offugo... Outdoor Calendar 10.23.14
* = New or updated item(s).
**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
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**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
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
*Tuesday, October
28-Thursday, October 30
Maine Conservation Corps Trail
Crew Volunteer Opportunity, Baxter State Park. Re-route steep sections of
Marston and North Brother trails, including corridor clearing, tread work,
stone work. Contact Michael Hein (207-624-6092) or michael.hein@maine.gov 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
*Friday, October 31
UMPI Outing Club Tower of
Terror,
Presque Isle. Halloween Party in the Gentile Hall Rock Wall; costumes required!
Come and climb our very own Tower of Terror! 4:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: FREE! Contact
Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
*Friday,
October 31
Village of Plaster Rock Recreation Department Haunted Trail, Plaster Rock, NB. 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at the Welcome Center, 159 Main St. Go through the haunted house in the Welcome Center and the haunted trail outside. Cost: $3/child. Contact Plaster Rock Rec. (506-356-6075) FMI
Village of Plaster Rock Recreation Department Haunted Trail, Plaster Rock, NB. 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at the Welcome Center, 159 Main St. Go through the haunted house in the Welcome Center and the haunted trail outside. Cost: $3/child. Contact Plaster Rock Rec. (506-356-6075) 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-Sunday, November 2
UMPI Outing Club Deboullie
Hiking and Overnight Camping Trip, T15 R9 WELS. Cost: $40/UMPI student;
$75/non-student; includes transportation, food, overnight camping equipment. Contact
Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu 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
*Monday, November 3
Baxter State Park Winter
Reservations Opening Day, Millinocket. Any winter overnight use, or any
winter above-treeline travel, including day-use, requires a winter registration
form. Reservations must be received in the BSP office at least 7 working days before
your trip; office opens at 8:00 a.m. Visit www.baxterstateparkauthority.com 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
*Thursday, November 20
Caribou Parks and
Recreation/Boreal Outdoor Club Youth Ski Rental Night, Caribou. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
at Caribou Wellness Center. XC ski rentals available for all Caribou area
youths; includes skis, boots, poles, and carrier. Volunteers needed. Contact
CPRD (207-493-4224) 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
UMPI Women’s Climbing Night, Presque Isle. Thursdays;
Oct. 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
