Aroostook Outdoor News: 5.5.17 edition
In
this edition: 1) Walking, running, rolling, cycling events in
Fort Kent. 2) Join the Polar Dip – or Chicken Pool – to benefit Special
Olympics in Sinclair. 3) Run or walk to raise awareness for homelessness in
Presque Isle. Plus lots more!
Events:
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
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Saturday,
May 6
UMFK
Jim Grandmaison Bike Tour, Fort Kent. Enjoy beautiful scenery
from Fort Kent to Soldier Pond to Eagle Lake; 16-mile or 33-mile ride options.
All riders should wear blue. Registration: 10:00 a.m. on the UMFK’s Blake
Library. Tour start: 11:00 a.m. Pre-registration recommended. Cost: $10/high
school student, $15/UMFK student, $35/non-student, $100/Family; includes
post-ride gourmet sandwiches, salads. Contact Jeff Dubis (207-834-7453) or jdubis@maine.edu 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
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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
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*Tuesday,
May 9
Aroostook
Birders Bird Walk, Presque Isle. 7:00-8:00 a.m. at Mantle
Lake Park. Please join us for an early morning bird walk. Visit www.aroostookbirders.com FMI
Wednesday,
May 10
Aroostook
Birders/Caribou Rec Collins Pond Bird Watching Outing, Caribou.
7:00-8:00 a.m. rain or shine; please dress appropriately for weather. Meet at
Collins Pond picnic area, lower Roberts St. Light walking; warbler exploration
around perimeter of pond. Cost: FREE! Includes free bird call to all
participants. Binoculars, bird books available on a first-come first-serve
basis. Drawing for a free pair of binoculars. Contact Neal Sleeper
(207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org
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*Thursday,
May 11
Aroostook
Birders Bird Walk, Presque Isle. 7:00-8:00 a.m. at Mantle
Lake Park. Please join us for an early morning bird walk. Visit www.aroostookbirders.com FMI
*Friday,
May 12
Aroostook
Birders Perham Bog/Salmon Brook Lake Birding Hike, Perham. 7:00-10:00
a.m. Meet at Perham Town Office for a 3-mile roundtrip excursion along the
railroad trail and boardwalk in this interesting ecological reserve. Birders
should bring proper clothing, snacks, water for this “rain or shine” event. Contact
Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or visit www.aroostookbirders.com
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*Friday,
May 12
Aroostook
Youth Tri Club, Presque Isle. 3:00-5:15 p.m. at UMPI’s
Gentile Hall. 5-week youth triathlon training course includes swimming, biking,
running. Bus transport available for MSAD1 students. Parent/guardian must arrange
pickup at end of session. Cost: $25/student; includes training, snacks,
coaching, t-shirt, registration for Youth Triathlon taking place in June. Contact
LeRae Kinney (207-764-4776) FMI
*Friday,
May 12
Caribou
Public Library Allagash Book Talk, Caribou. 5:00 p.m. at Caribou
Public Library, 30 High St. Maine author, humorist, and former Allagash Wilderness
Waterway Supervisor Tim Caverly spins tales about the beautiful Allagash region
in his seven books about Maine’s north woods. Tim will be presenting and
signing books. Look for the little red canoe and stop in and say Hi! Visit
www.allagashtails.com FMI
Friday,
May 12
PI
Historical Society Guided Historic Fairmount Cemetery Tour, Presque Isle.
5:30 p.m. at Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, 3 Houlton Rd. 1.5-hour
guided walking tour; many hills. Hear the history of the cemetery, its’
Victorian influences, stories of some of Presque Isle’s interesting historical
figures interred within. Additional tours on June 9, July 7, August 11,
September 8. Cost: $5; reservations required. Contact Kimberly Smith
(207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org
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Saturday,
May 13
Baskahegan
Stream Canoe/Kayak Race, Danforth. 34 miles; flat water.
Kossuth to Bancroft. Runs in conjunction with East Grand Adventure Race as a
paddle-only option. Check-in: 7:00 a.m. at East Grand School. Pre-registration
required. Cost: $20/pre-registration, $30/day-of-race. Contact Dave Conley
(207-551-8729) or visit www.canoethewild.com/east-grand-adventure-race
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Saturday,
May 13
12th
Annual East Grand Adventure Race, Danforth. 20 miles; off-trail
compass run, mountain bike, paddle. Challenges include river traverse, mud
crawl, tomahawk throw, log roll, cross-cut saw; 9 divisions: High School,
Adult, Family, Open. Check-in: 7:30 a.m. at East Grand School. Cost:
$20/pre-registration, $30/day-of-race; includes trophies, t-shirts, lunch,
$1,000+ in prizes. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.canoethewild.com/east-grand-adventure-race FMI
Saturday,
May 13
Aroostook
Birders Perham Bog/Salmon Brook Lake Birding Hike, Perham.
7:00-11:00 a.m. Meet at Perham Town Office for a 3-mile round trip excursion
along the railroad trail and boardwalk in this interesting ecological reserve.
Birders should bring proper clothing, snacks and water for this rain or shine
event. Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com
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Saturday,
May 13
Northern
Maine Medical Center Superhero 5K Fun Run/Walk, Madawaska. 9:00
a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Trail Association, 425 Spring Street. Prizes
for best Super Hero costume as well as 1st, 2nd, 3rd place event prizes. Local
Boy Scouts will offer a concession stand during the event. Free t-shirt to
first 100 participants. Proceeds support NMMC Operating Room renovation
project. Contact NMMC (207-834-3155) FMI
Saturday,
May 13
Friends
of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Vernal Pool Walk, Limestone. 10:00
a.m.-Noon at ANWR Visitors Center, 97 Refuge Road. ANWR staff will lead a short
hike to view salamanders, frogs and their egg masses, and discuss the
importance of vernal pools in northern Maine. Waterproof boots recommended.
Cost: FREE! Contact ANWR (207-328-4634) FMI
Wednesday,
May 17
Caribou
Rec/Healthy You Bird Caribou Bog Watching Trip, Caribou. 7:00-8:00
a.m. at Aroostook Valley Rail Trail parking lot on Washburn Rd.; short walk to
birding area. Open to all ages. Rain or shine. Cost: FREE! Includes free bird
call. Limited binoculars, bird books available. Contact Neal Sleeper
(207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org
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Wednesday,
May 17
6th
Annual Cary VA2K Walk and Roll, Caribou. 11:00 a.m. at Cary
Medical Center Trails, 163 Van Buren Road. Come together for better health and
to help benefit Homeless Veterans in Aroostook County. All monetary
contributions or gift card contributions from local businesses are very much
appreciated. Sign up for Door Prizes! All fitness levels welcome. Contact Tami
Kilcollins (207-498-1158) FMI
Friday,
May 19
Caribou
Rec. Aroostook River Kayak Trip, Caribou. For youth in grades
5-10. Depart from Caribou Wellness Center directly afterschool; return by 5:00
p.m. No equipment necessary. All participants required to wear appropriate
clothing to get wet in and still stay dry; must be comfortable around water
should they fall in. Cost: $10. Contact Caribou Recreation Department
(207-493-4224) FMI
Friday,
May 19
Casting
For Recovery Maine Breast Cancer Retreat Application Deadline, Deboullie Twp. Often,
the adventure of spending a weekend flyfishing deep in the Maine woods is one
of the most exciting aspects to many of the participants. Retreat takes place
July 28-30 at Red River Camps in Deboullie Township. Open only to women who
live in Maine; only 14 applicants will be accepted. Visit www.castingforrecovery.org/breast-cancer-retreats/maine
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Saturday,
May 20
Caribou
Rec/Healthy You Kayaking Outing, Caribou. Paddle from the
Snow Farm on Grimes Road to Fort Fairfield. Pre-registration required. Cost:
$10/person. Includes transportation, incredibly stable Old Town Loon 138
kayaks, PFD’s, paddles. Depart from Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center at
9:00 a.m.; return by 3:00 p.m. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org
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Saturday,
May 20
10th
Annual Presque Isle, Washburn, Caribou Rotary Clubs Aroostook River Fun
Run Canoe/Kayak Race, Run/Walk & Road Bike Ride, Washburn.
8 miles; flat water. Registration: 8:30 a.m.: at Washburn public boat landing;
bikes at Caribou Rec; walkers, runners at PI Rec. Canoe Race mass start: 10:00
a.m. Routes end at PI Fish & Game Club. Cost: $10/adult, $7/18 and under;
includes bbq lunch, t-shirts for pre-registrants by May 1. Visit www.presqueislerotary.com FMI
Saturday,
May 20
Walk
MS: Caribou 2017, Caribou. 9:00 a.m. at Cary Medical Center, 163 Van
Buren Road. Raise awareness, funds to support cutting-edge research,
life-changing programs and services for people living with multiple sclerosis.
Contact Sue Tidd (207-781-2088) or susan.tidd@nmss.org
or visit www.main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/MAMWalkEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=28764
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Saturday,
May 20 & Sunday, May 21
SAD
1 Adult & Community Education Skydiving, Presque Isle.
What better things can you do than grab a breath taking view from over 10,000
feet while safely skydiving attached to your tandem instructor? Complete video
services available. Requirements: must be 18 years old (no exceptions), in
relatively good physical condition, weigh under 230 lbs. Cost: $249/person.
Contact SAD 1 Adult & Community Education (207-764-4776) or visit www.msad1.coursestorm.com/course/skydiving
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Saturday,
May 20
Patten
Lumbermen’s Museum Fiddlers and Fiddlehead Fest, Patten.
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at Patten Lumbermen’s Museum, 61 Shin Pond Road. Fiddlers
will fiddle while fierce fiddlehead cooks compete in the Cast-iron Chef
cook-off. Artisans, craftsmen, demonstrations, food vendors, tours, and much
more! Giant slingshot, scavenger hunt, and games will keep the kids happy! Rain
or shine; bring your own chair. Cost: donation. Visit www.lumbermensmuseum.org
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Saturday,
May 20
Life
By Design Pathway to Recovery Walk, Caribou. 12:00 p.m. at
Collins Pond Park. There are many paths that individuals in recovery, people
seeking recovery, and families take to address substance use disorders. Taking
the first step can lead to healthier individuals, families, communities. Please
join us to celebrate those on the road to recovery and remember those who we
have lost. Contact Life By Design (207-492-1653) or visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/WYTLHPJ
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Sunday,
May 21
37th
Annual Madawaska River Run, Stockholm. Registration: 9:00 a.m.
at the bridge on the Little Madawaska Lake Road in Westmanland. Race start:
11:00 a.m. Race ends at Stockholm American Legion. Cost: $15/watercraft;
includes one t-shirt. $12/extra t-shirt. Visit www.facebook.com/StockholmLegion136 FMI
Tuesday,
May 23
Caribou
Rec/Healthy You Grimes Road Birding Trip, Caribou.
Meet at Caribou Wellness Center at 6:30 a.m. Bird watching at the Caribou Waste
Water treatment ponds with Bill Sheehan. Open to all ages. Rain or shine. Cost:
FREE! Includes free bird call. Limited binoculars, bird books available.
Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org
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Saturday,
May 27
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
Monday,
May 29
Wilderness
Walk For Warriors Honor Run Half Marathon, Monticello. 13.1
miles on dirt railbed to Houlton, runners will accept flag transfer from Maine
Army National Guard members; course unsupported, not certified; wear patriotic
attire. Race start: 9:00 a.m. at Blue Moose Restaurant, 180 US-Route 1. Cost:
FREE; donations accepted. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/Events/ME/Monticello/HonorRunHalf
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Monday,
May 29
Wilderness
Walk for Warriors Memorial Day 5k Run/Walk, Houlton.
Proceeds to assist veterans, service members, families, as well as honor our
fallen Maine heroes. Registration: 10:30 a.m. on Kelleran St. Kids’ 1-mile Fun
Run start: 12:00 p.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 12:30 p.m. Cost: $5/Kids’ Fun Run;
$30/5k Run/Walk before May 22, $40 after May 21; plus online SignUp Fee;
includes tech t-shirt, BBQ for participants, veterans, service members. Visit www.competitorme.com
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*Saturday,
June 3
Aroostook
Birders Bird Walk, Presque Isle. 7:00-8:00 a.m. at Arnold
Brook Lake. Please join us for an early morning bird walk. Visit www.aroostookbirders.com FMI
*Sunday,
June 4
Aroostook
County Girls on the Run Celebratory 5k, Presque Isle.
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Mantle Lake Park. Noncompetitive event. It doesn't
matter who finishes first or last; it is about setting a goal and achieving it.
Come join the girls as we all run, walk, or skip our way to the finish line!
Monies raised support our GOTR team, help continue and expand GOTR to more
girls in the County. Visit www.girlsontherunmaine/5k
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*Saturday,
June 10
Aroostook
Birders Bird Walk, Presque Isle. 7:00-8:00 a.m. at Aroostook
State Park. Please join us for an early morning bird walk. We will split into
groups, depending on the attendance, and search for returning migrants in the
various habitats of the park. Warblers should be in abundance unless it is
pouring rain! Cost: $3/adult 12-64 years, $1/youth 5-11 years, all others free.
Visit www.aroostookbirders.com
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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
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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
Tuesday
Track Workouts, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. at CHS. Join
runners of all abilities to do predetermined intervals, your own workout, or
just run with others and forget the workout. Average distance: 5-9 miles; can
be adapted per individual. Contact PJ Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org
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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
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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
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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
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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
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