Aroostook Outdoor News: 4.7.16 edition
If #AprilShowers bring #MayFlowers, what
do April #snowstorms bring? #5k #RoadRaces
#birding and #canoe and #kayak races!
In this edition: 1) A #5k #RoadRace in
#PresqueIsle. 2) A #SportsmansShow in Presque Isle. 3) A #deeryard and
#greenhouse tour in #Caribou. Plus lots more! #AroostookThing #offugo...
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
Stearns Jr/Sr High School
Run of the Mill 5k Run/Walk, Millinocket. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Stearns Jr/Sr High
School Gymnasium. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Course: 2 loops on the Michaud
Community trail (paved, but could have partial snow this time of the year).
Cost: $20; t-shirt for first 75 registrants. Contact Angela Jackson ajackson@millinocketschools.org 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
*Saturday, April 9-Sunday,
April 10
Bigrock Slush Rush Weekend,
Mars Hill.
The Slush Rush has been a tradition at Bigrock for decades. Enjoy spring skiing
weather, pond-skimming contest, BBQ, live music! Lift ticket cost: $10/adults,
$5/children, $1 if you are wearing a bathing suit (Canadian money at par). Only
the NorthStar Double Chairlift will be open. Visit www.bigrockmaine.com FMI
*Saturday, April 9
Mont Farlagne Outdoor
Centre Chasse au Trésor - Treasure Hunt, Edmundston, NB. Why not participate in
the treasure hunt for adults and kids? We have many prizes to give away!
Registration: 11:30 a.m. at the Avalanche Bar. The hunt starts at 1:00 p.m.! (All
times Atlantic). Cost: $10/adults, $5/kids. Visit www.montfarlagne.com FMI
*Saturday, April 9
Aroostook County
Conservation Association Annual Banquet, Presque Isle. Social hour: 5:00 p.m. at
Northeastland Hotel, Main St. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Auction and raffles: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $50/person. Proceeds help this volunteer organization enhance the
whitetail deer population in The County. Everyone welcome! Contact ACCA
(207-592-2516) or jmguideservice@yahoo.com
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
Friday, April 15
Knowlesville Art &
Nature School Parent/Child Art & Nature Morning, Knowlesville, NB. 9:30 a.m.-Noon (Atlantic
Time) at KAN Centre, 111 Simms Rd. Join us for a morning of fun! Program is
aimed at children 3 and under and their parent(s). We will be baking bread,
painting, singing, dancing, sharing in snack time and letting the kids be free
to have their own inspired fun. We will also go for a nature walk. Come add to
the fun! Cost: $10 to cover food and supplies. Visit www.knowlesvillenature.ca FMI
*Saturday, April 16
American Legion William
Cousins Post 118 Fisherman's Breakfast, Mars Hill. 6:00-9:00 a.m. at the
Mars Hill American Legion. Breakfast for the communities. Cost: donation only
for all you can eat! Proceeds used to advance programs to benefit Veterans and
their families in our area. Contact Rod Collins (2070425-2120) or rc199@twc.com FMI
Monday, April 18-Friday,
April 22
Lugdon Lodge Spring Fever
Adventure Camp, Eagle Lake. A week filled with archery, acting and outdoor activity
at Lugdon Lodge, 1695 Sly Brook Rd., Eagle Lake. Children's Stage Adventures
and Archery Addictions will be here to help us welcome spring! Campers will
audition, rehearse, perform The Sword Called Excalibur and have access to a
trailer full of bows, arrows, targets and coaching in the fine art of archery.
Contact Lugdon Lodge (207-444-4557) FMI
Thursday, April 21
Fort Fairfield Public
Library Kids' Introduction to Mammal Tracking, Fort Fairfield. 1:00 p.m. at Fort
Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St. Spring is here and animals are on the
move! Make the most of mud season with a fun look at tracking mammals. Explore
different clues to help identify animal signs, learn how to draw tracks, and
more! This program is suited for ages 6-14. Contact Fort Fairfield Public
Library (207-472-3880) FMI
Saturday, April 23
Aroostook Birders Waterfowl
Walk, Fort Fairfield. 8:00-11:00 a.m. at Riverside Park. Rain or shine.
Join us for a leisurely morning spent birding along the Aroostook River and other
popular area sites for waterfowl and early spring arrivals. Non-strenuous
series of short drives; a great way to discover some excellent birding spots.
Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, April 23
Presque Isle Historical
Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Presque Isle. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Guided
two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third
Street, and covers over 30 historic sites and individuals. Reservations
suggested. Fee: FREE; $2 donation suggested. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151)
or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
*Friday, April 29
Knowlesville Art &
Nature School Parent/Child Art & Nature Morning, Knowlesville, NB. 9:30 a.m.-Noon (Atlantic
Time) at KAN Centre, 111 Simms Rd. Join us for a morning of fun! Program is
aimed at children 3 and under and their parent(s). We will be baking bread,
painting, singing, dancing, sharing in snack time and letting the kids be free
to have their own inspired fun. We will also go for a nature walk. Come add to
the fun! Cost: $10 to cover food and supplies. Visit www.knowlesvillenature.ca FMI
Saturday, April 30
Aroostook Autism Support
Group Autism Challenge, Presque Isle. Registration: 8:15 a.m. at Presque Isle Middle
School. 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run start: 9:30 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 10:00 a.m. Fully
supported race with awards. Fee: $5/Kids’ Fun Run entries, $25/person; t-shirt
to first 100 5k athletes and first 25 Kids’ Fun Runners. Proceeds benefit
Aroostook Autism Support Group. Contact Jonathan Kelley competitorme@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, April 30
Meduxnekeag River Canoe
Race, Houlton. Approx.
8 miles; whitewater. Finish at third Bridge in Downtown Houlton. 2016 Maine
Downriver Championship Series Point Race. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at
Wellington's on the Station Road in New Limerick. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee:
$15/adult; $10/youth. First 60 registrants get a free t-shirt. Awards, door
prizes, lunch provided! Contact Jane Torres (207-532-4216) or director@greaterhoulton.com FMI
Saturday, April 30
Ann King Cary Donor Dash
5k, Caribou. Annual
Walk/Run for Organ and Tissue Awareness. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Griffeth
Ford. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Run start: 9:30 a.m. First 100 registrants get a
t-shirt; refreshments at Cary following the event. Contact Dean Cote (207-498-1282)
FMI
Saturday, April 30
Friends of Baxter State
Park Earth Day Clean Up, Millinocket. Volunteer sign-in at Baxter State Park Authority
headquarters, 64 Balsam Drive, at 9:00 a.m. The general public is invited to
join the annual Baxter State Park Roadside Litter Patrol from Millinocket to
Togue Pond Gate. Bring a lunch and join other volunteers at Park Headquarters
after the cleanup; drinks and snacks provided. Contact Friends of Baxter State
Park fbspdirector@gmail.com FMI
Sunday, May 1
5th Annual Knights of
Columbus Polar Dip for Special Olympics, Sinclair. Registration: 11:00 a.m.
at Long Lake Sporting Club. Polar Dip: 12:00 p.m. Open to all; must raise at
least $1. T-shirt for $50 or more in pledges; highest total wins $100 Sporting
Club gift cert. “Chicken Pool” available for those who do not wish to jump into
the lake. Contact Duane Belanger (207-951-2874) or dssmaine@roadrunner.com or visit www.FreezeItforSpecialOlympics.com FMI
Sunday, May 1
4th Annual Safe Homes
Aroostook 5k Run/Walk, Presque Isle. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile
Hall. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $20. Participants encouraged to solicit pledges;
individuals, teams raising most funds receive prizes. Only participants who
register online are guaranteed to receive an event t-shirt. Proceeds go
directly to Hope & Justice Project and Homeless Services of Aroostook. Visit
www.safehomesaroostook.org FMI
*Monday, May 2
C.R.X. Outdoor Adventure
Program Open Registration, Caribou. Exciting outdoor activities for youth entering
grades 5-11. June 17-19: Allagash. June 20-24: Kayaking I. June 29-July 2: Backpack
Baxter. July 11-14: Kayaking II. July 18-21: Mountain Biking. July 26-28;
Baxter State Park I. August 2-4: Baxter II. Cost/age: varies by program. Open
to all area youth. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Wednesday, May 4
Caribou Rec/Healthy You Owl
Prowl & Night Sounds Field Trip, Caribou. Listen for owls using audio enhancement tools
while exploring a local forest. Meet at Caribou Wellness Center at 6:45 p.m.
Open to all ages. Rain or shine. Cost: FREE! Includes transportation. Headlamps/flashlights
strongly recommended; walking over relatively flat land that may have puddles,
mud. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Friday, May 6-Sunday, May
8
International Appalachian
Trail Maine Chapter (IAT-ME) Annual Meeting/Program, Presque Isle. The IAT includes hiking
trails in 17 countries on both sides of the Atlantic, from the U.S. (Maine) to
Morocco! All of the IAT in Maine (Mount Chase to Fort Fairfield) is located in
The County; we’d love for more County people to become involved by attending
the meeting, and/or becoming a member. Contact Cheryl St. Peter countyee@fairpoint.net or visit www.internationalatmaine.org FMI
*Saturday, May 7
UMPI Outing Club Rock
Climbing Trip, Acadia National Park. Enjoy the thrill, adventure, sense of
accomplishment as you climb the beautiful granite cliffs of Acadia National
Park! No experience required; beginner climbers should spend time at our indoor
rock wall to practice basic skills necessary for the trip. Fee: $30/UMPI
student; $45/non-student; transportation, guide services, snacks, gear
provided. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
*Saturday, May 7
Community Voices 2nd Annual
High On Life 420 Run, Fort Kent. 5k run/walk for all ages and abilities.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. at FK Community High School. Supervised children's
activities: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Walk start: 8:45 a.m. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Cost:
$15/Individual, $25/Family (3 or more), $10/Group (business, team, organizations,
etc.; price per participant). Proceeds support Community Voices substance abuse
prevention programs. Contact Mark Shea mshea@carymed.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
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
*Presque Isle Fish and
Game Club Meeting, Presque Isle. Last Tuesday of each month; 5:30 p.m. at PIFG
clubhouse, Parsons Road. Established in 1947 to help protect, conserve,
maintain and restore our natural resources as well as to protect and promote
our outdoor heritage. Meetings
include a delicious supper, cash bar, short business meeting. Visit www.pifg.org FMI
Four Seasons 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
*Fort Fairfield
Frontier Fish and Game Club, Fort Fairfield. Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (fourth Wednesdays during summer);
6:00 p.m. at FFFFG clubhouse on Monson Pond, 550 Dorsey Rd. Founded in 1958 to
help conserve, protect, maintain, and restore our natural resources and to
promote our outdoor heritage. Visit www.heyevent.com/venue/bmyulgbaawlhca FMI
