offugo… is Aroostook’s longest running and most comprehensive Outdoor Event Calendar. First published in 2007, the offugo calendar features one-off and ongoing outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle events taking place in The Crown of Maine. It is the only place to find outdoor event news for Aroostook County (and nearby New Brunswick and Quebec) venues in one convenient package!
*Thursday, November 20
Caribou Parks and Recreation/Boreal Outdoor Club Youth Ski Rental Night, Caribou. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Caribou Wellness Center. XC ski rentals available for all Caribou area youths; includes skis, boots, poles, and carrier. Volunteers needed. Contact CPRD (207-493-4224) FMI
*Saturday, November 23–Sunday, November 24
Lonesome Pine Trails Ski Swap and Sale, Fort Kent. Ski sale registration: Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-Noon. Ski sale: Sunday, Noon-4:00 p.m. Discounted season passes will available both days. Contact LPT (207-834-5202) or visit www.lonesomepinetrails.org FMI
*Thursday, November 27
Valley Rivers Middle School Booster Club Turkey Trot 5k, Fort Kent. Registration: 7:00 a.m. at FKCHS soccer field. Walk start: 8:00 a.m. Race start: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $20/person; $45/family. T-shirt to first 50 registrants. Awards: Fresh baked pie to first Male & Female finishers per age group/category. Contact Peggy Carson peggycarson2000@yahoo.com FMI
*Saturday, November 29
Turkey Trot 5k, Caribou. Race start: 10:00 a.m. at Caribou High School. Cost: $13. T-shirts available to first 90 entrants. Contact Evan Graves (207-226-0711) or egraves@rsu39.org FMI
*Saturday, December 6
Lonesome Pine Trails Annual Ski Patrol Training, Fort Kent. 8:00 a.m.-Noon. Ski Patrol 101 to follow. Cost: $5 for CPR and First-aid card. Contact Dr. Lucien Daigle drlucienski@gmail.com FMI
*Saturday, December 6
10th Mountain Outdoor Club Deck the Lodge Coffee House, Fort Kent. 6:00-9:00 p.m. at 10th Mountain Lodge. This will be a social, membership drive, and fundraiser all in one; snacks, cash bar, live music, door prizes. Let’s kick off the winter season together! Cost: $3/member; $5/non-member. Visit www.10thmtnskiclub.org FMI
*Saturday, December 13
Bigrock Mountain Opening Day, Mars Hill. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. It’s the day you’ve waited eight months for: Bigrock opens for the season! Kick off the ski/snowboard season at Bigrock! Visit www.bigrockmaine.com FMI
Ongoing Programs:
*Sunday Saunter Running Group, Presque Isle. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Contact Jonathan Kelley info@triaroostook.com FMI
*Bootlegger Snowshoe Hike, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Sundays; fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern time) at the end of Path Brissette. Get to know the magical setting of the Bootlegger trails on this guided hike. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
*10th Mountain Outdoor Club Jalbert Pee Wee Biathlon Program, Fort Kent. Tuesdays; 4:30 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center. Starting in December. Open to youth ages 9 and under. Kids will learn basic skate skiing skills, go on ski adventures, and play LOTS of games! Cost: FREE! Contact Gail Johnson stegacosa@yahoo.com FMI
*10th Mountain Outdoor Club Jalbert Youth Biathlon Program, Fort Kent. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center. Open to youth ages 10-14; roller skiing, rifle shooting, trail running, and LOTS of games! Cost: FREE! Contact Gail Johnson stegacosa@yahoo.com FMI
*UMPI Women’s Climbing Night, Presque Isle. Thursdays; Nov. 20; Dec. 4; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Experience the excitement of climbing. State-of-the-art rock wall at Gentile features climbs for all abilities. Staff on hand to provide assistance; helmet and harness provided; climbing shoes available for small fee. Contact Gentile Hall front desk (207-768-9772) FMI
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Got info on an outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle event in the Aroostook area that you would like to share with others? Please contact Mark Shea mwscshea@gmail.com to list your event!
