Aroostook Outdoor News: 3.17.16 edition
#SpringArrives Sunday! Finally getting #snow. #Jogging yesterday.
#Snowshoeing tomorrow #OhTheIrony
In this edition: 1) #FamilyFun on #skis
(#downhill #snowboard #XCSki #Nordic) in #FortKent and #Ashland. 2) A youth
#Alpine #ski #race in #MarsHill. 3) #Snowshoe #hikes in Fort Kent and #Caribou.
Plus lots more! #offugo...
Friday, March 18-Sunday,
March 20
Lonesome Pine Trails Winter
Carnival/Kids’ Day Weekend, Fort Kent. Snow sculptures, games, and fun all weekend
long! It's something new, it’s something exciting! Ski Patrol Midnight Ski on
Saturday night! At Lonesome Pine Trails, Forest Avenue. Contact Lonesome Pine
Trails (207-834-5202) or info@lonesomepines.org FMI
Saturday, March 19
Ashland Area XC Ski Club
Family Fun Day, Ashland. 10:00 a.m. at Chase's Ski Trails, 267 Garfield Rd.
Self-guided family activities will include: ice cube hunt, snowshoeing, ski
trails to explore. Hot dog roast, marshmallows, hot cocoa, other goodies. Skis
available for use. Contact Amanda Barker (207-712-8552) ranger.amanda.barker@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, March 19
St. John Vianney Parish
Mommy & Me Sledding Event, Fort Kent. 10:00 a.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center, 33
Paradis Circle. Our next "The Way We Grow" event is a sledding party.
We'd love to have a hill full of moms and kiddos! Please join us! Contact St.
John Vianney Parish (207-834-5656) FMI
*Saturday, March 19
Francis Malcolm Science
Center Sidewalk Astronomy, Caribou. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Hannaford Supermarket, High
St. Hosted by Planetarium Director Larry Berz, featuring the Goliath telescope
and related accessories. The public is welcome. Contact Francis Malcolm Science
Center (207-488-5451) FMI
Saturday, March 19
Four Seasons Trails
Association Tiki Torch Night, Madawaska. 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425
Spring Street. This is a fun night of skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding; we
light up a few kilometers of trails with tiki torches! Refreshments will be
served, such as hot dogs, hot chocolate, and other goodies. Bring headlamps or
flashlights. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
Sunday, March 20
Bigrock Invitational Youth
Ski Race, Mars Hill. Registration:
8:00 a.m. Giant Slalom Race start: 10:00 a.m. Slalom Race start: 12:45 p.m.
Awards: 2:30 p.m. Fee: $25/skier; includes lift ticket, $15/season pass holders.
Contact Bigrock (207-425-6711) FMI
Sunday, March 20
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Snowshoe Hike, Fort Kent. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. Contact
FKOC (207-834-6203) or visit www.fortkentoc.org FMI
Monday, March 21
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Snowshoe Adventure, Caribou. Join us for a snowshoe
adventure at Caribou High School Ski Trails. Fee: $20; includes snowshoes,
trekking poles, instruction, hot dog roast. Depart Caribou Rec. Center at 10:00
a.m.; return by 3:00 p.m. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
* Wednesday, March 23, Thursday, March 24, and Thursday, March 31
MSAD 27 Firearms Hunter
Safety Course, Fort Kent. 6:00-9:00 p.m. each night at FKCHS Library. Maine
DIF&W Hunter Education is more than gun safety; taught by trained,
certified instructors, students receive course handbook, outdoor survival info,
and more. Course includes lectures and demonstrations, field experiences, and
written exam. Cost: $10. Contact MSAD 27 Continuing Education (207-834-3536) FMI
Wednesday, March 23 and
Saturday, April 2
Houlton/Hodgdon Adult Ed.
Hunter Safety, Houlton. Meets at Houlton High School Cafeteria. Required
for those 16 and up seeking first time hunting license. Course consists of
classroom instruction taught by a trained, certified volunteer instructor according
to statewide standards. Course topics: Proper Handling, Rifle and Shotgun, Survival/First
Aid, Hunter Responsibility, Map and Compass, Landowner Relations. Cost: $5.
Contact Houlton/Hodgdon Adult Ed. (207-521-3100) FMI
Saturday, March 26
Lonesome Pine Trails Ski
Invitational Race, Fort Kent. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails,
Forest Avenue. Slalom and Giant Slalom downhill youth races. Contact Lonesome
Pine Trails (207-834-5202) or info@lonesomepines.org or visit www.lonesomepines.org FMI
Monday, March 28
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult XC Ski Adventure, Caribou. The Caribou Ski Trails
at Caribou County Club boast a wilderness experience right in our backyard; rabbits
and song birds make these trails a unique Aroostook County experience. Trip
includes a hot bowl of chowder and finger sandwiches on the trail. Depart
Caribou Rec: 10:00 a.m. Return: 3:00 p.m. Fee: $20; includes equipment,
transportation. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Monday, March 28-Saturday,
April 2
MWSC Parc de la Gaspesie
Ski Tour, Caribou.
Ski along a backcountry hut system that offers the chance for incredible touring
and downhill excitement. While enjoying this impressive wilderness you will
sharpen your skills for winter backcountry ski travel, and gain plenty of tips
and tricks to enjoy the experience. Fee: $575; includes instruction, transportation,
food, lodging, group camping equipment. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI
Friday, April 1
First Friday Art Walk,
Presque Isle. 6:00-8:00
p.m. at Wintergreen Arts Center, 149 State St. Images by local photographers of
the first three Color PI 5K races will be displayed. Public is invited to bring
race photos to be judged for a chance to win free registration for the 2016
race, to be held Aug. 27. Early race registration will also open that night.
Cost of race registration: $30; free t-shirt to first 250 registrants. Contact
Wintergreen Arts Center (207-762-3576) FMI
*Monday, April 4
Sportsmen’s Inc. Fundraiser
Dinner & April Monthly Meeting, Stockholm. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Sportsmen’s
Inc. Clubhouse. Proceeds benefit the Christie family to help with medical
expenses for son Andrew, recently diagnosed with a tumor. Following dinner, ME
DIF&W Wildlife Biologist will speak about Northern Maine deer herd. Cost:
$10, $5/age 12 and under. Public is welcome, encouraged to attend. Contact
Neal Sleeper (207-492-1180) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org
FMI
Saturday, April 9
36th Annual UMPI Spring
Runoff 5k Road Race, Presque Isle. Race #2 in the County Challenge Series.
Fundraiser for UMPI Cross Country running programs. Run as an individual
or 3-person relay team. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at UMPI’s Wieden Gym. Walk
start: 9:30 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Pizza and Pepsi will be served after
the race! Cost: $15/individual, $25/relay team. Contact Chris
Smith (207-768-9472) or christopher.smith@umpi.edu FMI
Saturday, April 9-Sunday,
April 10
Presque Isle Fish and Game
Club Sportsman’s Show, Presque Isle. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. each day at UMPI’s
Gentile Hall. Kids’ Trout Fishing Pond sponsored by L.L. Bean, Air Gun Shooting
Range, Laser Shot Rifle/Pistol Range, Video Hunting Game, Moose Calling
Contest, hourly kids’ door prizes! 75+ exhibitors from Maine, New Brunswick,
Labrador, Quebec, New England. Fee: $5/person, FREE/kids 10 and under. Visit
Presque Isle Fish and Game Club www.PIFG.org FMI
Tuesday, April 12
Caribou Rec. Take It Outside
Series Adult Deer Yard/Greenhouse Tour, Caribou. Travel with Wildlife
Biologist Rich Hoppe to learn what it takes to manage deer. Visit a greenhouse
to learn about gardening; design and plant your own outdoor flower pot. Depart
Caribou Rec: 8:30 a.m. Return: 4:00 p.m. Fee: $30; includes lunch, flower pot, transportation.
Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Ongoing Programs:
County Strides Running
Group, Presque Isle. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at various locations. Open to all
abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Visit County
Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
Bootlegger Snowshoe
Hike, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern time) at
the end of Path Brissette. Get to know the magical setting of the Bootlegger
trails on this guided hike. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Sportsmen’s, Inc.
Meeting, Stockholm. First Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Axle Siding Clubhouse
(intersection of Lake Street/Rt. 161). Outdoors men and women promoting the
traditions of the outdoors. If you're interested in joining, you're welcome to
attend as a guest. Kids are welcome too! Visit www.facebook.com/Sportsmens-Inc-568794129811741 FMI
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Meeting, Limestone. Second Monday of each month; 6:00
p.m. at ANWR headquarters and Visitor’s Center, 97 Refuge Rd. Founded in 1998, Friends
are involved in a number of volunteer projects on the ANWR in an effort to
balance the enhancing of habitat with the public access privilege to enjoy
wildlife in an unmolested environment. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634)
or friendsofanwr@gmail.com FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport
Club Meeting, Presque Isle. First Tuesday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. The club promotes healthy outdoor
recreation, economic vitality in Central Aroostook County by providing
first-class facilities and programs to area residents, athletes, visitors.
Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
Madawaska Valley
Adventure Club Meeting, Madawaska. Second Tuesday of each month; 6:30
p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Contact Real Deschaine
(207-728-4992) FMI
Four Seasons Trail
Association Snowshoe Hike, Madawaska. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. at Four
Seasons Lodge. Group snowshoeing/walking on trails. Bring lunch. Contact FSTA
(207-728-7047) FMI
Valley Outdoor Centre
Wednesday Night Skiing, Centreville, NB. Wednesdays; 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time)
at VOC, 133 Upton Rd. Come on out for a night ski with a group to keep you
company. Bring headlamp, stay for snacks, drinks afterwards. Cost: $2/member,
$5/non-member, $3/rentals. Visit Valley Outdoor Centre at www.facebook.com/valleyoutdoor FMI
Four Season Trail
Association Meeting, Madawaska. First Wednesday of each month; 6:30
p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Non-profit organization dedicated to
promotion of healthier lifestyles for this community; participation open to
anyone interested. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport
Club/TAMC Youth Ski Program, Presque Isle. Saturdays; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
at Nordic Heritage Center. February 27-March 26. UMPI Ski Team coaches will
combine instruction and technique training with obstacle courses and games on
skis. For children 6- 14 years of age. Contact Joey Bard joey.bard@maine.edu FMI
Mont Farlagne Outdoor
Centre Ice Wall, Edmundston, NB. Saturdays; 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sundays; 1:00-5:00 p.m. (All times
Atlantic). Our ice wall is open for the season! First come, first served basis.
Cost: $25/hour; $15/equipment rental; $65/2 hours (includes equipment). It will
also be possible to buy ice wall climbing equipment at our pro shop in the
upcoming weeks. See you on the wall! Visit www.montfarlagne.com FMI
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