Aroostook Outdoor News: 10.29.15 edition
#HappyHalloween! Bundle the kids up for
#TrickOrTreating and get your own #costume ready for a #haunted #FunRun! #AroostookThing
In this edition: 1) #Halloween #5k runs in
Woodstock #NewBrunswick, and #PresqueIsle. 2) A #10k #TrailRun in #FortKent. 3)
The first #Aroostook area #SkiSwap of the season in Presque Isle. Plus lots
more! #offugo...
Thursday,
October 29
Woodstock
Rec. Zombie 3k Run, Woodstock, NB.
**Cancelled**
Friday, October 30
River Valley Runners Creepy Crawly 5k
Fun Run, Woodstock. Dress
in your Creepiest Costume! Prizes for Best Costume and Fastest Creepy Runner!
Run start: 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic time) at NBCC parking lot; ends at The River
Restaurant. Cost: Free! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb 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
Saturday, October 31
Valley Outdoor Centre
Volunteer Days, Centreville, NB. 8:30-11:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) 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
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
*Sunday, November 1
Nordic Heritage Center Fall
Work Bee, Presque Isle. 12:00 p.m. until dark. Cutting brush, clearing trails, other
maintenance tasks; a great way to get outdoors and have fun. Report to the
Welcome Center and we'll give you a job. If you've got tools, please bring
them. Otherwise, we'll provide them. Rain or shine. Contact Chad McPherson trailetr@gmail.com FMI
Sunday, November 1
Quoggy Jo Ski Club Ski
& Winter Sports Sale, Presque Isle. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Presque Isle Rec. Center. Consignments
accepted 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 2
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
Saturday, November 7
UMPI Outing Club Deboullie
Day Hike, Presque Isle. More info coming soon. Cost: will cover cost of transportation, guide
service, etc. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
Saturday, November 7
Run The River, Nackawic,
NB. 10k/5k/3krunning
races and 1k Kids’ Fun Run. Race start: 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic) at Race Central,
Nackawic Shopping Mall, 135 Otis Drive. Register online only by Nov. 6 at www.atlanticchip.ca. Contact Greg MacFarlane (506-575-2075) or greg@liv9.ca or visit www.facebook.com/runtheriverNackawic FMI
Saturday, November 7
Mont Farlagne Ski Team Ski
and Snowboard Swap, Edmundston, NB. 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) in the Avalanche Bar in
the base lodge. Contact Mont Farlagne (877-837-7669) or visit www.montfarlagne.com FMI
Saturday, November 7
Aroostook Birders Long
Lake/St Agatha Outing, Sinclair. Explore the area, looking for birds; 8:30 a.m.-1:00
p.m. Meet the group at Caribou Tim Horton’s at 7:45 or Sinclair boat landing at
8:30. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, November 14
Bigrock Ski Swap and Sale,
Mars Hill.
Old ski gear taking up space in your home? Looking for rock-bottom prices on
ski stuff for the upcoming season? Then you better get to Bigrock! Last day to buy
early bird season passes! Consignment intake: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sale: 11:00 a.m.-3:00
p.m. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-425-6711) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com FMI
*Saturday, November 14
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.-3:00 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
Saturday, November
21–Sunday, November 22
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 available both days. Contact LPT
(207-834-5202) or visit www.lonesomepinetrails.org FMI
*December 1-3 and December
8-10
Katahdin Region Higher
Education Center Wilderness First Responder Course, Millinocket. WFR is the definitive
course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members,
others who work or play in remote areas. Must register at least 2 weeks before
course. Contact Katahdin Region Higher Education Center (207-746-5741) FMI
Ongoing Programs:
County Strides Running
Group, Presque Isle. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at various locations. Open to all
abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Visit County
Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 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
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
