offugo... Outdoor Calendar 07.31.14
* = New or updated item(s).
**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
Friday, August 1 to Sunday,
August 3
Nordic Trail Festival, Presque Isle. Nordic
Heritage Sport Club hosts a celebration of community, trails and lifestyle.
Tackle the trails for a day of running or biking; relax and take part in various
events. Enjoy live music, games, contests, food, racing, and the awesome trails
of the Nordic Heritage Center. Visit www.nordictrailfestival.com FMI
Saturday, August 2
Island Falls Summer Fest 4k
Walk/5K Run,
Island Falls. Kids’ Run start: 8:45 a.m. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. at Island Falls
Municipal Building. Winners receive their choice of homemade pies and other
delectable desserts. Cost: $12/pre-reg., $15/day of race; first 100 receive
t-shirt. Contact John Walker (207-415-1688) or jswalkerinc@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, August 2
UMFK Summer Fun Run, Fort Kent. 5k Run/Walk
at UMFK Sports Center. Contact Lucas Levesque (207-834-7828) or lucas.levesque@maine.edu FMI
Sunday, August 3
Brayons Cours 10k, Edmundston, NB. Race
start: 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic) at Palladium Arena in St. Jacques, NB. Other
distances: 1k, 3k, 5k, 21.1k, 3k walk. Fee: $40/21.1k, $25/10k, $20/5k, $15/3k,
$5/1k; add $10 day of race. Pre-register at www.inscriptionenligne.ca/brayons-cours Contact Daniel Violette dviolett@nbnet.nb.ca FMI
Wednesday, August 6
Donn Fendler Book Signing
and Presentation,
Baxter State Park. 6:00 p.m. at Kidney Pond. Many of us have read about the
12-year old lost for nine days in the wilderness in the book “Lost on a
Mountain in Maine;” join the author to mark the 75th anniversary of his
adventure and hear him relive his experience. Contact Baxter State Park
(207-723-5140) FMI
Saturday, August 9
St. Agatha Summerfest Kids’
Fishing Derby,
St. Agatha. 8:00 a.m. at Pepere Rene’s Pond on Flat Mountain Road. For youth 10
and under. Giveaways and prizes. Cost: FREE; pre-registration required. Contact
St. Agatha Town Office (207-543-7305) or info@stagatha.com FMI
Saturday, August 9
World Acadian Congress
Coureur des Bois Triathlon, Second Falls, NB. Re-trace the steps of
French-Canadian woodsmen who ventured into the woods to trade for furs; racers carry
a package from start to finish in relay fashion while canoeing, mountain
biking, or running.
Contact Eric
Carrier (506-740-0489) or eric.carrier@twinriverspaper.com FMI
Saturday, August 9
World Acadian Congress
Family Bike Ride,
Grand Falls, NB. Meet at 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic) at vacant garage next to Quality
Inn Motel Pres-du-Lac for a relaxed, non-competitive 12k ride through the
country on asphalt roads. Prizes to participants. Riders 14 and under must be with
an adult. Contact Dennis or Bernadette Arpin (506-473-4953) or ccnb_sfnb@yahoo.ca FMI
Saturday, August 9 to Sunday,
August 10
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders River Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 43k canoe/kayak excursion on the St. Francis
River. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Beau Lake loading dock. Paddle 2 days
to Saint François, NB; camping at Glazier Lake. Cost: $10; includes
transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Sunday, August 10
24th Annual Tour de la
Vallee,
Fort Kent. Ride, walk, or run on a grand tour of the St. John Valley. Bike 25,
50, 62, or 100 miles, or walk/run 3, 5, or 10 miles. Fully supported; rest stops,
medical, mechanical. Cost: $30/individual, $60/family. Supports local cancer
patients and families. Contact Dorine Deschaine (207-728-7302) or visit www.nmmc.org/biketour FMI
Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress
Soldier Pond River Race, Wallagrass. Canoe, Kayak, Youth categories. Grand prize: Old Town
kayak. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Race start: 9:30 a.m. Course: Eagle Lake Screens,
Sly Brook Side to Soldier Pond Boat Landing. Cost: $20. Contact Jamie
Desjardins Pelletier (207-834-2570) or jamiepelletier@sad27.org FMI
Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Mountain Bike Trip, Pohénégamook, QC. Guided 51k ride on forest
trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Frontière Park in Pohénégamook. Pedal
to the 3 borders; return to Rivière-Bleue. Cost: $10; Includes transportation and
equipment. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Hiking Trip, St. Francois, NB. Guided 18k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m.
(Atlantic) from Glazier Lake in St. François. Hike through the 3 borders to
Rivière Bleue. Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun
(418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress Baker
Lake Crossing Swim Competition, Baker Lake, NB. Swim the 2k or 5k 'Circuit de
l’Est du Québec.' 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic). Contact Georges Henri Levesque
(506-992-2255) or Anne Nadeau (506-992-6020) or natationlacbaker@hotmail.fr FMI
Thursday, August 14
World Acadian Congress
Scouts and Guides Day, St. Jacques, NB. 8:00 a.m. (Atlantic). Come and meet the scout and
guides family from Acadia of the Lands and Forests; singing, nature, and outdoors
activities; games, hikes, campfires and much more at Mont Farlagne in St.
Jacques. Visit www.cma2014.com/en/programmation/journees-thematiques FMI
Saturday, August 16
Washburn August Festival 3K, Washburn. Meet at Washburn
Elementary School. Contact Mike Waugh (207-493-1616) or waughthinks@aol.com FMI
Saturday, August 16
World Acadian Congress Tour
de L’Acadie,
Fort Kent. Caribou’s Fresh Trails Adventures hosts this one day 20k, 50k, or 80k
annual bike tour on the back roads of Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec. Depart:
80k-8:00 a.m.; 20k/50k-10:00 a.m. (all times Eastern) from UMFK. Cost: $30;
includes meals, snacks, water, entertainment, prizes. Visit www.freshtrails.com FMI
Saturday, August 16
County Open Half Marathon, Island Falls. Race
start: 8:00 a.m. Meet at Island Falls Municipal Building. Contact John Walker
(207-415-1688) or jswalkerinc@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, August 16
World Acadian Congress
Greater Grand Isle Canoe/Boat Race, Grand Isle. A fun event for the whole family! 10
mi.; Madawaska boat landing to Grand Isle boat landing. Race start: 8:00 a.m.
Cost: $15/adult; $7/youth (under 18), $25/family boat (4 or more); first 100 registrants
receive a t-shirt. Contact Jeannot Damboise (207-895-3329) after 6:00 p.m. FMI
Saturday, August 16
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders River Trip, St. François, NB. Guided canoe/kayak excursion on the St. Francis
River. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Glazier Lake; paddle to Clair, NB
(Historical Site). Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun
(418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Saturday, August 16 to Sunday,
August 17
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Mountain Bike Trip, Pohénégamook, QC. Guided 73k ride on forest
trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Frontière Park in Pohénégamook. Pedal
to the 3 borders, with camping at Glazier Lake; return to St. François. Cost:
$10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Saturday, August 16
Portage Lake Canoe Carry, Portage. 6:30 p.m. Join
in on this historical re-enactment of the traditional portage from Little
Machias Lake to Portage Lake, with Wesget Sipu Native American drum ceremony. Distance:
2.1 miles; put in at southwest corner of Portage Lake; land at Picnic Pavilion
in Portage. Contact Jim Dumond (207-227-1864) FMI
Sunday, August 17
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Hiking Trip, Rivière-Bleue, NB. Guided hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m.
(Atlantic) from Rivière-Bleue. Hike through the 3 borders to St-François
(Glazier Lake). Cost: $5; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun
(418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Sunday, August 17
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Hiking Trip, St. Francois, NB. Guided 25k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m.
(Atlantic) from Glazier Lake in St. François. Hike to the 3 borders and return.
Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Tuesday, August 19
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders River Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 20k canoe/kayak excursion on the St.
Francis River. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Beau Lake loading dock. Paddle through
the 3 borders to Glazier Lake. Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean
Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Friday, August 22
Woody Wheaton Land Trust
Baskahegan Stream Canoe Trip, Forest City. Join Maine Guide Homer Clough as we
paddle flatwater sections of Baskahegan Stream. Bring your kayak, canoe, or use
one of our traditional wood/canvas canoes from the Upham Collection. Guide’s
lunch provided. Cost: $10/adult; $5/child. Contact Patty Michaud (207-448-3250)
or pattywwlt@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, August 23 to Sunday,
August 24
Ride Aroostook, Presque Isle. This two-day bicycle tour event benefits Camp Adventure, a summer camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. Designed like a four leaf clover, each day is split into two rides with full support, rest areas, first aid, and mechanical services. Contact Kim Parent (207-498-1112) or info@ridearoostook.org FMI
Ride Aroostook, Presque Isle. This two-day bicycle tour event benefits Camp Adventure, a summer camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. Designed like a four leaf clover, each day is split into two rides with full support, rest areas, first aid, and mechanical services. Contact Kim Parent (207-498-1112) or info@ridearoostook.org FMI
*Saturday, August 23 to
Sunday, August 24
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Allagash Trip, Caribou. One-night/two-day paddling trip;
learn the basic skills associated with canoe tripping. Camping at Allagash
Falls; bring your steel leader and favorite Muskie lures. Fee: $75; includes
gear, transportation and meals. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday, August 23
World Acadian Congress Bike
Ride,
St. André, NB. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Ride start: 10:00 a.m. (all times
Atlantic). Contact Dennis Arpin (506-473-4953) FMI
Saturday, August 23
World Acadian Congress 3
Borders Mountain Bike Trip, St. François, NB. Guided 29k ride on forest
trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Glazier Lake in St. Francois. Pedal
to the 3 borders; return to Rivière-Bleue. Cost: $10; Includes transportation
and equipment. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Saturday, August 23
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Hiking Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 11k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Rivière-Bleue. Hike to the 3 borders and return. Cost: $5. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Hiking Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 11k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Rivière-Bleue. Hike to the 3 borders and return. Cost: $5. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
Saturday, August 23
Guided Walking Tour of
Historic Downtown,
Presque Isle. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Led by Presque Isle Historical Society, this guided
two-hour, two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16
Third Street. Cost: FREE; $2 donation suggested. Tour cancelled in inclement
weather. Contact PIHS (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
Sunday, August 24
Crown of Maine Balloon Fest/Aroostook
Teen Leadership Camp 5k, Presque Isle. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at The Forum. Race start: 10:00
a.m. Cost: $10; t-shirts to first 20 registrants. Medals to overall
female and male winners. Categories: under 12, 12-18, 18 and older. Visit www.crownofmaineballoonfest.org FMI
Saturday, August 30
UMPI/Wintergreen Arts
Center Color Presque Isle 5k, Presque Isle. The run drops colored powder on runners
throughout the course; dress in white and let us supply the color! Race start: 9:00
a.m. at Riverside Park. Cost: $30/before 7/31; $40/after 7/31; free/under 10. Contact
Wintergreen Arts Center (207-762-3576) or visit www.umpi.edu/colorpresqueisle5k FMI
Saturday, August 30
Mt. View Challenge, Weston. 5-mile
run/3-mile walk at East Grand Lake, plus activities and an obstacle course for
kids. Contact Karen Black (207-448-2310) or moreinfo@lwcamp.com FMI
Sunday August 31
Harvest Half Marathon, Presque Isle. A half
marathon (13.1 miles) for all ages. Compete as an individual or as a relay
team of up to four runners. Race start/finish: Riverside Park. Registration
closes August 15; no race day registration. Cost: $55, $75/relay before 7/31;
$65, $85/relay before 8/15. Visit www.competitorme.com FMI
Sunday, August 31
Half Marathon Festival, Saint-François, NB. Registration:
8:00 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Cost: $30/half marathon,
$20/8k, $6/3k before 8/23; $40/half marathon, $30/8k, $10/3k race day; includes
chicken BBQ. First 100 half marathon and 8k registrants receive a Sports
Experts sweater. Contact Gaétane Duval (506-992-2780) FMI
Monday, September 1
Viking Run, Caribou. Kids’ running
races on the CHS track; various distances according to age group. Registration:
8:00 a.m. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Contact Roy Alden (207-498-3563) or ralden@rsu39.org FMI
Monday, September 1
Labor Day Road Race, Caribou. 5K walk start:
10:30 a.m. 8K run start: 11:00 a.m. Meet at Caribou High School Ski Building.
Contact Chris Smith (207-768-4972) or christopher.smith@umpi.edu FMI
*Tuesday, September 2
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Grand Falls Gorge/St. John River Tour, Caribou. Guided hike
around Grand Falls, NB gorge; 4-hour pontoon boat cruise of the waters above the
dam. Fee: $50; includes transportation and lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper
(207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Saturday, September 6
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Adventure Day, Caribou. An adrenaline junkie’s dream is just
across the border in Grand Falls, NB; zip-lining, depelling, wall climbing,
one-hour gorge boat tour. Fee: $100; includes transportation, all activities,
lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Sunday, September 7
Redy...Set...Let's Go! Youth Triathlon, Presque Isle. This event is perfect for beginners and more experienced competitors between the ages of 7 and 14, and will be held at the UMPI campus. Fee: $20; pre-registration required. Entrants will receive a pre-race packet with course map, FAQ sheet, and more. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org FMI
Redy...Set...Let's Go! Youth Triathlon, Presque Isle. This event is perfect for beginners and more experienced competitors between the ages of 7 and 14, and will be held at the UMPI campus. Fee: $20; pre-registration required. Entrants will receive a pre-race packet with course map, FAQ sheet, and more. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org FMI
Ongoing Programs:
10th Mountain Outdoor Club Road Bike Ride, Fort Kent. Sundays; 8:00 a.m. behind Irving on Main St.
June-September. Rides last 2+ hours and range 20-40 miles. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net FMI
Sunday Saunter Running Group, Presque Isle. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at UMPI's Gentile Hall. Open to all
abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends!
Contact Jonathan Kelley info@triaroostook.com
FMI
MOJO Monday Meander, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. Easy road bike group ride.
Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride,
Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Welcome Center. All
abilities welcome. Contact Tom Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com
FMI
10th Mountain Outdoor Club Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program,
Fort Kent. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at 10th Mountain Outdoor Center. Open
to youth ages 10-14; roller skiing, rifle shooting, trail running, and LOTS of
games! Cost: FREE! Contact Nick Michaud (207-316-3040) or nmichaud@bates.edu
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 FMI
Boreal Outdoor Club Road Bike Ride,
Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins on Washburn St. Moderate 18-19 mph
group ride. Contact Brent Jepson (207-492-2222) FMI
Jessome’s Group Road Bike Ride,
Edmundston, NB. Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at Jessome’s La Source du Sport,
692 Victoria St., Edmundston. Contact Jessome’s (506-735-6292) FMI
Women's Trail Night, Presque Isle.
Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. May-June. Leaders will take you
on hiking, trail running, and mountain biking adventures; beginner and
intermediate groups. Equipment rentals available. Visit www.nordicheritage.com
FMI
After the Bell Triathlon Club, Mars Hill. Wednesdays; 3:00 p.m. Students will run,
bike and swim together under the direction of a coach and a dietician. Current
training is for a local youth triathlon on September 7. Contact Jamie
Guerrette (207-694-1320) FMI
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) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride,
Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Fort Road
trailhead. All abilities welcome. Contact Tom Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com
FMI
10th Mountain Outdoor Club Mountain Bike Ride,
Fort Kent. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails on Forest St.
June-September. Moderate-difficult rides; 2+ hours. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net
FMI
Paddle Night, Caribou. Wednesdays;
6:30 p.m. above the Caribou Aroostook River Dam (locations may vary). Bring
your canoe/kayak and a friend and don't forget your lifejacket. Contact Fran
Cyr fracyr@hotmail.com
FMI
Come Pet A Horse: Open House for Veterans and Families,
Van Buren. Monthly: 3rd Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Perfect Ponies Learning
Center on Main St. Find out how veterans all over the USA are benefitting from
horse time. Contact Nancy Dumond Violette (207-868-5324) FMI
Meduxnekeag River Association Wednesday Evening Walks,
Woodstock, NB. Wednesdays, beginning mid-June. Free guided nature walks in
different Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserves. Visit www.meduxnekeag.org
FMI
Velo Edmundston Hiking Poker Run,
Edmundston, NB. Thursdays; 6:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at Nadeau St. Trailhead. Hikers
carry a toonie; winner of the best poker hand wins the total amount. Hiking followed
by a meeting at The Deck Restaurant. Visit www.veloedmundston.ca
FMI
NHSC Group Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle.
Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins on Rice St. 25-40 miles; 18-22 mph average.
Contact Gregg Collins greggc@swcollins.com FMI
Eureka Rides, Stockholm. Thursdays; 6:00 p.m. at Stockholm Town
Office on School St. Easy road bike and mountain bike group ride. Alternating
weeks; start with road bikes June 19, then mountain bikes June 26,
etc. Relax at Eureka Tavern after. Contact Brent Jepson
(207-492-2222) FMI
Bike Board and Ski Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Saturdays; 8:00 a.m. behind Bike Board
and Ski on State St. Two groups: easy and moderate pace; 20-30 miles. Contact
Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or andrew@bikeboardandski.com FMI
Meduxnekeag River Association Bird Walks,
Woodstock, NB. Saturdays; 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic). MRA Director Kent Orlando will
lead a 3-4 hour walk at Wilson Mountain. Rendezvous at Meduxnekeag Valley
Nature Preserves parking area.
Visit www.meduxnekeag.org
FMI
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