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February 2020
Kids “N” Pups Hike
Don’t let you or your furry friend get cabin fever! Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) at Lake George Regional Park for a tail-wagging hike with your family and pets. You’ll encounter massive boulders, towering evergreens, and a frozen lake as you traverse the Warren Trail. Outdoor fun doesn’t stop when it’s cold outside! The hike will be a little over two miles with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels.…
Find out more »Kids’ Winter Adventure Scavenger Hunt
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) for an exciting scavenger hunt along the Philbrick Trail. We’ll be within earshot of the rumbling Kennebec River to the north as we walk through a winter forest. During this outing, you’ll come together with family and friends to discover the forgotten treasures of the natural world. The hike will be a little over one mile with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels; it’s…
Find out more »Sledding Races
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) for an afternoon of sledding fun! Challenge your neighbor, or even a SAORP coach, to a race down the hill at Coburn Park. If you don’t like competition, you can freestyle until you’re too tired to climb anymore! Come make new friends as you sled away from the winter blues! Bring anything that’ll slide - a cardboard box, garbage can lid, or even a baking sheet!
Find out more »BYOS Learn to Cross-Country Ski (Part 1)
Come spend the afternoon learning how to cross-country ski! In Part 1 of this two-part series, our Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) coaches will show you how to use the gear and the basics of falling, stopping, ascending, and turning. Don’t expect a boring lecture or intimidating skill tests. We’ll play lots of games and hold group activities! After our skill-building session, we'll go out on the trail to practice our new-found skills and discover a great way to…
Find out more »BYOS Learn to Cross-Country Ski (Part 2)
Come spend the afternoon learning how to cross-country ski! In Part 2 of this two-part series, our Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) coaches will show you how to use the gear and the basics of falling, stopping, ascending, and turning. Don’t expect a boring lecture or intimidating skill tests. We’ll play lots of games and hold group activities! After our skill-building session, we'll go out on the trail to practice our new-found skills and discover a great way to…
Find out more »Dar Williams
Opening Act: Lindsay Mower Dar Williams has been called "one of America's very best singer-songwriters" by The New Yorker. She's released ten studio albums and authored four books including her latest, What I Found In A Thousand Towns. Known as much for her staunch progressive ideals as her raw acoustic energy, Williams has been captivating audiences with her sheer elegance and honesty in her folk-pop songwriting since the '90s. Williams' growth as an individual over her two-decade-long career has gone…
Find out more »Senior Sunset Stroll
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) to see the Debe River Walk Trail in a new light! You’ll cross the walking bridge, pausing midway for breathtaking views of the Kennebec River Gorge in the glow of sunset. You’ll then meander along a wide, paved trail, which provides a more intimate perspective of the rushing river. Watch for wildlife or catch a sweat on the outdoor fitness stations--this underrated trail has so much to offer! It's a perfect opportunity…
Find out more »Headlamp Snowshoe Hike
Join the Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program (SAORP) for a refreshing snowshoe hike under the stars! Discover the contrasting beauty of snow and darkness as you meander along the Pinnacle Trail, which culminates at The Pinnacle. During this outing, SAORP coaches will share their expertise and offer tips for experienced and novice snowshoers alike. The hike will be a little over one mile with moderate changes in elevation. This trail is perfect for all ages and skill levels; it’s even…
Find out more »Kids’ Cross Country Ski
Come spend your Wednesday afternoons with Margi, a volunteer for the Jim Browne Foundation, and discover a great way to stay active during the winter! You’ll encounter thrilling hills, quick turns, and bridge crossings as you glide through the beautiful trails of Lakewood Golf Course. If you’re new to cross-country skiing, Margi can show you the basics: how to use your gear, starting, stopping, turning, falling, and gliding. Afterward, defrost in the spacious warming hut at the trailhead. Bring your…
Find out more »The Ghost of Paul Revere
State Theatre and Waterville Opera House present The Ghost of Paul Revere Opening Act: Tricky Britches "We grew up listening to Radiohead and The Beatles and Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd," says Griffin Sherry, guitarist/singer in The Ghost of Paul Revere. "Everyone assumed we were a bluegrass band because we were playing these traditional instruments, but we weren't writing traditional music. We were just writing songs with the instruments we had." The result is a sound that the Portland, Maine-based…
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