offugo... Outdoor Calendar 11.06.14

* = New or updated item(s).

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

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 Want to plan your ski/snowboard season but your equipment is obsolete?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

*Friday, November 15
Bigrock Mountain’s Winter Launch Party, Mars Hill. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Modern blues duo “Between Dead Stations” will begin rocking out at 7:00 p.m. at Bigrock’s On The Rocks Pub. This is a night of music, dancing, and good times for everyone to kick off the winter season in style! Cost: FREE! Visit www.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. Ski sale registration: Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-Noon. Ski sale: Sunday, Noon-4:00 p.m. Discounted season passes will available both days. 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

*Saturday, December 6
Lonesome Pine Trails Annual Ski Patrol Training, Fort Kent. 8:00 a.m.-Noon. Ski Patrol 101 to follow. Cost: $5 for CPR and First-aid card. Contact Dr. Lucien Daigle drlucienski@gmail.com 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 Pee Wee Biathlon Program, Fort Kent. Tuesdays; 4:30 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center. Starting in December. Open to youth ages 9 and under. Kids will learn basic skate skiing skills, go on ski adventures, and play LOTS of games! Cost: FREE! Contact Gail Johnson stegacosa@yahoo.com FMI

*10th Mountain Outdoor Club Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program, Fort Kent. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Fort Kent 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; 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!
Location: Aroostook County, ME, USA

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