Aroostook Outdoor News: 10.26.18 edition
In
this edition: 1) A haunted walk in Mars Hill. 2) A video
presentation about planet Earth in Easton. 3) Get ready for ski swap season. Plus
lots more!
Events:
Saturday, October 27
MARS
HILL: Haunted Walk and Trunk or Treat. 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Central
Aroostook Junior Senior High School, 26 Pleasant St. Hosted by Central
Aroostook High School Class of 2019. Trunk or Treat for younger children from
6:00-7:30 p.m. Annual Mars Hill Rec. egg hunt at 6:00 p.m. Food available for
purchase. Contact CAHS (207-425-2811) FMI
EASTON:
Francis Malcolm Planetarium Video Presentation: Fragile Planet.
7:00-8:00 p.m. at Francis Malcolm Science Center, 775 Houlton Rd. All-new full
dome/video program explores use of technology in better understanding our
unique life-giving home and other solar system worlds. Reservation required.
Cost: $6/adult, $4/student. Contact Tricia Langner (207-488-5451) or tricia@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com
FMI
Sunday, November 4
PRESQUE
ISLE: Quoggy Jo Ski Club Ski & Winter Sports Sale. 1:00-3:00
p.m. at Presque Isle Rec. Center, 24 Chapman Rd. Consignments accepted from
9:00 a.m.-Noon. Area ski shops on hand with new and used gear! Contact Gene
Cronin (207-540-1496) or gene@skiquoggyjo.org
FMI
Saturday, November 10
SINCLAIR:
Aroostook Birders Long Lake Tour. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at
Sinclair boat launch by the bridge. Join us on a carpool jaunt around Long Lake
to see the last migrants leaving the state, stopping at promising spots,
finishing at Lakeview Restaurant for lunch. We can always count on seeing
spawning salmon too! Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com
FMI
Thursday, November 15
CARIBOU:
Caribou Rec/Northern Skiers Club Youth XC Ski Rental Night. 6:00-8:00
p.m. at Caribou Wellness Center. Seasonal rentals available for Caribou youth;
includes skis, boots, poles, equipment bag. Cost: $55. Volunteers needed.
Contact CPRD (207-493-4224) FMI
Saturday, November 17 & Sunday, November 18
FORT
KENT: Lonesome Pine Trails Ski Swap and Sale. Ski sale
consignment registration: Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-Noon. Ski sale: Sunday, Noon-4:00
p.m. Discounted season passes available both days. Contact LPT (207-834-5202)
or visit www.lonesomepinetrails.org FMI
Monday, November 19
CARIBOU:
Caribou Rec Early Release Day Special Program: Swimming & Rock Climbing at
UMPI. Noon-4:00 p.m. For students in grades 4-8. Cost:
$5/student. Contact Caribou Parks and Rec (207-493-4224) FMI
Saturday, November 24
CARIBOU:
Turkey Trot 5k. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Caribou High School,
308 Sweden St. Walk start: 9:45 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Cost: $14/person;
long-sleeved t-shirt to first 75 registrants. Contact Evan Graves (207-226-0711)
or gravespi@gmail.com FMI
Tuesday, November 27
CARIBOU:
Caribou Rec. PRESKISON Ski Program. Tuesdays & Thursdays,
3:00-6:00 p.m.; November 27-December 20. For youth in grades 5-8. Adventure to
different locations to find activities to keep moving: mountain biking,
snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, ice skating. Pre-registration
required. Cost: $20/person. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org
FMI
Friday, November 30
FORT
KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Welcome Winter Social.
5:30-9:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center, 33 Paradis Circle. This year's event
has a little twist: Membership Drive and Social AND a Murder Mystery Party! Come
as a suspect or feel free to mingle and watch the investigation unfold. Pot
luck appetizers, cash bar. Cost: $3/member; $5/non-member. Visit www.facebook.com/events/2236898583211718
FMI
Saturday, December 1
MARS
HILL: Bigrock Mountain Ski Swap and Sale. Old ski gear taking
up space in your home? Looking for rock-bottom prices on ski stuff for the
upcoming season? Then you better get to Bigrock! Last day to buy early bird
season passes! Consignment intake: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Sale: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Contact Bigrock (207-425-6711) FMI
Ongoing Programs:
PRESQUE ISLE: UMPI-SAGE Outing Club. SAGE (Seniors Achieving Greater Education) organizes
and carries out several outdoor activities every season. Events planned for
this fall are: geocaching at Nordic Heritage Sport Center, biking and walking
local trails across Aroostook County and Perth Andover, NB, Canada. Join the
fun in planning, organizing and attending these activities. Contact the SAGE office (207-768-9501) 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
EASTON: Francis Malcolm
Science Center Walk-in Tours. Weekdays;
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Experience our planetarium’s 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
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Group
Mountain Bike Ride. Mondays; 6:00 p.m.
at Nordic Heritage Center Welcome Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Year-round,
conditions permitting. All abilities, no-drop ride. 7-10 miles; 6-8 mph avg. Focus
on technical riding skills, group riding, having fun. Contact Tom Chasse
(207-694-5222) or info@bikeboardandski.com FMI
CARIBOU: Bike, Board and Ski Group Road Bike Ride. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins, 6 Washburn St. All
abilities welcome; multiple groups/routes depending on abilities. Casual ride
of 20-30 miles; 12-18 mph avg. Focus on improving group riding skills, safety,
etiquette, having fun. Contact Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or info@bikeboardandski.com 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: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Group
Mountain Bike Ride. Wednesdays; 6:00
p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Welcome Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Year-round,
conditions permitting. Faster group ride for intermediate to advanced riders.
10-13 miles; 8-10 mph avg. Focus on shredding the trails, group riding, having
fun. Contact Tom Chasse (207-694-5222) or info@bikeboardandski.com FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Bike Board & Ski Training Group
Road Bike Ride. Thursdays; 5:30
p.m. at BB&S rear entrance behind Northeastland Hotel. Experienced riders;
road bike only. 25-40 miles; 18+ mph avg. Be ready to work hard and hang on!
May regroup if someone gets worked, falls off the back; can’t keep up be
prepared to find your way home. Contact Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or info@bikeboardandski.com FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Bike Board and Ski Road Bike Ride. Saturdays; 7:30 a.m. at BB&S rear entrance
behind Northeastland Hotel. 20-30 miles; 1.5-2 hours. Pace: moderate to fast;
16-18 mph. All abilities ride; no mountain bikes. Focus on improving group
riding skills, safety and etiquette. Spirited at times, but we regroup several
times along the way. Contact Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or andrew@bikeboardandski.com FMI
Meetings:
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. Get involved in volunteer projects at ANWR in effort to
balance enhancing of habitat with public access privilege to enjoy wildlife in
an unmolested environment. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634) or friendsofanwr@gmail.com 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
FORT KENT: Fort Kent
Outdoor Center Meeting. First Wednesday of each
month; 6:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. The Fort Kent Outdoor Center
promotes healthy outdoor lifestyles by providing a first-rate facility, trail
system, and recreational activities for members, athletes, and visitors.
Visit www.fortkentoc.org FMI
