Geauga Park District
Register now for Geauga Park District’s all-new Space Race at Observatory Park in Montville Township...
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
A Race Like No Other
Oct. 1, 5-7 p.m.
Register now for Geauga Park District’s all-new Space Race at Observatory Park in Montville Township. Run, jog or walk as many laps as one can on the Planetary Trail. Each completed 0.85-mile lap will propel runners through the solar system. All possible 16 laps are just over half a marathon.
Space is limited, register early for $20 on the park district’s website. The first 250 to register will receive a free T-shirt. Race day registration begins at 3 p.m. for $25. Everyone who completes at least one lap will earn a Space Race finishers medal plus a ribbon recognizing how far they went and which planet they reached. Awards will also be given to the top three male and female finishers.
Be an Educated Hunter
Oct. 1 and 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Geauga Park District’s Ranger Department is offering an Ohio Hunter Education course at Big Creek Park’s Donald W. Meyer Center. Coursework will be for first-time hunters who want to acquire a hunting license, covering a range of topics from conservation, safety and ethics to the proper handling of firearms, bowhunting gear and more. All necessary equipment will be provided. Bring a pencil and highlighter.
Registration is required on the Ohio Division of Natural Resources’ website at oh-web.s3licensing.com.
Students must attend both days and pass a 100-question multiple choice exam by a score of 75 percent or higher in order to obtain certification toward a hunting license after the course. All under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
