offugo... Outdoor Calendar 10.02.14
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**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
Friday, October 3
Central Aroostook
Chamber/PI Public Safety Movie in the Woods, Presque Isle. Join us
at Nordic Heritage Center as we set the stage for the Haunted Woods Walk, Oct.
10 & 11! We will show “The Blair Witch Project” at 7:00 p.m.; rain date
Oct. 4. Cost: FREE; bring your own chairs and blankets. Visit www.centralaroostookchamber.com FMI
Saturday, October 4
Krissi Helping Community 5K
Turkey Trot Run/Walk, Woodstock, NB. Help raise money for Jaws of Life equipment.
Registration: 7:00 a.m. at Canterbury High School. Race start: 9:00 a.m. (all
times Atlantic). Cost: $20/adults; $5/youth (18 and under). Contact Paula
Wright (506-328-1014) or paula.wright@nbed.nb.ca 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
*Saturday, October 4
TAMC/Pen Air 5k on the
Runway,
Presque Isle. This unique event allows participants to take to the runway at
PQI; open to runners, joggers, and walkers. Race start: 10:30 a.m. at Northern
Maine Regional Airport. Cost: $25; shirts available on a first come, first
served basis. Visit www.tamc.org/Events/Pen-Air-5k-on-the-Runway FMI
*Sunday, October 5
Velo Edmundston BIG Sunday
Ride,
Edmundston, NB. Departure: 10:30 a.m. from Rue Nadeau trailhead; MTB ride to
Mt. Farlagne’s Day of Colors Event AND there is a scavenger hunt to win some
cool gift certificates from Jessome's. Approximately 20k out and back depending
on selected route. Contact Patricia Hebert (506-735-0918) FMI
*Sunday, October 5
Friends of Baxter State
Park Summer Speaker Series, Millinocket. 7:00-9:00 p.m. at BSP Headquarters,
64 Balsam Dr. This session will feature Bill Murphy from County Mayo, Ireland, presenting
“Wild Nephin: Stories from Ireland's First Wilderness,” which parallels with
the Katahdin region. Contact Friends of Baxter State Park (207-975-3787) 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
*Wednesday,
October 8
Northern Maine Community
College Breast Cancer Walk, Presque Isle. Walkers will gather at Noon at the
entrance of Smith Wellness Center for a walk around campus in memory of Heidi Graham;
collect sponsor money or make a personal donation. Proceeds benefit Pink
Aroostook. Contact Leslie Jackson (207-768-2809) or ljackson@nmcc.edu FMI
Friday, October 10 & Saturday,
October 11
Central Aroostook Chamber
of Commerce Haunted Woods Walk, Presque Isle. Music, food and lots of scary fun!
Location: Nordic Heritage Center; gates open at 6:00 p.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.
each day. Bring flashlights! Trails not recommended for children 12 and under. Cost:
$5. Contact Lyn Frederick (207-764-6561) or visit www.centralaroostookchamber.com 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
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Second Saturday Series: From Bombs to Biodiversity, Limestone. 9:00
a.m.–4:00 p.m. Trail hikes, games, geocaching, seminars, hands-on activities,
auto route/bus tours, and more! Bring lunch, water and dress for weather;
outside, rain or shine. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634) or visit www.friendsofaroostooknwr.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
New Sweden Trails Fall Foliage Footrace and Fundraiser, New Sweden. Kids' race start:
10:00 a.m. Elementary School 1-miler start: 10:15 a.m. 3k race start: 10:30 a.m.
at New Sweden School. Proceeds help buy uniforms and pay travel costs for Union
122 XC Teams; all donations are welcome! Contact Susan Plissey susan.plissey@schoolunion122.net 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
Saturday, October 18
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Day Hiking Trip, Deboullie. Rugged terrain, numerous ponds,
spectacular views! Departure: 7:00 a.m. from Caribou Wellness Center. Trip restricted
to those in excellent shape. Fee $20; bring bag lunch and money for dinner on
the way home. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Saturday, October 18
Aroostook Birders Wild
Goose Chase,
Caribou. Join us for this traditional fall favorite, a 3-hour excursion around
Caribou, Limestone, and Fort Fairfield in search of geese, plus other
waterfowl, shorebirds and lingering migrants. Meet at Collins Pond in Caribou
at 8:00 a.m. for this non-strenuous trip. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, October 18
Bigrock Mountain
Rocktoberfest 5k Trail Walk/Run & Aroostook County's Toughest Mile, Mars Hill. Registration:
11:00 a.m. Toughest Mile start: 1:00 p.m. Walk/Run start: 3:00 p.m. Cost:
$20/race; $35/both races; free tech tee to first 50 registrants. Live music and
BBQ to follow. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-227-8165) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.org FMI
Tuesday, October 21
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Bradford Camps Trip, Munsungan Lake. For over a century, sportsmen and
tourists have traveled to North Maine Woods to embrace nature. Join us to learn
about the history of the camps from the owners while being treated to lunch in
a wilderness lodge. Cost: $40. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Wednesday, October 22
SAGE presents: An Allagash
Haunting - A Radio Classic, Presque Isle. Aimed at SAGE (Seniors Achieving
Greater Education) members, journey with 10 y/o Olivia as she finds herself
canoeing in the remote woods in perhaps the worst storm ever; play adapted for
radio by WHOU-FM. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Mary Lawrence (207-768-9502) or mary.l.lawrence@umpi.edu FMI
*Friday, October 24
Presque Isle Historical
Society Haunted Lantern History Tours, Presque Isle. Guided "slightly scary
and kinda creepy" nighttime walking tours of historic downtown by lantern
light. Tours begin at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Historic Fire Station, 11
Church St. Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com FMI
Saturday, October 25
UMPI Outing Club Rock
Climbing Trip,
Acadia National Park. Climb real granite! No experience required. Cost:
$40/UMPI student; $50/non-student. Transportation, guide services, gear provided.
Pre-registration by Oct. 8 required. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
Saturday, October 25
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Birding Trip, Portage. The lake’s Floating Islands are home to
a variety of water and shore birds, best viewed from kayaks. Departure: 9:00
a.m. Cost: $30; includes transportation, kayak and gear, binoculars, and lunch
at Dean’s. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Saturday, October 25
Winter Weather Safety
Workshop,
Presque Isle. WAGM Meteorologist Ted Shapiro Shapiro will help you make sense
of watches, warnings, and advisories that are frequently issued, and how to
recognize easy-to-spot sky clues that tell you a winter storm may be on the way.
2:00-4:00 p.m. in Folsom Hall, Room 105. Cost: FREE! Contact UMPI
(207-768-9452) FMI
*Saturday, October 25
Presque Isle Historical
Society Haunted Lantern History Tours, Presque Isle. Guided "slightly scary
and kinda creepy" nighttime walking tours of historic downtown by lantern
light. Tours begin at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Historic Fire Station, 11
Church St. Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com FMI
Sunday, October 26
10th Mountain Outdoor Club
Halloween Trail Runs, Fort Kent. 5k Fun Run/Walk; 10k Race; 1k Kids’ Race (12 and under). Costumes
encouraged; entrants in full costume receive a time bonus. Registration: 11:30 a.m.
at 10th Mountain Ski Center. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $10; Kids’ race: free.
Prizes donated by Cabela’s. Contact Jeff Dubis jdubis@maine.edu FMI
Thursday, October 30
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series North Maine Woods Trip, Ashland. Tour the North Maine Woods
with the NMW Director and visit Mountain Men star Charlie Tucker on Rowe Lake and
beautiful Hewes Brook Lodge on Fish River. Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Caribou
Wellness Center. Cost: $30; includes lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224)
or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Saturday, November 1
Run The River, Nackawic, NB.
10k/5k/3k/1k running races sponsored by Liv9 and Ryan's Pharmacy to support Nackawic
Bend SC Skis in Schools. Race start: 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at 135 Otis Drive,
Nackawic. Register online only by Oct. 31 at www.atlanticchip.ca. Contact Greg MacFarlane (506-575-2075) or greg@liv9.ca or visit www.facebook.com/runtheriverNackawic FMI
*Saturday, November 1
Quoggy Jo Ski Club Ski
Movie,
Presque Isle. QJSC is showing the ski and snowboard film “Days of My Youth”
from MSP Films and Red Bull Media at PIHS Auditorium. All tickets good for one
free day pass at QJSC! Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Show start: 7:00 p.m. Proceeds
benefit QJSC. Fee: $10. Contact Gene Cronin (207-540-1496) or gene@skiquoggyjo.org FMI
*Sunday, November 2
Quoggy Jo Ski Club Ski
& Winter Sports Sale, Presque Isle. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Presque Isle Rec.
Center. Consignments accepted Nov. 1 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon and Nov. 2 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon.
Area ski shops will be on hand with new and used gear! Contact Gene Cronin
(207-540-1496) or gene@skiquoggyjo.org FMI
Ongoing Programs:
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
*SAGE presents: Environmental History of the
Aroostook River, Presque Isle
Tuesdays; Oct. 7-Oct. 28,
9:30-11:30 a.m. at UMPI Campus Center. Designed for SAGE (Seniors Achieving
Greater Education) members, lectures give a carefully researched history of the
Aroostook from pioneer days to today. Contact Mary Lawrence (207-768-9502) or mary.l.lawrence@umpi.edu FMI
10th Mountain Outdoor Club Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program,
Fort Kent. Wednesdays; 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 Gail Johnson stegacosa@yahoo.com
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
*SAGE presents: Senior Scholars Seeking Stellar
Stimulation, Easton. Thursdays;
Oct. 9-Oct 30, 10:00 a.m.-Noon at Malcolm Science Center. Designed for SAGE
(Seniors Achieving Greater Education) members; let your imagination soar
in the northernmost star theatre in the lower 48! Cost: $10. Contact Mary
Lawrence (207-768-9502) or mary.l.lawrence@umpi.edu FMI
