Wednesday, Oct. 4-Wednesday, Nov. 1
PRESQUE ISLE: SAD 1 Adult and Community Education Youth Mountain Biking. 3-5:15 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. Six-week program for bikers of all ability levels in grades 5-12. Learn to climb and descend hills, bunny hop over obstacles, ride the terrain park, and navigate the trails at NHC. Cost: $30/person. Contact SAD 1 Adult Education (207-764-4776) or lerae.kinney@sad1.org FMI
Thursday, Oct. 5
HOULTON: Hope and Justice Project Light It Up, Houlton! Walk. 6-7:30 p.m. at Houlton Recreation Department 128 Main St. Event to include a walk to end abuse, guest speakers, remembrance ceremony. Participants encouraged to help us light up the night with purple glow-sticks for domestic violence awareness. Free T-shirts available. Visit www.hopeandjusticeproject.org FMI
Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7
PRESQUE ISLE: Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce Haunted Woods Walk. 6-9 p.m. each night at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. We are amping up the scares this year. DJ show and food. Not for the faint of heart; strongly recommended for no one under the age of 13. Cost: $5/person. Contact CACC (207-764-6561) or visit www.centralaroostookchamber.com FMI
Saturday, Oct. 7
MARS HILL: Aroostook Birders Goose Lunch. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mars Hill Pond, Bridge St. Canada geese migrate through The County each fall, stopping for short stays; a favorite stopover is Mars Hill Pond. We will also look for the occasional rare visitor traveling with them. Light refreshments, drinks available. Contact Aroostook Birders thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
Sunday, Oct. 8
PRESQUE ISLE: UMPI Alumni and All-Comers XC 5K. Race start: 11 a.m. at UMPI’s Park Family Field (soccer field complex). Contact Chris Smith (207-768-4972) or christopher.smith@umpi.edu FMI
Monday, Oct. 9
FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Roller Ski/Biathlon Pursuit Race. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Cir. Prince Edward Island Biathlon team is at biathlon camp, with very young athletes who have never been on roller skis and experienced athletes. Looking for participants in informal races on Saturday and Sunday for experience. Contact Carl Theriault (207-631-9589) or theriaultcarl@hotmail.com FMI
Ongoing program
PRESQUE ISLE: County Strides Running Group. Sundays; 10 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
Looking for more info on outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle events? Please visit www.offugoaroostook.blogspot.com
