offugo... Outdoor Calendar 10.16.14
* = New or updated item(s).
**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
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
*Saturday, October 18
Velo Edmundston Night Ride, Edmundston, NB. Meet at
7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at the Nadeau Street trailhead. We will have a campfire
and after ride refreshments; costumes encouraged! Cost: $10; 100% of profits
will return to club. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/velo.edmundston FMI
*Sunday, October 19
Sunday Saunter Running
Group Fall Foliage Run/Hike, Presque Isle. Meet at Aroostook State Park
parking lot at 11:30 a.m. We will form two groups, hikers and runners, and then
trek up the NEW trail to South Peak, then to North Peak, and finally back to
the parking lot. Families encouraged! Visit www.facebook.com/events/783496625040822
FMI
*Sunday, October 19
Mojo 8th Annual Trek Breast
Cancer Ride,
Presque Isle. Pull out your tu-tus and pink wear; join us as we do a very easy
meander around PI for Breast Cancer Awareness. Cost: $40/rider, proceeds to
Breast Cancer Foundation. Registration: Noon. Ride start: 1:00 p.m. Contact
Mojo (207-760-9500) FMI
*Monday, October 20
MSAD #1 Adult Education
Hunter Safety Class, Presque Isle. 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Mondays & Tuesdays for 2 weeks. Required
for those 16 and up seeking a first time adult hunting license. Learn firearms
safety, hunter ethics, map & compass, first aid, survival, game ID and
proper care, hunting laws. Students build survival kits. Contact MSAD #1 Adult
Ed. (207-764-4776) 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
*Saturday, October 25 &
Sunday, October 26
Haunted Halloween Walk, Grand Isle. 6:00-8:00
p.m. each night at Grand Isle Boat Landing on Traverse St. A group of parents
is sponsoring this event for kids from 1 to 95; under 10 must be accompanied by
adult. Cost: FREE; donations appreciated. Candy, hot cocoa, roasted marshmallows
available; costumes optional. Contact Angela Soucy (207-895-6949) 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
Strong Tower Love Run/Walk
5k,
Houlton. This event is being held in Houlton, ME and Sedalia, MO as an outlet
designed for the whole family to help orphans in Caracol, Haiti and join the
Orphan Sunday movement around the world. Cost: $20. Visit www.strongtowerorphanage.com FMI
*Saturday, November 1
Monster Dash 5k and Little
Monsters Fun Run,
Presque Isle. Halloween themed family event at The Aroostook Medical Center. Registration:
8:30 a.m. Fun Run start: 9:30 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 10:00 a.m. Awards: top
male/female finishers; several costume categories! Cost: $15/adult, $10/child,
$40/family of 4. Visit www.tamc.org 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 13
Aroostook Birders November
Meeting,
Presque Isle. 6:30 p.m. at UMPI Campus Center, Alumni Room. Meeting will
feature "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
*Saturday, November
23–Sunday, November 24
Lonesome Pine Trails Ski Swap
and Sale,
Fort Kent. Contact LPT (207-834-5202) or visit www.lonesomepinetrails.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
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
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
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!
