Aroostook Outdoor News: 10.1.15 edition
Who doesn’t love #FallTime? #Cool #Crisp
#FallFoliage #Scenery #AroostookThing
In this edition: 1) #Birding for beginners
in #PresqueIsle. 2) A #BreastCancer #fundraiser #walk in #Caribou. 3) Unique
#OutdoorEvents in Perth-Andover, #NewBrunswick. Plus lots more! #offugo...
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. 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
*Sunday,
October 4
Mont
Farlagne Colors Day, Edmundston, NB. Everyone is invited! Activities
for everyone starting at 11:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) at the bottom and top of
the hill! Hike up or ride the quad chairlift. Cost $2. Visit www.montfarlagne.com/en FMI
*Wednesday, October 7 &
Saturday, October 24
Presque Isle Fish &
Game Club Trapper Education Course, Presque Isle. Learn how to responsibly
trap furbearing animals; topics include proper trapping equipment/use,
responsible trap setting, importance of wildlife management practices, and habits
and traits of furbearers. Students must pass a written exam. Contact David
Letourneau (207-551-3368) FMI
*Thursday, October 8
Carleton County Historical
Society Book Talk: The
Lost Wilderness, Woodstock, NB. 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic time) at the Charles Connell
House, 128 Connell St. Author Nicholas Guitard discusses his latest book, richly
illustrated with archival maps, stunning photography. Cost: Free; books available
for purchase. Visit www.cchs-nb.ca 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
*Wednesday,
October 14
Firearms
Hunter Safety Course, Van Buren. Maine DIF&W Hunter
Education is more than gun safety; taught by trained, certified instructors,
students receive course handbook, outdoor survival info, more; includes
lectures, demonstrations, written exam. Meets Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22 from 6:00-9:00
p.m. at Van Buren High School. Contact Charles Sullivan (207-868-5758) 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
Strong
Tower Orphanage Love Run/Walk 5k, Houlton. Event is designed
for the whole family to help orphans in Caracol, Haiti. Registration: 7:30 a.m.
at Military Street Baptist Church. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $20; includes bib,
t-shirt, light refreshments, t-shirts guaranteed to those who register by Sept.
25. Visit www.houltonmsbc.org 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
American
Council of the Blind-Maine White Cane Walk, Presque Isle. Celebrate
White Cane Awareness Day. Walk start: 10:00 a.m. in parking lot near Wilder’s
Jewelry, Main St. Contact Bruce Archer (207-764-3360) 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
*Friday, October 23 &
Saturday, 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 and 7:00 p.m. each night at Historic Fire
Station, 11 Church St. Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com 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
*Saturday, October 24
Woodland PTA Haunted
Halloween Walk, Woodland. 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Woodland School, 844 Woodland Center Rd. Snack Shack
will feature apple cider, coffee, hot chocolate, and goodies. Cost: $2.
Proceeds benefit Woodland PTA. Contact Woodland School (207-496-2981) FMI
*Wednesday, October 28
UMPI Distinguished Lecturer
Series: Biologist/Ecologist Dr. Bernd Heinrich, Presque Isle. 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Campus
Center. Author of nearly 20 books on nature, behavior, biology and ecology, Dr.
Heinrich’s talk will focus on physiological ability of insects and birds to
adapt to various environments. Cost: Free. Contact Gayla Shaw gshaw@maine.edu FMI
*Thursday, October 29
Caribou Rec. Adult Take It
Outside Series North Maine Woods Trip, Ashland. Meet with NMW Director and
an Irving Woodlands representative at proposed Bald Mountain mining site to
discuss development, followed by luncheon seminar at picturesque Hewes Brook
Lodge. Cost: $30; includes lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.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
*Saturday, October 31
TAMC Monster Dash Aroostook
5k & Little Monsters Fun Run, Presque Isle. Halloween-themed costume
event starts/ends at TAMC. Proceeds benefit County Dialysis Center. Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Fun Run start: 9:00 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 9:30 a.m. Cost: $20. Contact County
Dialysis Center (207-768-5863) FMI
*Sunday, November 1
Fort Kent Outdoor Center Halloween
10km Trail Race, Fort Kent. 10k Trail Race, 5k Fun Run/Walk, 1k Kids’ Race (12 and
under). Runners in costume receive time bonus in 5k, 10k races. Registration: 11:30
a.m. at FKOC. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $15; no fee for 1k participants
running in costume. Contact Jeff Dubis jdubis@maine.edu 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 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
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