Aroostook Outdoor News: 8.9.19 edition
In
this edition: 1) Paddle Mattawamkeag Lake in Island Falls. 2) Run
around the mountain in Mars Hill. 3) Run a 5k cross country race to honor
support fallen veterans in Houlton. Plus lots more!
Events:
Saturday, August 10
ISLAND
FALLS: Island Falls Lakes Association SummerFest Paddle on Mattawamkeag.
10:00 a.m. at the Fish and Game dock (off of US Route 2), paddle to the IFLA
private islands, and tour around. Enjoy the beauty and explore the untouched
nature of this spectacular lake. Following the adventure on the water, we will
have a picnic at the Fish and Game club. Visit www.islandfallslakesassociation.com
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CARIBOU:
Professor Kevin McCartney: Rocks and Fossils of the Nylander.
1:00-2:00 p.m. at Nylander Museum, 657 Main St. Let's really rock the museum!
Hear Kevin McCartney share his knowledge of everything geologic in Aroostook
County. Contact the Nylander Museum (207-493-4209) FMI
Sunday, August 11
MARS
HILL: Big Run Around the Mountain Half Marathon. 7:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Bigrock Mountain, 37 Graves Rd. Run around the mountain as
part of the ACI & Central Aroostook Homecoming Weekend. The course takes
you near the windmills, around the mountain on both paved road and dirt roads.
Cost: $25; includes race t-shirt, finisher medal. Visit www.runreg.com/bigrun-around-the-mountain-12-marathon
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HOULTON:
SFC Aaron Henderson Memorial 5k Run/Walk. Cross country style
race; may be muddy, contain rough terrain, tree roots, small river bed
crossing. Registration: 10:30 a.m. at Houlton Community Park, 94 Randall Ave. Run/Walk
start: 12:00 p.m. Cost: $20/person; t-shirt to first 50 registrants. All
proceeds to Green Beret Foundation. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/Houlton/AaronHendersonMemorial5K
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Saturday, August 17
PRESQUE
ISLE: Presque Isle Youth Hockey Hooked on Hockey 5k and Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run.
Hosted by CompetitorME. Registration, pre-registration bib pick up: 7:30 a.m.
at Mantle Lake Park. Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run start: 8:30 a.m. 5k start: 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $5 race fee + $2 sign-up fee/person. First 50 registrants are guaranteed
event shirts. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/Events/ME/PresqueIsle/HookedOnHockey5K
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MADAWASKA:
Madawaska Athletic Boosters 5k Color Run. Registration: 7:30
a.m. at Madawaska Multi-purpose Center, 160 7th Ave. Race start: 8:30 a.m.
prizes for top 3 Adult (17+) and top 3 Student (under 16) male and female
finishers. Cost: Donation. Contact Madawaska Rec (207-728-3604) FMI
PORTAGE
LAKE: Historical Society Canoe Carry, Portage Lake. 6:00
p.m. at Dean’s Motor Lodge. Join in on this historical re-enactment of the
traditional portage from Little Machias Lake to Portage Lake. Contact Jim
Dumond (207-227-1864) FMI
Sunday, August 18
FORT
KENT: 28th 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 3k, 5k, or 10k. 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 23
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
Saturday, August 31
SHERMAN:
Sherman Old Home Days Celebration of Life Cancer Walk. Registration:
9:00 a.m. at the Bandstand. Walk start: 9:30 a.m. Monday: Maine’s only “twice
around” parade, 10:00 a.m. Contact Allison Roy (207-557-4365) or Steven Lane
(207-365-4311) FMI
Monday, September 2
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
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Saturday, September 7
FORT
KENT: UM5K Summer Fun Run. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at UMFK Sports
Center, School Street. Run start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $20/person. Contact Fletcher
Brown (207-834-7546) or fletcher.f.brown@maine.edu FMI
PRESQUE
ISLE: AR Gould Colors of Courage 5k/10k Run/Walk.
Celebrate, support cancer survivors! Registration: 8:30 a.m. at TAMC, 140
Academy St. Events start: 9:30 a.m. Cost: $25/adult, $15/youth (ages 8-17), FREE/Kids’
Fun Run. Visit www.northernlighthealth.org/Locations/Foundation/Events-and-Programs/2019/September/AR-Gould-Hospital-Colors-of-Courage-5K-10K-and-Kid
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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: 9:00 a.m. at Fort Kent
Lions' Pavilion, River St. Walk start: 10:00 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
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
PRESQUE ISLE: Bike Board & Ski 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 & 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
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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: Bike Board & Ski 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: Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Fairmount Cemetery Tour. Second
Friday of the month May 10-September 13. 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. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
PRESQUE
ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. Fourth
Saturday of the month April 27-September 28 from 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. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org
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