border will be held on May 19, beginning from Community Field in Woodsville and ending at Bedell Bridge State Park’s boat launch in Haverhill Corner. The annual canoe and kayak event down the Connecticut allows for a leisurely trip, with the promise of a barbecue lunch and music at the end of the trek.
Organizers will have a shuttle available for participants and their personal equipment from 10-11 a.m. at Bedell Bridge. The launch point is across from Community Field, off N.H. Route 135, with a recommended departure time of 10:30-11:30 a.m. Volunteers will be on hand at the launch to help protect boats prior to their departure.
The trip should take about 3½ hours, where more volunteers will have the lunch going and the Strawberry Farm Band will be playing. All participants are required to honor safe boating practices to be part of the day.
Meanwhile, the NCC has set its annual trails day work day for June 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with work scheduled for the Wells River Conservation Trails, the Cross Vermont Trail, the Blue Mountain Nature Trail and the Boltonville Nature Trail.
The NCC seeds volunteers to help keep all four sites in good shape by helping clear out winter blowdowns and cut back spring growth and brish. The NCC and the Cross Vermont Trail Association have received a grant to resurface the Wells River routes, and it’s important to get the prep work done before resurfacing can begin.
Volunteers are asked to bring weed whackers, brush cutters, loppers, shoves, rakes and chainsaws to help get the work done. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Blue Mountain Union High School parking lot in Wells River before heading off to the trails.
For more information on either event, contact Michael Thomas at 802-757-3960 or mikethom1@charter.net.
LYME CENTER — Ryan’s Run, a rural 5K race to benefit area youth programs, will be held on June 1 at the Dartmouth Skiway.
The event starts at 10 a.m. and remembers Lyme native Ryan Saunders, who died in 2012. Saunders grew up racing on the Skiway’s slopes. Money raised from Ryan’s Run supports camp opportunities for area youths.
The race cost is $20. Contact Ben Saunders at ryansrunnh@gmail.com or 603-643-0443 for more information.
NEWPORT — The Sullivan County Humane Society has scheduled its annual Save a Stray 5K road race for June 22 at the historic Corbin Coverred Bridge in Newport.
The run/walk is a fundraiser to help the society care for homeless animals and run spay/neuter clinics. Online registration is available at $20 per runners, and the first 100 to sign up will receive a free event T-shirt. Awards will go to the top three runners in each gender, with winners receiving a $50 cash prize. Participants are also welcome to bring their dogs with them; dogs must be leashed and will start at the back of the pack.
The race begins at 10 a.m., with day-of race registration available at 8:30 a.m. Post-race festivities include a barbecue and raffle prizes. For more information, contact laurie_waterman@concast.net or visit www.sullivancountyhumanesociety.org.
NORWICH — Last weekend’s results from the Norwich-based Lightning Soccer Club:
■ The U11 Thunder boys defeated Seacoast United, 3-2.
■ The U12 Comets boys outscored NEFC Metro Elite, 6-3, on Saturday and drew, 1-1, with GPS Mass. North Shore on Sunday, both at Kimball Union Academy. Nathan Anti and Brady Donovan both hadd two goals in the Saturday win, and Anti accounted for LSC’s goal on Sunday.
■ The U12 Cyclones boys earned an away victory over Nashua YSL.
■ The U13 Fever boys were 1-0 winners over Seacoast United Benfica at KUA.
■ The U14 Storm boys dropped a 6-2 decision to Boston Bolts North.
■ The U15 Fire boys played GPA Maine Phoenix to a 3-3 draw on Saturday in Bedford, N.H., with Palmer Okai, Jack Ross and Oscar Miller scoring. The Fire beat Seacoast United, 4-0, on Sunday at KUA on two goals by Jack Gardner sandwiched by strikes from Murphy Hunt and Ty Nolon.
■ The U15 Sonic boys lost to GPS Mass. Metro North at KUA, 3-0.
■ The U11 Surge girls hit the road and recorded a 2-0 loss to Nashua YSL Green.
■ The U12 Fury girls got their season going with a 4-0 loss at Timberlane. The Fury held a shots advantage but came away empty despite a free kick off the crossbar from Kate Bartlett. Sadie Ross and Kreya Hogue both had several good stops in goal.
■ The U13 Bugs girls blanked Aztec Boston Select, 3-0, at KUA.
■ The U14 Sparks girls dropped a 2-0 contest to Seacoast United Premier at KUA.
■ The U17 Chargers entertained Abbey Villa SC Regional North and posted a 1-0 shutout win.
■ The U17 Blazers girls also kept a clean sheet at home with a 5-0 blanking of Kearsarge United.
LEBANON — The Lebanon American Legion Post 22 baseball program will hold its annual Bill Broughton Memorial Golf tournament on June 1 at Carter Country Club.
The 18-hole best-ball scramble kicks off at noon, with an 11 a.m. check-in. The cost to play is $125 per person, with a maximum of 16 four-man teams. The fee includes a barbecue cookout.
Contact Pete St. Pierre at 603-448-3429 to register.
GRANTHAM — Five Upper Valley high school golf programs are uniting to host a fundraising tournament on June 22 at Eastman Golf Links.
The 18-hole tourney helps the golf teams at Newport, Lebanon, Stevens, Kearsarge and Windsor high schools defray costs tied to their fall campaigns. In some cases, the teams have to fund themselves, and this tournament gives the public a chance to help and have fund at the same time.
The tournament, which will start at 1 p.m., costs $100 per person or $400 per four-player team to join. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, and raffle donations are also welcome.
Contact Stevens High golf coach Ryan Seaver at 603-3137985 or ryseav@gmail.com for more information or to register.