Thursday, January 25
FORT FAIRFIELD: Family Story Time: Backyard Birds, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Fort Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St., Fort Fairfield. Winter can be a surprisingly good time to observe birds. Explore local birds, winter migrations, snacks for feathered friends through story, craft, more. Cost: free for families with children ages newborn to 5 years. Contact Dianna Leighton at (207-472-3880) or dleighton@fortfairfield.org FMI.
Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28
SINCLAIR: 13th Annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby. Maine’s largest cash prize ice fishing derby; $17,000 in cash prizes. Derby waters: Long, Cross, St. Froid, Square, Eagle, Glazier, Beau, and Portage lakes, Carr Pond and St. John River. Registration at Long Lake Sporting Club, 48 Sinclair Rd. Proceeds benefit Paradis Cancer Fund. Visit www.stagatha.com/derby FMI.
Sunday, January 28
PRESQUE ISLE: Quoggy Jo TAMC Youth Ski Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Quoggy Jo Ski Center, 420 Fort Rd. Now is your chance to see what all the buzz is about at this little hill. Cost: $5/person. Rentals: $5/person while supplies last. Lessons: free. Contact Quoggy Jo (207-540-1496) or visit www.skiquoggyjo.org FMI.
Ongoing programs
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Adult Ski Night. Tuesdays; 6-8 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. Group skiing and instruction for all abilities! Cost: free. Equipment rentals available, please arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. Contact Tom Chasse (769-2453) or tomsharo@yahoo.com FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth XC Ski Club. Saturdays; 9-10:30 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. For 4th-8th graders. Want to learn more about XC skiing? Try something new? The Aroostook County Bill Koch Club is for you. Play games, learn technique and have fun on skis. Cost $15/child. Contact Lydia Streinz lstreinz@rsu39.org FMI
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
Looking for more info on outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle events? Please visit www.offugoaroostook.blogspot.com!
