There will be a Southern Aroostook Ski Club Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22 at the Linneus Sno-Sports clubhouse.
All downhill and cross-country skiers are invited to attend this organizational meeting. Discussion will center around what a ski club can do and the interest of the group. If you can’t attend, but are interested in the club or for more information, contact Melissa York at 227-0250 or Melissa@mainewsc.org.
Spaghetti “On Ice”
There will be a spaghetti dinner to support the Southern Aroostook Youth Hockey Association from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Houlton Lodge of Elks on Main Street in Houlton.
Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the meal. Also, there will be several drawings held for a variety of prizes.
The Class of 2008 is sponsoring a snowmobile poker run on February 9 at Hodgdon High School starting at 9a.m. For more information contact Anita Levesque at 532-2413 or email trooper626@yahoo.com.
A Hunter Safety Course will be held Jan. 29 and Feb. 9 at Houlton High School. This course meets the mandatory Maine licensing requirement for first-time hunters and it is recommended for all Maine hunters.
Instructor will be Maurice Brewer.
The two-session class will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 6-8:30 p.m. in Room 265, and it will finish on Saturday, Feb. 9 with the class being held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 123.
Cost is $3. The class is sponsored by SAD 29 and SAD 70 Adult Education. To register, call 521-3154.
The Aroostook County Motorcycle Rider Education course will be offered in April, but registration for classes began on Jan. 15.
The 20-hour class is based on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation hands-on curriculum. Participants will discuss collision avoidance techniques, safety issues, driver habits and attitudes, as well as the basic elements that constantly challenge drivers on Maine highways.
A Motorcycle Safety Foundation certified Rider Coach will teach the course. The class format engages students into discussion and range riding participation. Those completing the course by obtaining an 80 percent or above on the knowledge test, with 20 or less points on a skill evaluation will receive a motorcycle driver’s license endorsement.
Classes fill quickly. Motorcycles are supplied for the three-week course.
To register or for more information, call 532-6505 after 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
The Smoki-Haulers Snowmobile Club in Oakfield is open weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the months of January, February and March. The snowmobile club will also be open during school vacation, Feb. 18-23.
The clubhouse is located on ITS 83, right near exit 286 on I-95. Stop in and warm up and have some refreshments. Snowsledders can also park and ride.
