Saturday, February 17
PRESQUE ISLE: TAMC/Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth Ski Day. 10 a.m.-noon at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. All youth are invited for a morning of free Nordic skiing with instructor Paul Lamoreau. Snacks provided. Rental equipment available while supplies last beginning at 9:30 a.m. This event is part of the Fit and Fun Winter Challenge 2018. Contact Jamie Guerrette (207-768-4008) FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Moonlight Snowshoe Hike. 6:30 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Road. Come join us for fun on the trails and food and socializing afterward. Bring friends and a snack to share. Best poker hand wins half the pot. Bring a headlamp. Cost: Free, $5/person to enter Poker Run. Limited snowshoe rentals available. Contact Mark Shea mshea@pinelandfarms.org FMI
Saturday, February 24
PRESQUE ISLE: Aroostook State Park Winter Family Fun Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Come have fun with the family outside in Aroostook County’s winter wonderland: XC skiing, snowshoeing, sliding, snowmobile tote-rides, nature walks, warming hut, hot food, bonfire, Smokey the Bear, Maine Game Wardens. Fee: $1.50/person ages 12-64; all others free. Equipment available. Contact Aroostook State Park (207-768-8341) FMI
LIMESTONE: Limestone Ski Club C-Me-Ski Classic Tour and Race. Aroostook Cup Series Race No. 3. Come out and enjoy the beauty of the wooded trails, wildlife, good food. Distances: half kilometer/ages 12 and under; 7K/ages 13-18; 21K/adults. Registration: noon at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, 97 Refuge Rd. Youth race start: 1 p.m. Adult race start: 1:30 p.m. Cost: $10/person. Contact Limestone Ski Club (207-328-7491) 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 at no cost. Equipment rentals available, please arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. Contact Tom Chasse (207-769-2453) or tomsharo@yahoo.com FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club/TAMC Youth Ski Program. Saturdays; 10 a.m.-noon at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. Ends March 3. Coaches combine instruction, technique training with games on skis. The program is free and is the perfect way to get outside and enjoy the winter. For ages 6–10; children under 6 must be accompanied by adult. Contact Paul Lamoreau (207-764-6517) FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth XC Ski Club. Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. For grades 4-8. 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 at lstreinz@rsu39.org FMI
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
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