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Girard Art Walk
When: June 6 Where: 34 Main Street, Girard For more info: yourerie. com
This free event features local artists from Erie County paired with more than 20 local Girard businesses to display their creative work. Wine, beer, food trucks, live music and live poetry readings are also part of the walk.
The Great American Book Sale
When: June 15-19 Where: Flo Fabrizio Ice Center, 527 West 38th Street, Erie For more info: goerie. com
There will be bargains galore! More than 75,000 gently used books and media items will be available for purchase, and all proceeds benefit the Erie County Public Library.
Kayak Poker Run
When: July 20 Where: 554-698 Lakeside Drive, Edinboro For more info: edinboro. net
The annual Oars on the Shore event benefits Boro Women Services.
Lake Erie Cyclefest
When: July 24-27 Where: Various locations in Erie County For more info: eriesportscommission. com
Experience breathtaking landscapes and Erie County’ s abundant natural resources on safe and spectacular routes! Cyclists of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in self-supported rides featuring Erie’ s vast terrain, along sandy beaches, beautiful forests, vibrant Downtown Erie, and the expansive grapegrowing region. Proceeds benefit local charities.
Presque Isle Poker Paddle
When: June 7 Where: Lagoons Boat Launch at Presque Isle State Park For more info: discoverpi. com / events
Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards … all paddlers are invited to join Presque Isle Partnership for a day of fun on the waterways. This 5.5-mile poker paddle
takes participants on a scenic journey through the Presque Isle lagoons.
Presque Isle Triathlon
When: August 2 Where: Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie For more info: discoverpi. com
The Presque Isle Triathlon is a nonprofit and a total volunteer effort. All segments( swim, bike and run) will start, transition and finish at Beach 10. The course design features a nearly complete and scenic tour of beautiful, historic Presque Isle. All proceeds will benefit Presque Isle State Park and other nonprofits whose volunteers’ time and presence contribute to the success of the event.
Run for Women 5K Run / Walk
When: August 24 Where: Penn State Behrend’ s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center, 5350 Technology Drive, Erie For more info: behrend. psu. edu
Penn State Behrend’ s Women’ s Engagement Council hosts this 5K Run / Walk, and athletes of all levels are welcome. The 3.1-mile course starts at the manufacturing and innovation center, loops through Knowledge Park on closed roads, and returns to finish in front of the center.
See Spot Ride— Ride for Animal Rescue
When: July 27 Where: 5120 West Road, McKean For more info: yourerie. com
This ride takes place on the scenic roads of McKean Township. The routes vary for different ability levels. All rides start at McKean Elementary School and finish at the Because You Care Adoption Center.
Tour de West County
When: July 26 Where: Asbury Woods, 4105 Asbury Road, Erie For more info: asburywoods. org
The Tour de West County is one of the region’ s oldest and largest cycling events. Beginning and ending at the Asbury Woods Nature Center, participants can choose a 12-, 25-, or 50-mile route winding through rolling hills, meadows and farmlands. n
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