Aroostook Outdoor News: 10.8.15 edition

We love #FallTime, but #WinterActivities are popping up on the calendar! #WinterIsComing #AroostookThing

In this edition: 1) #Winter activity training for educators in #FortFairfield. 2) A #5k to support #CancerSurvivors in #PresqueIsle and a #DamRun #10k in Perth-Andover, #NewBrunswick. 3) A #BikeRodeo and #fun #FireSafety activities in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! #offugo…

 

Thursday, October 8

Carleton County Historical Society Book Talk:  The Lost Wilderness, Woodstock, NB. 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic time) at the Charles Connell House, 128 Connell St. Author Nicholas Guitard discusses his latest book, richly illustrated with archival maps, stunning photography. Cost: Free; books available for purchase. Visit www.cchs-nb.ca FMI

 

Friday, October 9

Hope & Justice Project Walk It Up, Presque Isle!, Presque Isle. Meet at Turner Memorial Library for a light walk to bring awareness to domestic abuse and sexual violence. Registration: 11:00 a.m. Walk start: 12:00 p.m. Free t-shirt and lunch to those who pre-register. Contact Casey Faulkingham (207-764-2977) or visit www.hopeandjusticeproject.org FMI

 

*Friday, October 9

WinterKids GOAL Training, Fort Fairfield. The Guide to Outdoor Active Learning (GOAL) makes it easy for teachers to integrate fun outdoor activity into winter lessons. 2:45-4:00 p.m. at FF Elementary School. Cost: FREE! Includes healthy snack, Let’s Go! Program incentive, $25 gas card per person. Contact Colette Thompson (207-554-4132) FMI

 

Saturday, October 10

Colors of Courage 5k Run/Walk, Presque Isle. Celebrate, support cancer survivors! New bicycle, motorcycle route options. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at TAMC. Bike start: 10:00 a.m. Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run start: 10:15 a.m. 5k start: 11:00 a.m. BBQ: Noon. Colors of Courage shirts to first 125 registrants. Visit www.runsignup.com/Race/ME/PresqueIsle/ColorMEPink FMI

 

Saturday, October 10

The Dam Run 10k, Perth-Andover, NB. 10k, 5k, Kids’ 1k races. Registration: 10:00 a.m. at River Valley Civic Centre. Race start: 11:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Run along the beautiful St. John River; pre-register for “I ran the DAM RUN” t-shirt. Cost: $30/adult, $20/student, $10/Kids’ 1k. Contact Tasha Wright (506-273-4845) or tasha.wright@perth-andover.com FMI

 

*Saturday, October 10

Presque Isle Fire Department Open House, Presque Isle. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Activities for the whole family to enjoy: bike rodeo with FREE bicycle helmets, fire safety booths, child safety seat checks, fire safety trailer demos, K-9 Demos, Maine Forest Service display, Sprinkler the clown, free hot dog roast! Contact PIFD (207-769-0881) FMI

 

Wednesday, October 14

Firearms Hunter Safety Course, Van Buren. Maine DIF&W Hunter Education is more than gun safety; taught by trained, certified instructors, students receive course handbook, outdoor survival info, more; includes lectures, demonstrations, written exam. Meets Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Van Buren High School. Contact Charles Sullivan (207-868-5758) FMI

 

Saturday, October 17

Aroostook Birders Wild Goose Chase, Caribou. 7:30-11:00 a.m. at Collins Pond Park. Join us for this traditional, non-strenuous fall favorite; 3-hour excursion around Caribou, Limestone, and Fort Fairfield in search of geese, plus other waterfowl, shorebirds and lingering migrants. Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI

 

Saturday, October 17

Strong Tower Orphanage Love Run/Walk 5k, Houlton. Event is designed for the whole family to help orphans in Caracol, Haiti. Registration: 7:30 a.m. at Military Street Baptist Church. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $20; includes bib, t-shirt, light refreshments, t-shirts guaranteed to those who register by Sept. 25. Visit www.houltonmsbc.org FMI

 

Saturday, October 17

Fort Kent Outdoor Center Trail Work Day, Fort Kent. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Many hands needed to update our trail system. We hope you can come and help out and have a fun morning with us and see some new changes to the stadium and some of the trails! Contact Laura Audibert la4568@roadrunner.com FMI

 

Saturday, October 17

American Council of the Blind-Maine White Cane Walk, Presque Isle. Celebrate White Cane Awareness Day. Walk start: 10:00 a.m. in parking lot near Wilder’s Jewelry, Main St. Contact Bruce Archer (207-764-3360) FMI

 

Saturday, October 17

Bigrock Mountain Aroostook County’s Toughest Mile, Mars Hill. 1-mile running race on a marked trail from the base of Bigrock to the Summit; push your body to the limit! Race start: 11:00 a.m. Cost: $20. Aroostook County Brew Fest to follow. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-227-8165) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.org FMI

 

Sunday, October 18

Caribou Rec. Adult Take It Outside Series Deboullie Day Hike, Caribou. Deboullie Reserve offers rugged terrain, numerous ponds, spectacular views. Preregistration required; program restricted to those in excellent shape. Cost: $20; bring bag lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI

 

*Monday, October 19

MSAD1 Adult Ed. Hunter Safety Class, Presque Isle. 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Mondays & Tuesdays for 2 weeks. Required for those 16 and up seeking first time hunting license. Learn firearms safety, hunter ethics, map & compass, first aid, survival, game ID and proper care, hunting laws. Students build survival kits. Cost: $5. Contact MSAD1 Adult Ed. (207-764-4776) FMI

 

*Tuesday, October 20

Caribou Rec. Adult Take It Outside Series Bradford Camps Trip, Munsungan Lake. For over a century, sportsmen and tourists have traveled to North Maine Woods to embrace nature. Learn about the history of the camps from the owners while being treated to lunch in a wilderness lodge. Cost: $40. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI

 

Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24

Presque Isle Historical Society Haunted Lantern History Tours, Presque Isle. Guided “slightly scary and kinda creepy” nighttime walking tours of historic downtown by lantern light. Tours begin at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. each night at Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com FMI

 

Saturday, October 24

Unite Against Bullying Walk, Run, or Roll and Family Fun Fair, Caribou. 2-mile Unite Against Bullying Walk, competitive 5k race, 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run, bouncy house, vendor booths; something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Caribou Rec. Center. Contact Jasmine DeRier (207-551-9997) or visit www.uniteagainstbullyingme.org FMI

 

Saturday, October 24

Woodland PTA Haunted Halloween Walk, Woodland. 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Woodland School, 844 Woodland Center Rd. Snack Shack will feature apple cider, coffee, hot chocolate, and goodies. Cost: $2. Proceeds benefit Woodland PTA. Contact Woodland School (207-496-2981) FMI

 

Wednesday, October 28

UMPI Distinguished Lecturer Series: Biologist/Ecologist Dr. Bernd Heinrich, Presque Isle. 7:00–9:00 p.m. in Campus Center. Author of nearly 20 books on nature, behavior, biology and ecology, Dr. Heinrich’s talk will focus on physiological ability of insects and birds to adapt to various environments. Cost: Free. Contact Gayla Shaw gshaw@maine.edu FMI

 

Thursday, October 29

Caribou Rec. Adult Take It Outside Series North Maine Woods Trip, Ashland. Meet with NMW Director and an Irving Woodlands representative at proposed Bald Mountain mining site to discuss development, followed by luncheon seminar at picturesque Hewes Brook Lodge. Cost: $30; includes lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI

 

Thursday, October 29

Woodstock Rec. Zombie 3k Run, Woodstock, NB. Registration: 5:00-6:00 p.m. at AYR Motor Centre, 105 Connell Park Rd. Zombies come out at 6:30 p.m. (all times Atlantic)! Cost: $10/adult; $5/student with ID. Zombies needed. Contact Jill Dunnett jill.dunnett@town.woodstock.nb.ca FMI

 

Saturday, October 31

TAMC Monster Dash Aroostook 5k & Little Monsters Fun Run, Presque Isle. Halloween-themed costume event starts/ends at TAMC. Proceeds benefit County Dialysis Center. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Fun Run start: 9:00 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start: 9:30 a.m. Cost: $20. Contact County Dialysis Center (207-768-5863) FMI

 

Sunday, November 1

Fort Kent Outdoor Center Halloween 10km Trail Race, Fort Kent. 10k Trail Race, 5k Fun Run/Walk, 1k Kids’ Race (12 and under). Runners in costume receive time bonus in 5k, 10k races. Registration: 11:30 a.m. at FKOC. Race start: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $15; no fee for 1k participants running in costume. Contact Jeff Dubis jdubis@maine.edu FMI

 

*Sunday, November 1

Quoggy Jo Ski Club Ski & Winter Sports Sale, Presque Isle. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Presque Isle Rec. Center. Consignments accepted Oct. 31 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon and Nov. 2 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Area ski shops will be on hand with new and used gear! Contact Gene Cronin (207-540-1496) or gene@skiquoggyjo.org FMI

 

*Saturday, November 7

Run The River, Nackawic, NB. 10k/5k/3krunning races and 1k Kids’ Fun Run. Race start: 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic) at Race Central, Nackawic Shopping Mall, 135 Otis Drive. Register online only by Nov. 6 at www.atlanticchip.ca. Contact Greg MacFarlane (506-575-2075) or greg@liv9.ca or visit www.facebook.com/runtheriverNackawic FMI

 

*Saturday, November 7

Aroostook Birders Long Lake/St Agatha Outing, Sinclair. Explore the area, looking for birds; 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Meet the group at Caribou Tim Horton’s at 7:45 or Sinclair boat landing at 8:30.  Contact Bill Sheehan thearoostookbirders@gmail.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 competitorme@gmail.com FMI

 

Walking Group, Caribou. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 6:00 p.m. at Downtown Mall parking lot. Open to the public; weather permitting. A good way to exercise and meet new friends. Contact Pauline or Renee (207-492-2079) evenings FMI

 

River Valley Runners Tuesday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB. Tuesdays; 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm & Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the joy of running! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI

 

Village of Perth-Andover Walk in the Park, Perth-Andover, NB. Wednesdays; 6:30–7:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at Perth-Andover Bandstand; weather permitting. Visit www.perth-andover.com FMI

 

River Valley Runners Thursday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB. Thursdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm & Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the joy of running! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI

 

Valley Outdoor Centre Volunteer Days, Centreville, NB. Saturdays; 8:30-11:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) on October 3, 17, 31 at Valley Outdoor Centre, 133 Upton Road. Come ready to haul brush; wear heavy boots, long pants and shirt, work gloves, and eye protection, bring plenty of water and some snacks. Visit www.valleyoutdoor.ca FMI

 

River Valley Runners Saturday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB. Saturdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm & Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the joy of running! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI

 

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