Aroostook Outdoor News: 12.4.15 edition
One more chance to run in 2015!
#SantaStroll #ReindeerRun. #AroostookThing
In this edition: 1) #3k and #5k runs in
Woodstock, #NewBrunswick. 2) A year-end celebration for an annual #RoadRace
series in #Caribou. 3) Welcome #winter at a social event in #Fort Kent. Plus
lots more! #offugo...
*Saturday, December 5
River Valley Runners 3k
Santa Stroll & 5k Reindeer Run, Woodstock, NB. 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic time)
at Woodstock Salvation Army, 110 Eastwood Dr. Registration by donation! All
funds raised go to Christmas Kettle Appeal. Dress up in your best
Santa/Reindeer outfits! Refreshments to follow! Visit www.facebook.com/events/1194304513919591 FMI
*Saturday, December 5
Aroostook Mûsterds Banquet,
Caribou. Celebrate
Summer Series division winners, overall winners, runner of the year. Always an
enjoyable event; connect with other runners and talk all things running. Meet
& Greet: 5:00 p.m. at Par and Grill Restaurant, followed by dinner and
presentation of awards. Contact The Bull christopher.smith@maine.edu FMI
Saturday, December 5
Fort Kent Outdoor Club
Welcome Winter Social, Fort Kent. 5:30-9:00 p.m. at 10th Mountain Lodge. This will
be a social, membership drive, and fundraiser all in one; snacks, cash bar,
live music, door prizes. Let’s kick off the winter season together! Cost:
$3/member; $5/non-member. Visit www.10thmtskiclub.org FMI
Friday, December 11
Mont Farlagne Opening Day,
Edmundston, NB.
9:00 a.m. (Atlantic time). Lifts open for our 47th season! Visit www.montfarlagne.com FMI
*Friday, December 11
Aroostook County
Conservation Association Meeting: Save Our Whitetail, Presque Isle. 6:30 p.m. at
Northeastland Hotel. Guest Speaker: Dick Fortier, northern area IF&W advisory
council representative. Agenda: Getting your questions answered. Everyone
Welcome! Contact ACCA (207-592-2516) or jmguideservice@yahoo.com FMI
*Saturday, December 12
Bigrock Mountain Opening
Day, Mars Hill.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. It’s the day you’ve waited eight months for: Bigrock opens
for the season! Kick off the ski/snowboard season at Bigrock! Weather
permitting. Visit www.bigrockmaine.com
FMI
Saturday, December 12
Millinocket Marathon &
Half, Millinocket. 10:00
a.m. at 27 Poplar St. Grass roots run/race. Route: 13.1 miles; run two loops
for full marathon. Cost: FREE! In lieu of entry fee ALL runners encouraged to
spend race entry equivalent in town to help local economy. Visit www.facebook.com/events/1014632231916145/1014978268548208 FMI
*Saturday, December 12
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Second Saturday Event, Limestone. We will be open from
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for a chance to do last-minute gift shopping, renew your
membership. Bundle up to hike the trails then come inside the Visitor’s Center
to make a birdseed ornament for outdoor use. Visit www.friendsofaroostooknwr.org FMI
*Wednesday, December 16
Snowshoe Making Book
Signing, Presque Isle. 2:00 p.m. at Turner Memorial Library. Author Brian Theriault shares his
how-to book “Leaving Tracks: A Maine Tradition.” Photos, diagrams, handcrafted
snowshoe display to assist the reader in developing an appreciation for winter
sports, creating your own snowshoes. Contact Turner Memorial Library 207-764-2571
FMI
Saturday, December 19
Audubon Christmas Bird
Count, Caribou. We
invite you to join us for all or part of this day-long count in the Caribou
area; all welcomed for this long-standing holiday tradition! We need all hands
on deck! Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Sunday, December
27-Tuesday, December 29
Fort Kent Outing Club
Nordic Ski Festival, Fort Kent. Looking for great Christmas snow for Nordic skiing?
Look no further than FKOC, host of World Cup Biathlon, national, regional ski events.
This year’s festival will feature a variety of events and lots of fun. Visit www.10thmtskiclub.org FMI
Friday, January 1, 2016
Audubon Christmas Bird
Count, Presque Isle.
We invite you to join us for all or part of this day-long count in the Presque
Isle area; all welcomed for this long-standing holiday tradition! We need all
hands on deck! Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
*Saturday, January 9-Sunday,
January 10
Fort Kent Outdoor Center Regional
Biathlon Competition, Fort Kent. Regional citizens’ series to give novices/youth a
chance to enter low-pressure biathlon competitions to gain experience, as well
as for more experienced athletes. Very low key races, similar to a time trial; just
an opportunity to race for anybody. Visit www.10thmtskiclub.org
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
Bootlegger Snowshoe Hike,
Rivière-Bleue, QC. Fourth Sunday of each 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
*UMPI Meteorology Course,
Presque Isle. Mondays and Wednesdays from Jan. 19-May 12; 12:30-1:45 p.m. Learn about
basic weather systems, how to identify cloud formations and interpret what they
mean in terms of upcoming weather. Emphasis placed on northern Maine weather.
Contact Ted Shapiro (207-764-4461) or tshapiro@wagmtv.com FMI
Sportsmen’s Inc. Meeting,
Stockholm. First Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Axle Siding Clubhouse
(intersection of Lake Street/Rt. 161). Outdoors men and women promoting the
traditions of the outdoors. If you're interested in joining, you're welcome to
attend as a guest. Kids are welcome too! Visit www.facebook.com/Sportsmens-Inc-568794129811741 FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport Club
Meeting, Presque Isle. First Tuesday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center,
450 Fort Fairfield Rd. The club promotes healthy outdoor recreation, economic
vitality in Central Aroostook County by providing first-class facilities and
programs to area residents, athletes, visitors. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
Four Season Trail
Association Meeting, Madawaska. First Wednesday of each month; 6:30 p.m. at
Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Non-profit organization dedicated to
promotion of healthier lifestyles for this community; participation open to
anyone interested. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
