Hikers interested in becoming backpackers won’t want to miss the Introduction to Backpacking workshop on Monday, June 8, 2009. This workshop is designed for beginner and experienced hikers ready to move into overnights on the trail or backpackers looking for new ideas. The event will be held from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the South Portland Library 482 Broadway South Portland.

For more information, contact Wayne Newton, hike...@myfairpoint.net, 207-897-3072, or Lew Dow, lws...@yahoo.com, 207-890-8512.