Sports in brief . . .

Mike Chasse Benefit Raffle and Luau
    A luau and raffle will be held to raise funds for Mike Chasse who was seriously injured in a skiing accident earlier this year. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Northeastland Hotel Ballroom from 7 to 11 p.m.
    Minimum ticket donation is $7 for singles or $12 per couple. Raffle tickets are available for purchase at County Physical Therapy or at the luau for $10, or three for $20.
TAMC/TD Banknorth Eastern Series Races
    Volunteers are needed to help at the TAMC/TD Banknorth cross country ski event to be held at the Nordic Heritage Center on Dec. 15 and 16. For more information, call 551-1705 or email heidibartleynhsc@maine.rr.com.
Girl’s youth hockey league
    The girl’s youth hockey league began in October and continues to invite new participants. The program is for ages 10 to 17, and will run to March. The team meets at the Forum in Presque Isle on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Dennis Albert at 764-3862.
Adventure Sundays
    The Nordic Heritage Sport Club and Maine Winter Sports Center are teaming up to host another “Adventure Sunday” at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. Area youth in grades five to eight are invited to participate in a Poker Hike on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m.
    This activity will include an introduction to the basics of orienteering and using a map and compass, and will feature a moderate trek on the trails of the Nordic Heritage Center.
    Snacks and water will be provided. To register, or for more information, please contact Mark Shea at 492-1444.
MWSC Race Program Information
    Maine Winter Sports Center will hold an informational session about their race program today at 7 p.m. at the Caribou office. Skiers in grades eight to 12 are encouraged to attend with their parents. For more information contact Eileen Carey at 227-4114.
Nordic Walking Club
    The Nordic walking club will meet every Tuesday at noon at noon at Gentile Hall at the University of Maine at Presque Isle until Dec. 18. Membership is $100 and includes a pair of walking poles and a Craft brand Pro-warm base layer. Contact Melanie Stewart at 760-9500.
Turkey Trot 5K
    The annual Turkey Trot 5k will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 starting at Caribou High School. Registration begins at 9 a.m., the race following at 10 a.m. The registration fee is $10. The first 50 runners get shirts. For more information, contact Dan Harrigan at 498-3226.
    Post race ceremonies include turkey topped pizza and awards for the race winners.
Aroostook football awards
    The Aroostook Football League awards banquet was held at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center on Wednesday, Nov.  7.
    The team sponsors (Presque Isle Savings Bank of Maine, Aroostook Savings and Loan, Hayden Perry Insurance, Cleary Law Offices, County Yankee Grocer and Dr. Dan Ringuette), the sponsor of the championship game (KFC, represented by Derik Smith) and Cary Medical Center's athletic trainers (who provided services at all games) were acknowledged.
    The KFC championship trophy went to the Valley Mustangs. The Officials' Best Citizens award went to the Valley Mustangs. The Offensive Player of the Year award went to Brandon Bosse of the Valley Mustangs. The Defensive Player of the Year award went to Lucas Richards of the Central Aroostook Huskies. The League Most Valuable Player award went to Hank Milligan of the Central Aroostook Huskies. Presidential awards for outstanding citizenship went to Matt Harris of the Central Aroostook Huskies, Eric Lindsay of the Southern Aroostook Knights and Tony Rizzitano of the Valley Mustangs. A total of 51 players received varsity letters.