Aroostook Outdoor News: 1.22.15 edition
Oh, the #weather #outside is delightful, And the day’s
events are rightful. Since we love to go, go, go, let it snow, let it snow! Please,
#LetItSnow!
In this edition: 1) A New Brunswick running group is
picking up the pace. 2) Learn about the world’s largest trout at an UMPI
presentation. 3) Caribou Adult Ed. is offering two hunter safety courses. Plus
lots more! offugo...
Thursday,
January 22
Aroostook
Birders Meeting and Presentation, Presque Isle
6:30 p.m. Location TBA. Dave Putnam will present
"A Few Birds of Mongolia, and other things." Contact Bill Sheehan
(207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com
FMI
Saturday,
January 24-Sunday, January 25
MWSC Active
Maine Project Katahdin Area Trails Weekend, Millinocket
Join other active adults from around Maine for fantastic
groomed trails, backcountry Baxter tour, and fat bike riding! Cost: $175;
includes program, lodging, gourmet dinner. Participants must provide own
ski/bike equipment. Contact Mike Smith (207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI
*Wednesday,
January 28- Friday,
February 13
Hartland Winterfest 2015, Hartland, NB
Activities: Adult Outdoor Curling Bonspiel, Sliding
Party at Covered Bridge Country Club, Family Snowshoeing, Adult Full Moon Cross
Country Ski, Snowshoe & Poker Rally. Visit www.sjrvta.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/hartland-winterfest-2015/
FMI
*Thursday, January 29
River Valley Runners Guest Speaker Series,
Woodstock, NB
7:00 p.m.
(Atlantic) at Woodstock High School. Guest speakers: Registered Dietitian
Andrea Anderson and Physiotherapist Meredith Patterson. All are welcome. Cost:
$5/non club members. Contact River Valley Runners rvrunners@gmail.com FMI
Thursday, January 29
UMPI Enviro Studies Lecture; The River Wolf and the Blue Pearl:
Endangered Salmonids in Mongolia, Presque Isle
7:00 p.m. at
the Campus Center. Dr. Olaf Jensen's talk will focus on several of Mongolia's
fish currently at risk, including the Hucho taimen, the largest trout in the
world. Contact the UMPI Community and Media Relations Office (207-768-9452) FMI
Sunday,
February 1
Aroostook Women's
Ski Day, Presque Isle
9:00 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. AWSD offers a full day of outdoor
and indoor activities. Clinic choices: skiing (classic & freestyle/skate),
snowshoeing, yoga, meditation, workshop focusing on fueling the body. Fee: $45.
Contact Heidi Bartley (207-551-1705) or heidikbartley@gmail.com FMI
*Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 18
Caribou Adult Ed. Firearms Hunter Safety Course, Caribou
Maine DIF&W Hunter Education is more than
gun safety; taught by trained, certified instructors, students receive course
handbook, outdoor survival info, and more. Course includes lectures and
demonstrations, field experiences, and written exam. Contact Caribou Adult Ed.
(207-493-4272) FMI
Wednesday,
February 4 and Thursday, February 19
Caribou Adult
Ed. Archery Hunter Education Course, Caribou
Feb 4: 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Feb 19: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This ME DIFW course provides knowledge regarding equipment, hunting methods,
responsibilities, and general safety. Homestudy course; requires attendance at
sessions as well as work from home. Contact Caribou Adult Ed. (207-493-4272)
FMI
*Friday,
February 6-Sunday, February 8
Moosestompers
Weekend, Houlton
Activities include: Moonlight Snowshoe Hike, Giant
Sliding Hill, Family Snowman Building Contest, Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run,
Cross-country Skiing, Cardboard Derby Race, Giant Bonfire, and more! Visit www.moosestompers.com FMI
Saturday, February 7
31st Annual Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run, Houlton
First race in the Aroostook Musterds
County Challenge Series. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Millar Arena. 2-mile walk
start: 10:45 a.m. 5k run start: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $12. T-shirts to first 50
registrants. Contact Larry Tonzi tonzimaine@gmail.com FMI.
Saturday,
February 7
Florenceville-Bristol
Tourism SnowBlast, Florenceville, NB
This event is a blast for the entire family to
celebrate winter! Activities: youth/adult cardboard classic, snowshoe hikes,
taffy on the snow, wacky snow games, food court, sliding, and more. Contact Florenceville-Bristol
Tourism (506-392-6763) or visit www.florencevillebristol.ca FMI
Thursday,
February 12-Sunday, February 15
Katahdin
Communities Outing Club Head North Ski Weekend, Mt. Chase
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. each day at Matagamon Ski Trails,
end of Matagamon Rd. Join us for groomed trails along the East Branch of the
Penobscot and fun activities. Ski equipment available. Cost: $5/day suggested
donation. Contact Susan Adams (207-852-1291) or lunksoos@gmail.com FMI
*Saturday,
February 14
River Valley
Runners Cupid Run for Haiti, Woodstock, NB
Registration: 9:30 a.m. at St. Gertrude’s Hall, 111 St. Gertrude St.
Cost: donation. Contact River Valley Runners rvrunners@gmail.com FMI
Saturday,
February 14
NMMC/FSTA
Rally in the Valley Winter Festival, Madawaska
Kids of all ages are invited to attend a fun outdoor
snow day; skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, games, and more! Registration: 10:00
a.m. at Four Seasons Lodge. Event: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cost: $5; includes
t-shirt and water bottle. Contact Gail Lamarr (207-834-1459) or gail.lamarr@nmmc.org FMI
Saturday,
February 14
Limestone
Ski Club C-Me-Ski – Aroostook Cup #3,
Limestone
A great classic tour and race. Distances: .5k-2k/ages 12 and under;
7k/ages 13-18; 21k/adults. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Aroostook National
Wildlife Refuge. Youth race start: 1:00 p.m. Adult race start: 1:30 p.m. Cost:
$10/adult; FREE/youth. Contact Limestone Ski Club (207-328-7491) FMI
Saturday,
February 21
Fort Kent
Outdoor Center Winter Women’s Day, Fort Kent
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Skiing and snowshoeing lessons, yoga or other fitness
programs, food and snacks, and a guest speaker. Fee: $20/club members; $25/non-members.
Contact Laura Audibert la4568@roadrunner.com FMI
Saturday, February
21
Aroostook
State Park Winter Family Fun Day, Presque Isle
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating
(bring skates), sliding, snowmobile tote-rides, nature walks, warming hut, bonfire,
hot food, and Smokey the Bear. Fee: $1.50/person ages 12-64; all others FREE. Contact Aroostook State Park (207-768-8341)
FMI
*Saturday,
February 28–Sunday, March 1
February
Frolic Ski Festival – Aroostook Cups #4 & #5, Caribou
Get ready for one big weekend of winter fun! Planned events include Aroostook
Youth Ski Festival, Aroostook League Middle School Ski Sprints, Maine State Ski
Sprints (A-Cup #4), Henry Anderson Ski Dag (A-Cup #5), and MUCH more! Contact
Mark Shea (207-498-9952) or mwscshea@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 competitorme@gmail.com FMI
Van Buren Rec.
Youth Hockey, Van Buren
Sundays; 11:00
a.m. and Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 3:30 p.m. at the Van Buren Ice Skating
Rink (weather permitting). Come play hockey outdoors! Donations of “real” ice
hockey sticks, helmets, pads, would be greatly appreciated! Contact Michael
"Miles" Garcia (207-868-5059) or vbchamber@gmail.com
FMI
Bootlegger Snowshoe
Hike, Rivière-Bleue, QC
Sundays;
fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the end of Path
Brissette. Get to know the magical setting of the Bootlegger trails on this
guided hike. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
10th Mountain
Outdoor Club Jalbert Pee Wee Biathlon Program, Fort Kent
Tuesdays;
4:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center. 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
Tuesdays;
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
MWSC Active Maine Project Adult Nordic Program, Fort Kent
Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center. The program runs January 20-February 10 and
is a fun, social way to improve your ski skills. Cost: $55. Contact Mike Smith
(207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI
MWSC Active Maine Project Adult Nordic Program, Presque Isle
Thursdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. The program runs January 22-February 12 and
is a fun, social way to improve your ski skills. Cost: $55. Contact Mike Smith
(207-227-0250) or mikes@mainewsc.org FMI
Lonesome Pines Trails Junior Ski Program, Fort
Kent
Saturdays; 9:30-11:30 a.m. For
grades K-8; runs for eight weeks, starting Jan. 31. Fee: $45; includes
sweatshirt and fee waiver for LPT Annual Invitational Race on March 21. Contact
Mike Voisine (207-834-5202) or info@lonesomepines.org FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth XC Ski
Program, Presque Isle
Saturdays; 10:00-11:30 a.m. Starts January 10. Join us for a fun-filled free ski
lesson! Grades K-8 welcome; ages 5 and under invited if with adult. Lessons
designed for all levels. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
Four Seasons
Trail Association Youth Ski Program, Madawaska
Saturdays;
1:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org
FMI
Bigrock Multi-week Youth
Lesson Programs, Mars Hill
Saturdays and Sundays; time and cost varies.
10-week programs start first Saturday in January. Specially designed for junior
skiers/snowboarders of all abilities, including first‐timers;
focus on developing fundamentals in a safe, fun‐filled environment. Contact Ryan
Guerrette (207-425-6711) FMI
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