Come explore the world from behind the handlebars and lens of photographer Chris Guibert. These giant prints will inspire thoughts of traveling to Maui, Baja, the Florida Keys and many other places. Join us for a special event on Friday, June 5th from 6:30–9:00 pm for an open house, refreshments and a chance to talk to Chris about his travels and his work.

Check out the Facebook Event Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/775353369252373/

Food will be served, stories will be told, and toasts will be made. All photos are 4’X6′ and immerse the viewer. International food and drinks will be prepared, and additional stories reveled by the lovely Amy Oestreich.

About Chris:

Chris Guibert worked as a mountain bike guide for over 10 years out West.  He was the first person to guide a 75-day tour down the Continental Divide Route for Adventure Cycling.  At age 30 he went back to school for photography and has been an adventure travel photographer for the last 15 years.  His work has appeared in Bike, Mountain Flyer, Powder, Adventure Cyclist and Outside magazines.

  Training Run

Get Ready for the First Swedetown Trail Run

Saturdays: FREE training runs on Saturday mornings from 8:30 am until…. well, we will let you decide 🙂 ALL levels welcome! 

Bring a healthy snack or meal to keep your body performing at it’s optimum levels!

 Other Trail Running Training Events

Friday Night Fitness: Circuit style cross training sessions lasting 45 minutes. The workout will begin at 5:15 pm and end at 6:00 pm.  Meet in front of Cross Country Sports. Most of the workout will be held in Agassiz Park.

Educational Evenings: Lecture series held immediately following the circuit workout at 6 pm. We will set-up in the trail running gear section of Cross Country Sports.

Running events begin on the first weekend of June

The First Swedetown Trail Race will Take Place on August 22nd, 2015

See the Facebook Page Here

Skin Cancer Screening and Health & Safety Fair

If you love the outdoors, love your skin too and get checked for signs of skin cancer! While you’re at it, have you checked your total cholesterol recently? These and other important screenings are available on Saturday June 6th, when UP Health System is holds their 7th annual Health and Safety Fair. Participate in some or all of the screenings and information sessions.

♥ These are free and important health screenings. Have fun and stay healthy! ♥

Health and Safety Fair

Saturday, June 6

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at UP Health System Portage, Hancock

FREE

• Free screenings:
  • total cholesterol
  • blood glucose
  • hemoglobin
  • bone density
  • blood pressure
  • many more screenings
• tons of giveaways
• chair massages
• healthy food samples
• great raffles
• car seat clinic from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Many more events! 

Skin Cancer Screening

Saturday, June 6

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at UP Health System Portage, Hancock

FREE

• Board certified dermatologists Dr. Baldwin and Dr. Soderberg will provide brief examinations of unusual moles or lesions for signs of skin cancer.
• To schedule an appointment, email aluskin@portagehealth.org