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Kayak at LL Bean, Buy Art at The BentonWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:53PMAnother beautiful weekend in the forecast. Take advantage of the weather by heading out to some of these fabulous sales.

Lake Tahoe: New multi-day kayak toursWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:37AMNo bellman will ask whether you wish to valet-park your kayak, but other guests might throw you curious looks if you stand at the front desk, paddle in hand. Unlike them, you would have traveled to your Lake Tahoe hotel over water as a participant in one of the Tahoe Adventure Co.’s new guided excursions around [...]

Community Calendar: Sept. 7, 2010Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:08PMPELION BAND’S ALL CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18, Pelion High School, 510 Main St., Pelion. Registration for the show, 9 a.m.-noon. Judging begins at 12:30 p.m. Also includes drawings, silent auction, door prizes and entertainment. Proceeds benefit the band. (803) 465-0423; www.pelionbandallcartruckandbikeshow.com

Geography tourists come by the thousands to West Quoddy Head, MaineWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:08PMAt the easternmost point of the United States, it stands sentinel. West Quoddy Head lighthouse is striped like a candy cane. It looks a lighthouse in a children’s book.

As area beaches become cleaner, sea glass becomes harder to findWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:23PMSea glass –also known as beach glass or mermaid's tears – are shards that have been tumbled by the ocean over several years until they feel smooth and soft.

Sports CornerTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:49AMGet On Your Mark is hosting the first Ebbetts Pass Ride of the Century Camp Aug. 27-29 in Bear Valley. The camp is designed for riders of the Ebbetts Pass Century Ride and includes event registration, a day of kayaking on Lake Alpine and on-the-bike coaching.

Bulletin BoardMonday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:04PMTri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion at 2513 Clarke St. in Port Moody. The club is a fun group of people 40 and older who enjoy activities such as walking, theatre, dining, biking and weekend trips. Membership is $20 a year.

Arizona Fishing Report Aug 25 - Sept 19Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:16PMThe predatory fish will likely feed all night, so don't expect lots of first light surface boils (although it can still happen). Typically, the good daytime bite will come in late morning, around 9-10 a.m., following a moon bright summer's night. Also keep in mind that black-colored topwater lures, including buzzbaits, can sometimes get you dramatic action at night if you can find active ...

Boredom: how to beat itSunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:26AMA SKATER CATCHES air behind the Cable Museum. COLLEGE STUDENTS GET bored. Sure we are all busy and have schedules that drive us to the brink of collapse, but there's always that time when we end up on the couch saying: