Aroostook Outdoor News: 8.25.17 edition
In
this edition: 1) An XC running race under the lights in Caribou.
2) A glow run in Van Buren. 3) A colorful 5k in Presque Isle. Plus lots more!
Events:
Friday,
August 25
PRESQUE
ISLE: Boys and Girls Club of Presque Isle Community BBQ Bash. 3:30-7:00
p.m. at Mantle Lake Park, Pine St. Aroostook Band of Micmacs staff, in
collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club, will barbecue for the community.
Picnic under the pavilion, supervised playground and trail system, followed by family
canoeing at Arnold Brook Lake. Canoes available or bring your own. Contact Fenton
Jones (207-764-1972) FMI
CARIBOU:
CHS Alumni and Community XC Race. Distance: 2.75 miles.
Race as an individual or as a team. Runners start according to age; each
category starting one minute apart so everyone has a chance to win. Cost: FREE.
Registration: 6:30 p.m. at CHS Ski Building, 308 Sweden St. Race start: 7:45
p.m. Contact Roy Alden (207-498-3563) or ralden@rsu39.org FMI
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
FMI
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
PRESQUE
ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. 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
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
WESTON:
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Mushroom Talk & Walk. 2:00
p.m. at First Settler’s Lodge, 341 US Route One. Esther
Tozier shares knowledge of edible, toxic, medicinal mushrooms; discuss
identification. Bring basket for gathering, sharp paring knife, notepad,
pencil. Cost: $10 donation suggested. Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) or WWLToffice@gmail.com
FMI
Sunday, August 27
FORT
FAIRFIELD: 20th Annual Carl Robert’s Dream Walk.
Registration: 9:30 a.m. at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School, 28 High School
Drive. Walk start: 11:00 a.m. Pot luck lunch to follow; please bring a dish to
share. To benefit Aroostook children with life-threatening illness. Pledge
sheets available. Contact Linda Langley (207-473-4495) or Rebecca Langley
(207-473-0967) FMI
Friday, September 1
CARIBOU: Caribou Rec. Take It Outside Series Adult
Grand Falls Gorge/St. John River Boat Trip. 8:30
a.m.-4:00 p.m. Guided hike around NB’s Grand Falls Gorge; learn the history of
what the falls meant to early settlers. 4-hour pontoon boat cruise above Grand
Falls; eat lunch aboard the boat, enjoy the beauty of the natural landscape,
wildlife. Cost: $50; includes lunch. Preregistration required. Contact Neal
Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday, September 2
SHERMAN:
Old Home Days. Saturday: Cancer Walk, 9:00 a.m. at the Bandstand.
Sunday: Antler Show, 10:00 a.m. at the Town Office; Monday: Maine’s only “twice
around” parade, 10:00 a.m. Contact Allison Roy (207-557-4365) or Steven Lane
(207-365-4311) FMI
WESTON:
10th Annual Living Waters Mountain View Challenge.
1:00 p.m. at Living Waters Bible Conference, 47 Dark Cove Rd. A day of fun and friendly
competition for the whole family. To celebrate MVC’s 10th year, we are adding a
festive element to our signature 5k: making it a color race! Free kids activities
during the challenge. Cost: $20/person. Contact Erin Tucker (207-578-2245) or Tuckerclan14@gmail.com
FMI
Monday, September 4
CARIBOU:
Viking Run. Kids’ running races on the Caribou High School
track; various distances according to age group. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Race
start: 9:00 a.m. Contact Roy Alden (207-498-3563) or ralden@rsu39.org FMI
CARIBOU:
Labor Day Road Race. 5k walk start: 10:30 a.m. 8k run start: 11:00 a.m.
Meet at Caribou High School Ski Building. Contact Chris Smith (207-768-9472) or
christopher.smith@umpi.edu
FMI
Friday, September 8
PRESQUE
ISLE: Presque Isle 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 FMI
Saturday, September 9
FORT
KENT: St. John Valley Out of the Darkness Walk. Walk
in memory or support of those who have lost someone to suicide. Suicide can be
prevented. Join the movement! Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Fort Kent Lions'
Pavilion, River Street. Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Proceeds go to American
Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help raise awareness, provide education
and support to survivors of suicide loss, etc. Visit www.afsp.org FMI
FORT
KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Annual BBQ & Band Fundraiser. 3:00–8:00
p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. Intro to Orienteering followed by meal highlighting
local ingredients from Aroostook Beef Company, Bouchard Family Farms, James
Pelletier Farm Produce: smoked BBQ beef, chili, potato bar, ploye ice cream
sandwiches. Live music. Cost: $15/person. Contact FKOC info@fortkentoc.org
FMI
Tuesday, September 13
PRESQUE
ISLE: SAD #1 Adult & Community Education Youth Mountain Biking. 3:00-5:15 p.m. at
Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. 6-week program (Sep 12-Oct 17) available
to bikers of all ability levels in grades 5-12. Learn to climb and descend
hills, bunny hop over obstacles, ride the terrain park, and navigate the trails
at NHC. Cost: $30/person. Contact SAD #1 Adult Ed. (207-764-4776) or lerae.kinney@sad1.org
FMI
Saturday, September 16
FORT
KENT: UMFK Jim Grandmaison Bike Tour. 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: 9:00 a.m. at Blake Library, 23
University Dr. Tour start: 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration recommended. Cost: $10 UMFK
student, $35/non-student, $100/Family. Visit www.athletics.umfk.edu/biketour-pir/
FMI
PORTAGE
LAKE: 1st Annual September Fest. 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Portage
Lakeside Cabins, 4 Almond Dr. Friends and families enjoy kayak races, biggest
chub/sunfish catch, horse shoes, croquet, water balloon fights, duck pool pickin,’
cribbage, more. Trophies, prizes awarded. Dinner, dancing to follow. Cost: $25/age
16 and up, $15/age 15 and under, FREE/under 5. Contact Portage Lakeside Cabins
(207-227-2454) FMI
Saturday, September 23
PRESQUE
ISLE: SAD #1 Adult & Community Education Whitewater Rafting Bus Trip. We
have teamed up with Northeast Whitewater for a rafting trip down the Kennebec
River. Don't miss this amazing adventure! Space limited to 40 participants.
Cost: $94/person; includes transportation, equipment,
meals. Contact SAD #1 Adult & Community Education (207-764-4776) or lerae.kinney@sad1.org
FMI
FORT
KENT: 2017 Northern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer's. Take
the first step to a world without Alzheimer's. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at
Riverside Park, 416 West Main St. Ceremony: 9:00 a.m. Walk start: 9:30 a.m.
Route Length: 3 miles. Contact: Lisa Frazell
(207-249-8962) or lfrazell@alz.org FMI
(207-249-8962) or lfrazell@alz.org FMI
PRESQUE
ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour.
10:00 a.m.-Noon. This guided two-mile tour begins, ends at the 1875 Vera Estey
House Museum, 16 Third St., covers over 30 historic sites and individuals. Fee:
FREE; donation suggested. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.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
FMI
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
FMI
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
FMI
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
FMI
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
FMI
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
FMI
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
FMI
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
FMI
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
FORT
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
FMI