Snowshoeing to Fish River Falls
2026-02-24 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Snowshoeing adventure – hike into Fish River Falls.
Some transportation is available or you can follow the UMFK van to the trailhead. There are a number of snowshoes available as well.
Sign up with Shannon Lugdon
If you need snowshoes, meet at student affairs office at 1:30
Van leaves at 2pm
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty or Staff interested in snowshoeing with us can meet us there as well.
300 Paw Points

ISO Cultural Bake Sale
2026-02-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-26 10:15 - 13:15
Purchase sweet treats baked by students and staff from different cultures. This fundraiser supports the efforts of the International Student Organization.
This event is for the entire UMFK and St. John Valley Community

Pickleball
2026-02-26 15:30 - 17:30
Pickleball for beginners, intermediate and experts!
4 courts, doubles play (you don’t need to come with a partner, but we will be playing doubles), all equipment provided
We will raffle a new paddle!
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty and Staff may play if there are openings.
300 Paw Points

Frostfest Indoor Carnival with the RAs
2026-02-27 16:00 - 21:00
Join the RAs in on the Lowell “Ozzie” Osgood Court at the Sports Center at 6pm for the RA Indoor Winter Carnival. Games, Prizes, SWAG, Raffles and a BIG MONEY BINGO at the end of the night!
This event is for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Intramural Volleyball
2026-03-03 17:00 - 18:30
Volleyball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Volleyball is for fun.
Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Intramurals are back! Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Intramural Pickleball
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:30
Pickleball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Pickleball is for fun.
Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Intramurals are back! Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Ping Pong RA Austin
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00
Join RA Austin for a Ping Pong tournament in the Lodge. Prizes for the top 3.
This event is for UMFK Students.
If you need access to the Lodge, reach out to austin.dibble@maine.edu

Intramurals: Volleyball
2026-03-17 16:00 - 18:00
Volleyball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Volleyball is for fun.Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Intramurals are back! Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Intramurals: Pickleball
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:30

TENTATIVE: Snowshoe to Fish River Falls
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00
This trip depends on weather and snow conditions.
Email Shannon.lugdon@maine.edu if you are interested in participating
all equipment provided

Big Rock Ski
2026-03-21 08:00 - 18:00
This is a trip for UMFK students to Big Rock Ski Mountain in Mars Hill. Student’s Lift Passes and Rental Fees will be covered by Student Activities.
Students must bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks or money to purchase them at the Ski Lodge.
Please email shannon.lugdon@maine.edu to reserve your spot

Northwoods Nectar Field Trip
2026-03-23 13:00 - 16:00
Northwoods Nectar Field Trip for UMFK Students. Leave UMFK at 12:30pm and return by 4pm. Students will learn how a local Sugar Shack collects sap, boils it to maple syrup and other products they sell.
Please email Shannon.lugdon@maine.edu to sign up for this trip. Space is limited.

Genealogy Introduction
2026-03-23 17:00 - 18:30
Kick off UMFK’s Acadian Heritage Week and join Acadian Archives Patrick Lacroix in the Library to learn how to trace your Genealogy back generations.
Were your ancestors Rebels or Royals? Join Patrick Lacroix in the Library and learn professional tricks to tracing your lineage back through the centuries. Discovering your roots can offer a powerful sense of identity. This is a chance to preserve your family’s unique story before it’s lost to time. Learn how to search now and see where YOUR story began.
This introduction to Genealogy is for all students, not just those with Acadian ancestors.
This event is for UMFK Students. Faculty and Staff are also welcome.
500 Paw Points

Tree Tapping with Neil
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00
Dr. Thompson will be tapping two maple trees on campus. Meet at the Student Affairs office at 11 to participate. Sap will be collected this week and boiled down on Friday afternoon into syrup.
This event is for UMFK Students and community members who wish to join in are welcome.
200 Paw Points

Track & Field Expo & Intramurals
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join UMFK’s Track & Field Team to celebrate the Seniors, cheer while they exhibit their skills, and try to run, jump and throw like they do!
Evening begins at 6pm on the Lowell Ozzie Osgood Court and the UMFK Throwing Room.
This event is for students and our community

Snowshoe Making Demo
2026-03-25 11:00 - 13:00
Join Brian Theriault in the Lair to learn how snowshoes were made generations ago, and why they were so important to the industry in this area.
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty, Staff, and the community are welcome to stop by and chat as well.
500 Paw Points

Pickleball with RA Jadah
2026-03-25 16:00 - 18:00
Join RA Jadah for PICKLEBALL on the Lowell Ozzie Osgood Court
This event is for UMFK Students, but others may play if there are spots open.
200 Paw Points

Cricket Cookies
2026-03-26 11:00 - 11:30
Join Dr. Kanaskie in the Lair for cookies made with CRICKETS!!
{If you are allergic to shellfish, you are allergic to crickets}
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty, staff and community members may be able to taste the cookies if supplies last.
200 Paw Points for attending, 500 Paw Points for trying a cookie!

Intramurals: Volleyball
2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00

Mental Health GiftCard Bingo
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00
Join Autumn and the Psychology Club for a Gift Card Bingo and learn strategies for positive mental health.
Nadeau Teleconference Room beginning at 7pm
Only UMFK students will be permitted to have a Bingo Card. Others are welcome to attend and learn.
100 Paw Points

SAB Ski Night @ Lonesome Pine Trails
2026-03-27 17:00 - 19:00
Join SAB for a UMFK Ski Night at Lonesome Pine Trails. A limited amount of vouchers will be given away to be used at the Grill. Some lessons will be available – first come, first served
Only UMFK students will be given vouchers, but skiing is open to everyone.
300 Paw Points

Maple Tapping & Boil
2026-03-30 10:00 - 11:30
Join Dr. Neil Thompson to collect and boil sap from UMFK’s Maple Trees to make syrup. Meet on the quad at 10am to collect the sap, we will return to the Lair to boil it down to make syrup! Boiling will take all day, so check in throughout the day to see the process and at the end of the day, we should have some syrup to taste!
Dress for the weather!
500 Paw Points

Intramural Pickleball
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00
Pickleball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Pickleball is for fun. Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week. Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Puzzles!
2026-03-31 11:00 - 13:00
Create beautiful puzzles and enjoy a calm moment with your peers in the Lair. Or just come grab a puzzle to take home to put together.
Coffee, cocoa and tea provided.
This event is for UMFK students
300 Paw Points

Prize or Pied (RAs Katie & Om)
2026-04-01 14:00 - 16:00
Join RAs Kaitlynn and Om outside the Lair for a chance to win a prize – or get PIED!
This event is for UMFK Students
