Aroostook Outdoor News: 2.24.17 edition
In this edition: 1) A #winter
#FamilyFun Day in #PresqueIsle.2) #Outdoor fun in #Madawaska. 3) A #family
#SnowDay in #PortageLake. Plus lots more! #offugo…
#AroostookThing(s) of
the week:
Wrap up your February vacation by getting outside with the family!
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| It's all about family! |
This weekend in Aroostook, it’s all about family!
There
are not one, not two, but three all-ages family fun festivals scheduled, each
one sure to offer a splendid day of winter time outdoor activities.
Up
first is the Aroostook State Park Winter Family Fun Day in Presque Isle. The
event is held from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Aroostook State Park.
Organizers
will have everything you need to have fun with the family, outside, in Aroostook
County’s winter wonderland, including: XC skiing, snowshoeing, sliding,
snowmobile tote-rides, nature walks, a warming hut, a bonfire, and hot food.
To
top it off, attendees can visit with Smokey the Bear and Maine Game Wardens.
Winter
equipment is available. The cost to attend is $1.50/person for those aged 12-64
years; all others are FREE! Contact Aroostook State Park (207-768-8341) FMI
The
next stop on our family festival tour is in Madawaska for 5th Annual NMMC/FSTA
Rally in the Valley Winter Festival.
Kids
of all ages are invited to attend a fun outdoor snow day participating in
activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, games, and more!
Registration
takes place at 11:00 a.m. at the Four Seasons Lodge, which is located at 425
Spring St. Event activities will take place from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
The
cost to participate is $5/person, which includes a t-shirt and water bottle.
Contact Gail Lamarr (207-834-1459) or gail.lamarr@nmmc.org
FMI
Finally,
Town of Portage Lake is holding their annual Snow Day, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
at Portage Hills Country Club, which is located at 98 Country Club Ave.
They
have planned an afternoon of sliding, which includes Snowsledders bringing
people back up the hill. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
In
the evening, there will be Pizza and a Movie at the Town Hall on School Street
at 4:00 p.m., a Pie and Dessert Auction fundraiser at Dean’s Motor Lodge at
7:00 p.m., and live music and dancing from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (adults
only!). Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1272828352803358/
FMI
#AroostookNote: It may feel like spring
outside, but did you know #DYK that Aroostook County (specifically, Caribou)
averages 18 inches of snow in March? www.usclimatedata.com
Events:
Saturday, February 25
Aroostook State Park Winter
Family Fun Day, Presque Isle. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. We have everything you
need to have fun with the family, outside in Aroostook County’s winter
wonderland: XC skiing, snowshoeing, sliding, snowmobile tote-rides, nature
walks, warming hut, bonfire, hot food, Smokey the Bear, Maine Game Wardens.
Equipment available. Fee: $1.50/person ages 12-64; all others FREE. Contact
Aroostook State Park (207-768-8341) FMI
Saturday, February 25
5th Annual NMMC/FSTA Rally
in the Valley Winter Festival, Madawaska. Kids of all ages are invited to attend a fun
outdoor snow day; skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, games, and more! Registration:
11:00 a.m. at Four Seasons Lodge. Event: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Cost: $5;
includes t-shirt and water bottle. Contact Gail Lamarr (207-834-1459) or gail.lamarr@nmmc.org FMI
Saturday, February 25
Town of Portage Lake Snow
Day, Portage Lake. 12:00
p.m. at Portage Hills Country Club, 98 Country Club Ave. Join us for an
afternoon of sliding. Snowsledders will bring people back up the hill; refreshments
for sale. Pizza and a movie at the Town Hall, School Street at 4:00 p.m.
Pie/Dessert Auction fundraiser at Dean’s Motor Lodge at 7:00 p.m.; live music
and dancing from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (adults only!). Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1272828352803358/ FMI
Saturday, March 4-Sunday,
March 5
Fort Kent Outdoor
Center/Can-Am Crown Skijoring Races, Fort Kent. Skijoring: a blend of XC
skiing and mushing, where skier and animal(s) work together. 2k, 4k Sprint races
under the lights Saturday; 6k, 18k races Sunday, at Fort Kent Outdoor Center,
33 Paradis Cir. Cost: $20/2k, $25/4k, $35/5k, $45/15k; 10% discount if
registered before February 24. Contact FKOC fkocevents@gmail.com or visit www.fortkentoc.org/skijoring-in-fort-kent FMI
Saturday, March 4
Himie Towle Memorial Ski
Frolic, Presque Isle. Aroostook Cup Series Race #5. Youth races
(ages 15 and under) at varying distances; 10k Freestyle Race (classic track
also set), 5k Tour for adults. Registration: 10:00 a.m. at Nordic Heritage
Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Youth race start: 12:00 p.m. Adult race start:
12:30 p.m. Cost: $20/family, $10/adult, $5/youth; includes lunch. Contact Tom
Towle (207-227-6306) or ttowle@fortfairfield.org FMI
Saturday, March 4
Can-Am Crown 1st Annual
Snowshoe Challenge, Fort Kent. 12:00 p.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails, Forest
Ave. Join us for a snowshoe race after all the Can-Am Crown Mushers have left
the starting line. 11 and under, 12-15 y/o divisions race are on flat course; 16
and above division runs up The Far Side trail, down Founders trail. Cost: $5/15
and under, $10/16 and above. The above race runs up The Far Side trail and down
the Founders trail. Contact Michelle Labbe (207-231-0386) FMI
*Saturday, March 4
Houlton Recreation
Department Winter Sports Day, Houlton. Borrow gear from our Winter Sports Trailer
and give cross country skiing and snowshoeing a try; bundle up and see you
there! 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Linneus Sno-Sports Club, Mill Brook Rd. More dates to
be announced. Cost: FREE! Contact Houlton Rec. (207-532-1310) FMI
Saturday, March 4
81st Annual New Sweden
Community Sno Carnival, New Sweden. Events and activities for children and
adults; snowshoeing, XC skiing, lip sync contest, sledding under the lights,
fireworks, more at New Sweden Trails, 113 Westmanland Road. Lasagna Dinner
available for purchase. Contact New Sweden School (207-896-5541) FMI
Wednesday, March 8-
Wednesday, April 12
SAD 1 Adult & Community
Education Fly Tying Course, Presque Isle. Wednesdays, Mar. 8-Apr. 12; 6:00-9:00 p.m. at SAD
1 Adult & Comm. Ed., 79 Blake St. Learn to tie your own flies. Many anglers find
it enjoyable to spend winter months tying flies for next year's fishing season.
This very basic workshop is geared toward beginners and those who want to brush
up on techniques. Cost: $30. Contact SAD 1 Adult & Comm. Ed. (207-764-4776)
or visit www.msad1.coursestorm.com FMI
*Friday, March 10
Francis Malcolm Science
Center Moonlight Snowshoe Hike, Easton. 6:30 p.m. at FMSC, 776 Houlton Road. Join us for
a 1-hour hike through our beautiful woods. Hot chocolate served following the
hike. Reservations required. Cost: $5/adult, $3/child, $20/family. Snow shoes
available at no charge with paid admission. Please bring flashlight or head
lamp. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) or tricia@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com
FMI
Saturday, March 11
4th Annual Angel Snowfest,
St. Agatha.
All-day event at Lakeview Restaurant; live music, outdoor Ice Bar,
Snowshoe/Walk, Luminary Walk on the breathtaking Lakeview trails. Proceeds
benefit Angel Flight NE and Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund. Fee: $15; includes
neck-warmer, stew, entertainment. Visit www.facebook.com/angelsnowfest FMI
*Saturday, March 11
42nd Annual Henry Anderson
Memorial Ski Dag, Caribou. Aroostook Cup Series Race #4. 5-mile, Classical XC
ski race open to all ages. This is the granddaddy of ‘em all! The longest
continuously-run Nordic race in Aroostook! Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Caribou
Country Club, 728 Sweden St. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Contact Caribou Parks &
Recreation Department (207-493-4224) FMI
Sunday, March 12
Sportsmen’s Inc. Kids’ Ice
Fishing Day, Madawaska Lake. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. All fishing equipment and
bait provided. First 100 kids registered will receive a free ice fishing trap.
Food available. Contact Northstar Variety (207-896-3239) or visit “Sportsmen
Inc.” on facebook FMI
*Wednesday, March 15
Aroostook Birders Annual
Slide Show and Pot Luck, Presque Isle. 6:00 p.m. at Maine Dept. of Environmental
Protection, 1235 Central Drive. Birds of a feather flock together; join us for
an evening of show and tell! Bring one of your very best bird photos of the
year and a dish to add to our pot luck supper. Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301)
or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, March 18
Acadia FCU Marathon, Madawaska.
Aroostook
Cup Series Race #6. 40k classic/skate race with cash prizes; 20k classic/skate
race. Pasta meal with lots of raffle prizes for all skiers. Race start: 11:00
a.m. at Four Seasons Trails, 425 Spring St. Fee: $25/40k racers, $20/20k
racers, $10/18 and under. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org/acadia-fcu-marathon 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
Bigrock McCain Ski4Life
Program, Mars Hill. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at Bigrock, 37 Graves Rd. Learn to ski program
for students in grades K-12. Begins January 8 and runs for 10 weeks. Cost:
$15/student; includes lift ticket, lesson, equipment rental for students K-12
only. Parents
of students enrolled in the program may purchase lift tickets for $20,
equipment rental for $15. This program is open to everyone. Contact Bigrock
(207-425-6711) FMI
Francis
Malcolm Science Center Walk-in Tours, Easton. Weekdays; 9:00
a.m.-3:00 p.m. Experience our planetarium’s new, full-dome, digital projection
system, featuring a 30-minute activity; 15 minutes in the star theater, 15
minutes to visit the facility at large. Cost: $5/visitor;
reservations requested. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) 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
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Meeting, Limestone. Second Monday of each month; 6:00
p.m. at ANWR headquarters and Visitor’s Center, 97 Refuge Rd. Founded in 1998, Friends
are involved in a number of volunteer projects on the ANWR in an effort to
balance the enhancing of habitat with the public access privilege to enjoy wildlife
in an unmolested environment. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634) or friendsofanwr@gmail.com 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
Presque Isle Fish and
Game Club Meeting, Presque Isle. Last Tuesday of each month; 5:30 p.m. at PIFG
clubhouse, Parsons Road. Established in 1947 to help protect, conserve, maintain
and restore our natural resources as well as to protect and promote our outdoor
heritage. Meetings
include a delicious supper, cash bar, short business meeting. Visit www.pifg.org FMI
Four Seasons 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
Fort Fairfield Frontier
Fish and Game Club, Fort Fairfield. Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (fourth Wednesdays during summer);
6:00 p.m. at FFFFG clubhouse on Monson Pond, 550 Dorsey Rd. Founded in 1958 to
help conserve, protect, maintain, and restore our natural resources and to
promote our outdoor heritage. Visit www.heyevent.com/venue/bmyulgbaawlhca FMI
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