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May 2005 EASTERN TRAIL NEWS

In this ETA news summary (click on any of the stories below to read, or just scroll down through this page) :
- ETA Annual Meeting - This Thursday Evening, May 26
- Maine's Renowned Jupiter Blues with Lower East Side Band, an ETA Benefit
- ETA Outings

ETA Annual Meeting - This Thursday Evening, May 26
Kennebunk at Christ Church Hall

1 PM Bike to the meeting from Saco. Meet at the: Downeaster parking lot. Helmets required. For more information, call leader Ethan Davis at 284-7572.

4 PM Easy-paced bike ride led by ETA Trustees Ethan Davis and Bruce Wakefield. Helmets required. For more information, call 284-7572.

5 PM A slide show of last falls East Coast Greenway Ride end-to-end from Calais-to-Key West will cycle while you enjoy free beverages and snacks.

6 PM Short business meeting.

6:30 Craig Della Penna, a true friend of the ETA, presentation on Rail-Trails in America, New England and Maine. Mr. Della Penna, with a background in the rail industry, has published several books and given more than 500 presentations on rails to trails.

Annual Meeting Directions:
Leave the Maine Turnpike at the Kennebunk exit 25. Follow Rt. 35 (about 2 miles) to Rt. 1 Kennebunk. When you reach the lights at Rt. 1 you will see, beyond the traffic lights, the beautiful white bell tower of Christ Church. There are numerous parking lots and ample on-street parking. (The church shares a parking lot with Kennebunk Town Hall.) FMI see: http://www.easterntrail.org/annmtg05.pdf

Maine's Renowned Jupiter Blues with Lower East Side Band, an ETA Benefit
Saturday, July 30th, 8 PM to Midnight, Saco Elks Hall

ETA Trustee Bruce Wakefield, bass player extraordinaire, who has performed all across Maine and New York City, will entertain you with Jupiter Blues. Donation: $10 per person. Cash bar. Snacks, Dancing, Conversation, FUN!
Tickets: Call 284-9260, or purchase tickets On-Line at www.EasternTrail.org

Jupiter Blues Directions
From Maine Turnpike Exit 36 (Saco) follow I195 to exit 2A. Cross Rt 1 at the lights. Go straight on Ocean Park Rd for 0.5 miles to the Elks Lodge on your LEFT.

From Old Orchard Beach take Rt 5 toward I195.
When you reach I-195 take an immediate LEFT onto Ocean Park Road. Turn RIGHT on Ocean Park Rd for 1/4 mile. The Elks Lodge is on your RIGHT

Upcoming ETA Outings

June 11, 2005, Saturday - On Road Eastern Trail Ride
Ride from the Scarborough Marsh to Bug Light in South Portland and back Start Location/Time: Meet at 9 am ET Trailhead, Pine Point Rd, Scarborough For more information, or to register: Bob Bowker, rbowker@gwi.net, 284-9260

July 2, 2005, Saturday - Off Road-On Road Eastern Trail Ride
Start Location/Time: 9:30am, Scarborough Marsh parking lot off Pine Point Rd. Approximate 15 mile ride at moderate pace. For more information, or to register: Bruce Wakefield, bwakefie@maine.rr.com, 284-9260

July 9, 2005, Saturday - Kennebunk Middle School to Vaughan Woods Park and back - ET Ride #5
Start Location/Time: Meet 9:00am at Kennebunk Middle School. Approximately 50 miles at a moderate pace (14-15 mph average) For more information, or to register: Peter Chace, pchace@adelphia.net, 284-9260

2005 Eastern Trail-a-Thon 8-Lighthouse Ride. Saturday 17 September
Bob Bowker is expanding this years 8-Lighthouse Ride to include a family 12-mile ride, a Cape Elizabeth 35-mile loop ride, and a 75-mile ride that extends the Cape ride all the way to Biddeford Pool and back. You can register on-line today. All rides will start from Bug Light Park with staggered starts to separate the groups. FMI: See www.EasternTrail.org or contact "Bob Bowker "

Nothing happens unless first a dream - Carl Sandburg

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