offugo... Outdoor Calendar 10.09.14
* = New or updated item(s).
**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11
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!
**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
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
Heather and Liam Connection
5k Walk/Run/Wheel,
Madawaska. 8:00 a.m. at Acadia Family Health Center. The event serves to bring
awareness and support to this organization, which provides services and
equipment for those with autism and other entangled learners. Superhero capes
will be provided! Contact Acadia Family Health Center (207-728-7300) 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
*Sunday, October 12
Sunday Saunter Running
Group Fall Foliage Hike, Presque Isle 1:00 p.m. at Aroostook State Park. Most of the foliage
will have fallen, but with new trail improvements, WE MUST HIKE! Come with
friends or family; enjoy a beautiful hike up the new trail to south peak. Bring
water, camera, smile, lots of laughs! Visit www.facebook.com/events/1507014822891032/ 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 Glade
Thinning Work Day,
Mars Hill. We are cutting brush and opening new glades; come support the
mountain before the snow flies. We need chainsaws, loppers, brush saws; anyone
who can lend a hand lugging branches and debris. Meet at Bigrock Base Lodge;
8:30 a.m.-Noon. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-227-8165) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.org FMI
*Saturday, October 18
10th Mountain Outdoor Club
Fall Women’s Day,
Fort Kent. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at 10th Mountain Lodge. Join us for fitness
fun and games, pumpkin carving, pumpkin cooking, trail hikes and a poker run.
Cost: $25/club members; $30 non-members; includes lunch. Contact Gail Johnson (207-834-3934)
or stegacosa@yahoo.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
*Tuesday, October 21
UMPI Distinguished Lecturer
Series: Antarctica, Presque Isle. John Paul Caponigro, a world renowned master of digital
photography, will discuss his voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic Circle to
photograph sights and passages that few people have ever seen. 7:00 p.m. in the
Campus Center. Contact UMPI Community and Media Relations Office (207-768-9452)
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 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-Sunday,
November 2
MWSC Youth Program Fall
Biathlon Camp,
Fort Kent. Join us for camp
for Maine kids aged 10-14 interested in learning more about biathlon. Biathlon experience not needed;
Nordic skiing experience suggested. Cost: $55/Overnight camper; $25/Day
camper; includes MWSC Youth Programs t-shirt. Contact Lauren Jacobs (207-227-8580) or lauren@mainewsc.org 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
*Thursday, November 6
UMPI Lunchtime Seminar:
Weather Patterns and Trends in Maine, Presque Isle. Hosted by Environmental Studies and
Biology Departments to provide campus and community with a way to explore
science. Presenter: Corey Bogel, National Weather Service
Forecaster/Meteorologist. 12:15-1:30 p.m., Folsom 201, UMPI’s GIS Lab. Contact
Dr. Jason Johnston (207-768-9652) FMI
*Thursday, November 6
Aroostook Birders November
Meeting,
Presque Isle. 6:30 p.m. at UMPI (room location TBA). "Birding along the
Gulf of Mexico," a presentation by photographer Tammy Morris, featuring
photos from a spring trip to southern Texas and Louisiana. All with an interest
are welcome to attend. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
*Friday, November
14-Saturday, November 15
Mont Farlagne Ski Team Ski
and Snowboard Swap, Edmundston, NB. Want to plan your ski/snowboard season but your
equipment is obsolete? Bring your equipment to sell to the Avalanche Bar
Friday; come to shop Saturday morning, and voila, you're ready for the next ski
season! Contact Mont Farlagne (877-837-7669) or visit www.montfarlagne.com FMI
*Saturday, November 15
Bigrock Ski Swap and Sale, Mars Hill. Is your
family’s old ski gear taking up space in your garage? Are you looking for rock
bottom prices on ski stuff for the upcoming season? Then you better get to
Bigrock! Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-425-6711) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com 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
*UMPI Women’s Climbing Night, Presque Isle. Thursdays;
Oct. 16, 30; Nov. 6, 20; Dec. 4; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Experience the excitement
of climbing. State-of-the-art rock wall at Gentile features climbs for all
abilities. Staff on hand to provide assistance;
helmet and harness provided; climbing shoes available for small fee. Contact Gentile
Hall front desk (207-768-9772) FMI
