Wednesday, October 17
PRESQUE ISLE: Katahdin Woods and Water National Monument Management Planning Process. 6-8 p.m. at UMPI’s Campus Center, 181 Main St. The National Park Service public meeting to continue the conversation, on-going management planning process at KWWNM. Light refreshments provided. Contact Tim Hudson KAWW_Superintendent@nps.gov FMI
Thursday, October 18
FORT FAIRFIELD: Family Story Time: The Night Sky. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Fort Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St. Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with a look at space, the moon, and the night sky. Free for all families with children ages newborn to 5 years old; no registration required. Contact Dianna Leighton (207-472-3880) or dleighton@fortfairfield.org FMI
Friday, October 19
PRESQUE ISLE: Presque Isle Historical Society Haunted Lantern History Tour. A “slightly scary, kinda creepy” nighttime downtown tour through the old jail (only opened for this tour), 13 sites for the true history of that particular site by lantern light. Tours begin at 6 and 7 p.m. at Historic Fire Station, 11 Church St. Cost: $5. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com FMI
Saturday, October 20
FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Trail Work Day. 8-11 a.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. Meet at the Maintenance Building. Focusing our work on Green Bean trails. Bring pruning saws, loppers, pole pruners, brush saws. Don’t forget gloves and sturdy footwear. Contact FKOC info@fortkentoc.org FMI
HOULTON: Hollywood Pet Salon Strut Your Mutt Walk-a-thon. 2.5-mile people/pet walk to help Ark Animal Sanctuary provide food, shelter, medicine, love to furry friends in need. Leashed pets welcome. Registration: 9:30 a.m. at Hollywood Pet Salon, 70 Main St. Walk start: 10 a.m. Pledges of $20 or more get free T-shirt. Live music, cookout, silent auction, bake sale, more! Contact Ark Animal Sanctuary (207-532-7387) FMI
MARS HILL: Aroostook Birders’ Goose Lunch. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mars Hill Pond, Bridge Street. 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. Spotting scopes, light refreshments, drinks available. Contact Aroostook Birders thearoostookbirders@gmail.com FMI
FORT FAIRFIELD: International Observe the Moon Night. 5–7 p.m. at Fort Fairfield Public Library, 339 Main St. Free all-ages event includes fun hands-on activities, yummy Looney Lunar Phases, virtual tour of the moon, trip out to the library lawn to observe the moon up close and discuss its’ remarkable features! Contact Dianna Leighton (207-472-3880) or dleighton@fortfairfield.org FMI
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