Aroostook Outdoor News: 9.24.15 edition
Full #LunarEclipse on Sunday! Starts 9ish. Peak
10ish #GetOutside #SuperMoon #AroostookThing
In this edition: 1) #5k on the #Runway in #PresqueIsle.
2) #5k with #Zombies in #Caribou. 3) A twilight #hike in #FortKent. Plus lots
more! #offugo...
Saturday,
September 26
Great
Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, Woodstock, NB. Join us from 9:00 a.m.-3:00
p.m. (Atlantic Time) and help clean up the Meduxnekeag Shoreline; help keep our
waters healthy for everyone. Meet in the back parking lot of NBCC. Contact
Geneva (506-328-1100) FMI
*Saturday,
September 26
UMPI
Outing Club Rock Climbing Trip, Acadia National Park.
Climb real granite on Otter Cliff! No experience required. Fee: $30/UMPI
student; $45/non-student; transportation, guide services, gear provided. Pre-register
before 4:00 p.m., Sept. 23. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
Saturday,
September 26
PenAir
5k On The Runway, Presque Isle. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Northern
Maine Regional Airport. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run, Kids’
Healthy Habits Session during Adult Race, Dash For Cash. Proceeds benefit Crown
Critical Care Transport. Visit www.tamc.org/takeflight FMI
Saturday, September 26
Presque Isle Historical
Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Presque Isle. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Guided
two-hour, two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16
Third St. Cost: FREE; $2 donation suggested. Tour cancelled in inclement
weather. Contact PIHS (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
*Saturday,
September 26
Link
For Hope Walk For Recovery, Houlton. 10:00 a.m. at Gentle
Memorial Building. In honor and memory of people in recovery, the walk goes
through downtown Houlton to Gateway Crossing Bridge, where walkers can say a
few words about their own recovery or for a loved one/ Contact Rebecca Miller rebecca@aroostook.me.us FMI
Saturday,
September 26
Run
For Your Life 3rd Annual Zombie Apocalypse 5k Walk/Shuffle/Run, Caribou. Watch
out for the Zombies who will be waiting around every corner! Registration: 11:00
a.m. at Cary Medical Center Trails/Cary Rehab. Race start: 12:00 p.m. Fee: $10;
includes t-shirt (while they last). Contact Graham Warne (207-328-4052) or warne.graham@jobcorps.org FMI
Saturday,
September 26
Fort
Kent Outdoor Center Twilight Hike and Poker Run, Fort Kent. 6:30-8:30
p.m. at FKOC trails, followed by a social at the lodge around the fire pit.
Cost: $10; registration required. Contact Laura Audibert la4568@roadrunner.com FMI
*Sunday,
September 27
River
Valley Runners 5k Trail Run & Yoga, Woodstock, NB.
8:30 a.m. (Atlantic time) at Woodstock Farm & Craft Market, 220 King St.
Group trail run followed by cool down yoga session on the green by the farmer's
market; bring a yoga mat. Bikers and walkers welcome. Visit www.facebook.com/events/848919935203393 FMI
Wednesday,
September 30
Beyond
Limits Presentation, Presque Isle. 7:00 p.m. at UMPI Campus
Center. This summer, a team that included a person who is a paraplegic did what
many thought was impossible: reached the summit of Mt. Katahdin. Join team members
for a documentary about the climb, photos, memories, reflections. Cost: FREE;
open to everyone. Visit www.beyondlimitsawaken.org FMI
*Friday,
October 2-Sunday, October 4
UMPI
Outing Club Baxter High Peak Weekend, Baxter State Park. Hike
Katahdin, Traveler Loop, camp at South Branch Pond. Cost: $50/UMPI students,
$75/non-students; includes transportation, food, camping fees, guide, camping
gear. Pre-register before Sept. 25. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
Saturday,
October 3
SAGE
Beginner Birding, Presque Isle. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Optional bird walk from 12:30-2:30
p.m. For SAGE (Seniors Achieving Greater Education) members. Learn about winter birds,
best bird seed and bird feeders from an expert. Get involved in the Christmas
and February Bird Counts. Contact Mary Lawrence (207-768-9502) or mary.l.lawrence@umpi.edu FMI
Saturday,
October 3
Cary’s
Walk for Care, Caribou. 2-mile walk begins and ends at Cary Medical
Center. Registration: 9:00 a.m. Walk start: 10:00 a.m. Contact Doris St.
Hilaire (207-498-1234) FMI
Saturday,
October 3
River
Valley Strength Challenge, Perth-Andover, NB. 12:00 p.m. at River
Valley Civic Centre. Event consisting of 7 events where your strength can be
shown! The tire flip, farmers walk, keg toss, log lift, atlas stone, rope pull,
truck pull. Contact Perth-Andover Recreation Department (506-273-4845) FMI
Sunday,
October 4
Kids’
Bass Tournament, Perth-Andover, NB. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
(Atlantic) at Waterfront Park. Open to ages 14 & under. Cost: FREE; must pre-register
at www.perth-andover.com
(click on online e-services). Participants must have life jacket, fishing pole,
and be accompanied by an adult. Contact Perth-Andover Recreation Department (506-273-4845)
FMI
Friday, October 9
Hope & Justice Project
Walk It Up, Presque Isle!, Presque Isle. Meet at Turner Memorial Library for a light
walk to bring awareness to domestic abuse and sexual violence. Registration:
11:00 a.m. Walk start: 12:00 p.m. Free t-shirt and lunch to those who
pre-register. Contact Casey Faulkingham (207-764-2977) or visit www.hopeandjusticeproject.org FMI
Saturday,
October 10
Colors
of Courage 5k Run/Walk, Presque Isle. Celebrate, support cancer
survivors! New bicycle, motorcycle route options. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at TAMC.
Bike start: 10:00 a.m. Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run start: 10:15 a.m. 5k start: 11:00 a.m.
BBQ: Noon. Colors of Courage shirts to first 125 registrants. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/PresqueIsle/ColorMEPink FMI
Saturday, October 10
The Dam Run 10k,
Perth-Andover, NB. 10k,
5k, Kids’ 1k races. Registration: 10:00 a.m. at River Valley Civic Centre. Race
start: 11:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Run along the beautiful St. John River;
pre-register for "I ran the DAM RUN" t-shirt. Cost: $30/adult, $20/student,
$10/Kids’ 1k. Contact Tasha Wright (506-273-4845) or tasha.wright@perth-andover.com FMI
Saturday, October 17
Aroostook Birders Wild
Goose Chase, Caribou. 7:30-11:00 a.m. at Collins Pond Park. Join us for this
traditional, non-strenuous fall favorite; 3-hour excursion around Caribou,
Limestone, and Fort Fairfield in search of geese, plus other waterfowl, shorebirds
and lingering migrants. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
Saturday,
October 17
Fort
Kent Outdoor Center Trail Work Day, Fort Kent. 8:30-11:30
a.m. Many hands needed to update our trail system. We hope you can come and
help out and have a fun morning with us and see some new changes to the stadium
and some of the trails! Contact Laura Audibert la4568@roadrunner.com FMI
Saturday,
October 17
Bigrock
Mountain Aroostook County's Toughest Mile, Mars Hill. 1-mile
running race on a marked trail from the base of Bigrock to the Summit; push
your body to the limit! Race start: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $20. Aroostook County Brew
Fest to follow. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-227-8165) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.org FMI
Sunday,
October 18
Caribou Rec. Adult Take It
Outside Series
Deboullie Day Hike, Caribou. Deboullie Reserve offers
rugged terrain, numerous ponds, spectacular views. Preregistration required;
program restricted to those in excellent shape. Cost: $20; bring bag lunch. Contact Neal
Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Saturday, October 24
Unite Against Bullying Walk,
Run, or Roll and Family Fun Fair, Caribou. 2-mile Unite Against Bullying Walk, competitive
5k race, 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run, bouncy house, vendor booths; something for
everyone in the family to enjoy! Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Caribou Rec.
Center. Contact Jasmine DeRier (207-551-9997) or visit
www.uniteagainstbullyingme.org FMI
*Thursday,
October 29
Woodstock
Rec. Zombie 3k Run, Woodstock, NB. Registration: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
at AYR Motor Centre, 105 Connell Park Rd. Zombies come out at 6:30 p.m. (all
times Atlantic)! Cost: $10/adult; $5/student with ID. Zombies needed. Contact
Jill Dunnett jill.dunnett@town.woodstock.nb.ca
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
Walking Group, Caribou. Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays;
6:00 p.m. at Downtown Mall parking lot. Open to the public; weather permitting.
A good way to exercise and meet new friends. Contact Pauline or Renee
(207-492-2079) evenings FMI
River Valley Runners Tuesday
Fun Run, Woodstock, NB. Tuesdays; 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm &
Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the
joy of running! Visit
www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
Village of Perth-Andover
Walk in the Park, Perth-Andover, NB. Wednesdays; 6:30–7:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at
Perth-Andover Bandstand; weather permitting. Visit www.perth-andover.com FMI
River Valley Runners
Thursday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB. Thursdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm &
Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the
joy of running! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
*Valley Outdoor Centre
Volunteer Days, Centreville, NB. Saturdays; 8:30-11:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) on September
26, October 3, 17, 31 at Valley Outdoor Centre, 133 Upton Road. Come ready to
haul brush; wear heavy boots, long pants and shirt, work gloves, and eye
protection, bring plenty of water and some snacks. Visit www.valleyoutdoor.ca FMI
River Valley Runners
Saturday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB. Saturdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm &
Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the
joy of running! Visit
www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
