offugo... Outdoor Calendar 10.30.14

* = New or updated item(s).

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

*Thursday, October 30 & Friday, October 31

Central Aroostook HS Senior Class Haunted Walk, Mars Hill. 6:00-10:00 p.m. at 268 Presque Isle Road. Cost: $2/person. Contact CAHS Class of 2015 (207-425-2811) or npendexter@sad42.us 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

*Saturday, November 8

Friends of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Second Saturday Event, Limestone. This event marks our annual membership drive and nature store sale. We will be open from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; come hike the trails and renew your membership or become a new member. 5-25% discount on Nature Store purchases made that day. Visit www.friendsofaroostooknwr.org 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

*Saturday, November 15

Aroostook Musterds Annual Banquet and Awards, Presque Isle. Location: Northeastland Hotel. Social Hour from 5:00-6:00 p.m. with pizza buffet, coffee, cookies, and awards following. Please RSVP as soon as possible. Contact PJ Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org 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

*Friday, November 28-Sunday, November 30

MWSC Active Maine Project On-Snow Adult XC Ski Camp, Caribou. Start ski season off right by getting on snow and getting tuned up with MWSC. Camp is for any adult that has XC skiing experience; includes clinics, feedback, lots of skiing! One-day and weekend options available. Bring your own ski equipment. Contact Mike Smith mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

*Saturday, November 29

Turkey Trot 5k, Caribou. Race start: 10:00 a.m. at Caribou High School. Contact Evan Graves (207-226-0711) or gravespi@gmail.com FMI

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!