Aroostook Outdoor News: 10.8.15 edition
We love #FallTime, but #WinterActivities are
popping up on the calendar! #WinterIsComing #AroostookThing
In this edition: 1) #Winter activity
training for educators in #FortFairfield. 2) A #5k to support #CancerSurvivors in
#PresqueIsle and a #DamRun #10k in Perth-Andover, #NewBrunswick. 3) A
#BikeRodeo and #fun #FireSafety activities in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! #offugo...
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
*Friday,
October 9
WinterKids
GOAL Training, Fort Fairfield. The Guide to Outdoor Active
Learning (GOAL) makes it easy for teachers to integrate fun outdoor activity into
winter lessons. 2:45-4:00 p.m. at FF Elementary School. Cost: FREE! Includes
healthy snack, Let’s Go! Program incentive, $25 gas card per person. Contact Colette
Thompson (207-554-4132) 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 10
Presque
Isle Fire Department Open House, Presque Isle. 10:00
a.m.-2:00 p.m. Activities for the whole family to enjoy: bike rodeo with FREE
bicycle helmets, fire safety booths, child safety seat checks, fire safety
trailer demos, K-9 Demos, Maine Forest Service display, Sprinkler the clown, free
hot dog roast! Contact PIFD (207-769-0881) 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
*Monday, October 19
MSAD1 Adult Ed. Hunter
Safety Class, Presque Isle. 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Mondays & Tuesdays for 2 weeks. Required for those
16 and up seeking first time hunting license. Learn firearms safety, hunter
ethics, map & compass, first aid, survival, game ID and proper care,
hunting laws. Students build survival kits. Cost: $5. Contact MSAD1 Adult Ed.
(207-764-4776) FMI
*Tuesday, October 20
Caribou Rec. Adult Take It
Outside Series Bradford Camps Trip, Munsungan Lake. For over a century,
sportsmen and tourists have traveled to North Maine Woods to embrace nature. Learn
about the history of the camps from the owners while being treated to lunch in
a wilderness lodge. Cost: $40. 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
*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 Oct. 31 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon and Nov. 2 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
*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
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
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
