offugo... Outdoor Calendar 09.18.14

* = New or updated item(s).

**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.

*Friday, September 19

Madawaska Mile, Madawaska. Join local students and teachers to walk, jog, run, and celebrate the grand opening of the Madawaska Mile, a new urban trail that stretches from Marden’s to the Multipurpose Center. Everyone welcome; meet at Marden’s at 8:00 a.m. Contact Julie Daigle (207-834-2003) FMI

Saturday, September 20

Cary Rehab/Caribou Rec Caribou Adventure Challenge 5k, Caribou. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Otter Street Park & Ride. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Cost: $15/person; $40/family of 4; t-shirts to first 50 registrants. Prizes: 1st overall male, female, two-person, and four-person teams. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI

Saturday, September 20

3rd Annual Riverfront Harvest Festival 5k, Houlton. Great old-fashioned family fun day including games, vendors, and lots more. Come join the fun! Registration: 9:00 a.m. in Riverfront Park. Kids’ race: 9:30 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $10; t-shirt to first 50 registrants; Kids’ race: FREE (10 and under). Contact Greater Houlton Chamber (207-532-4216) FMI

Saturday, September 20

Color ME 5k, Fort Kent. A color run unlike any before; come prepared to have a party, walking, running, or dancing while taking in beautiful Fort Kent! Wear white. Event start: 1:00 p.m.; not timed. Registration: online only. Fee: $30 before September 12. Visit www.competitorme.com/color-me FMI

Sunday, September 21

UMPI Alumni and All-Comers XC Race, Presque Isle. Distance: 5k. Race start: 10:00 a.m. at UMPI’s Park Family Field (soccer field complex). Contact Chris Smith (207-768-4972) or christopher.smith@umpi.edu FMI

*Thursday, September 25

Caribou Rec. Take It Outside Series Red River Camps Tour, Deboullie. Host Jen Brophy will provide a tour, sit down lunch, and talk about the history of Red River Camps in the Deboullie Township; visit nearby trout ponds and Red River Falls. Fee: $35; includes transportation and lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI

Saturday, September 27

Cornerstone Christian Academy 5k Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run, Presque Isle. Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Academy. Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run start: 8:30 a.m.; 5k race start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $1/Kids’ Fun Run; $20/adult; $10/youth (under 19); participants will receive an athletic shirt. Visit www.competitorme.com/cca FMI

*Saturday, September 27

Northern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Fort Kent. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at the Lions’ Pavilion, Riverside Park, East Main St. Walk start: 9:30 a.m. Unite with family and friends in a display of strength and support in the fight against this devastating disease. Contact Charlene Taggart (207-834-3915) or charlene.taggart@nmmc.org FMI

*Saturday, September 27

10th Mountain Outdoor Club Trail Work Day, Fort Kent. 9:00 a.m. The club will earn $1000 from Prudential if 20 or more volunteers participate; please plan on joining us! Contact Norman Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net or Jeff Dubis jdubis@maine.edu FMI

*Saturday, September 27

Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Presque Isle. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. This guided two-hour, two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third St. Cost: FREE; $2 donation suggested. Tour cancelled in inclement weather. Contact PIHS (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI

*Saturday, September 27

Discovery Days International Day of Play, Presque Isle. 10:00-11:00 a.m. at 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third St. 19th Century kid’s games: hopscotch, 3-legged race, sack race, human wheelbarrow, and activities designed to improve hand-eye coordination. Cost: FREE; for children ages 4-8; siblings welcome. Visit www.tamc.org/DiscoveryDays to register or FMI

*Saturday, September 27

Caribou Historical Society 40th Anniversary Celebration, Caribou. Noon-4:00 p.m. Tour the Museum and walk the Harriet Cousins Nature Trail at 1033 Presque Isle Rd. Refreshments, door prizes; come enjoy the celebration. Contact Caribou Historical Society (207-498-2556) FMI

Saturday, September 27

New Brunswick Air Cadet Fun Raiser 3k/5k Run/Walk, Grand Falls, NB. Race location: The Marina. Online registration closes Sept. 26. Cost: $20/adult; $15/youth (18 and under); free t-shirt to all participants.

Contact Dee Davis (506-208-0180) or deedavis@rogers.com or visit www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=10491 FMI

Sunday, September 28

Fall Foliage Bike and Hike, Fort Kent. 1:00-2:30 p.m. In conjunction with the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, 10th Mountain Outdoor Club is hosting an afternoon of great scenery, exercise, burgers, and dogs! Participants choose from guided beginner and intermediate hiking or biking tours Fee: $5/person. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net FMI

Sunday, September 28

Four Seasons Trails Fall Foliage Festival, Madawaska. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Guided nature walks and bike trail tours, horse and wagon rides, youth games, Harvest Bake Sale, family bean hole bean lunch with hot dogs, corn on the cob, ployes. Contact Bev Madore (207-728-4947) or madores4me@yahoo.com or visit www.fourseasonstrails.org FMI

*Sunday, September 28

Unite Against Bullying Walk Run or Roll and Family Fun Day, Caribou. Fun-filled event featuring the Unite Against Bullying Walk, bouncy house, bike rodeo with free helmet giveaway, vendor booths; something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Contact Jasmine DeRier (207-551-9997) or visit www.uniteagainstbullyingme.org FMI

*Saturday, October 4

22nd Annual Cary Auxiliary Breast Cancer Awareness Walk For Care, Caribou. Registration: 9:00 a.m. Walk start: 10:00 a.m. Proceeds go toward breast health services and programs at Cary Medical Center. Pledge forms are available throughout the community or at the hospital. Contact Kim Parent (207-498-1112) or kimparent@carymed.org FMI

*Saturday, October 4

Discovery Days Redy, Set, Go Get Active, Presque Isle. 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Northern Maine Regional Airport. Learn about physical activity; be Coach Potato, not a Couch Potato. After fun games to stretch and warm up, take part in a kid’s run on the runway. Cost: FREE; for children ages 4-8; siblings welcome. Visit www.tamc.org/DiscoveryDays to register or FMI

*Tuesday, October 7

UMPI Outing Club High Ropes Course Open House, Presque Isle. No experience required. Directions: follow the bike path past the UMPI tennis courts; ropes course is on the right. Time: 2:00-6:00 p.m. Contact UMPI Outing Club (207-768-9401) FMI

Saturday, October 11-Monday, October 13

Caribou Rec. Take It Outside Series Adult Baxter State Park Trip, Caribou.  Join us for a two-night camping trip; optional hike of Mt. Katahdin. Bring sleeping bag, hiking clothes, snacks. Participants must be in excellent shape. Fee: $75; includes transportation, lodging, meals. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI

Saturday, October 11

Color ME Pink 5k Run/Walk, Presque Isle. Registration: 9:30 a.m. at The Aroostook Medical Center. Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run start: 10:00 a.m.; Walk/Run start: 11:00 a.m. Fee: $20; t-shirts to first 100 registrants; 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run: Free. Finisher medals provided; no age group awards. Visit www.competitorme.com/color-me-pink FMI

Saturday, October 11

The Dam Run 10k, Perth-Andover, NB. Other distances: 5k, Kids’ 1k. Registration: 10:00 a.m. at River Valley Civic Centre. Race start: 11:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Run along the beautiful St. John River; pre-register for "I ran the DAM RUN" t-shirt. Contact Tasha Wright (506-273-4845) or tasha.wright@perth-andover.com FMI

*Sunday, October 12
Spike It Up! 5k XC Walk/Run and Kids’ Fun Run, Caribou. Run the community trails at Cary Medical Center. Registration: 10:00 a.m. at Cary Rehab. FREE Kids’ Run start: 11:00 a.m. Walk start: 11:15 a.m. Race start: Noon. Fee: $15; $10 18 and under; includes t-shirt to first 50 registrants. Contact Aaron Tomlinson (207-498-1618) or aarontomlinson@yahoo.com FMI
 

*Wednesday, October 15

NMDC, Maine Woods Consortium, USDA Rural Development Online Marketing and Tourism Tools Training, Caribou. 9:00 a.m.-Noon at NMDC. Tourism and outdoor recreation-based businesses who want to up their marketing expertise are encouraged to attend. FREE; pre-registration required. Contact Jon Gulliver (207-498-8736) or visit www.nmdc.org FMI

*Friday, October 17

Hope & Justice Project: Walk It Up, Presque Isle!, Presque Isle. Meet at Turner Memorial Library for a light walk to bring awareness to domestic abuse and sexual violence. Kids’ story time: 11:00 a.m.; Walk start: 12:00 p.m. Free t-shirt and lunch to those who pre-register. Contact Casey Faulkingham (207-764-2977 or visit www.hopeandjusticeproject.org FMI

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Ongoing Programs:

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

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

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

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 Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program, Fort Kent. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at 10^th Mountain Outdoor Center. Open to youth ages 10-14; roller skiing, rifle shooting, trail running, and LOTS of games! Cost: FREE! Contact Gail Johnson stegacosa@yahoo.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

Come Pet A Horse: Open House for Veterans and Families, Van Buren. Monthly: 3rd Wednesdays; 5:00 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

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

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!