Aroostook Outdoor News: 1.4.19 edition
In
this edition: 1) Ski, snowshoe, or bike your way into the new
year in Presque Isle. 2) Join the first citizens’ ski race of the season in
Madawaska. 3) Strap on snowshoes to see the stars at a social soiree in Fort
Kent. 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 6
PRESQUE
ISLE: New Year, New You Nordic Challenge. 9:00–11:00 a.m. at
Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital
is hosting a 1k/5k challenge at your preference; running, snowshoeing, fat
biking, skiing. Equipment available while supplies last. Cost: $2; free with
NHSC membership. Hot cocoa upon Challenge completion. Visit www.facebook.com/events/204875927056201
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MADAWASKA:
Four Seasons Trail Association Deprey Classic Ski Race.
Aroostook Cup Series Race #1. Distance: 6k Freestyle. Registration: 11:30 a.m.
at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring Street. Youth start: 12:15 p.m. Race start:
1:00 p.m. Cost: $10. Pasta meal available for purchase. Contact Colin Jandreau
(207-728-6103) or jandreau@roadrunner.com FMI
Tuesday, January 8
CARIBOU:
Men’s Ski Night. Meeting on Tuesdays at 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 FMI
Saturday, January 12
FORT
KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Starlight Snowshoe Social. 6:00–9:00
p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center, 33 Paradis Cir. All ages welcome. Bring a
snack and/or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Best poker hand gets half the
pot! Cost: FREE, $5/poker hand. Snowshoes and headlamps available for rent.
Contact Laura Audibert (207-834-6773) or la4568@roadrunner.com FMI
Saturday, January 19
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, January 26
FORT
KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Jalbert Youth Program. Saturdays;
Jan 26-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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
