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Outdoor Event Calendar


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 Saturday, May 11
East Grand Adventure Race, Danforth. Level of difficulty: physically challenging, but not beyond the reach of those in reasonably good condition. Entry fee: $20 per person; includes trophies, t-shirts, lunch, and $1,000+ in prizes for youth. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.eastgrandschool.org FMI

Saturday, May 11
The Zombies are Coming! 5K Run, Caribou. A zombie-motivated run sponsored by the Loring Job Corps Center to benefit the American Red Cross - Aroostook County Branch. Starts at Cary Medical Center at 11:30 a.m. Fee: $10. Contact Graham Warne (207-328-4052) or warne.graham@jobcorps.org FMI

Saturday, May 18
Aroostook River Fun Run Canoe and Kayak Race, Washburn to Presque Isle. 8 miles, flat water; family oriented. Registration: 8:00 a.m.; race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $15/adults; $12/seniors; $10/youth; includes lunch and awards. Contact Gretchen Morse (207-764-0802) or gretchen.morse@edwardjones.com FMI

Sunday, May 19
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. $12 entry fee includes t-shirt. Visit “Madawaska River Run” on Facebook FMI

Tuesday, May 21
Thunderstorm Safety/Spotter Workshop, Presque Isle. UMPI invites community members to attend this free event. WAGM Meteorologist Ted Shapiro will teach important weather-watching skills that everyone should know to help identify impending thunderstorms. 7:15 p.m. in Folsom Hall, Room 105. Contact UMPI (207-768-9452) FMI

*Saturday, May 25
MWSC/Arooskis Nordic-X Camp, Presque Isle. Our "Baseline" camp is all about providing an understanding of where you're starting the season with your own fitness level. The camp includes cardio, strength, range-of-motion analysis, and discussion on training and additional fitness testing options. Fee: $25. Contact Mike Smith mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 9
Wilderness First Responder Course, Presque Isle. Held at the Nordic Heritage Center, this nationally-recognized program trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote locations. Adult CPR is included. Fee: $625. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or Mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Saturday, June 1
Quoggy Jo Outdoor Gear Swap & Sale, Presque Isle. Location: PI Rec Center. Multiple outdoor gear vendors will be on site. Accepting consignments on all outdoor recreation related equipment. QJSC keeps 10% of all items that sell. Proceeds benefit the QJSC 2013 Capital Improvement Campaign. Contact Gene Cronin (207-540-1496) gene@skiquoggyjo.org FMI

Saturday June 1
Presque Isle Career and Tech Center Spring Fever 5k Race/Walk, Presque Isle. Location: PIHS Baseball Field. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run (free, up to age 11), 9:00; 5K walk, 9:15; 5K run, 9:30. Free T-shirts to pre-registrations received by May 15. Contact Amy White amy.white@sad1.org or Lisa McKenna lisa.mckenna@sad1.org FMI

*Saturday, June 8
Fort Kent Lions Club River Run, Fort Kent. 12.5 miles; Plaisted to Riverside Park, Fort Kent. Registration: 6:45 a.m. Race start: 8:00 a.m. Fee: $20/person; $25 day of event. Includes entry in $25k drawing, t-shirt, awards ceremony, food/beer garden and live entertainment for all until 11:00 p.m. Contact Travis Duval (207-231-1079) or visit www.fortkentlions.org FMI

*Saturday, June 8
MWSC/Arooskis Fish River Paddling Trip, Fort Kent. Join us for a social paddle and tour of the Fish River. Watch the excitement of the Lions Club Fish River Race. We'll provide boats and gear and paddle a short section of the Fish River into Fort Kent and then enjoy the festivities following the race! Contact Mike Smith mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Thursday, June 13 to Friday, June 14
ACA Swiftwater Rescue Course, Fort Kent. Based at the 10th Mtn. Center, this 2-day course includes hands-on practice time and advanced rescues, and is the most comprehensive training for trip leaders and recreational paddlers alike. Fee: $195. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Saturday, June 15 to Sunday, June 16
Wilderness First Aid Course, Presque Isle. If you plan to spend time in the backcountry you need to be prepared. Fast paced and hands-on, this course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel and work in the outdoors. Fee: $150. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI



*Sunday, June 23
SW Collins Co. 5k, Caribou. Aroostook Musterds Challenge Series Race #3. Start times: Kids’ Fun Run: 9:00 a.m.; 5k Walk: 9:45 a.m.; 5k Run: 10:00 a.m. Contact Lea Stedt (207-496-6723) or leas@swcollins.com FMI


Ongoing Programs:

Caribou Rec Xtreme Youth Outdoor Adventure Program, Caribou. Weekly, beginning June 19. Exciting opportunities include Whitewater Rafting, Allagash Canoeing, Bar Harbor Hiking, and two trips to Baxter State Park. Register now! Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) FMI

MOJO Monday Meander, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. Easy road bike group ride. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI

Tuesday Track Workouts, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. Join runners of all abilities at CHS 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 basis. Contact PJ Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org FMI

*Group Road Bike Ride, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. Leaves from S.W. Collins at 6 Washburn St.; moderate to fast pace. Contact Sam Collins (207-496-6723) FMI

Women's Trail Night, Presque Isle. Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. Enjoy a spring and summer of Nordic hiking, trail running, or beginner's mountain biking. Rental equipment available. Visit www.nordicheritage.com FMI

Weekly Guided Aroostook River Tour, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. at Perception of Aroostook. Paddle from Washburn to Presque Isle. Trip includes instruction. Shuttle Fee: $10; Kayak rental and shuttle: $35. Contact Leo Freeman (207-764-5506) FMI

MOJO Good Times Ride, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. Moderate road bike group ride. Contact Mark (207-760-9500) info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI

*Group Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. 25 to 40 mile rides ranging from 18 to 22 mph average. Meets at SW Collins on Rice St. in Presque Isle. Contact SW Collins Co. FMI

Got info on an outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle event that you would like to share with others? Please contact Mark Shea mwscshea@gmail.com to list your event!

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