Aroostook Outdoor News: 4.5.19 edition
In
this edition: 1) Splash and dash your way to youth fitness and
fun in Presque Isle. 2) Welcome spring at a 5k run/walk in Presque Isle. 3) Run
a mile to honor a fallen soldier in Patten. Plus lots more!
Events:
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
Saturday, April 20
CARIBOU:
Cary Medical Center 6th Annual Ann King Donor Dash 5k. Walk/Run
for Organ and Tissue Awareness. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Griffeth Ford, 16
Access Highway. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Run start: 9:30 a.m. First 50 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
Thursday, April 25
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Family Story Time: Earth Day! 10:30 a.m.-Noon at
Fort Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St. Even the smallest hands can lend a
hand on Earth Day! Explore ways to help our planet, followed by some loose
parts play with a recycling theme! Cost: FREE for families with children ages
newborn to 5 years old. Contact Dianna Leighton at (207) 472-3880 or dleighton@fortfairfield.org
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Wednesday, May 1
CARIBOU:
Caribou Rec/Healthy You Owl Prowl & Night Sounds Field Trip. 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.
Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday, May 4
HOULTON:
Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race. 8 miles; whitewater.
Finish in downtown Houlton. 2018 Maine Downriver Championship Series Point
Race. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Wellington's on Station Rd., 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
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
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
