Sports in brief . . .

Athlete of the week
    The Varsity Club and Big Cheese Pizza are pleased to congratulate varsity cross-country runners Corey Park and Erin Thomas of Presque Isle High School for being selected as athletes of the week Oct. 8 through the 13. Sunrise Betty hike
    On Saturday, Oct. 27 hike North Peak at Aroostook State Park and watch the sunrise.  Call Mojo to register, 760-9500.
Aroostook Football League
    Every game is on Saturday:
    Oct. 27 at 12:30 p.m., semi-finals in Caribou
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. For more information, contact Dan Harrigan at 498-3226.
Bridge Club
    The Bridge group meets each Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m.
Fit and fun day
    On Saturday, Oct. 27 the physical education majors club will hold its semi-annual fit and fun day, from 10 a.m. to noon, designed for children in grades one through five.
    For more information contact Rachel Rice at 768-9568.
Youth adventure/endurance clinic
    The Maine Winter Sports Center invites young skiers in grades seven to nine for a free adventure-based distance training clinic on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will meet at the Stockholm school. Call Will Sweetser at 227-3322 for more information.
Adult evening activities
    Evening activities for adults will start Monday, Oct. 29. Activities will run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Co-ed volleyball will be Mondays, men’s basketball will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, and co-ed dodge ball will be Wednesdays. There is a $1 fee per activity.
Quoggy Jo Ski Sale
    The annual Quoggy Jo ski sale will take place at the Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department on Sunday, Nov. 4 from noon to 3:00 p.m. Quoggy Jo is also
buying old skis for the sale between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3.
Presque Isle High School season passes
    PIHS athletics department announces that season passes for varsity basketball and ice hockey may be purchased at the athletic office beginning Monday, Nov. 5.
    Prices follow: basketball only $30, ice hockey only $25 and combination $50.
Easton Recreation Calendar
    On Wednesday, Oct. 24: junior activities at the hall from 9:30 to 11, senior exercise in the manor recreation room at 1 p.m. and after-school cooking from 2:45 to 4:30 at the hall.
     On Thursday, Oct. 25: after school program the fall arts ‘n crafts at the hall from 2:45 to 4:30.
    On Friday, Oct. 26: junior activities at the hall from 9:30 to 11, senior fall crafts and lunch at the manor recreation room at 11 and swimming lessons departing directly after school and returning at 4:45 to the hall.
    On Monday, Oct. 29: seniors Halloween party at the manor in the recreation room at 11 and swimming lessons departing directly after school and returning at 4:45 to the hall.
    On Tuesday, Oct. 30: after-school program Halloween party at the hall from 2:45 to 4:30. Don’t forget your costumes. Open to grades one and up. Scrap-booking from 5 to 9, for adults only. Bring a snack to share with the group. Check with Hillary for location.
    On Wednesday, Oct. 31: junior activities at the hall from 9:30 to 11, senior exercise in the manor recreation room at 1.
World cup ski racer
    World Championship skier and World Cup racer Dave Chamberlain will visit Mojo in Presque Isle this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Chamberlain will discuss equipment for individual styles and abilities with area high school ski team members. Aspiring high school skiers are welcome to attend. Contact Melanie Stewart at 760-9500 for more information.