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SNOW FUN — One of the major components of Moosestompers is getting outside to enjoy the winter weather. Olivia Cyr of Houlton experienced this last year as she tried out cross-country skiing for the first time.
FRIDAY, FEB. 15
5 P.M. – 9 P.M. “G-Force” Laser Tag at Gentle Memorial Recreation Center
Sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank. Laser tag is best described as “like getting inside a video game.” This is not a sit down, couch potato game;
you are playing against real people, indoors, in a team environment, while building self-confidence through interactive play.
It’s also just plain fun! For ages 6 (accompanied by an adult) to 76! Proceeds to benefit the Community Playground Project. Ages 6-12 game time 5 – 7 p.m.; ages 12 and up game time 7-9 p.m.
Admission is just $10 for two hours of play. Participants must wear sneakers.
6 P.M. – 9 P.M. FREE Public Skating Millar Civic Center
Concessions available, $2 for skate rentals.
7 P.M. Moosestompin’ Snowmobiles on Parade
Weather permitting. Decorate your sled, round up your buddies and meet everybody at Community Park at 7 p.m. for a ride through town and back to Community Park for a huge bonfire! This year’s parade will hopefully include many of the old antique beauties we enjoy seeing. Participants receive an extra card towards Saturday’s Poker Run.
Route this year: Start at Community Park, down Randall St., up Pleasant St. to Burleigh, across Main St. and Military St., around Madigan Estates and out Lee Court, back up Military St., and down Willard St., cross Pleasant St. to Houlton High School and end at Community Park. Check our website or tune into WHOU 100.1 for cancellations.
8 P.M. Bonfire
Weather permitting. Join everyone after the parade for a huge bonfire provided by the Houlton Fire Department and hot chocolate by the Ladies Auxiliary. If parade is cancelled, bonfire is cancelled too; check our website or WHOU.
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MUSH! — Heywood Kennels Racing Alaskan Huskies will return this season offering dog sled rides. Enjoying a ride last year are Vallerie Brown and her daughter Madeline, while Kevin Quist guides the sled.
SATURDAY, FEB. 16
6 A.M. – 10 A.M. Meduxnekeag Ramblers’ Special Breakfast –
Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snowsled Club
With all of the activity and calories you are going to burn being outside snow sledding, cross-country skiing and playing in the Moosestompers games, you are going to need a good foundation of food in your belly! Wander on up to the Snowsled Club on the Wiley Road in Littleton by sled, car, or even hitchhike if you have to. $6/adults and $2/children under 12. The cooks are the best and friendliest!
Buy a ticket to enter the 50/50 drawing. Menu includes baked ham, baked beans, homemade donuts and muffins, special pastries, bacon, eggs and all the fixings.
Family Snowman Sculpting Contest – Community Park
Kids, get mom and dad, your brothers and sisters, even gram and gramps out to build the wildest, craziest, funniest or most traditional snowman you can imagine.
There are no rules other than having family fun and building a snowman for everyone to admire and judge. First and second prizes for “Most Creative Snowman.” Pick a spot at the corner of the parking lot and make Frosty proud. Judging at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17.
9 A.M. The Giant Hill Opens for Sliding
Throughout the weekend, enjoy Derby Hill sliding. Bring your flying saucer, toboggan or a cardboard box and have fun sliding with your friends and neighbors.
9 A.M. – 12 P.M. SAMHA Hockey Games
at Millar Civic Center
Great entertainment for the whole family.
9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Moosestompers Poker Run by the Meduxnekeag Ramblers
Poker run registration is from 6-9 a.m. during the breakfast at the Meduxnekeag Ramblers Clubhouse. Maps will be available. Poker Run course will be announced at breakfast where you pick up your first card. Don’t miss out on an excellent ride, weather permitting.
Trails are groomed perfectly and the atmosphere is filled with fun. $7/hand or $10/two hands. Riding in the Moosestompers Parade Friday night gets you an extra card. Poker Run is open to anyone on a sled or vehicle! Ample parking for vehicles and trailers.
Enjoy, please follow signs and be safe. Proceeds will be used to benefit Trail Maintenance Projects. No worries, if you don’t have a sled you can pick up your full hand at the breakfast. 1st prize/$100, 2nd prize/$75, 3rd prize/$50.
10 A.M. – 2 P.M. Indoor Winter Farmer/Artisan Market at Gentile Memorial Building
Sponsored by Houlton Recreation Department and Vital Pathways. This new FREE Admission event will feature local farmers’ and artisans’ goods!
Come pick up those special items you can’t find anywhere else and support this new market. Concessions this day provided by Vital Pathways.
10:45 A.M. Walk / 11:00 A.M. 29th Annual 5K Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run
First Race in the Aroostook Musterds County Challenge Series. Registrations from 9:30-10:35 a.m. in the Millar Civic Center’s large function room (upstairs overlooking rink). Fee/$12, with pair of Musterd Mittens to first 50 registered participants.
The course starts and finishes at the Millar Civic Center’s front entrance. An adult guardian must accompany children under 10 years of age. Changing rooms available adjacent to skating rink.
Categories: 5k Run: 14 and under, 5-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.
Proceeds benefit the local Maine Army National Guard Family Readiness Support Group. Refreshments available after the run/walk. Awards ceremony to be held 11:45 a.m., will include Run: first place for each age category; Walk: first three walkers; Special Awards: “Mean Runner and “Guts” Award; First Place three-member male and female running teams.
For more information, contact Larry Tonzi at 207-532-7548 or tonzimaine@gmail.com.
This is a very invigorating and healthy event to participate in for a good cause. Everyone is welcome to join in.
11 A.M. – 2 P.M. Food Concessions Open
Miss breakfast? The Houlton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary has you covered! Visit the log cabin at the park for a warmup and snack or two, food available inside the Millar Civic Center also. Concessions are open with your favorite vittles!
11 A.M. – 2 P.M. FREE Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
Community Park
Enjoy a nice trek through the snow for you and the entire family.
11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Heywood Kennels Racing Alaskan Huskies
Sponsored by Houlton Rotary. Mushers Lindy Howe and Kevin Quist will have their dogs here to offer free dog sled rides at Community Park. You will love to have a ride through the snow with the friendly working Huskies.
12 P.M. Sawdust Prize Search – Community Park
The North Country Cruisers are sponsoring a sawdust prize search. Everyone is a winner!
12 P.M. – 1 P.M. 5th Annual Sliding Race at Derby Hill
Bring your sleds to Derby Hill for the 5th Annual Sliding Race. Age groups: 6 and under, 7-9, and 10-13. Prizes and trophies awarded.
12 P.M. – 2 P.M. Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show at
Community Park
Sponsored by Houlton Power Sports. Bring in your newly restored or vintage and antique sleds to the park to show everyone your beauties.
Prizes include a $100 People’s Choice Award and a $50 Honorable Mention for the Oldest Sled on the lot. Show the kids the classics that we all grew up on. Come join the fun!
12 P.M. – 3 P.M. Maine Winter Sports Center Cross-Country Skiing at Community Park
By exposing children to cross-country skiing, we can help build a love of health, sport and nature. Parents and children are invited to visit the Maine Winter Sports Center Ski Trailer by the fair building. FREE Skis/Poles/Boots provided by MWSC!
12-12:30 P.M. Human Curling
Millar Civic Center
No need for brooms — just brawn!
1 P.M. – 2 P.M. Join 5210’s “Redy” and the Let’s Go!
Aroostook staff for interactive skiing and fun. Feel free to bring snowshoes and join in the fun!
1 P.M. Half Dollar Scramble for Kids at Community Park
Age groups: 6 and under, 7-9, 10-13. Here is where the kids make all the money!
We have three piles of snow mixed with a generous helping of over $400 worth of half dollars. The kids will go into a feeding frenzy digging, searching and trying to find the cash.
Everybody goes away with a fistful of half dollars. Special thanks to TD Bank, Machias Savings Bank, The Bank of Maine, Houlton Federal Credit Union and Key Bank.
2 P.M. Bonfire
at Community Park
If you missed the first bonfire, here’s another chance to be warmed up with some hot chocolate and food provided by the Houlton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
2 P.M. Hodgdon/Houlton Varsity Hockey Game at Millar Civic Center
Blackhawks vs. Messalonskee, $3/students, $5/adults. Come support the team in their last home game of the season.
4:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Bounce House on the Ice
at Millar Civic Center
For ages 5-12, sponsored by Grand Rental Station.
4:30 – 7:30 P.M. FREE Public Skating at Millar Civic Center
Concessions available, $2 for skate rentals.
SUNDAY, FEB. 17
10 A.M. – 12 P.M. FREE Public Skating
at Millar Civic Center
Concessions available, $2 for skate rentals.
10 A.M. – 12 P.M. Bounce House on the Ice
at Millar Civic Center
For ages 5-12, sponsored by Grand Rental Station.
11 A.M. The Giant Hill Opens for Sliding
Throughout the weekend, enjoy Derby Hill sliding. Bring your flying saucer, toboggan or a cardboard box and have fun sliding with your friends and neighbors.
11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Heywood Kennels Racing Alaskan Huskies
Sponsored by Houlton Rotary. Mushers Lindy Howe and Kevin Quist will have their dogs here to offer FREE dog sled rides at Community Park.
You will love to have a ride through the snow with the friendly working Huskies.
12 P.M. – 3 P.M. Maine Winter Sports Center Nordic Skiing at
Community Park
Have you ever wanted to try cross-country skiing? Well, here is your chance! The MWSC Ski Trailer will be located at the park and will provide the skis, poles and boots for FREE.
Bring your family and friends and give it a try on the groomed trails around Community Park.
12:30 P.M. FREE Admission
to the Temple Theatre
Enjoy FREE admission to see “Escape From Planet Earth”. Compliments of Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce.
2 P.M. – 4 P.M. FREE Public Skating at Millar Civic Center
Concessions available, $2 for skate rentals.
4 P.M. – 5 P.M. Stick Time –
Millar Civic Center
Participants must wear full hockey gear.
