Aroostook Outdoor News: 4.7.17 edition
In this edition: 1) Kick off spring
running at the Spring Runoff in Presque Isle. 2) Celebrate the end of ski
season in Stockholm. 3) Learn about whitetails and gardening in Caribou. Plus
lots more!
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Events:
Saturday, April 8
37th 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 8
Aroostook
Cup Awards and End of Season Celebration, Stockholm. 5:00
p.m. at Stockholm School Town Office, School St. Pot Luck Dinner; lease bring
the following based upon your last name: A-F: Main Dish, G-L: Salad, chips, dip,
M-R: Dessert, S-Z - Drinks (soda, juice, etc.). Kitchen available to plug in
crock pots, use stove, etc. Pre-party group ski at 3:00 p.m. on Jack’s Trail
near end of Donworth Ave.; weather permitting. Visit www.facebook.com/events/660231950850134
FMI
Wednesday, 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
Wednesday, April 12
East Grand School Outdoor
Ed. Grand Opening, Danforth. 3:00-6:00 p.m. Join us for the grand opening
of the new Outdoor Classroom area; food fresh off the campfire grill, classroom
demonstrations, activities. Contact Tammy Matula, David Apgar or Margaret White
at (207-448-2260) FMI
Saturday, April 15
Fort Kent Athletics Booster
Club Bunny Hop 5k Race, Fort Kent. 8:30 a.m. at Fort Kent Community High School.
Road race and/or fun run; all runners, walkers, bikers are welcome. Multiple
age categories; winners receive award and chocolate bunny. First 30 to register
receive a free t-shirt. Fundraiser to support FKCHS/VRMS Athletics Booster Club
Contact Davis Cyr (207-231-0821) or daviscyr@sad27.org FMI
Saturday, April 22
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. Cost: $15/person,
$25/family. All proceeds benefit New England Organ Bank. Contact Dean Cote
(207-498-1282) FMI
*Saturday, April 22
Aroostook Birders Waterfowl
Walk, Fort Fairfield.
8:00-11:00 a.m. at Riverside Park. Rain or shine. Join us for a leisurely
morning 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 22
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
Saturday, April 29
Greater Houlton Chamber of
Commerce Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race, Houlton. Approx. 8 miles;
whitewater. Finish at third bridge in Downtown Houlton. 2017 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.
T-shirt to first 60 registrants. Awards, door prizes, lunch provided! Contact
Jane Torres (207-532-4216) or director@greaterhoulton.com FMI
*Saturday, April 29
3rd Annual Team Berry
Sisters Walk for MS, Island Falls. Join us to raise funds and awareness for MS. Support
a great cause and enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Katahdin all the while walking
with a close knit community; color run for those who want to participate. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Island Falls
Municipal Building, 30 Library St. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Contact
Susan Batchelder (207-949-6968) or susren1972@aol.com
FMI
Saturday, April 29
Aroostook Autism Support
Group Autism Challenge, Presque Isle. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Presque Isle Middle
School. Kids’ Fun Run start: 9:30 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 10:00 a.m. Fully supported
race with awards. Fee: $10/Kids’ Fun Run entries, $20/person; t-shirt to first
50 5k runners and first 25 Kids’ Fun Runners. Proceeds benefit Aroostook Autism
Support Group. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/PresqueIsle/AutismChallengeFunRun FMI
Monday, May 1
C.R.X. Outdoor Adventure
Program Open Registration, Caribou. Exciting outdoor activities for youth
entering grades 5-11. June 16-18: Allagash Waterway. June 19-23: Kayaking I.
June 26-29: Backpacking Baxter. July 10-14: Kayaking II. July 18-21: Mountain
Biking. July 25-27; Baxter State Park I. August 1-3: Baxter II. Cost/age:
varies by program. Open to all area youth. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224)
or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Monday, May 1
Madawaska Adult &
Community Education Fly Fishing Workshop, Madawaska. All-day workshop designed
for the angler who desires to learn the sport of fly fishing or the beginner
who wants to understand the techniques required to catch fish found in Maine
waters. Fly rods available or bring your own Will start indoors and move over
to a local outdoor stocked pond. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $25/person. Visit www.madawaska.coursestorm.com/course/fly-fishing-ws17?page=2
FMI
*Tuesday, May 2
Fort Fairfield Public
Library May Astronomy Program: Check Out the Night Sky, Fort Fairfield. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Fort
Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St. Join Jim Stepp of Aroostook County Astronomy Club as he shares
tips, resources, tools for observing the night sky during the month of May. Program
is open to the public and for all ages. Contact Fort Fairfield Public Library
(207-472-3880) FMI
*Tuesday, May 2
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
*Saturday, May 6
4th Annual Community Voices
High On Life 420 Run, Fort Kent. 5k run/walk for all ages, 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. Visit www.communityv.com/420-run-high-on-life-5k
FMI
*Sunday, May 7
6th 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 (207-231-1932) or dssmaine@roadrunner.com or visit www.FreezeItforSpecialOlympics.org
FMI
*Sunday,
May 7
5th 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
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
Francis
Malcolm Science Center Walk-in Tours, Easton. Weekdays; 9:00
a.m.-3:00 p.m. Experience our planetarium’s new, full-dome, digital projection
system, featuring a 30-minute activity; 15 minutes in the star theater, 15
minutes to visit the facility at large. Cost: $5/visitor;
reservations requested. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) 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
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
Four
Seasons Trail Association Walking Group,
Madawaska.
Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Bring
lunch. Contact Jacqueline Soucy (207-728-7047) 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
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