offugo... Outdoor Calendar 05.30.13

offugo... Outdoor Event Calendar

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Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 9
Wilderness First Responder Course, Presque Isle. Held at the Nordic Heritage Center, this nationally-recognized program trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote locations. Adult CPR is included. Fee: $625. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or Mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Saturday, June 1
Quoggy Jo Outdoor Gear Swap & Sale, Presque Isle. Location: PI Rec Center. Multiple outdoor gear vendors will be on site. Accepting consignments on all outdoor recreation related equipment. QJSC keeps 10% of all items that sell. Proceeds benefit the QJSC 2013 Capital Improvement Campaign. Contact Gene Cronin (207-540-1496)gene@skiquoggyjo.org FMI

Saturday June 1
Presque Isle Career and Tech Center Spring Fever 5k Race/Walk, Presque Isle. Location: PIHS Baseball Field. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run (free, up to age 11), 9:00; 5K walk, 9:15; 5K run, 9:30. Free T-shirts to pre-registrations received by May 15. Contact Amy White amy.white@sad1.org or Lisa McKenna lisa.mckenna@sad1.org FMI

Saturday, June 8
Aroostook State Park Birding Festival, Presque Isle. This family friendly event offers guided bird walks, bird banding demos, live Owls of Maine display, Wild Turkey program, and more. 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fees: ages 5-11, $1; ages 12-64, $2. Contact ASP (207-768-8341) or visit www.aroostookbirders.com FMI

Saturday, June 8
Fort Kent Lions Club River Run, Fort Kent. 12.5 miles; Plaisted to Riverside Park, Fort Kent. Registration: 6:45 a.m. Race start: 8:00 a.m. Fee: $20/person; $25 day of event. Includes entry in $25k drawing, t-shirt, awards ceremony, food/beer garden and live entertainment for all until 11:00 p.m. Contact Travis Duval (207-231-1079) or visit www.fortkentlions.org FMI

Saturday, June 8
MWSC/Arooskis Fish River Paddling Trip, Fort Kent. Join us for a social paddle and tour of the Fish River. Watch the excitement of the Lions Club Fish River Race. We'll provide boats and gear and paddle a short section of the Fish River into Fort Kent and then enjoy the festivities following the race! Contact Mike Smith mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Saturday, June 8
The Zombies are Coming! 5K Run, Caribou. A zombie-motivated run at Cary Medical Center, sponsored by Loring Job Corps, to benefit the American Red Cross. Regisration: 9:00 a.m. Race start: 11:30 a.m. Fee: $10. Contact Graham Warne (207-328-4052) or warne.graham@jobcorps.org FMI

Thursday, June 13 to Friday, June 14
ACA Swiftwater Rescue Course, Fort Kent. Based at the 10th Mtn. Center, this 2-day course includes hands-on practice time and advanced rescues, and is the most comprehensive training for trip leaders and recreational paddlers alike. Fee: $195. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Saturday, June 15 to Sunday, June 16
Wilderness First Aid Course, Presque Isle. If you plan to spend time in the backcountry you need to be prepared. Fast paced and hands-on, this course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel and work in the outdoors. Fee: $150. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Thursday, June 20
NHSC Summer Time Trial Series, Sortie #1, Presque Isle. Open to all road cyclists looking to race the clock. Meet at Wesleyan Church on Conant Rd. at 5:30 p.m.; first rider departs at 6:00 p.m. Distance: 10-16 miles. Fee: $2. Riders assume all risks; helmet required. Contact Gregg Collins greggc@swcollins.com FMI

Sunday, June 23
Le Petit Sault 30/60 MTB Endurance Race, Edmundston, NB. Race start: 11:00 a.m. (Atlantic). Mountain bike race with distances of 20k, 40k, or 60k. Cost: 40k and 60k: $35 pre-reg.; 20k: $25 pre-reg. Race day registration: add $10. Non-licensed racers are required to pay a $10 license fee. Contact Patricia Hebert (506-735-0918) or phebert@primustel.ca or visit veloedmundston.ca FMI

Sunday, June 23
SW Collins Co. 5k, Caribou. Aroostook Musterds Challenge Series Race #3. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run: 9:00 a.m.; 5k Walk: 9:45 a.m.; 5k Run: 10:00 a.m. Contact Lea Stedt (207-496-6723) or leas@swcollins.com FMI

Saturday, June 29
Tri Aroostook, Presque Isle. This is a USAT sanctioned sprint distance triathlon for ages 15 and up. Compete as an individual for the full sprint triathlon or as a member of a relay team of two or three. Event components: 525 yard swim in an indoor pool; scenic 10.25 mile bike; 3.1 mile off road run. Visit www.triaroostook.com FMI

Sunday, June 30
Farm Fest 5k Milk Run, Mapleton. Easy to moderate 3.2-mile road race through beautiful farm country. Open to all ages. Fee: $20; includes t-shirt. Register at the Maine Dairy Promotion Board booth at the Maple Meadow Farm Festival on June 29 or via raceit.com. Contact Jami Badershall (207-287-3621) or jbadershall@roadrunner.com FMI

July 3, 2013
Miracle Mile: Makenna and Maggie's Race for Research, Houlton. 1-mile downhill race for runners and walkers. Registration: 5:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Awards ceremony with refreshments after the event at Gateway Crossing and Riverfront Park. Visit www.facebook.com/MiracleMileRace4Research FMI

Friday, July 5
Musterd Mile, Caribou. 1-mile run on Sweden Street for all ages. Registration: Caribou High School; 6:00 p.m. Race start: 7:00 p.m. Contact Bruce Freme (207-496-8731) FMI

*Saturday, July 6
Ashland Area XC SC Adventure 7K Challenge Race, Ashland. Run a culvert obstacle course, ford rivers, crawl ditches, and more; it’s not “Tough Mountain” but it is Ashland and we’ve always been a bit rough around the edges. Start/Finish: Ashland Logging Museum. Fee: $15; includes spaghetti supper. Contact Amanda Barker (207-435-4870) or ranger.amanda.barker@gmail.com FMI


Ongoing Programs:

Caribou Rec Xtreme Youth Outdoor Adventure Program, Caribou. Weekly, beginning June 19. Exciting opportunities include Whitewater Rafting, Allagash Canoeing, Bar Harbor Hiking, and two trips to Baxter State Park. Register now! Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) FMI

10th Mountain Outdoor Club Road Bike Ride, Fort Kent. Sundays; 9:00 a.m. Meets behind Irving Circle K in downtown Fort Kent. All abilities welcome. Rides last 2+ hours and range from 15-20 miles. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net FMI

NHSC Youth Adventure Hike, Presque Isle. Mondays; Explore the outdoors! Open to youth ages 8 and up; parents are encouraged to participate. Children must come prepared with proper footwear (closed-toe), raingear (if necessary), bug spray, and a water bottle. Contact Sarah Gahagan segahagan@gmail.com FMI

MOJO Monday Meander, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. Easy road bike group ride. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI

NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. All levels welcome. Meets at the Nordic Heritage Center Welcome Center. Contact Chad McPherson info@nordicheritagecenter.org FMI

Tuesday Track Workouts, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. Join runners of all abilities at CHS to do predetermined intervals, your own workout, or just run with others and forget the workout. Average distance: 5 - 9 miles; can be adapted per individual basis. Contact PJ Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org FMI

Boreal Group Road Bike Ride, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. Leaves from S.W. Collins at 6 Washburn St.; moderate to fast pace. Contact Sam Collins (207-496-6723) FMI

Women's Trail Night, Presque Isle. Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. Enjoy a spring and summer of Nordic hiking, trail running, or beginner's mountain biking. Rental equipment available. Visit www.nordicheritage.com FMI

Weekly Guided Aroostook River Tour, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. at Perception of Aroostook. Paddle from Washburn to Presque Isle. Trip includes instruction. Shuttle Fee: $10; Kayak rental and shuttle: $35. Contact Leo Freeman (207-764-5506) FMI

MOJO Good Times Ride, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. Moderate road bike group ride. Contact Mark (207-760-9500) info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI

NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. All levels welcome. Meets at the Nordic Heritage Center, Fort Road trailhead. Contact Chad McPherson trailetr@gmail.com FMI

NHSC Group Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. 25 to 40 mile rides ranging from 18 to 22 mph average. Meets at SW Collins on Rice St. in Presque Isle. Contact Gregg Collins greggc@swcollins.com FMI


Got info on an outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle event that you would like to share with others? Please contact Mark Shea mwscshea@gmail.com to list your event!

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