Aroostook Outdoor News: 7.28.17 edition
In
this edition: 1) A canoe and kayak race and the annual Pie Run in Island Falls. 2) 5k’s
in Houlton and Fort Kent. 3) Outdoorsy stuff with Woodie Wheaton Land Trust in
Forest City. Plus lots more!
Events:
Sunday,
July 30
ISLAND
FALLS: IF Lakes Association Summer Fest Around the Pond Canoe/Kayak Race. Find
your competitive spirit and enter our fun race! Proceeds support college
scholarship fund. Paddle around Pleasant Pond while helping a local high school
student fund their college dreams. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Birch Point
Campground, 33 Birch Point Lane. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Visit www.islandfallslakesassociation.com
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Saturday,
August 5
HOULTON:
S1C Aaron Henderson Memorial 5k Run/Walk. Cross country style
race; may be muddy, contain rough terrain, tree roots, small river bed
crossing. Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Houlton Community Park, 94 Randall Ave.
Run/Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $20/person; t-shirt to first 100 registrants.
All proceeds to Green Beret Foundation. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/Houlton/AaronHendersonMemorial5K
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FORT
KENT: UMFK Summer 5k Fun Run. Registration: 8:00 a.m.
at UMFK Sports Center. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit Dylan R. Levesque
Memorial Scholarship, which helps students who have overcome adversity and
hardship. Cost: $20/person; $10/additional family member Contact Lucas Levesque
(207-834-7876) or lucas.levesque@maine.edu FMI
PORTAGE
LAKE: 3rd Annual Portage Lake Association Family Chub Tournament. Catch
the most “trash fish.” No trout, salmon, frozen fish allowed. Derby start: 8:00
a.m. Weigh-in: 1:00 p.m. at Maine Forest Service building, Ranger St. Cost: $5/person.
Categories: Children 5-12, Adult, Party Boat (max. 5 people). Prize to participant
with largest weigh-in from each category. Contact Larry (207-435-4361) FMI
ISLAND FALLS: Island Falls
Summer Fest 5k Pie Run/4k Walk. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Island Falls Municipal
Building. Kids’ Run start: 8:45 a.m. Walk/Run start: 9:00 a.m. Winners receive
their choice of homemade pies and other delectable desserts. Cost: $10/person.
Contact (207-463-2263) or frazfamily@fairpoint.net FMI
FOREST
CITY: Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Community Pancake Breakfast and Classic Canoe
Display. 8:00-9:30 a.m. at WWLT Center, 2 Grove Road. Join
friends and neighbors at the height of blueberry season for a hearty breakfast
before visiting the outdoor display of classic, old canoes from a by-gone era,
weather permitting. Breakfast: $6/person. Contact WWLT
(207-448-3250) or WWLToffice@gmail.com
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FOREST
CITY: Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Flat Water Canoe and Kayak Paddle. 9:45
a.m.-3:00 p.m. at WWLT Center, 2 Grove Road. Pack you lunch and your canoe or
kayak and join local Maine Guides for a flat water paddle. Tour will launch
from the Castle Road landing, paddling across open water to the conserved Big
Birch Island. Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) or WWLToffice@gmail.com
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Wednesday,
August 9
EAGLE
LAKE: St. John Valley Senior College Michaud Camp Outing.
10:00 a.m. at Old Mill Marina, 23 Furlong Rd. Enjoy a boat ride to the Michaud
Camps for lunch and learn about the history of the camps. Cost: $15/person
SJVSC tuition. Additional $15 should cover lunch; cash only. Pre-register at
least two weeks prior to class date. Contact MSAD #27 Continuing Education
Office (207-834-3536) FMI
Thursday,
August 10–Sunday, August 13
PRESQUE
ISLE: Women's Only Guide School. Hosted by Women of The
Maine Outdoors at Presque Isle Fish and Game Club, 360 Parsons Rd. A class made
just for women to become a Maine Guide. Fins & Furs Adventures will be
teaching the course. Contact Fins & Furs Adventures (207-474-5430) FMI
Friday,
August 11-Sunday, August 13
FORT
KENT: Fort Kent International Muskie Derby. Begins at 9:00
a.m. Friday; scales open until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Muskie fishing is
considered one of the greatest freshwater sports fish challenges in all of
North America. The scenic St. John River has over 225 miles of prime habitat
for Muskie fishing. Registration: open until Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Cost:
$40/adult, $20/youth under 16. Visit www.fortkent-muskie.com
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Friday,
August 11
PRESQUE
ISLE: PI Historical Society Guided Historic Fairmount Cemetery Tour.
Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, 3 Houlton Road.
1.5-hour guided walking tour; discuss origins, Victorian influences, 30 local
historic figures. Many hills on tour. Cost: $5; reservations required. Contact
Kimberly Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org
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Saturday,
August 12
MADAWASKA:
Madawaska Athletic Boosters 5k Color Run. Grab your friends
for a Color Run through Madawaska; dress in white and let us supply the color! Registration:
7:00 a.m. at Madawaska Multi-Purpose Building, 160 7th Ave. Race start: 8:30
a.m. Cost: $30/adult (18 & up), $15/youth (11-17); pre-registration (by
July 15) includes t-shirt, one color packet, contribution to Boosters. Contact
Mindy Braley (207-728-7069)
HOULTON:
Hodgdon High School My School Color Run. Registration: 8:00 a.m.
at Millar Arena, 94 Randall Ave. Run start: 9:00 a.m. Untimed 5k fun run/walk.
Several color splash zones throughout course; end with a color toss. Cost: $25/before
July 29; includes t-shirt, color packet, race bib. Contact Anita Levesque
(207-694-0314) or anitalevesque@msad70.org or
visit www.HodgdonColorRun.eventbrite.com FMI
MARS
HILL: Mars Hill Mountain Challenge. **Canceled**
Sunday,
August 13
PRESQUE
ISLE: Make-A-Wish Foundation's Walk for Wishes.
1:00-3:00 p.m. at University of Maine Presque Isle, 181 Main St. A fun
afternoon filled with BBQ, bounce house, face painting, and a walk around
campus to help support Make-A-Wish. Donations greatly appreciated. Contact Dawn
Larrabee d.larrabee@katahdintrust.com or
visit www.maine.wish.org
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Saturday,
August 19
PRESQUE
ISLE: 2nd Annual United Way of Aroostook Book It for Reading.
Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Mantle Lake Park, 110 Pine St. Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run
start: 9:00 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 9:30 a.m. Cost: Fun Run: $10/person; 5k: $
25/person; increases post August 3. T-shirt to first 50 registrants, all
registrants select book of choice at finish line! Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/PresqueIsle/BookItForReadingPRESQUEISLE
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HOULTON:
Aroostook County Walk Like MADD 2017. Do something about drunk
driving in our community. This year, thousands of people in cities around the
nation will participate in 5k events to eliminate drunk driving from our
roadways. Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Houlton Rec., 128 Main St. Walk start:
9:00 a.m. Visit www.walklikemadd.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=751 FMI
SHIN
POND: Baxter Outdoors/Katahdin Woods & Waters Wild Maine Weekend 5k Relay. Course
weaves through pristine KWW National Monument; mostly dirt logging roads.
Registration: 8:30 a.m. at 100 yds. past Matagamon Wilderness Store &
Camps. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Cost: $30/5k Solo, $35/10k Solo, $55/10k Team.
Evening fun, food, entertainment at Shin Pond Village after race. Visit www.baxteroutdoors.com
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PORTAGE
LAKE: Portage Lake Whoopie Pie Festival. 12:00-2:00 p.m. at
Portage Lake Municipal Building, 20 School St. Ben's Trading Post inflatable
archery range. Also, vendors selling whoopie pie samples for .25/each, live
music, games, bounce house for kids. Cost: FREE! Contact Taunja Jandreau (207-435-4361)
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PORTAGE
LAKE: Historical Society Canoe Carry, Portage Lake. 7:00
p.m. Join in on this historical re-enactment of the traditional portage from
Little Machias Lake to Portage Lake. Distance: 2.1 miles; put in at southwest
corner of Portage Lake; land at Picnic Pavilion in Portage. Contact Jim Dumond
(207-227-1864) FMI
Sunday,
August 20
FORT
KENT: 27th Annual Tour de la Vallée. Bring family, friends on
a challenging grand tour of the St. John Valley. Bike 25, 50, 62, or 100 miles,
mountain bike 35 miles, or walk/run 3, 5, or 10 miles. Fully supported; rest
stops, medical, mechanical. Cost: $30/individual, $60/family; individuals must
raise $100 in pledges. Supports local cancer patients, families. Visit www.paradiscancerfund.org/tour-de-la-vallee
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Friday,
August 25
VAN
BUREN: Class of 2018 Family Fun Glow Run 5k Run/Walk.
Run through colored powder stations plus plenty of glow sticks to add to the
colors. Registration: 7:30 p.m. at Van Buren High School, 169 Main Street. Run
start: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $25/person. Proceeds benefit Van Buren Class of 2018 and
Hemophilia Alliance of Maine. Visit www.VBGlowRun.com
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Saturday,
August 26
PRESQUE
ISLE: UMPI/Wintergreen Arts Color Presque Isle 5k. If
life hands you color…run with it! The event is all about fun, fitness and the
arts! Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Riverside Park. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Cost:
$30/person before 8/1; $40/person after 7/31; free/under 10. Free t-shirt to
first 100 registrants. Contact UMPI (207-768-9452) or visit www.umpi.edu/colorpresqueisle5k FMI
CARIBOU:
Caribou Rec. Take It Outside Series Adult Aroostook River Trip.
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Aroostook River from Caribou to Fort Fairfield is a
favorite trip for locals and visitors. Learn basic kayaking skills, stop for
lunch on the river at “The Ledges.” Cost: $10; includes transportation, gear. Preregistration,
bag lunch, snacks required. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Ongoing
Programs:
DEBOULLIE:
Maine Conservation Corps Volunteer Opportunity. Assist
MCC Field Team members working on trail corridor maintenance, trail system
repainting, stone step work, bog bridging. This is a great opportunity to learn
new skills or share your own! No prior trail work experience or minimum time
commitment required. Contact Cathy Herr (207-624-6092) or MConsCorps.VOC@maine.gov
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PRESQUE
ISLE: County Strides Running Group. 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
CARIBOU:
C.R.X. Outdoor Adventure Program Open Registration. Weekdays.
Exciting outdoor activities for youth entering grades 5-11. July 25-27: Baxter
State Park I. August 1-3: Baxter State Park II. Cost/age: varies by program.
Open to all area youth. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) FMI
EASTON: Francis Malcolm Science Center Walk-in
Tours. 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
STOCKHOLM:
Sportsmen’s, Inc. Meeting. 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
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LIMESTONE:
Friends of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Meeting. 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
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FORT
KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Summer Nordic/Biathlon Training. Tuesdays and
Thursdays; 4:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Cir. For Nordic
skiers grade 6 and up. Goal: build base for next season, introduce skiers to
biathlon. Activities include running, biking, roller skiing, hiking; specific
strength for Nordic skiing, agility training exercises, games, and FUN! Contact
Carl Theriault theriaultcarl@hotmail.com
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CARIBOU:
Tuesday Track Workouts. Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. at CHS. Join
runners of all abilities to do predetermined intervals, your own workout, or
just run with others and forget the workout. Average distance: 5-9 miles; can
be adapted per individual. Contact PJ Gorneault (207-762-0613) pgorneault@rsu39.org
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PRESQUE
ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Meeting. 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
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PRESQUE
ISLE: Presque Isle Fish and Game Club Meeting. 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
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MADAWASKA:
Four Seasons Trail Association Meeting. 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
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MADAWASKA: Four Seasons Trail Association Walking
Group. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. at
Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Bring lunch. Contact Jacqueline Soucy
(207-728-7047) FMI
PRESQUE
ISLE: Women's Trail Night, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00
p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Lodge parking lot, 450 Fort Fairfield Road. May-August.
Beginner and advanced groups depart from the parking lot at 6:00 p.m. sharp.
Cost: FREE! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/823219364374296 FMI
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FAIRFIELD: Frontier Fish and Game Club. 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
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