Get to know your river with a free recreational bike tour on September 22, the first day of fall. The ride is co-presented by the Pownal Recreation Task Force and the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA). The XX-mile "Figure 8" loop begins and ends at at the former Mack Molding parking lot on Route 346, at Lincoln Street. It includes an optional shortcut for a XX-mile version of the ride, or extension for an XX-mile version. (Note: the route is paved except for a one-mile section of hardpack gravel on Indian Massacre Road.) Bring snacks and water. Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start.

Leaders: Pownal resident Julie Mackaman and HooRWA board member Lauren Stevens. Contact Julie at jmackaman@gmail.com or 802-823-5545 by September 21 to preregister and to receive an email that morning if weather forces us to reschedule for the following morning.

The Pownal Recreation Task Force works to try to improve recreational opportunities for Pownal. The Hoosic River Water Association (HooRWA) serves the three states through which the Hoosic River flows (Massachusetts, Vermont, New York) through education, research, advocacy and recreational activities to involve the community in the life of the river — and the river in the life of the community.