Bowdoin Community Day, beginning with 5K, is May 18

BOWDOIN — The second annual Bowdoin Community Day will take place on Saturday, May 18 at Bowdoin Central School, 1460 Main St.

The day starts with a 5K run/walk to benefit the Bowdoin Central School Parent Teacher Community Club. Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. It costs $5 for ages 13 and under and $10 for ages 14 and up.
During and after the 5K, at 9:15 a.m. and 10 a.m., there will be a free fun run for kids.
The free Bowdoin Community Day celebration will follow, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to all.
A wide variety of indoor and outdoor booths will provide displays and activities focused on local history, culture and nature. There will be live music and lunch for sale by Bowdoin Central School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be on display a fire truck, police cruiser, farming and logging equipment and antique cars.
A town bus tour will leave from the school at 10:30 a.m., sponsored by Roy’s Tire and Auto.
This event is made possible by many organizations, businesses and individuals who are donating their time and energy. For more information, search for the event on Facebook. To volunteer, contact Angela Wheeler at wheelera@link75.org or 666-5779.

PHOTO: The 5K race kicks off at last year’s Bowdoin Community Day. This year’s event is May 18. (Submitted photo)