Aroostook Outdoor News: 3.22.19 edition


In this edition: 1) It’s all downhill at a kids’ ski race in Fort Kent. 2) Gear up for hunting and fishing at the Sportsman’s Show in Presque Isle. 3) Watch some fast skiers or be part of the action at a national championship ski race in Presque Isle. Plus lots more!



Events:

Saturday, March 23

FORT KENT: Lonesome Pine Trails Invitational Youth Ski Race. 9:00 a.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails, Forest Ave. Slalom and Giant Slalom downhill youth races. Contact Lonesome Pine Trails (207-834-5202) or info@lonesomepines.org or visit www.lonesomepines.org FMI

Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 24

PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle Fish and Game Club Sportsman’s Show. Doors open: 9:00 a.m. each day at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Kids’ Trout Fishing Pond, Air Gun Shooting Range, Laser Shot Rifle/Pistol Range, Video Hunting Game, Moose Calling Contest, hourly kids’ door prizes! 75+ exhibitors. Fee: $5/person, FREE/kids 10 and under. Visit Presque Isle Fish and Game Club www.PIFG.org FMI

Friday, March 29-Tuesday, April 2

PRESQUE ISLE: US Ski & Snowboard XC SuperTour Finals and LL Bean Long Distance National Championship. The best cross country skiers from North America and beyond will converge on the Nordic Heritage Center for this end of the season event. Come cheer on the US Ski Team and even some of your favorite local skiers! Visit www.nordicheritagesupertour.com FMI

Saturday, March 30

FORT FAIRFIELD: Let's Talk About It: Fly-Rod Crosby. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Fort Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St. FFPL and Maine Humanities Council proudly offer 'Defining Wilderness: Defining Maine,' a Let's Talk About It Book Discussion Series. 'Fly Rod Crosby: the Woman Who Marketed Maine,' is a short, photo-filled biography of Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby of Phillips, ME. Contact FFPL (207-472-3880) FMI

Sunday, March 31

PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic: Now and Forever. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. All local middle and high school skiers are invited to an afternoon of games, terrain park, obstacle course and Q&A session with Olympic skiers! Cost: FREE! Contact Hannah Streinz hannahstreinz@gmail.com or Lydia Streinz lstreinz@rsu39.org  FMI

CARIBOU: 44th Annual Henry Anderson Memorial Ski Dag. The granddaddy of ‘em all! The longest continuously-run Nordic race in Aroostook County! Registration: 11:30 a.m. at Caribou High School Ski Center, 308 Sweden St. 5 mi. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Contact Caribou Parks & Recreation Department (207-493-4224) FMI

CARIBOU: Caribou Rec. Skiing Easter Egg Hunt. 3:00 p.m. at Caribou High School Ski Center, 308 Sweden St. Hundreds of surprise eggs hidden along three groomed ski trails. Divisions: Grade 2 & Under, Grade 3-5 and Grade 6-8. Find a SILVER EGG, win a complete ski rental gift certificate. Find a GOLDEN EGG, win a brand new complete Nordic ski package! Contact Caribou Rec (207-498-4224) FMI

Friday, April 5-Friday, May 3

PRESQUE ISLE: Star City Splash & Dash Club. Fridays from 3:000–5:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. For youth aged 8-12. Fun sport that combines running, swimming; focus is on participation rather than competition. Cost: $35/youth; includes snacks, afterschool transportation, biathlon registration fee, t-shirts. Drop in fee: $5/day. Visit www.msad1.coursestorm.com/course/star-city-splash-dash-club?search=splash FMI

Saturday, April 6

PRESQUE ISLE: 39th Annual UMPI Spring Runoff 5k Road Race. County Challenge Series Race #2. 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 served after the race! Cost: $15/individual, $25/relay team. Contact Chris Smith (207-768-9472) or christopher.smith@umpi.edu FMI

PATTEN: Spc. Dustin J. Harris Memorial Mile. 12:00 p.m. at Patten Rec. Department,
12 Founders St. Proceeds assist Patten Main Street Flags and the Dustin Harris Memorial Scholarship. Participate and celebrate our hometown hero in person, as an adaptive athlete, virtually, or simply donate. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/Patten/SpcDustinHarrisMemorialMile FMI

Saturday, April 13

FORT KENT: All Things Become New Spring Into Action 5k/10k Walk/Run & Kids’ Fun Run. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Fort Kent HS, 84 Pleasant St. Kids’ Fun Run start: 9:15 a.m. 5k/10 start: 10:00 a.m. Funds raised support Haven of Rest in Eagle Lake. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/FortKent/AllThingsBecomeNewSpringIntoAction5K10K FMI

Ongoing Programs:

EASTON: Francis Malcolm Science Center Walk-in Tours. Weekdays; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Experience our planetarium’s 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

CARIBOU: Men’s Ski Night. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. at Caribou High School Ski Building, 308 Sweden St. Alternating between classical and freestyle skiing each week, starting with freestyle on January 8. Contact Evan Graves egraves@rsu39.org FMI

MADAWASKA: Four Seasons Trail Association Walking Group. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Bring lunch. Contact Jacqueline Soucy (207-728-7047) FMI

PRESQUE ISLE: County Strides Running Group. 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

Meetings:

LIMESTONE: Friends of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Meeting. Second Monday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at ANWR headquarters and Visitor’s Center, 97 Refuge Rd. Get involved in volunteer projects at ANWR in effort to balance enhancing of habitat with public access privilege to enjoy wildlife in an unmolested environment. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634) or friendsofanwr@gmail.com FMI

FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Meeting. First Monday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. The Fort Kent Outdoor Center promotes healthy outdoor lifestyles by providing a first-rate facility, trail system, and recreational activities for members, athletes, and visitors. Visit www.fortkentoc.org FMI

PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Meeting. 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: Four Seasons Trail Association Meeting. 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

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