Disposal, brush pickup

The town will be holding a free disposal week at the Transfer Station and Recycling Center, Monday, April 25-Sunday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The town has also scheduled a residential brush pickup week, April 25-29. Brush must be at the curb or shoulder of road by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Brush piles must be consolidated. For more details on both initiatives, see www.yarmouth.me.us.

Document shredding offered

The Yarmouth Recycling Committee is letting the public know that there will be a free document shredding service, Saturday, April 30, from 8-11 a.m., rain or shine, at Ameriprise Financial, 45 Forest Falls Drive. Limit is three boxes per customer. For more information, call 846-1175, ext. 208.

Unwanted drug

disposal April 30

The Yarmouth Police Department and town Recycling Committee, in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, are hosting a drug collection event on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Town Hall. The event gives residents the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired medications and to recycle the containers.

‘Run of the Royal’

canoe race planned

The Royal River Conservation Trust is sponsoring its first “Run of the Royal” canoe race on Saturday, May 14. Patterned after Boston’s Run of the Charles, this corporate-sponsored, four-leg canoe relay race will raise money for the Royal River Conservation Trust and its plans to acquire and improve paddling access points and shoreline habitat up and down the river.

The relay race course will begin and end at Yarmouth History Center on East Elm Street in Yarmouth. Canoes and paddles will be provided, and there will be local cuisine, live music, an art show and raffle. There is an early discounted registration fee through April 22. For more information and to register go to www.rrct.org. For questions, contact race director David Truesdell at RunoftheRoyal@gmail.com.

Tech aid

Free tech assistance and coffee are available on Tuesdays from 2-3:30 p.m., through the end of May, at Merrill Memorial Library. Anyone having trouble navigating a new device, wanting to learn how to utilize all your phone’s feature, needing a hand downloading e-books, etc., can bring questions and your smart phone, e-reader, tablet, or laptop for help learning how to do more with your technology.

Trail group party

to make a splash

The Maine Island Trail Association is celebrating the start of the 28th season of the Maine Island Trail with a boating season kickoff party, called Splash! on Thursday, May 19, from 6-9 p.m., at East Coast Yacht Sales in Yarmouth. The party will feature a silent auction, music, food, camaraderie, adventure, and the chance to learn about Maine Island Trail Association’s work taking care of and preserving access to wild islands on the coast of Maine.

Red-Eyed Fox, featuring Jake Hoffman of Tumbling Bones and Tyler Lienhardt of Tricky Britches, will perform bluegrass music. Live demonstrations of the Maine Island Trail mobile app, by local developer Chimani, will teach attendees how to use the organization’s new technology.??The silent auction includes experiential opportunities, boating accessories and apparel, outdoor gear and unique trail-related adventures. All proceeds from the auction will go toward the group’s mission of sustainable island recreation and active coastal stewardship.

Food will be provided by Royal River Grillhouse of Yarmouth. Rising Tide Brewing Co.’s will be on hand to provide beers. Members of the Royal River Conservation Trust will also be attending. More details and online ticket sales are available at www.mita.org/splash.