Saturday, December 15
CARIBOU: 119th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. 7 a.m. at Tim Horton’s, 109 Bennett Dr. We invite you to join us for all or part of this day-long count in the Caribou area; all welcomed for this long-standing holiday tradition. We need all hands on deck. Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Sunday, December 23
MADAWASKA: Four Seasons Trail Association Christmas at the Lodge. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Pasta lunch, sleigh rides, tubing, skiing, snowshoeing, and Santa. Bring the kids. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Sunday Snowshoeing with Santa. 1-3 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. Guided hikes available or explore the trails on your own. Snow shoes available for rent while supplies last. Cost: $2/pair; free with NHSC membership or bring your own. Join Santa in the lodge at noon for hot cocoa before hitting the trails. Visit www.facebook.com/events/512965759113840 FMI
Wednesday, December 26
PRESQUE ISLE: Quoggy Jo Ski Center Opening Day. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Keep doing your snow dances. Contact Gene Cronin (207-540-1496) or gene@skiquoggyjo.org or visit www.skiquoggyjo.org FMI
Wednesday, December 26-Sunday, December 30
FORT KENT: Fort Kent Outdoor Center Nordic Ski Festival. Looking for great snow for Nordic skiing? Look no further than FKOC, host of World Cup Biathlons, national, regional ski events. Events include Try it Biathlon (equipment, instruction provided), Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival, Freestyle 5km Time Trial, and lots of fun. Contact Carl Theriault theriaultcarl@hotmail.com or visit www.fortkentoc.org FMI
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