Aroostook Outdoor News: 1.25.19 edition
In
this edition: 1) Get outside in your own dooryard and enter a
snow sculpture contest in Southern and Central Aroostook. 2) Get the kids
outside at a youth ski program in Presque Isle. 3) Stay indoors to discuss and
learn about the Maine outdoors in Fort Fairfield. Plus lots more!
Events:
NOW-Thursday, January 31
HOULTON
AREA: Moosestompers Snow Creation Contest. Build a snowman,
snow sculpture, or any other snow “creation,” snap a picture and submit via
facebook page private message. We will post submissions to our page, and the
way to win is simple: the photo with the most “likes” wins! Open to Maine
residents within 45 miles of Houlton. Visit www.facebook.com/Moosestompers-283452883829
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Saturday, January 26
PRESQUE
ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth
Ski Program. 10:00 a.m.-Noon at Nordic Heritage Center, 450
Fort Rd. Saturdays; January 26-March 2. Coaches combine instruction, technique
training with games on skis; the perfect way to get outside and enjoy winter! For
students up through grade 8; children under 8 must be accompanied by adult. Cost:
FREE! Contact Heidi Bartley (207-551-1705) FMI
FORT
FAIRFIELD: Let's Talk About It: The Maine Woods.
1:00-3:00 p.m. at Fort Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St. FFPL and Maine
Humanities Council offer 'Defining Wilderness: Defining Maine', a 5-part Let's
Talk About It Book Discussion Series. Visit www.mainehumanities.org/programs/lets-talk/defining-wilderness-defining-maine
or contact FFPL (207-472-3880) FMI
Saturday, February 2
HOULTON:
35th Annual Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run. 2019 Aroostook
Musterds County Challenge Series Race #1. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at Millar
Arena, 94 Randall Ave. 2-mile walk start: 10:45 a.m. 5k run start: 11:00 a.m.
Course: Pretty flat and fast. Cost: $12. T-shirts to first 50 registrants.
Proceeds support Houlton Rec. Contact Houlton Rec (207-532-1310) or visit www.ow.ly/Odun30ngcmm
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FORT
KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Jalbert Youth Program. Saturdays;
Feb 2-Feb 23; 12:00-2:30 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. Open to youth ages
4-14. Nordic skiing, instruction, and LOTS of games! Cost: Free for kids!
Special $20 trail pass and rental for adults! Contact Julie Sanclemente
(207-834-2599) or sanclemente@fairpoint.net
or visit www.facebook.com/events/999221653595364
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Sunday, February 3
PRESQUE
ISLE: Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital Free Ski Day at Quoggy Jo. 11:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Quoggy Jo Ski Center, 420 Fort Rd. Free lift tickets! Free
lessons! $12 rentals available while supplies last. Contact Gene Cronin gene@skiquoggyjo.org
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FORT
KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Frostbite 10k and Super Hero Relay. Registration:
1:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Cir. Race start: 2:00 p.m. 10k freestyle and
Nordic skier-cross super hero relay; don’t forget your cape! All ages and
abilities welcome! Cost $10/adult, $5/youth under 18. Prizes and refreshments
in the lodge after the event. Contact FKOC info@fortkentoc.org FMI
Monday, February 4
CARIBOU:
Caribou Rec. Ski-Daddle Program. Sign up now! Mondays
& Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.; February 4-March 6. For all ability levels in grades 3-5; lessons
include introduction to equipment, techniques and lots of outdoor fun.
Equipment available; students welcome to bring own equipment. Pre-registration
required. Cost: $10/resident, $25/non-resident. Contact Caribou Rec.
(207-493-4224) FMI
Saturday, February 9
PRESQUE
ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Free Youth XC Ski Day.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at NHSC. 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Does your child want to
try XC Skiing? Now is their chance! Instructors will be provided. Rental
equipment available while supplies last! Free trail pass, free rentals and free
lessons. Brought to you by Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital. Visit www.facebook.com/events/196679134581006
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LIMESTONE:
Limestone Ski Club C-Me-Ski Classic Tour and Race.
Aroostook Cup Series Race #3. Come out and enjoy the beauty of the wooded
trails, wildlife, good food! Distances: .5k/ages 12 and under; 7k/ages 13-18;
21k/adults. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, 97
Refuge Rd. Youth race start: 1:00 p.m. Adult race start: 1:30 p.m. Cost:
$10/person. Contact Limestone Ski Club (207-328-7491) FMI
Saturday, February 9-Sunday, February 10
MONTICELLO:
Wilderness Pines Open House Weekend. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. each
day at Wilderness Pines Campground & Outfitters, 83 W Conroy Lake Rd.
Family fun-filled weekend includes Houlton Rec. Winter Sports Trailer; XC skis,
snowshoes, miles of groomed trails, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, hotdogs, chips,
homemade donuts in the Lodge. Visit www.facebook.com/events/733583763675675
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Sunday, February 17
PRESQUE
ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club/Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital Family
Snowshoe Hike. 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450
Fort Fairfield Rd. Guided tours provided. Cost: FREE! Snowshoe rentals:
$2/each, FREE/NHSC member, or bring your own. Visit www.facebook.com/events/262600237936634
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Saturday, February 23
PRESQUE
ISLE: Aroostook State Park Winter Family Fun Day. 10:00
a.m.–3:00 p.m. Come have fun with the family outside in Aroostook County’s
winter wonderland: XC skiing, snowshoeing, sliding, snowmobile tote-rides,
nature walks, warming hut, hot food, bonfire, Smokey the Bear, Maine Game
Wardens. Fee: $1.50/person ages 12-64; all others FREE. Equipment available.
Contact Aroostook State Park (207-768-8341) FMI
Ongoing Programs:
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
CARIBOU: Men’s Ski Night. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. at
Caribou High School Ski Building, 308 Sweden St. Alternating between classical
and freestyle skiing each week, starting with freestyle on January 8. Contact
Evan Graves egraves@rsu39.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
MADAWASKA: Four Seasons Trail Association Youth
Skiing Program. Saturdays; December
29-March 9 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org
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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
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
FORT KENT: Fort Kent
Outdoor Center Meeting. First Monday 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
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
