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DATE EVENT NAME & LOCATION DETAILS CONTACT
june
June 1 NHSC KICK-OFF CLINIC & RIDE Presque Isle [1:00-4:00pm]
Here's your chance to learn more about mountain biking! Club members will offer tours of the NHC trails, and local bike shops will provide riding technique and bike maintenance sessions. Join us for an après-ride BBQ; bring your own drinks and food to grill, and we'll provide the rest! No fee; ages 13 & up.
Contact Mark Shea (227-7465) FMI
June 3-24 MWSC KIDS' MTB CLUB Pownal
Tuesdays @ Bradbury Mtn. State Park.
Contact Mike Yeo 318-7550 FMI
June 7 10TH MOUNTAIN SKI CLUB TRAIL CLEAN-UP DAY Fort Kent

Contact Sherry Dubis info@10thmtnskiclub.org FMI
June 14 MWSC MARS HILL UPHILL RUN Mars Hill

Contact Gary Colliander (227-3863) FMI
June 15 NHSC FAMILY OUTING TO AROOSTOOK STATE PARK Presque Isle
Looking for a memorable Father's Day outing? Join us for an afternoon of hiking! Arrive at the park at 1:00 pm or anytime thereafter, hike the Qua Qua Jo Trail at your own pace, and then enjoy a BYOBarbecue sponsored by NHSC. Park entrance fee: ages 12 and up $2; ages 5-11 $1; ages 5 and under Free. Contact Mark Shea (227-7465) FMI
June 17 - Aug 21 JALBERT YOUTH BIATHLON/NORDIC SKIING PROGRAM Fort Kent [5:30-6:30pm]
Tuesdays and Thursdays. For 3rd - 8th graders. Have fun learning to shoot a biathlon rifle, roller skiing, and playing games! All you need to bring is a water bottle, helmet, running shoes, and a parent!

click here for more.
Please contact Jeff Dubis (316-8866) FMI
June 22 10TH MOUNTAIN SKI CLUB FAMILY OUTING TO DEBOULLIE MT Fort Kent
The Deboullie Fire Tower and famed ices caves are in store for those who venture out with us for an afternoon of hiking and exploring! Meet at the UMFK Gym at 10:00am, and be sure to bring lunch, water, and snacks. $6 entrance fee into North Maine Woods for those between the ages of 15 and 70. Contact Mark Shea (227-7465) FMI
June 28-29 MWSC MIDDLE SCHOOL RACER CAMP Presque Isle
By invitation only. Contact Melissa York (227-0250) FMI
july
July 1-August 9 MWSC YOUTH ADVENTURE PROGRAMS Houlton, Presque Isle, Caribou, Fort Kent & Madawaska
Geared toward youth entering grades 3-8, adventure programs will feature fun games, orienteering, off- road biking and more! Just bring sneakers, a water bottle, and a fun attitude! Free! Click on one of the towns listed below, or contact Mark Shea (227-7465) FMI

Madawaska: Four Seasons Lodge — Mondays; June 30 - August 4 [9:00 - 10:30 am]
Fort Kent: 10th Mtn. Ski Center — Tuesdays; July 1 - August 5 [9:00 - 10:30 am]
Caribou: Caribou HS Ski Ctr. — Wednesdays; July 2 - August 6 [9:00 - 10:30 am]
Presque Isle: Nordic Heritage Ctr. — Thursdays; July 3 - August 7 [9:00 - 10:30 am]
Houlton: Community Park — Thursdays; July 10 - August 14 [2:00 - 3:30 pm]

July 5 MWSC TOUR OF STOCKHOLM - Stockholm
A challenging day of running, roller skiing, paddling, off-road biking and camaraderie! Contact Will Sweetser (227-3322) FMI
July 8-August 19 NHSC/MWSC KIDS' MTB CLUB Presque Isle [5:30-7pm]
Tuesdays at NHC. While the adults partake in the weekly club group ride, we'll take the kids on a tour of their own, and even show them a thing or two about bike maintenance, technique, and other cool stuff along the way! For ages 8 and over; $10 fee. Rentals available for $5. Contact Mark Shea (227-7465) FMI
July 9-13 MWSC BIATHLON AND XC - MAINE TRAINING GROUP Fort Kent
Contact Gary Colliander (227-3863) FMI
July 15-17 MWSC YOUTH WILDERNESS CANOE TRIP Aroostook County
Join us as we travel the ancient native canoe route on the Fish River chain of lakes. Ages 11-14; fee TBD. Contact Mark Shea (227-7465) FMI
august
Fri 1-Sun 3 Training for Success Summer Camp
Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME
download printable formats here: ms word document & adobe pdf For more information contact Petr Jakl at (207)768-9689 (Work), (207)764-4882 (Home) or by e-mail: petr.jakl@maine.edu
August 12-14 MWSC YOUTH WILDERNESS HIKING TRIP Baxter State Park Do the names Abol, Cathedral, Helon Taylor, Saddle, or Knife Edge mean anything to you? They are a few of the famous (and challenging) trails of Mt. Katahdin, and if you get in on this trip, they will leave an impression that will last a lifetime. Ages 11-14; Fee TBD. Contact Mark Shea (227-7465) FMI
september
Sept. 27-28 NHSC FAT TIRE FESTIVAL Presque Isle Give mountain bike biathlon a try, or join one of the races. Plenty of non-competitive events are planned too! Schedule TBA. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
october
Sunday, October 19th Southern Maine Biathlon Club to host annual Rollerski Event.
Pineland Farms, New Gloucester
8:00AM Registration at Wax Room (Pineland Farms Outdoor Center) 9:00AM Race Format: Wave Start
Cost: $15.00
Prizes: Lots of awesome home baked Pies!


Community Events 2008

DATE EVENT NAME & LOCATION DETAILS CONTACT
june
June 7 GHCA TOUR DE PITLOCK Houlton
Cycling tours of 100, 60, 33, 10 or 5 miles.
Visit www.ghca.com/bike-a-thon/ or contact Brian Bell (532-2716) FMI
June 9 MOJO WOMEN'S BIKE MAINTENANCE CLINIC Presque Isle
Join the Women's Ride from 5:30-7:00pm, then take part in the Clinic from 7:00-9:00pm. Snacks will be provided! Learn minor repair tips to keep your bike running in top shape. Got a flat tire? Learn how to fix it on the fly! $5 fee; please call to reserve your spot.
Contact Mojo (760-9500) FMI
June 18 MOJO BIKE MAINTENANCE CLINIC Presque Isle
This one's open to everyone! 7:00-9:00pm. Pick up a few tips on how to keep your bike running smoothly! $5 fee; please call to reserve your spot.
Contact Mojo (760-9500) FMI
June 21 ST. JOHN RIVER CANOE AND KAYAK RACE Fort Kent

Visit www.fortkentchamber.com/page.php?6 or contact the Fort Kent Chamber of Commerce (834-5354) FMI
June 21 MALISEET 4-MILER Houlton
Maliseet River Village; 4 mile road race. 9am.
Contact Larry Tonzi (532-7548) FMI
June 22 SW COLLINS 5K Caribou
Race starts at SW Collins store; Kids 1k at 8:30am, 5k walk at 9:30am, 5k run at 10:00am.
Contact Jim Finnemore or Leah Mazzerolle (496-6723) FMI
June 30-July 3 OAPI/UMPI ROCK CLIMBING AND ROPES ADVENTURE COURSE CAMP Presque Isle
Youths aged 8-13; $80 fee.
Contact Amanda Morin (768-9401) FMI
july
July 12 MUSTERD MILE Caribou
Register at Caribou High School; race starts at 7:00pm.
Contact Bruce Freme (496-8731) FMI
July 14-18 OAPI/UMPI HALF DAY ADVENTURE CAMP Presque Isle
Youths aged 8-10: $50 fee.
Contact Amanda Morin (768-9401) FMI
July 19 POTATO BLOSSOM 5-MILER Fort Fairfield
Register at Hillside IGA; 5-mile walk starts at 8:30am, 5-mile run starts at 9:00am.
Visit www.potatoblossom.org or contact Paul Lamoreau 764-6517
July 19 POTATO BLOSSOM FESTIVAL AROOSTOOK RIVER CANOE & KAYAK REGATTA Fort Fairfield
Register at Forbes Gravel Pit on Route 161; 5:00pm.
Visit www.potatoblossom.org or contact Tom Towle (472-3882) FMI
July 20 SPUD CYCLE CLASSIC Fort Fairfield
23 miles. Register at the Fort Fairfield Recreation Center; race starts at 10:00am.
Visit www.potatoblossom.org or contact Mojo (760-9500) FMI
July 21-25 OAPI/UMPI OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP Presque Isle
Youths aged 11-13; $125 fee.
Contact Amanda Morin (768-9401) FMI
July 26 PLEASANT LAKE CANOE & KAYAK RACE Island Falls

Contact Birch Point Campground (463-2515) FMI
august
August 2 ISLAND FALLS SUMMER FEST 5-MILER Island Falls
Register at the Municipal Building; Kids ½-mile starts at 8:30am, 5-mile run starts at 9:00am.
Contact John Walker (463-3344) FMI
August 3 PRESQUE ISLE CLASSIC Presque Isle
22 miles. Register at the Presque Isle Indoor Pool; race starts at 10:00am.
Contact Presque Isle Recreation and Parks (764-2545) FMI
August 11-15 OAPI/UMPI HALF DAY FUN WITH NATURE CAMP Presque Isle
Youths aged 8-12; $50 fee.
Contact Amanda Morin (768-9401) FMI
August 16 WASHBURN AUGUST FESTIVAL 5K Washburn

August 17 TOUR DE LA VALEE Fort Kent
Bike tours of the St. John Valley of 100, 62, 50, and 25 miles.
Visit www.nmmc.org/biketour/index.php Roger Legasse 834-3155
september
Sept. 1 CARIBOU LABOR DAY ROAD RACE & VIKING RUN Caribou
Register at Caribou High School; kids' events start at 9:00am, 8k walk starts at 10:30 am, 8k run starts at 11:00 am.
Contact Leo Kashian (498 3995) or Carl Soderberg (493-7868) FMI
Sept. 14 MAD LAKE PLOD, PEDAL, PADDLE TRIATHLON T16 R4 (Madawaska Lake)
A competitive yet casual triathlon at scenic Madawaska Lake.
Contact Brent Jepson (492-2222) FMI

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