Presque Isle Youth Hockey is looking for adults interested in coaching or helping out with its six levels of youth hockey teams. Boys and girls, ages 4-16, participate in a season that runs from October through March.
If you have an interest in getting involved, please email aroostookhockey@yahoo.com.
The Presque Isle Indoor pool will be offering a swim clinic On June 15 and 17 with John Leber. John has 36 years of swimming and coaching experiences. He had coached several national swimmers. Leber is the assistant varsity swim coach for Presque Isle High School. He is an American Swimming Coach and is certified ASCA Level #3 coach.
Leber will work on stroke techniques, turns and starts. The clinic will be from 8:30-11 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday and is open to anyone who want to improve their strokes.
The indoor pool will be offering an American Red Cross Professional CPR renewal course on June 10 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. All lifeguards must re certified every year in Professional CPR or Health care provider to have their lifeguard certificate valid. Pre- registration is required.
Additionally, the indoor pool is offering a lifeguard challenge class on June 19 from 9-12 p.m.
For more information, contact the indoor pool at 764-2564.
The Presque Isle High School Varsity Club is pleased to present the Boston- based rock and blues band Ernie and the Automatics on Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m. in the PIHS Auditorium.
Members of Ernie and the Automatics have sold over 30 million albums worldwide. The band features guitarist Barry Goudreau and drummer Sib Hashian, both former original members of the multi-platinum selling band BOSTON. The band’s first CD, Low Expectations, debuted at #7 on Billboard’s Blues Chart.
This will be the band’s first trip to northern Maine. The band has spent most of its time in Boston and New York City sharing the stage with legendary artists such as B.B. King, Chuck Berry, and Etta James. Local singer-songwriter Brian Mosher will open the show.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door and are available at Bradley’s Citgo, The Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce, Presque Isle High School, and from members of the SAD#1 Music Boosters.
For more information, contact Mark White mark.white@sad1.org.
Maine Winter Sports Center will offer a hike up to the summits of Quaggy Jo Mountain-1,300 ft. and 1,200 ft on June 6. This steep and rewarding 3-mile hike offers spectacular views of the Aroostook County area. MWSC will also have an easier hike for those that would enjoy a more leisurely pace.
This will be about two miles long and rolls through the wooded forest where one becomes part of the environment. Participants should be prepared for all types of weather and bring bug repellent, and some snacks that can be carried in a backpack or fanny pack; there is no food offered at this event.
Water will be offered and participants should bring a water bottle if they have one. Trails may still be wet from spring run-off, so wear good foot wear, something that you do not mind getting muddy. We recommend hiking boots, sneakers will work, but absolutely no sandals or flip-flops.
Dog owners please bring a leash, as your pet must be on a leash at all times.
Fees: $2.00 per adult, $1.00 for children between 5-11, free for children under 5 and adults over 65. Rain or shine. Visit www.parksandlands.com or call the park at (768-8341) for more information.
Located in scenic Northern Maine. this event is open to everyone who would like to learn more about birding.
The festival takes place on June 13 from 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. rain or shine, and combines bird walks, bird banding, and bird calling demonstrations, live bird displays, and friendly people who will create a wonderful outdoor experience at Maine’s First State Park.
The wooded hiking trails and lake shoreline offer attractive bird habitat, where over 100 different bird species have been seen. This is a great opportunity to increase one’s life list. Fee: $2:00 per adult. Camping is available; to make reservations go to www.CAMPWITHME.com.
For other accommodations and area info, check out www.VisitAroostook.com or www.pichamber.com. Click here to view the event poster.
Visit www.parksandlands.com or call the park at (768-8341) for more information.
The Nordic Heritage Center is hosting a run/ride duathlon on Saturday, June 13. The Event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. with a 5 kilometer trail run/walk and the 10 kilometer mountain bike ride following at 12 p.m. Registration starts at 8 a.m. in the main lodge that morning and the day concludes with a barbeque at 1 p.m.
While the events are held consecutively, they may be registered for individually as they are two separate events.
Participants can do the run/walk or mountain bike, or both events for a combined time. Donations will benefit the UMPI ski team and the duathlon is sponsored by the Nordic Heritage Sports Club.
For more information please contact Tom Towle at 472-3882.
The Nordic Heritage Sport Club, in conjunction with Maine Winter Sports Center, is inviting the general public to celebrate National Trails Day on June 6.
The Nordic Heritage Sport Club (NHSC) promotes healthy outdoor recreation and economic vitality in Central Aroostook County by providing first-class facilities and programs to area residents, athletes, and visitors. Known for hosting world-class cross country and biathlon events during the winter months, the Nordic Heritage Center also features a plethora of warm weather trails and activities.
Through its’ National Trails Day Festival, NHSC hopes to provide a chance for area residents to get to know the Nordic Heritage Center.
Beginning at 9:00 am, those interested can participate in free Nordic walking, mountain bike, and trail running guided tours for all abilities. Geocaching and orienteering treks will also be offered, followed by a free BBQ from 11:00 am – Noon.
Families and individuals of all ages and abilities welcome. This is a great opportunity to explore the summer trails at the Nordic Heritage Center. For more information please visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org, or contact Program Committee Chair Melissa York at (207) 227-0250 or via email at melissa@mainewsc.org.
The Beaver Basketball Camp will be held at the Washburn Elementary Gym from June 15-18, from 5-7 p.m. each day. Beaver Basketball Camp is directed by Larry Worcester, and will be available to boys and girls currently in grades 4-8. Fundamentals necessary to become an outstanding basketball player will be emphasized.
The camp will offer individual and group drill stations, instructional games, and skill competitions. Several awards will be presented at the conclusion of the clinic and the first 40 campers to register will receive a Beaver basketball t-shirt.
The fee is $40 per player. Registration forms need to be returned to Mrs. Worcester at WDES. Please make checks payable to Beaver Basketball Camp. Registrations can also be mailed to: Larry Worcester, P.O. Box 550, Washburn, ME 04786, or call Larry Worcester at 455-8003 or e-mail: larryworcester@gmail.com.
