offugo... Outdoor Calendar 10.23.14

* = New or updated item(s).

**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.

Friday, October 24

Presque Isle Historical Society Haunted Lantern History Tours, Presque Isle. Guided "slightly scary and kinda creepy" nighttime walking tours of historic downtown by lantern light. Tours begin at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com FMI

Saturday, October 25

UMPI Outing Club Rock Climbing Trip, Acadia National Park. Climb real granite! No experience required. Cost: $40/UMPI student; $50/non-student. Transportation, guide services, gear provided. Pre-registration by Oct. 8 required. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI

Saturday, October 25

Caribou Rec. Take It Outside Series Birding Trip, Portage. The lake’s Floating Islands are home to a variety of water and shore birds, best viewed from kayaks. Departure: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $30; includes transportation, kayak and gear, binoculars, and lunch at Dean’s. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI

Saturday, October 25

Winter Weather Safety Workshop, Presque Isle. WAGM Meteorologist Ted Shapiro will help you make sense of watches, warnings, and advisories that are frequently issued, and how to recognize easy-to-spot sky clues that tell you a winter storm may be on the way. 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Folsom Hall, Room 105. Cost: FREE! Contact UMPI (207-768-9452) FMI

Saturday, October 25

Presque Isle Historical Society Haunted Lantern History Tours, Presque Isle. Guided "slightly scary and kinda creepy" nighttime walking tours of historic downtown by lantern light. Tours begin at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com FMI

Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26

Haunted Halloween Walk, Grand Isle. 6:00-8:00 p.m. each night at Grand Isle Boat Landing on Traverse St. A group of parents is sponsoring this event for kids from 1 to 95; under 10 must be accompanied by adult. Cost: FREE; donations appreciated. Candy, hot cocoa, roasted marshmallows available; costumes optional. Contact Angela Soucy (207-895-6949) FMI

Sunday, October 26

10th Mountain Outdoor Club Halloween Trail Runs, Fort Kent. 5k Fun Run/Walk; 10k Race; 1k Kids’ Race (12 and under). Costumes encouraged; entrants in full costume receive a time bonus. Registration: 11:30 a.m. at 10th Mountain Ski Center. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $10; Kids’ race: free. Prizes donated by Cabela’s. Contact Jeff Dubis jdubis@maine.edu FMI

*Tuesday, October 28-Thursday, October 30

Maine Conservation Corps Trail Crew Volunteer Opportunity, Baxter State Park. Re-route steep sections of Marston and North Brother trails, including corridor clearing, tread work, stone work. Contact Michael Hein (207-624-6092) or michael.hein@maine.gov FMI

Thursday, October 30

Caribou Rec. Take It Outside Series North Maine Woods Trip, Ashland. Tour the North Maine Woods with the NMW Director and visit Mountain Men star Charlie Tucker on Rowe Lake and beautiful Hewes Brook Lodge on Fish River. Departure: 8:00 a.m. from Caribou Wellness Center. Cost: $30; includes lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI

*Friday, October 31

UMPI Outing Club Tower of Terror, Presque Isle. Halloween Party in the Gentile Hall Rock Wall; costumes required! Come and climb our very own Tower of Terror! 4:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: FREE! Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI

*Friday, October 31
Village of Plaster Rock Recreation Department Haunted Trail, Plaster Rock, NB. 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at the Welcome Center, 159 Main St. Go through the haunted house in the Welcome Center and the haunted trail outside. Cost: $3/child. Contact Plaster Rock Rec. (506-356-6075) FMI

Saturday, November 1

Run The River, Nackawic, NB. 10k/5k/3k/1k running races sponsored by Liv9 and Ryan's Pharmacy to support Nackawic Bend SC Skis in Schools. Race start: 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at 135 Otis Drive, Nackawic. Register online only by Oct. 31 at www.atlanticchip.ca. Contact Greg MacFarlane (506-575-2075) or greg@liv9.ca or visit www.facebook.com/runtheriverNackawic FMI

Saturday, November 1

Strong Tower Love Run/Walk 5k, Houlton. This event is being held in Houlton, ME and Sedalia, MO as an outlet designed for the whole family to help orphans in Caracol, Haiti and join the Orphan Sunday movement around the world. Cost: $20. Visit www.strongtowerorphanage.com FMI

Saturday, November 1

Monster Dash 5k and Little Monsters Fun Run, Presque Isle. Halloween themed family event at The Aroostook Medical Center. Registration: 8:30 a.m. Fun Run start: 9:30 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 10:00 a.m. Awards: top male/female finishers; several costume categories! Cost: $15/adult, $10/child, $40/family of 4. Visit www.tamc.org FMI

Saturday, November 1-Sunday, November 2

MWSC Youth Program Fall Biathlon Camp, Fort Kent. Join us for camp for Maine kids aged 10-14 interested in learning more about biathlon. Biathlon experience not needed; Nordic skiing experience suggested. Cost: $55/Overnight camper; $25/Day camper; includes MWSC Youth Programs t-shirt. Contact Lauren Jacobs (207-227-8580) or lauren@mainewsc.org FMI

*Saturday, November 1-Sunday, November 2

UMPI Outing Club Deboullie Hiking and Overnight Camping Trip, T15 R9 WELS. Cost: $40/UMPI student; $75/non-student; includes transportation, food, overnight camping equipment. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI

Saturday, November 1

Quoggy Jo Ski Club Ski Movie, Presque Isle. QJSC is showing the ski and snowboard film “Days of My Youth” from MSP Films and Red Bull Media at PIHS Auditorium. All tickets good for one free day pass at QJSC! Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Show start: 7:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit QJSC. Fee: $10. Contact Gene Cronin (207-540-1496) or gene@skiquoggyjo.org FMI

Sunday, November 2

Quoggy Jo Ski Club Ski & Winter Sports Sale, Presque Isle. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Presque Isle Rec. Center. Consignments accepted Nov. 1 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon and Nov. 2 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Area ski shops will be on hand with new and used gear! Contact Gene Cronin (207-540-1496) or gene@skiquoggyjo.org FMI

*Monday, November 3

Baxter State Park Winter Reservations Opening Day, Millinocket. Any winter overnight use, or any winter above-treeline travel, including day-use, requires a winter registration form. Reservations must be received in the BSP office at least 7 working days before your trip; office opens at 8:00 a.m. Visit www.baxterstateparkauthority.com FMI

Thursday, November 6

UMPI Lunchtime Seminar: Weather Patterns and Trends in Maine, Presque Isle. Hosted by Environmental Studies and Biology Departments to provide campus and community with a way to explore science. Presenter: Corey Bogel, National Weather Service Forecaster/Meteorologist. 12:15-1:30 p.m., Folsom 201, UMPI’s GIS Lab. Contact Dr. Jason Johnston (207-768-9652) FMI

Thursday, November 13

Aroostook Birders November Meeting, Presque Isle. 6:30 p.m. at UMPI Campus Center, Alumni Room. Meeting will feature "Birding along the Gulf of Mexico" a presentation by photographer Tammy Morris featuring photos from a spring trip to southern Texas and Louisiana. All with an interest are welcome to attend. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

Friday, November 14-Saturday, November 15

Mont Farlagne Ski Team Ski and Snowboard Swap, Edmundston, NB. Want to plan your ski/snowboard season but your equipment is obsolete? Bring your equipment to sell to the Avalanche Bar Friday; come to shop Saturday morning, and voila, you're ready for the next ski season! Contact Mont Farlagne (877-837-7669) or visit www.montfarlagne.com FMI

Saturday, November 15

Bigrock Ski Swap and Sale, Mars Hill. Is your family’s old ski gear taking up space in your garage? Are you looking for rock bottom prices on ski stuff for the upcoming season? Then you better get to Bigrock! Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-425-6711) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com FMI

*Thursday, November 20

Caribou Parks and Recreation/Boreal Outdoor Club Youth Ski Rental Night, Caribou. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Caribou Wellness Center. XC ski rentals available for all Caribou area youths; includes skis, boots, poles, and carrier. Volunteers needed. Contact CPRD (207-493-4224) FMI

Saturday, November 23–Sunday, November 24

Lonesome Pine Trails Ski Swap and Sale, Fort Kent. Contact LPT (207-834-5202) or visit www.lonesomepinetrails.org FMI

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Ongoing Programs:

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

10th Mountain Outdoor Club Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program, Fort Kent. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at 10^th Mountain Outdoor Center. Open to youth ages 10-14; roller skiing, rifle shooting, trail running, and LOTS of games! Cost: FREE! Contact Gail Johnson stegacosa@yahoo.com FMI

UMPI Women’s Climbing Night, Presque Isle. Thursdays; Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 20; Dec. 4; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Experience the excitement of climbing. State-of-the-art rock wall at Gentile features climbs for all abilities. Staff on hand to provide assistance; helmet and harness provided; climbing shoes available for small fee. Contact Gentile Hall front desk (207-768-9772) 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!