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#WinterIsBack! #SnowDances worked! #KeepDancing! In this edition: 1) A #snowshoe #hike in #PresqueIsle. 2) #Nordic #XCSki races in Presque Isle and #Caribou. 3) #Skijoring (#skiing + #dogpower) fun in #FortKent. Plus lots more! #offugo... Friday, March 4-Sunday, March 6 UMPI Outing Club Cabin in the Woods Weekend, Presque Isle and Kingfield. Snuggle up near the woodstove as we go winter camping in an off-the-grid cabin. We will be exploring the trails by snowshoe. This is a great introduction to winter camping and snowshoeing! No experience required. Cost: $30/UMPI student, $100/non-student; includes transportation, equipment rental (snowshoes), food, lodging. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI *Friday, March 4-Saturday, March 5 80th Annual New Sweden Community Sno Carnival, New Sweden. Friday: Sledding under the lights; 5:00 p.m. Saturday: events and activities for children and adults; snowshoeing, XC skiing, sledding, and more...

#IsItSpringYet? Looks & feels that way. #Rx: #SnowDances #SnowLoversUnite In this edition: 1) #Winter fun for the family in #PortageLake. 2) A #classic #Nordic #XCSki race in #Limestone. 3) #Outdoor activities for #LadiesOnly in #PresqueIsle. Plus lots more! #offugo... Thursday, February 25 MSAD #1 Adult Ed. Archery Course, Presque Isle. Meets Thursdays from Feb. 25-Apr. 14; 6:00-8:00 p.m. in PIHS Gym. Do you want to learn how to use a bow and arrow? This class is for you! This class will cover the basics of archery, including archery safety. Ages 14+. Cost: $45. Contact MSAD #1 Adult Ed. (207-764-4776) or lerae.kinney@sad1.org FMI Thursday, February 25 TAMC Ladies’ Rock Wall Climbing Night, Presque Isle. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall Rock Wall. Ladies, come and enjoy indoor rock climbing with just other women! Participants are asked to bring sneakers, comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and enthusiasm! Cost: FREE! Sponsored by TAMC. Contact Aman...

Come back! #LackOfSnow got you down? Still lots of #AroostookThings to do #outdoors! In this edition: 1) Discounted #ski #snowboard #LiftTickets at #BigRock in #MarsHill. 2) A #snowshoe #hike in #PresqueIsle. 3) #AdultEd #FlyTying and #Archery classes in #PresqueIsle. Plus lots more! #offugo... Thursday, February 18-Sunday, February 21 Fins & Furs Adventures Maine Guide School, Presque Isle. Prepares students to confidently enter the state’s testing and licensing process. Material Covered: Hunting, Fishing and/or Recreation guide’s license exam. This course builds top notch map and compass proficiency, and equips students to react quickly and efficiently during stressful situations, such as a lost client or medical emergency. Cost: $495/person. Visit www.finsandfursadventures.com FMI Friday, February 19 NMCRA Bigrock Ski Day, Mars Hill. Residents of Northern Maine Community Recreation Association towns are invited to take advantage of $15 lift tickets and $...