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Events listed require advance registration and run as space permits prior to event. To submit items call 745-3511 or e-mail to jcutsforth@capitalnewspapers.com. Include name and phone number.

Divine Savior Healthcare's annual Canal Days Run/Walk event, 9 a.m. May 31. 5K and a 1-mile course starting at Portage Public Library and continuing along the Wisconsin River Levee. Medals and ribbons for running will be awarded to first, second and third place participants in each age category for both male and female divisions. Registration fee is $15 if registered before May 23 and $20 on the day of the event. Fee is only $35 for a family of three or more. All fees include T-shirt, refreshments and eligibility for door prizes. People of all ages and athletic abilities are welcome to participate. Call Kari at 745-6289 for information and to register.

Marquette County Home and Community Educators International Day program on Costa Rica, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31, UW-Extension Services Center, 480 Underwood Ave., Montello. Open to the public. Registration required. HCE International Chair Alice Zellmer and her daughter, Patricia Zellmer will discuss the land, climate and geography of Costa Rica with videos, photos and displays. Native foods will be prepared. People with souvenirs from Costa Rica are welcome bring them along to share. Call 297-3141 to make a reservation by May 28.

Chakras and Health: The Energy Connection with Peggy Nelson, MS, OT. An introduction to the body's energy system and each of the seven primary chakras and their impact on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Session is ideal for education professionals, healthcare professionals or people interested in exploring the chakra's energy. Workbook, handouts and supplies are included. Fee is $175. Classes run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 17 to Aug. 12. Bring a friend or sign up before June 7 and save 20 percent. For information or to register, call 742-1485 or visit www.creatingheartconnections.com.

Portage High School 51 Years and More Alumni Reunion. All Portage High School graduates from 1957 and prior are invited to attend a special reunion June 8 at Portage High School. Program with speakers, slide show and musical entertainment at 2 p.m. in the auditorium with sit-down meal to follow. Those who sign up in advance will be invited to an alumni social from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 7 in St. Mary's School gym. Cost is $19 per person. Spouses, children and friends are welcome at the same price. Make checks out to GPYEF, Inc. and mail to P.O. Box 872, Portage, WI 53901. For information, call Sean or Debi at 742-6754.

Portage Pedalers Saturday Waupaca ride, 9:30 a.m. May 24. Meet at Brainerd Bridge Park. Bring lunch money. Those planning to ride should call Leo Tietz at (920) 394-2080 by 7 p.m. May 22. Leave name and phone number in case of cancellation. Helmets, please. Riders younger than 18 with parent.

Portage Pedalers Saturday Duck Creek ride, 9:30 a.m. June 7. Meet at Portage Public Library, 253 W. Edgewater St., Portage. Bring lunch money. Those planning to ride should call George Poffenberger at 774-7001 by 7 p.m. June 5. Leave name and phone number in case of cancellation. Helmets, please. Riders younger than 18 with parent.

Portage Pedalers Saturday Badger State Trail ride, 9:30 a.m. June 21. Meet in Paoli. Bring lunch money. Those planning to ride should call Gordon Dunn at 635-2336 by 7 p.m. June 19. Leave name and phone number in case of cancellation. Helmets, please. Riders younger than 18 with parent.

Portage Pedalers Saturday Fisherman's Luck ride, 9 a.m. July 12. Meet at Portage Public Library, 253 W. Edgewater St., Portage. Bring lunch money. Those planning to ride should call Kim Scott at 742-1556 by 7 p.m. July 10. Leave name and phone number in case of cancellation. Helmets, please. Riders younger than 18 with parent.

Portage Pedalers Saturday Boulder Junction overnight ride, Aug. 1-3. Those planning to ride should call Jane Considine at 742-1445 by 7 p.m. July 31. Leave name and phone number in case of cancellation. Helmets, please. Riders younger than 18 with parent.

Portage Pedalers Saturday Green Circle ride, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 16. Meet at Bucholz Park band shell, Stevens Point. Bring lunch money. Those planning to ride should call Gary Mercer at 742-5056 by 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Leave name and phone number in case of cancellation. Helmets, please. Riders younger than 18 with parent.

Portage Pedalers Saturday John Muir Park ride, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 20. Meet at John Muir Park. Bring lunch. Those planning to ride should call Cathy and Bill Franks at 297-9601 by 7 p.m. Sept. 18. Leave name and phone number in case of cancellation. Helmets, please. Riders younger than 18 with parent.

Registration for adult whiffle ball and kickball leagues being accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Park and Recreation office, 806 Silver Lake Drive, Portage. Both activities begin in June. For information, call 742-2178.

Registration for summer youth activities and swimming lessons being accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Park and Recreation office, 806 Silver Lake Drive, Portage. Both activities begin June 16. For information, call 742-2178.

Columbia County BNI chapter informational meeting, 7:30 to 9 a.m. May 16, Arlington Community Center, 200 N. Commercial St., Arlington. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Any interested business leader is invited to attend. RSVP with Pamela Puntney, city leader, at 448-5201 or e-mail pamela@rmswi.com. For additional information visit www.bni.com." The group meets weekly. Additional dates are May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13 and June 20.

Angie W. Cox Public Library Summer Program "Catch the Reading Bug!" begins June 16, and runs for seven weeks. Grades 4-5, Mondays 1 to 2 p.m.; grades 2-3, Mondays 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.; grades 4K, K and 1, Thursdays 2 p.m. and preschoolers, Wednesdays 10 a.m. All ages will be invited to attend the four special performer events that are scheduled. The teen theme this year is "Metamorphosis." Teens will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Bring a brown-bag lunch. Registration forms will be available at the library for all groups by May 30. For information, call 429-2354.

St. John's Lutheran School, 430 W. Emmett St., Portage, is accepting enrollment applications for the 2008-09 school year for 3- and 4-year-old preschool and kindergarten through eighth grade. For information, visit www.stjohnsportage.com, or call the school office at 742-4222.

The Little School is accepting registrations for the 4-year-old preschool program. Call the school at 742-2129 for information.

Columbia County Head Start is accepting applications. Head Start is a federally funded, income-based program that provides services for children ages 3 to 5 and their families in a classroom environment. Call 742-5329 or (800) 344-7543.

Portage High School Class of 1973 is seeking class members interested in helping with the upcoming 35th class reunion in 2008. Call Rita Wicke at 237-7268.

Foot-care clinics are available for Marquette County residents through the Marquette County Health Department. Clinics are held three to four times a month from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There is a fee and appointments are needed. New clients accepted on first Tuesday of the month. Call (608) 297-9116.