offugo... Outdoor Calendar 07.17.14
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**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of
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Friday, July 18
Potato Blossom Festival Bike Rodeo, Fort Fairfield. 9:00 a.m. next to CP Park. For
kids ages 12 and under. Bring your bike and join in the fun! Sponsored by Fort
Fairfield Rotary Club.
Visit www.fortfairfield.org FMI
*Saturday, July 19
2014 Maine Audubon Loon Count Project, Statewide. Be a citizen scientist; go to your
favorite lake or pond to count loons and help protect them and their lake
habitat. The count occurs between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m.; the early morning provides
an excellent snapshot of our loon population. Contact Susan Gallo (207-781-2330
x216) or sgallo@maineaudubon.org FMI
Saturday, July 19
Centreville Summerfest 5k Run/Walk, Centreville, NB. Registration: 8:00 a.m.
(Atlantic) at Centreville Community School. Race start: 8:30 a.m. Contact
Andrea Callahan clerk@aernet.ca FMI
Saturday, July 19
Potato Blossom 5-Miler, Fort Fairfield. Start
times: 5-mile walk: 8:30 a.m.; 5-mile run: 9:00 a.m. Location: Across from
Hillside IGA on Main St. Contact Paul Lamoreau (207-764-6517) FMI
Saturday, July 19
Natural Resources Council
of Maine Bike Trip, Sherman. Bike Katahdin Woods and Waters Rec. Area, proposed to be a
national park, to Orin Falls; 8 mi. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Wassataquoik Gate,
Stacyville. Fee: $15/adult; FREE/child; includes t-shirt, water, snacks. Bring
bike, helmet, lunch. Contact Eliza Donoghue (207-430-0118) or eliza@nrcm.org FMI
Saturday, July 19
Aroostook River Regatta, Fort Fairfield.
Registration: 3:00 p.m. at Forbes Landing, 6 mi. north of Fort Fairfield
on Rt. 161. Race start: 5:00 p.m. Finish at the public boat landing in
Fort Fairfield. Cost: $12 per person; t-shirt for first 50
registered and a chance to win a new kayak. Contact Tom Towle (207-472-3882) or
ttowle@fortfairfield.org FMI
Sunday, July 20
Spud Cycle Classic, Fort Fairfield. 25-mile and 12-mile (ages 13-15)
events. Registration: 8:00-9:30 a.m. at Fort Fairfield Community Center; Race
start: 10:00 a.m. at the Library on Main St. Finish at Hillcrest Estates. Cost:
$15/adult; $10/student. Contact
Tom Towle (207-472-3882) or ttowle@fortfairfield.org FMI
*Tuesday, July 22 to Thursday,
July 24
Maine Conservation Corps Barnard
Mt. Trail Project,
Sherman. Join crews to help in construction of a new trail, including clearing
brush and opening the trail corridor. Contact Michael Hein, MCC Volunteer
Coordinator (207-624-6092) or michael.hein@maine.gov
FMI
*Tuesday, July 22 to
Monday, July 28
Maine Conservation Corps Deboullie
Trails Project,
St. Francis. Come help a crew construct a timber staircase, do some stone work,
and corridor maintenance. Contact Michael Hein, MCC Volunteer Coordinator (207-624-6092)
or michael.hein@maine.gov FMI
Saturday, July 26
Tim Horton’s Joe McGuire
Road Race,
Woodstock, NB. 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run. Route is flat and fast along the
beautiful St. John River. Registration: on-line only at www.atlanticchip.ca. Race start: 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at the Town Hall. Contact Woodstock
Recreation Dept. (506-325-4671) FMI
*Saturday, July 26
Guided Walking Tour of
Historic Downtown,
Presque Isle. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Led by Presque Isle Historical Society, this guided
two-hour, two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16
Third Street. Cost: FREE; $2 donation suggested. Tour cancelled in inclement
weather. Contact PIHS (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org
FMI
Sunday, July 27
Maine Time Trial Series, Presque Isle. Open to
all road cyclists looking to race the clock. Registration: 11:00 a.m. at MOJO.
Race start: 1:00 p.m. Distance: 14 miles. Open course; racers ride with traffic
and are solely responsible for safety at all times. Helmet required. Fee: $20;
$25 day of race. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
Tuesday, July 29
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Crooked
Brook Flowage Canoe Trip, Danforth. Paddle a 1650‐acre
shallow water lake where wildlife watching opportunities abound. Bring canoe or
kayak, fishing gear; guide’s lunch provided. Meet at Danforth Town Landing at
9:00 a.m. Cost: $10/adult; $5/child. Contact Patty Michaud (207-448-3250) or pattywwlt@gmail.com FMI
*Tuesday, July 29
Katahdin Woods and Waters
Guided Katahdin Loop Road Tour, Patten. Meet at Ellis’ Market at 2:00 p.m. Wear
sturdy shoes; light refreshments included. Tour lasts 4+ hours. Cost: FREE! Space
is limited; reservations required
Contact
Susan or Mark Adams (207-852-1291) or lunksoos@gmail.com
FMI
*Tuesday, July 29 to Friday,
August 1
Maine TREE Foundation Teachers’
Tour,
Shin Pond. Combines multiple subject areas with current info about forest
practices, technology, and product research. Designed for HS/MS teachers; adaptable
to K-12. Visit harvesting sites, Baxter State Park, lumbermen’s museum, log
home manufacturer, and wind farm. Cost: $105. Contact Maine TREE Foundation (207-621-9872)
FMI
Friday, August 1 to Sunday,
August 3
Nordic Trail Festival, Presque Isle. Nordic
Heritage Sport Club hosts a celebration of community, trails and lifestyle.
Tackle the trails for a day of running or biking; relax and take part in various
events. Enjoy live music, games, contests, food, racing, and the awesome trails
of the Nordic Heritage Center. Visit www.nordictrailfestival.com FMI
Saturday, August 2
Island Falls Summer Fest 4k
Walk/5K Run,
Island Falls. Kids’ Run start: 8:45 a.m. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. at Island Falls
Municipal Building. Winners receive their choice of homemade pies and other
delectable desserts. Cost: $12/pre-reg., $15/day of race; first 100 receive
t-shirt. Contact John Walker (207-415-1688) or jswalkerinc@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, August 2
UMFK Summer Fun Run, Fort Kent. 5k Run/Walk
at UMFK Sports Center. Contact Lucas Levesque (207-834-7828) or lucas.levesque@maine.edu FMI
Sunday, August 3
Brayons Cours 10k, Edmundston, NB. Race
start: 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic) at Palladium Arena in St. Jacques, NB. Other
distances: 1k, 3k, 5k, 21.1k, 3k walk. Fee: $40/21.1k, $25/10k, $20/5k, $15/3k,
$5/1k; add $10 day of race. Pre-register at www.inscriptionenligne.ca/brayons-cours Contact Daniel Violette dviolett@nbnet.nb.ca FMI
Wednesday, August 6
Donn Fendler Book Signing
and Presentation,
Baxter State Park. 6:00 p.m. at Kidney Pond. Many of us have read about the
12-year old lost for nine days in the wilderness in the book “Lost on a
Mountain in Maine;” join the author to mark the 75th anniversary of his
adventure and hear him relive his experience. Contact Baxter State Park
(207-723-5140) FMI
*Saturday, August 9
St. Agatha Summerfest Kids’
Fishing Derby,
St. Agatha. 8:00 a.m. at Pepere Rene’s Pond on Flat Mountain Road. For youth 10
and under. Giveaways and prizes. Cost: FREE; pre-registration required. Contact
St. Agatha Town Office (207-543-7305) or info@stagatha.com
FMI
Saturday, August 9
World Acadian Congress
Coureur des Bois Triathlon, Second Falls, NB. Re-trace the steps of
French-Canadian woodsmen who ventured into the woods to trade for furs; racers carry
a package from start to finish in relay fashion while canoeing, mountain
biking, or running.
Contact Eric
Carrier (506-740-0489) or eric.carrier@twinriverspaper.com FMI
Saturday, August 9
World Acadian Congress
Family Bike Ride,
Grand Falls, NB. Meet at 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic) at vacant garage next to Quality
Inn Motel Pres-du-Lac for a relaxed, non-competitive 12k ride through the
country on asphalt roads. Prizes to participants. Riders 14 and under must be with
an adult. Contact Dennis or Bernadette Arpin (506-473-4953) or ccnb_sfnb@yahoo.ca FMI
Saturday, August 9 to Sunday,
August 10
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders River Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 43k canoe/kayak excursion on the St.
Francis River. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Beau Lake loading dock. Paddle
2 days to Saint François, NB; camping at Glazier Lake. Cost: $10; includes
transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
*Sunday, August 10
24th Annual Tour de la
Vallee,
Fort Kent. Ride, walk, or run on a grand tour of the St. John Valley. Bike 25,
50, 62, or 100 miles, or walk/run 3, 5, or 10 miles. Fully supported; rest stops,
medical, mechanical. Cost: $30/individual, $60/family. Supports local cancer
patients and families. Contact Dorine Deschaine (207-728-7302) or visit www.nmmc.org/biketour FMI
Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Mountain Bike Trip, Pohénégamook, QC. Guided 51k ride on forest
trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Frontière Park in Pohénégamook. Pedal
to the 3 borders; return to Rivière-Bleue. Cost: $10; Includes transportation and
equipment. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Hiking Trip, St. Francois, NB. Guided 18k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m.
(Atlantic) from Glazier Lake in St. François. Hike through the 3 borders to
Rivière Bleue. Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun
(418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress Baker
Lake Crossing Swim Competition, Baker Lake, NB. Swim the 2k or 5k 'Circuit de
l’Est du Québec.' 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic). Contact Georges Henri Levesque
(506-992-2255) or Anne Nadeau (506-992-6020) or natationlacbaker@hotmail.fr FMI
Thursday, August 14
World Acadian Congress
Scouts and Guides Day, St. Jacques, NB. 8:00 a.m. (Atlantic). Come and meet the scout and
guides family from Acadia of the Lands and Forests; singing, nature, and outdoors
activities; games, hikes, campfires and much more at Mont Farlagne in St.
Jacques. Visit www.cma2014.com/en/programmation/journees-thematiques FMI
Saturday, August 16
Washburn August Festival 3K, Washburn. Meet at Washburn
Elementary School. Contact Mike Waugh (207-493-1616) or waughthinks@aol.com FMI
Saturday, August 16
World Acadian Congress Tour
de L’Acadie,
Fort Kent. Caribou’s Fresh Trails Adventures hosts this one day 20k, 50k, or 80k
annual bike tour on the back roads of Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec. Depart:
80k-8:00 a.m.; 20k/50k-10:00 a.m. (all times Eastern) from UMFK. Cost: $30;
includes meals, snacks, water, entertainment, prizes. Visit www.freshtrails.com FMI
*Saturday, August 16
County Open Half Marathon, Island Falls. Race
start: 8:00 a.m. Meet at Island Falls Municipal Building. Contact John Walker
(207-415-1688) or jswalkerinc@gmail.com
FMI
Saturday, August 16
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders River Trip, St. François, NB. Guided canoe/kayak excursion on the St. Francis
River. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Glazier Lake; paddle to Clair, NB
(Historical Site). Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun
(418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com
FMI
Saturday, August 16 to Sunday,
August 17
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Mountain Bike Trip, Pohénégamook, QC. Guided 73k ride on forest
trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Frontière Park in Pohénégamook. Pedal
to the 3 borders, with camping at Glazier Lake; return to St. François. Cost:
$10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Saturday, August 16
Portage Lake Canoe Carry, Portage. 6:30 p.m. Join
in on this historical re-enactment of the traditional portage from Little
Machias Lake to Portage Lake, with Wesget Sipu Native American drum ceremony. Distance:
2.1 miles; put in at southwest corner of Portage Lake; land at Picnic Pavilion
in Portage. Contact Jim Dumond (207-227-1864) FMI
*Sunday, August 17
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Hiking Trip, Rivière-Bleue, NB. Guided hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m.
(Atlantic) from Rivière-Bleue. Hike through the 3 borders to St-François
(Glazier Lake). Cost: $5; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun
(418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Sunday, August 17
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Hiking Trip, St. Francois, NB. Guided 25k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m.
(Atlantic) from Glazier Lake in St. François. Hike to the 3 borders and return.
Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
*Tuesday, August 19
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders River Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 20k canoe/kayak excursion on the St.
Francis River. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Beau Lake loading dock. Paddle through
the 3 borders to Glazier Lake. Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean
Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com
FMI
*Saturday, August 23 to Sunday,
August 24
Ride Aroostook, Presque Isle. This two-day bicycle tour event benefits Camp Adventure, a summer camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. Designed like a four leaf clover, each day is split into two rides with full support, rest areas, first aid, and mechanical services. Contact Kim Parent (207-498-1112) or info@ridearoostook.org FMI
Ride Aroostook, Presque Isle. This two-day bicycle tour event benefits Camp Adventure, a summer camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. Designed like a four leaf clover, each day is split into two rides with full support, rest areas, first aid, and mechanical services. Contact Kim Parent (207-498-1112) or info@ridearoostook.org FMI
*Saturday, August 23
World Acadian Congress Bike
Ride,
St. André, NB. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Ride start: 10:00 a.m. (all times
Atlantic). Contact Dennis Arpin (506-473-4953) FMI
*Saturday, August 23
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Mountain Bike Trip, St. François, NB. Guided 29k ride on forest
trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Glazier Lake in St. Francois. Pedal
to the 3 borders; return to Rivière-Bleue. Cost: $10; Includes transportation and
equipment. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
*Saturday, August 23
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Hiking Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 11k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Rivière-Bleue. Hike to the 3 borders and return. Cost: $5. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Hiking Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 11k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Rivière-Bleue. Hike to the 3 borders and return. Cost: $5. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
*Saturday, August 23
Guided Walking Tour of
Historic Downtown,
Presque Isle. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Led by Presque Isle Historical Society, this guided
two-hour, two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16
Third Street. Cost: FREE; $2 donation suggested. Tour cancelled in inclement
weather. Contact PIHS (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org
FMI
Ongoing Programs:
Caribou Rec Xtreme Youth Outdoor Adventure Program, Caribou. Weekly, beginning June 20. 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; 8:00 a.m. behind Irving on Main St.
June-September. Rides last 2+ hours and range 20-40 miles. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net FMI
Sunday Saunter Running Group, Presque Isle. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at UMPI's Gentile Hall. Open to all
abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends!
Contact Jonathan Kelley info@triaroostook.com
FMI
MOJO Monday Meander, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. Easy road bike group ride.
Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride,
Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Welcome Center. All
abilities welcome. Contact Tom Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com
FMI
*10th Mountain Outdoor Club Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program,
Fort Kent. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at 10th Mountain Outdoor Center. Open
to youth ages 10-14; roller skiing, rifle shooting, trail running, and LOTS of
games! Cost: FREE! Contact Nick Michaud (207-316-3040) or nmichaud@bates.edu FMI
Tuesday Track Workouts, Caribou.
Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. at CHS. Join runners of all abilities 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. Contact PJ
Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org FMI
Boreal Outdoor Club Road Bike Ride,
Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins on Washburn St. Moderate 18-19 mph
group ride. Contact Brent Jepson (207-492-2222) FMI
Women's Trail Night, Presque Isle.
Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. May-June. Leaders will take you
on hiking, trail running, and mountain biking adventures; beginner and
intermediate groups. Equipment rentals available. Visit www.nordicheritage.com
FMI
*After the Bell Triathlon Club, Mars Hill. Wednesdays; 3:00 p.m. Students will run,
bike and swim together under the direction of a coach and a dietician. Current
training is for a local youth triathlon on September 7. Contact Jamie
Guerrette (207-694-1320) FMI
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) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride,
Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Fort Road
trailhead. All abilities welcome. Contact Tom Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com
FMI
10th Mountain Outdoor Club Mountain Bike Ride,
Fort Kent. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails on Forest St.
June-September. Moderate-difficult rides; 2+ hours. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net
FMI
Paddle Night, Caribou. Wednesdays;
6:30 p.m. above the Caribou Aroostook River Dam (locations may vary). Bring
your canoe/kayak and a friend and don't forget your lifejacket. Contact Fran
Cyr fracyr@hotmail.com
FMI
Come Pet A Horse: Open House for Veterans and Families,
Van Buren. Monthly: 3rd Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Perfect Ponies Learning
Center on Main St. Find out how veterans all over the USA are benefitting from
horse time. Contact Nancy Dumond Violette (207-868-5324) FMI
Meduxnekeag River Association Wednesday Evening Walks,
Woodstock, NB. Wednesdays, beginning mid-June. Free guided nature walks in
different Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserves. Visit www.meduxnekeag.org
FMI
Velo Edmundston Hiking Poker Run,
Edmundston, NB. Thursdays; 6:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at Nadeau St. Trailhead. Hikers
carry a toonie; winner of the best poker hand wins the total amount. Hiking
followed by a meeting at The Deck Restaurant. Visit www.veloedmundston.ca
FMI
NHSC Group Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle.
Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins on Rice St. 25-40 miles; 18-22 mph average.
Contact Gregg Collins greggc@swcollins.com FMI
Eureka Rides, Stockholm. Thursdays; 6:00 p.m. at Stockholm Town
Office on School St. Easy road bike and mountain bike group ride. Alternating
weeks; start with road bikes June 19, then mountain bikes June 26,
etc. Relax at Eureka Tavern after. Contact Brent Jepson
(207-492-2222) FMI
Bike Board and Ski Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Saturdays; 8:00 a.m. behind Bike,
Board, and Ski on State St. Two groups: easy and moderate pace; 20-30 miles.
Contact Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or andrew@bikeboardandski.com FMI
Meduxnekeag River Association Bird Walks,
Woodstock, NB. Saturdays; 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic). MRA Director Kent Orlando will
lead a 3-4 hour walk at Wilson Mountain. Rendezvous at Meduxnekeag Valley
Nature Preserves parking area.
Visit www.meduxnekeag.org
FMI
