Aroostook Outdoor News: 4.21.17 edition
In this edition: 1) Support organ and
tissue donation at the Ann King Donor Dash in Caribou. 2) Get out and walk with
birds in Fort Fairfield and with history in Presque Isle. 3) The first canoe
and kayak race of the season is on deck in Houlton. Plus lots more!
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Events:
Saturday, April 22
Ann King Cary Donor Dash
5k, Caribou.
Annual Walk/Run for Organ and Tissue Awareness. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at
Griffeth Ford. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Run start: 9:30 a.m. First 100 registrants
get a t-shirt; refreshments at Cary following the event. Cost: $15/person,
$25/family. All proceeds benefit New England Organ Bank. Contact Dean Cote
(207-498-1282) FMI
Saturday, April 22
Aroostook Birders Waterfowl
Walk, Fort Fairfield.
8:00-11:00 a.m. at Riverside Park. Rain or shine. Join us for a leisurely
morning birding along the Aroostook River and other popular area sites for
waterfowl and early spring arrivals. Non-strenuous series of short drives; a
great way to discover some excellent birding spots. Contact Bill Sheehan
(207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, April 22
Presque Isle Historical
Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Presque Isle. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Guided
two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third
Street, and covers over 30 historic sites and individuals. Reservations
suggested. Fee: FREE; $2 donation suggested. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151)
or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
Saturday, April 29
Greater Houlton Chamber of
Commerce Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race, Houlton. Approx. 8 miles;
whitewater. Finish at third bridge in Downtown Houlton. 2017 Maine Downriver
Championship Series Point Race. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Wellington's on the
Station Road in New Limerick. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $15/adult; $10/youth.
T-shirt to first 60 registrants. Awards, door prizes, lunch provided! Contact
Jane Torres (207-532-4216) or director@greaterhoulton.com FMI
Saturday, April 29
Aroostook Autism Support
Group Autism Challenge, Presque Isle. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Presque Isle Middle
School. Kids’ Fun Run start: 9:30 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 10:00 a.m. Fully
supported race with awards. Fee: $10/Kids’ Fun Run entries, $20/person; t-shirt
to first 50 5k runners and first 25 Kids’ Fun Runners. Proceeds benefit
Aroostook Autism Support Group. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/PresqueIsle/AutismChallengeFunRun FMI
Saturday, April 29
3rd Annual Team Berry
Sisters Walk for MS, Island Falls. Join us to raise funds and awareness for MS. Support
a great cause and enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Katahdin all the while walking
with a close knit community; color run for those who want to participate. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Island Falls
Municipal Building, 30 Library St. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Contact
Susan Batchelder (207-949-6968) or susren1972@aol.com FMI
Saturday, April 29
3rd Annual Donate Life
America/Houlton Regional Hospital Hannah 5k Run/Walk, Houlton. Working together to
raise awareness for organ and tissue donation in honor of Hannah Mooers.
Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Millar Civic Center. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Cost:
$10; includes t-shirt (limited quantity; first come, first serve). Feel free to
wear a Pink t-shirt in Hannah’s honor instead with a $5 registration fee.
Contact Tammy Farwell (207-694-0521) FMI
Monday, May 1
C.R.X. Outdoor Adventure
Program Open Registration, Caribou. Exciting outdoor activities for youth
entering grades 5-11. June 16-18: Allagash Waterway. June 19-23: Kayaking I.
June 26-29: Backpacking Baxter. July 10-14: Kayaking II. July 18-21: Mountain
Biking. July 25-27; Baxter State Park I. August 1-3: Baxter II. Cost/age:
varies by program. Open to all area youth. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224)
or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Monday, May 1
Madawaska Adult & Community
Education Fly Fishing Workshop, Madawaska. All-day workshop designed for the angler who
desires to learn the sport of fly fishing or the beginner who wants to
understand the techniques required to catch fish found in Maine waters. Fly
rods available or bring your own Will start indoors and move over to a local
outdoor stocked pond. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $25/person. Visit www.madawaska.coursestorm.com/course/fly-fishing-ws17?page=2 FMI
Tuesday, May 2
Fort Fairfield Public
Library May Astronomy Program: Check Out the Night Sky, Fort Fairfield. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Fort
Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St. Join Jim Stepp of Aroostook County Astronomy Club as he shares
tips, resources, tools for observing the night sky during the month of May. Program
is open to the public and for all ages. Contact Fort Fairfield Public Library
(207-472-3880) FMI
Tuesday, May 2
Caribou Rec/Healthy You Owl
Prowl & Night Sounds Field Trip, Caribou. Listen for owls using audio enhancement tools
while exploring a local forest. Meet at Caribou Wellness Center at 6:45 p.m.
Open to all ages. Rain or shine. Cost: FREE! Includes transportation.
Headlamps/flashlights strongly recommended; walking over relatively flat land
that may have puddles, mud. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday, May 6
4th Annual Community Voices
High On Life 420 Run, Fort Kent. 5k run/walk for all ages, abilities.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. at FK Community High School. Supervised children's
activities: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Walk start: 8:45 a.m. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Cost:
$15/Individual, $25/Family (3 or more), $10/Group (business, team, organizations,
etc.; price per participant). Proceeds support Community Voices substance abuse
prevention programs. Visit www.communityv.com/420-run-high-on-life-5k FMI
*Saturday, May 6
UMFK Jim Grandmaison Bike
Tour, Fort Kent.
Enjoy beautiful scenery from Fort Kent to Soldier Pond to Eagle Lake; 16-mile
or 33-mile ride options. All riders should wear blue. Registration: 10:00 a.m.
on the UMFK’s Blake Library. Tour start: 11:00 a.m. Pre-registration
recommended. Cost: $10/high school student, $15/UMFK student, $35/non-student,
$100/Family; includes post-ride gourmet sandwiches, salads. Contact Jeff Dubis
(207-834-7453) or jdubis@maine.edu FMI
Sunday, May 7
6th Annual Knights of
Columbus Polar Dip for Special Olympics, Sinclair. Registration: 11:00 a.m.
at Long Lake Sporting Club. Polar Dip: 12:00 p.m. Open to all; must raise at
least $1. T-shirt for $50 or more in pledges; highest total wins $100 Sporting
Club gift cert. “Chicken Pool” available for those who do not wish to jump into
the lake. Contact Duane Belanger (207-231-1932) or dssmaine@roadrunner.com or visit www.FreezeItforSpecialOlympics.org FMI
Sunday, May 7
5th Annual Safe Homes
Aroostook 5k Run/Walk, Presque Isle. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at UMPI’s Gentile
Hall. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $20. Participants encouraged to solicit
pledges; individuals, teams raising most funds receive prizes. Only
participants who register online are guaranteed to receive an event t-shirt.
Proceeds go directly to Hope & Justice Project and Homeless Services of
Aroostook. Visit www.safehomesaroostook.org FMI
Wednesday, May 10
Aroostook Birders/Caribou
Rec Collins Pond Bird Watching Outing, Caribou. 7:00-8:00 a.m. rain or
shine; please dress appropriately for weather. Meet at Collins Pond picnic
area, lower Roberts St. Light walking; warbler exploration around perimeter of
pond. Cost: FREE! Includes free bird call to all participants. Binoculars, bird
books available on a first-come first-serve basis. Drawing for a free pair of
binoculars. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Friday, May 13
PI Historical Society
Guided Historic Fairmount Cemetery Tour, Presque Isle. 5:30 p.m. at Central
Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, 3 Houlton Rd. 1.5-hour guided walking tour; many
hills. Hear the history of the cemetery, its’ Victorian influences, stories of
some of Presque Isle’s interesting historical figures interred within.
Additional tours on June 9, July 7, August 11, September 8. Cost: $5;
reservations required. Contact Kimberly Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
Saturday, May 13
Baskahegan Stream
Canoe/Kayak Race, Danforth. 34 miles; flat water. Kossuth to Bancroft.
Runs in conjunction with East Grand Adventure Race as a paddle-only option.
Check-in: 7:00 a.m. at East Grand School. Pre-registration required. Cost:
$20/pre-registration, $30/day-of-race. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or
visit www.canoethewild.com/east-grand-adventure-race FMI
Saturday, May 13
12th Annual East Grand Adventure
Race, Danforth. 20
miles; off-trail compass run, mountain bike, paddle. Challenges include river
traverse, mud crawl, tomahawk throw, log roll, cross-cut saw; 9 divisions: High
School, Adult, Family, Open. Check-in: 7:30 a.m. at East Grand School. Cost:
$20/pre-registration, $30/day-of-race; includes trophies, t-shirts, lunch,
$1,000+ in prizes. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.canoethewild.com/east-grand-adventure-race FMI
Saturday, May 13
Aroostook Birders Perham
Bog/Salmon Brook Lake Birding Hike, Perham. 7:00-11:00 a.m. Meet at Perham Town Office
for a 3-mile round trip excursion along the railroad trail and boardwalk in
this interesting ecological reserve. Birders should bring proper clothing,
snacks and water for this rain or shine event. Contact Bill Sheehan
(207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Wednesday, May 17
6th Annual Cary VA2K Walk
and Roll, Caribou. 11:00
a.m. at Cary Medical Center Trails, 163 Van Buren Road. Come together for
better health and to help benefit Homeless Veterans in Aroostook County. All
monetary contributions or gift card contributions from local businesses are
very much appreciated. Sign up for Door Prizes! All fitness levels welcome. Contact
Tami Kilcollins (207-498-1158) FMI
Friday, May 19
Casting For Recovery Maine
Breast Cancer Retreat Application Deadline, Deboullie Twp. Often, the adventure of
spending a weekend flyfishing deep in the Maine woods is one of the most
exciting aspects to many of the participants. Retreat takes place July 28-30 at
Red River Camps in Deboullie Township. Open only to women who live in Maine;
only 14 applicants will be accepted. Visit www.castingforrecovery.org/breast-cancer-retreats/maine FMI
*Saturday, May 20 &
Sunday, May 21
SAD 1 Adult & Community
Education Skydiving, Presque Isle. What better things can you do than grab a
breath taking view from over 10,000 feet while safely skydiving attached to
your tandem instructor? Complete video services available. Requirements: must
be 18 years old (no exceptions), in relatively good physical condition, weigh
under 230 lbs. Cost: $249/ person. Contact SAD 1 Adult & Community
Education (207-764-4776) or visit www.msad1.coursestorm.com/course/skydiving FMI
*Saturday, May 20
Life By Design Pathway to
Recovery Walk, Caribou. 12:00 p.m. at Collins Pond Park. There are many
paths that individuals in recovery, people seeking recovery, and families take
to address substance use disorders. Taking the first step can lead to healthier
individuals, families, communities. Please join us to celebrate those on the
road to recovery and remember those who we have lost. Contact Life By Design (207-492-1653)
or visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/WYTLHPJ FMI
*Sunday, May 21
37th Annual Madawaska River
Run, Stockholm.
Registration: 9:00 a.m. at the bridge on the Little Madawaska Lake Road in
Westmanland. Race start: 11:00 a.m. Race ends at Stockholm American Legion.
Cost: $15/watercraft; includes one t-shirt. $12/extra t-shirt. Visit www.facebook.com/StockholmLegion136 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
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
Four
Seasons Trail Association Walking Group,
Madawaska.
Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Bring
lunch. Contact Jacqueline Soucy (207-728-7047) 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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