BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club - ECPv6.15.12.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://moac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240514T220400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T220605Z UID:10003194-1717837200-1717855200@moac.org SUMMARY:Volunteer with Scarborough Land Trust at Broadturn farm preserve DESCRIPTION:Join MOAC for a volunteer day in partnership with Scarborough Land Trust! This post is for coordination. Stephen “Zam” Zameriowski will be the lead that day! He’s a skilled trail builder and fun outdoorsman to work with. SLT will provide tools snacks and extra water for anyone who needs some. Volunteers should bring their own work gloves\, extra water\, and a bag lunch. \nParking at this pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzUsqnhwhow6XcNQ9?g_st=ic    \nProjects will include \n-spreading wood chips \n-Moving lumber \n-Constructing bridges\n\n-Clearing drainage ditches\n\nLet me know if you are planning to join! URL:https://moac.org/event/volunteer-with-scarborough-land-trust-at-broadturn-farm-preserve/ CATEGORIES:Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/logo-home.png ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Soucy":MAILTO:Soucyjoshua@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240427T001950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T001950Z UID:10003178-1715623200-1715630400@moac.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:After a very long hiatus\, Phil Poirier (an original MOAC member) will be having an art exhibit at Coffee by Design\, India street\, Portland. The exhibit will run from May 13 to June 23\, with an opening reception May 13\, from 6-9PM. \nHere is a sneak preview URL:https://moac.org/event/art-exhibit-opening-reception/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/438848333_10231135529268803_4795488665236984285_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Poirier":MAILTO:philpoi@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T090000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240403T164206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T220025Z UID:10001332-1712304000-1712653200@moac.org SUMMARY:Snow & Eclipse Activities in Sugarloaf Area DESCRIPTION:Excited for symptoms of a real winter with spring temperatures?  Take in snow and sun in the beautiful Carrabassett Valley/Franklin County area of Maine.  Nordic\, downhill and possibly alpine touring.   Contact Eileen by phone or text to meet up.  Roughly\, Nordic Fri and Sat. Downhill Sun and Mon.  Maybe some snowshoeing thrown in. \nWitness total eclipse on the summit of Sugarloaf*!  Watch from the “Beach” outside the base lodge with free parking until the lots fill\, and free admission with a security check.)  Shuttle buses will be rotating through.  No hiking or uphill skiing on Monday. \n*Lift ticket or season’s pass required to ride lifts. \nhttps://www.sugarloaf.com/events-calendar/total-eclipse?utm_source=mc_sugarloaf&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sl_news&utm_content=627168_sl_news_4-4-24&sfcid=0035Y0000423gmVQAQ&phone= URL:https://moac.org/event/snow-activities-in-sugarloaf-area/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T213000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240330T031224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T043713Z UID:10001329-1711825200-1711834200@moac.org SUMMARY:Walk Raymond Forest and Dance in New Gloucester! DESCRIPTION:Walk the Raymond Community Forest out of the wild wind.  Be prepared with waterproof boots and the usual common sense layers. \nDirections: 47-309 Conesca Rd\, Raymond\, ME 04071 \nFeel free to just walk or just dance!  Or join in both activities. \nThe band is the foot-stomping blues band\, Black Cat Road.  No cover charge.  Room to dance and reasonable\, bar drinks and food.  The last time I went\, chili and other food was free.  Music starts at 7:00.  Bring shoes besides hiking boots to wear indoors.  Black Cat Road will energize you at the Eagles\, Sabbathday Rd\, New Gloucester\, ME 04260 \nMeet to walk the Raymond Community Forest (near Shaker Village) https://maps.app.goo.gl/ufHfKMThVsuhieYMA URL:https://moac.org/event/walk-around-the-bog-and-dance-in-new-gloucester/2024-03-30/2/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/2-Black-Cat-Road-for-Print-color.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240330T031224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T043713Z UID:10001328-1711818000-1711825200@moac.org SUMMARY:Walk Raymond Forest and Dance in New Gloucester! DESCRIPTION:Walk the Raymond Community Forest out of the wild wind.  Be prepared with waterproof boots and the usual common sense layers. \nDirections: 47-309 Conesca Rd\, Raymond\, ME 04071 \nFeel free to just walk or just dance!  Or join in both activities. \nThe band is the foot-stomping blues band\, Black Cat Road.  No cover charge.  Room to dance and reasonable\, bar drinks and food.  The last time I went\, chili and other food was free.  Music starts at 7:00.  Bring shoes besides hiking boots to wear indoors.  Black Cat Road will energize you at the Eagles\, Sabbathday Rd\, New Gloucester\, ME 04260 \nMeet to walk the Raymond Community Forest (near Shaker Village) https://maps.app.goo.gl/ufHfKMThVsuhieYMA URL:https://moac.org/event/walk-around-the-bog-and-dance-in-new-gloucester/2024-03-30/1/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/2-Black-Cat-Road-for-Print-color.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240322T160446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T134806Z UID:10001321-1711285200-1711299600@moac.org SUMMARY:X-C ski or snowshoe Roberts Farm\, Norway\, Maine DESCRIPTION:Meet at this beautiful area with lake and mountain views owned\, groomed and managed by the Western Foothills Land Trust.  Warming hut with wood stove and deck for lunch alfresco.  I will be driving from Buxton through Casco to Norway\, if anyone wants to carpool.  Snowshoes and skis can be borrowed by donation at the lodge.  Bring layers\, lunch and snacks\, a mug for hot water\, tea bags or hot chocolate\, water to drink while exercising on the trails and a sunny attitude.  From easy to difficult\, come check out this gem of a place. URL:https://moac.org/event/x-c-ski-or-snowshoe-roberts-farm-norway-maine/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240201T142402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T142402Z UID:10001275-1710028800-1710374399@moac.org SUMMARY:Skiing Sugarloaf escape DESCRIPTION:Only a few more spot left!\n\nLet’s spend several days (March 10th to 13th) in the Sugarloaf area for downhill or cross-country skiing\, hiking or snowshoeing.\nWe will stay at the Maine Roadhouse in Stratton which is an old-time favorite of Moacers and a through-hikers go-to place. The Roadhouse has been renovated and reopened; and the road is opened. It offers a bunkroom with beds separations\, lights and curtains (16 in a room that once held maybe 30) and it also has 5 private rooms. The bunk beds go for $40 per night. There is a kitchen where we can have potluck suppers and breakfast but they can offer breakfast for $12.\n\nYou make your own reservation. No money upfront!\nTheir contact info is themaineroadhouse@gmail.com\n(207) 670-4159\nLet me know if you are going for further information\nMarianne Hubert\n2076242945 URL:https://moac.org/event/skiing-sugarloaf-escape/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Marianne Hubert":MAILTO:mayahub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T143000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240304T032846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T032846Z UID:10001310-1709989200-1709994600@moac.org SUMMARY:Winterfest Outing - Bike via back roads to Babb's Covered Bridge / walk The Mountain Division Trail DESCRIPTION:This is an outing during “Winter”fest. Looks like we won’t be having a storm before Winterfest\, in lieu of snow shoeing and skiing\, we have a bike trip planned to Babb’s Covered Bridge (2.4 miles away from the farm) so bring a bike! If a group would rather walk a portion of The Mountain Division Trail\, the trail is still icy (proof that\, yes\, we did have winter!). Please bring spikes if you take that route. URL:https://moac.org/event/winterfest-outing-bike-via-back-roads-to-babbs-covered-bridge-walk-the-mountain-division-trail/ CATEGORIES:Road Biking,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/40143301845_d8dfc8b64a_b.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Soucy":MAILTO:Soucyjoshua@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240205T165709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T165709Z UID:10001281-1709942400-1710028799@moac.org SUMMARY:WinterFest 24 DESCRIPTION:  \nMOAC is excited to host this year’s Winterfest on March 9th 11am – sunset\, which will be presented at Orchard Ridge Farm at 236 Sebago Lake Rd\, Gorham\, Maine!  \nThis year’s activities will include: \n -A classic chili/soup cookoff with prizes awarded to the volunteers bringing the top three dishes.  \n– Yard-games & brews (please see below).  \n-A full menu of food/drink is available for purchase at the venue.  \n-Free hot cocoa/Coffee/tea. \n-Join us skiing/ snowshoeing along the adjacent Mountain Division Trail. \n-Enjoy warming up by the firepit. \n-Volunteer led winter events. \n  \nJoin us for a great afternoon! URL:https://moac.org/event/winterfest-24/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/draft.png ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Soucy":MAILTO:Soucyjoshua@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240222T012945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T015603Z UID:10001302-1708794000-1708808400@moac.org SUMMARY:Pisgah Hill Preserve Full Moon Trek DESCRIPTION:Come join us atop Pisgah Hill in New Gloucester to howl at the beautiful full Snow Moon as it rises majestically over nearby Bradbury Mountain!  The 12th installment of Royal River Conservation Trust’s extremely popular annual hike\, this year promises crisp\, clear skies for a fantastic experience.  This is an accessible\, low intensity 1.6 mile (total distance up and down) trek to the hilltop where we’ll be greeted with RRCT’s signature hospitality\, including hot cocoa\, s’mores and a roaring campfire to keep warm. \nLet’s plan on our MOAC contingent meeting at the Doughtery Road trailhead at 5:00pm (74 Dougherty Road\, New Gloucester).  That way\, we can catch RRCT’s introductory remarks\, and enjoy the sunset before setting out at dusk for the brief amble up to the top of Pisgah Hill.  Bring appropriate clothing (layers are best)\, hat\, gloves\, lighting (headlamp is recommended) and traction aids (if you have them\, just to be on the safe side).  RRCT also recommends water\, your cell phone and a whistle for safety.  Snow pack looks iffy at best\, but RRCT promises a magical trip up and down Pisgah with the trail lit by lanterns and snow cairns.  Open to all ages/abilities.   Leashed\, well-behaved canines and their conscientious\, waste-clearing owners are welcome.  Further details and registration form can be found at the website listed below.  Do pre-register however\, so RRCT volutneers can plan for adequate refreshments. \nI can be reached at marchills@gmail.com and/or text @ 207-332-8250  If texting\, please identify yourself! URL:https://moac.org/event/pisgah-hill-preserve-full-moon-trek/ CATEGORIES:Hiking,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/12729073_1520400524932789_5146679658223816623_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marc Hills":MAILTO:marchills@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240218T144556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T144836Z UID:10001297-1708594200-1708617600@moac.org SUMMARY:Free Skiing\, Snowshoeing\, Tubing\, courtesy of LL Bean\, Black Mountain\, Rumford\, ME DESCRIPTION:If carpooling\, meet in parking lot of Auburn\, Shaw’s between 8:00 to 8:10\, or meet at mountain at 9:30.  “Show and Go” but if you want firm carpooling arrangement\, text me at 207-299-3749.  There will be limited free equipment rental of skis and snowshoes\, details here:  Free skiing and more with L.L.Bean at Black Mountain of Maine — Black Mountain of Maine (skiblackmountain.org)    MOAC sticker is affixed to my car window; another MOAC sticker on my jacket until it falls off. URL:https://moac.org/event/free-skiing-snowshoeing-tubing-courtesy-of-ll-bean-black-mountain-rumford-me/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Black-Mountain.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Michalak":MAILTO:timmichalak@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20240126T185545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T185851Z UID:10001265-1706349600-1706356800@moac.org SUMMARY:Middle Beach Walk DESCRIPTION:Walk at Middle Beach in Biddeford to see the after effects of the storm.  About 3 miles on sandy beach.  We will walk the road if the tide is high. \nTake Route 208 to the end in Biddeford .  Middle Beach parking is AT the end. URL:https://moac.org/event/linda-johnson/ CATEGORIES:Social,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Johnson":MAILTO:ellejohnson84@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T213000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231226T214105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T203839Z UID:10001230-1703876400-1703885400@moac.org SUMMARY:Pleasant Ski Mountain & Fireworks DESCRIPTION:Pleasant Mt has rescheduled the Winter Festival to Friday December 29th because of the precipitation in the forecast for today. Groomers were out overnight and the snow will remain soft and spring-like for skiing and riding. LMK if you want to meet up in base lodge for BYO dinner or buy there.  Pub atmosphere. Torchlight parade and Fireworks start at 8:30 PM. URL:https://moac.org/event/hike-pleasant-fireworks/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231223T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231222T141831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T141831Z UID:10001227-1703354400-1703365200@moac.org SUMMARY:Judy Bruenjes DESCRIPTION:Winter Solstice Fire Pit Get-Together. \nSaturday December 23 starting at 6 PM. \nLow-key gathering in backyard. I will provide hotdogs to roast on fire and potato salad side. Please bring chairs\, food/drink\, instruments. etc. \n342 Danforth St. Portland 04102. Enter through gate on left side of house. URL:https://moac.org/event/judy-bruenjes/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Feature-Winter-Solstice.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Judy Bruenjes":MAILTO:judybruenjes@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231129T170729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T170729Z UID:10001205-1703055600-1703104200@moac.org SUMMARY:Maine Pops Concert Band Holiday Benefit Concert DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy some lively Holiday music  in a beautiful setting by the Maine Pops Community Band at St. Luke’s Cathedral in Portland on Wednesday December 20th 7-8:30PM \n$10 suggested donation URL:https://moac.org/event/maine-pops-concert-band-holiday-benefit-concert/ CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231210T222831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T013640Z UID:10001216-1702665000-1702674000@moac.org SUMMARY:Joining in with Portland Bike Party DESCRIPTION:Planning to join this months’ bike party if anyone wants to meet up. Their post said 7-9ish. The route has yet to be posted by the organizers but it’s usually about 7 miles all around Portland\, themed for the holidays!! \nThe event is starting and ending at\n\n31 Diamond Street (IN BACK/BEHIND BITE INTO MAINE)\, Portland\, ME 04101\n\nLet me know if you have any questions!\n\nWe(moac members) will be meeting at 6:30 but the organizers are starting at 7:00.\nEmail works just fine. Ride is at night\, gear up / dress accordingly! URL:https://moac.org/event/joining-in-with-portland-bike-party/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Road Biking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/img_1_1702247076930.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Soucy":MAILTO:Soucyjoshua@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231129T165507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T170421Z UID:10001204-1702494000-1702501200@moac.org SUMMARY:Maine Pops Concert Band Holiday Benefit Concert DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy some lively Holiday music  in a beautiful setting by the Maine Pops Band at Mountainside Community Church\, West Falmouth on Wednesday\, December 13th at 7-9 PM. \n$10 suggested donation URL:https://moac.org/event/maine-pops-band-holiday-concert/ CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Shedd":MAILTO:jcdneshedd@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231103T001701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T002812Z UID:10001185-1702206000-1702216800@moac.org SUMMARY:Portland Trails Holiday Dash 5K DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together and burn off a few calories from the previous night’s MOAC Holiday Party!  And help out an allied trails organization with their biggest fundraising event of the year!  Whether you’re planning to run\, jog or walk\, join us and ring in the holiday season in MOAC outdoor-active style!  Less of a race (although there’s always a few confused souls who utterly miss the point and actually compete) and more of a 3.1 mile long pedestrian holiday parade.  Participants are encouraged to dress up in festive garb and just have a blast.  And why not?  Race route will be alongside Portland’s iconic Polar Express Narrow Gauge Railroad.  With a special extension to take in the scenic East End water treatment plant\, always an olfactory delight!  Your MOAC event organizer will be walking most of the course\, although pride and vanity might compel him to push his creaky knees and jog the last 200 yards – for the all important cow-bell enhanced\, race volunteer-cheered\, finish line photo-op!  Entry fee is a spendy $40\, but remember this is for a good cause.  And it includes a free gift (often a Portland Trails embroidered winter hat) and hot chocolate at the end.  I’ll be springing for the extra $15 meal ticket for the post race brunch and complimentary pint at nearby Ri Ra’s.  Come join us! URL:https://moac.org/event/portland-trails-holiday-dash-5k/ CATEGORIES:Other/General,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/PT-5K-Holiday-Dash.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marc Hills":MAILTO:marchills@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231130T235314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T235314Z UID:10001208-1701543600-1701550800@moac.org SUMMARY:Daniel Pelletier and Jessica Smucker Christmas and More at Cadenza DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nChristmas\, Heartbreak\, Humor and More \nRESERVE NOW!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dan-pelletier-and-jessica-smucker-tickets-616791268287 \nTwo award-winning songwriters sing a mix of holiday songs\, funny songs\, tragic love tales and more. Epic story-telling in song\, with intelligent\, winning writing and powerful musical performances. \nOf Jessica:\nSharp\, cogent lyrics with a stealth profundity that sneaks up on you after you listen and the songs are marinating in your memory. (John Hammel\, Homegrown RadioNJ) \nOf Dan:\nEdge-of-your-seat performances and skillful songwriting so rife with nip-and-tuck and derring-do\, it makes all others seem namby-pamby by\ncomparison. (RB) \nRESERVE NOW!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/dan-pelletier-and-jessica-smucker-tickets-616791268287 URL:https://moac.org/event/daniel-pelletier-and-jessica-smucker-christmas-and-more-at-cadenza/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Jessica-Smucker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231101T213021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T213352Z UID:10001182-1699178400-1699214400@moac.org SUMMARY:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston Nov 3rd to 5th Free Comp. Tickets DESCRIPTION:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston – Fri to Sun\, Nov 3rd to 5th \nComplementary/Free Tickets with Code DDANCAUSE or use code “LASTCHANCE”\n  \nThis week\, Snowbound Expo will be back in Boston at a new venue – The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center \nIt’s bigger than last year\, with 170+ brands and resorts\, the mega indoor slope\, 20+ speakers\, and a whole load of interactive live-action… \nBrands and resorts have a host of terrific products\, discounts\, giveaways\, competitions\, and fun to be had. Don’t miss speakers Shaun White\, Lindsey Jacobellis\, Dan Egan or Ted Ligety plus more.    FULL SCHEDULE \nFor those along the Downeaster line that runs to Portland and beyond\, tickets are $12-$15 for seniors\, less if boarding closer to Boston.  As of today\, the Friday 8am train is only 30% full. \nI\, David\, am an unpaid volunteer to this event  URL:https://moac.org/event/snowbound-expo-in-boston-nov-3rd-to-5th-free-comp-tickets/2023-11-05/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/SNOWBOUND-DD.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231101T213021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T213352Z UID:10001181-1699092000-1699128000@moac.org SUMMARY:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston Nov 3rd to 5th Free Comp. Tickets DESCRIPTION:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston – Fri to Sun\, Nov 3rd to 5th \nComplementary/Free Tickets with Code DDANCAUSE or use code “LASTCHANCE”\n  \nThis week\, Snowbound Expo will be back in Boston at a new venue – The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center \nIt’s bigger than last year\, with 170+ brands and resorts\, the mega indoor slope\, 20+ speakers\, and a whole load of interactive live-action… \nBrands and resorts have a host of terrific products\, discounts\, giveaways\, competitions\, and fun to be had. Don’t miss speakers Shaun White\, Lindsey Jacobellis\, Dan Egan or Ted Ligety plus more.    FULL SCHEDULE \nFor those along the Downeaster line that runs to Portland and beyond\, tickets are $12-$15 for seniors\, less if boarding closer to Boston.  As of today\, the Friday 8am train is only 30% full. \nI\, David\, am an unpaid volunteer to this event  URL:https://moac.org/event/snowbound-expo-in-boston-nov-3rd-to-5th-free-comp-tickets/2023-11-04/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/SNOWBOUND-DD.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231002T220342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T123015Z UID:10001157-1699084800-1699102800@moac.org SUMMARY:Sorry\, we are FULL – Take Pride in Acadia Day\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:For 32 years\, volunteers have gathered on the first Saturday of November to help ready the famous carriage roads for winter. Sponsored by Friends of Acadia\, teams are assigned troublesome sections of carriage roads where erosion can cause damage over the winter. The task? Rake the leaves and debris off the shoulders and into the woods. MOAC has had members at this event for many years. We have a team that will work together. \nIf you follow the Friends of Acadia link above\, there will be information about how to sign up for the event. PLEASE do not do that. Since we are working as a group\, use the sign up link below so I can keep track. I will submit our roster of names to Friends. \nPlease click HERE to sign up. Your email is so we can communicate before the weekend. Your phone number so we can as well during the weekend. \nMost who sign up make it a weekend\, but that is not required. The actual commitment to the park is from roughly 8:30 am to noon on Saturday. If you choose to make it a weekend\, the rest of the time is yours. \nThere is no cost to the event itself. If you choose to stay over\, you will need to find your own lodging. Tam and I are staying at the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel\, right in downtown and that has been the hotel of choice for the most part for a few years now. But\, you can do as you wish in this regard. The Grand offers a free breakfast. Local restaurants for the rest. \nExcept for the provided lunch after the work Saturday. Discontinued during Covid\, it resumed last year. After our work commitment is done\, we can head over to the Park Headquarters on Eagle Lake Road for a “CCC” lunch. Chili\, cornbread\, and cider.  Aside from the ingredients\, it’s named to honor the Civilian Conservation Corp\, who did a lot of work in Acadia. URL:https://moac.org/event/take-pride-in-acadia-day-2023/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Hiking,Mountain Biking,Other/General,Road Biking,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Take-Pride-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Mullen":MAILTO:pcm25me@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231101T213021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T213352Z UID:10001180-1699005600-1699041600@moac.org SUMMARY:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston Nov 3rd to 5th Free Comp. Tickets DESCRIPTION:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston – Fri to Sun\, Nov 3rd to 5th \nComplementary/Free Tickets with Code DDANCAUSE or use code “LASTCHANCE”\n  \nThis week\, Snowbound Expo will be back in Boston at a new venue – The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center \nIt’s bigger than last year\, with 170+ brands and resorts\, the mega indoor slope\, 20+ speakers\, and a whole load of interactive live-action… \nBrands and resorts have a host of terrific products\, discounts\, giveaways\, competitions\, and fun to be had. Don’t miss speakers Shaun White\, Lindsey Jacobellis\, Dan Egan or Ted Ligety plus more.    FULL SCHEDULE \nFor those along the Downeaster line that runs to Portland and beyond\, tickets are $12-$15 for seniors\, less if boarding closer to Boston.  As of today\, the Friday 8am train is only 30% full. \nI\, David\, am an unpaid volunteer to this event  URL:https://moac.org/event/snowbound-expo-in-boston-nov-3rd-to-5th-free-comp-tickets/2023-11-03/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/SNOWBOUND-DD.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231207 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231103T162753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T134540Z UID:10001187-1698969600-1701907199@moac.org SUMMARY:2023 Holiday Party Tickets NOW on Sale through Eventbrite DESCRIPTION:HOT DEAL now available!  Get your tickets at \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/737358538237?aff=oddtdtcreator \nBARGAIN at $12.00 for prepurchase through Eventbrite (member pays for eventbrite fee) \nAnother MOAC Party not to be missed.  December 9\, 2023 from 5:30 to 11:00. \nSale price available only through December 6.  Price at the door is $15.00. URL:https://moac.org/event/2023-holiday-party-tickets-now-on-sale-through-eventbrite/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Other/General,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Johnson":MAILTO:ellejohnson84@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20231002T005703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T005703Z UID:10001155-1697828400-1697833800@moac.org SUMMARY:Kat & the Kooltones at Cadenza DESCRIPTION:Join Kathie McCatherin and her band at Cadenza in Freeport.  This will be an evening to celebrate great music- jazz\, blues\, standards\, and Broadway!  You’ll hear Kathie on vocals and flute\, and her band of Flash Allen on piano\, John Clark on bass and\, fellow MOACer\, Nancy Durham on drums.  See link below for tickets and more information. URL:https://moac.org/event/kat-the-kooltones-at-cadenza/ CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN="Kathie McCatherin":MAILTO:kathiejoy@maine.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T100000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230702T165353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T130040Z UID:10001030-1696608000-1696845600@moac.org SUMMARY:Cold River Camp with Thursday Hikers DESCRIPTION:I am holding 3 nights at AMC Cold River Camp in Evan’s Notch for my local hiking group – Thursday Hikers. We are all active seniors. I have a few extra spots and thought I’d open it up to MOAC members as well. \nYou can check out the camp with this link – https://www.coldrivercamp.org/about \nDATES: October 6\, 7 and 8 (a 2 night minimum is required but I would love to have everyone do 3 nights) \nCOST: $100 per person per night for AMC members (I  must have your AMC member number  before final payment which will be due September 10). $120 per person per night for non-members (worth joining for the savings)  JOIN AMC \nMost of the cabins have fireplaces. They are not insulated. I would highly recommend bringing a sleeping bag or extra blankets. You must also bring sheets\, pillow cases\, towels and any other things you might need for your personal use. Most cabins are doubles\, only a couple singles with fireplace\, some family style units and one bunkhouse with single beds. Let me know if you would be willing to share if coming as a single. I will need the names of everyone coming and their AMC member number if they have one. Contact info too. \nAll meals are included starting with Friday dinner. Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements such as lactose\, vegetarian\, etc. They do their best to accommodate any request. The food there has always been great. \nYou can now email or call Michelle to hold a space. Once you have emailed or called me\, please make full payment. You can pay by check made out to Michelle Moody and mail it to 237 Foreside Road\, Topsham\, ME 04086. Payments will be non-refundable after Sept. 22 unless someone takes your spot. \nLet me know if you have any questions about any of this. Specific outings will be up to all attendees to decide once we get together up there. We will meet each evening for a social time before dinner and to discuss the next day’s events. \nEmail Michelle at hike@micstan.us or call 207-406-5221. Deadline is now 9/26/23 to sign up. URL:https://moac.org/event/amc-cold-river-camp-with-thursday-hikers/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Blueberry-Ledge-CRC-hike.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230930T174321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T174929Z UID:10001152-1696444200-1696451400@moac.org SUMMARY:MOAC Monthly Meeting – Africa DESCRIPTION:We’ll be presenting the travelogue “Wild Africa”\, by Bill Yeo\, from L.L. Bean.  This is a half-hour film we showed two years ago\, when all of our meetings were only on Zoom.  We thought it was worth watching again.  According to the film’s description\, it takes “an up-close look at some of Africa’s most amazing animals\, including the first steps of a new-born Wildebeest\, tree climbing lions and the hilarious and remarkable courting dance of the saddle-billed stork”.\n\nAlso\, MOAC President Marty Williams became the cook on the recent Allagash canoe trip. She will talk briefly about food management on a multi-day event without refrigeration.\n\n\nIn addition to the featured presentations\, the meeting is a chance to hear about recent outings\, hear about upcoming outings\, and socialize with other MOACers.  It’s also a chance for new or prospective members to ask questions.  Meeting begins at 7:00\, but come at 6:30 to socialize and meet people. \nLocation: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church\, 524 Allen Avenue\, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza).  Here’s a Google Map link. \n\n  URL:https://moac.org/event/moac-monthly-meeting-africa/ CATEGORIES:Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Wild-Africa.png ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230930T004539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T004539Z UID:10001150-1696172400-1696190400@moac.org SUMMARY:Camp Day in Gray on Little Sebago DESCRIPTION:It should be a lovely day to spend at the lake.  I’ll be there by 3:00 and we’ll light up the grill at 5:30 ish\, maybe have a campfire after.  The water is probably a little chilly for swimming\, but folks are welcome to go out on my boats or bring your own. \nBYOB and protein for the grill and a dish to share.  Email for directions if you don’t know where it is.  If you do know already\, please still let me know if you plan on attending.  🙂 URL:https://moac.org/event/camp-day-in-gray-on-little-sebago-2/ CATEGORIES:Kayaking/Canoeing,Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/lake-view-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Mitchell":MAILTO:lmitchell75@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230822T032239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T032239Z UID:10001100-1694025000-1694032200@moac.org SUMMARY:MOAC Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Presumpsot River \nJoin us as we welcome a close neighbor and kindred souls as the Friends of the Presumpscot River (FOPR) visit us to share their story\, their mission\, and their dreams. \nThe Presumpscot River is a major part of our world\, providing scenic paddling\, plenty of opportunities for hiking and biking\, and more than its share of history. The river leaves Sebago Lake in Windham\, and after reaching Westbrook\, meanders around Portland and finds the sea in Falmouth. \nThe Presumpscot holds many treasures. From solitude walking its banks\, or paddling various sections\, as well as its importance in history. The towpath as part of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal\, the covered bridge in south Windham (one of only nine remaining in Maine)\, and the The Oriental Powder Company which built its plant at Gambo Falls and supplied nearly a quarter of the ammunition used by the Union Forces in the Civil War. \nFOPR formed in 1992 as a neighborhood group dedicated to defending the Presumpscot River from further industrialization\, its mission statement is to protect and improve the water quality\, indigenous fisheries\, recreational opportunities and natural character of the Presumpscot River. \n \n\n\n\nIn addition to the speaker\, the meeting is a chance to hear about recent outings\, hear about upcoming outings\, and socialize with other MOACers.  It’s also a chance for new or prospective members to ask questions.  Meeting begins at 7:00\, but come at 6:30 to socialize and meet people. \nLocation: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church\, 524 Allen Avenue\, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza).  Here’s a Google Map link. \n\n  URL:https://moac.org/event/moac-monthly-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Presumpscot-pic.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230724T023310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T023640Z UID:10001051-1691001000-1691008200@moac.org SUMMARY:MOAC Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:A Walk in the Maine Woods Through the Seasons \nwith Amy Witt \n\n \n\nWhat type of outdoor adventurer are you?  Are you a person who is determined and likes to get to the top of the peak or the end of the trail as fast as you can?  Or are you a person who likes to meander and discover Nature’s various displays along the way. What are you seeing?  Most importantly\, what aren’t you seeing? \nAmy will take you on a virtual walk in the Maine woods through the seasons and highlight things to notice along the trails including wildflowers\, trees\, and the horse hiding in plain sight. \n\n  \n  \nAmy Melissa Witt leads people on journeys with Nature that invigorates their heart and lets them fully experience Nature in more spiritual ways.  Amy is a member of MOAC\, a Nature photographer\, and passionate about nature\, plants and all things connected to Mother Earth.  Officially she’s a Naturalist\, Garden Coach\, Horticulturist\, Educator\, and the enthusiastic\, Nature Spirit guided\, Director of  Earth Walkers (www.earthwalkers.me).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to the speaker\, the meeting is a chance to hear about recent outings\, hear about upcoming outings\, and socialize with other MOACers.  It’s also a chance for new or prospective members to ask questions.  Meeting begins at 7:00\, but come at 6:30 to socialize and meet people. \nLocation: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church\, 524 Allen Avenue\, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza).  Here’s a Google Map link. \n\n  URL:https://moac.org/event/moac-monthly-meetin/ CATEGORIES:Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/great-horned-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230724T214355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T154357Z UID:10001054-1690623000-1690660800@moac.org SUMMARY:Summerfest 2023 IS ON! DESCRIPTION:34th annual SUMMERFEST  \nIt’s still ON!\nWe’ve got a big shelter if we get any rain. \nRange Pond\, 26 State Park Rd\, Poland Spring\, ME  \nBE THERE OR BE SQUARE! \nJust off the Empire Road in Poland. The Empire Road is approached from Maine Route 122; take Route 26 north from Gray\, or Route 202 south from Lewiston which will connect with Route 122  (207) 998-4104  Lat 44.038031 / Lon -70.342181 \nMOAC will supply Burgers\, Hot Dogs\, Vegie Burgers\, Chicken\, Toppings & Condiments\, Watermelon\, and Water. \nSchedule of Events: \n9:30 – Set up Crew and MOACers arrive.  We need a set up crew \n           Hiking\, paddling\, and biking events begin.  We are looking for leaders and trips.  PLEASE  POST  YOUR ACTIVITY ON THE CALENDAR.  Include “Summerfest” in the title. \n12:00 – Lunch prep begins. We need Grill masters. \n           Best side dish and best desert contest to be held after lunch \n2:00 – Hiking\, paddling\, and biking events continue.  We are looking for leaders and trips.  PLEASE POST  YOUR ACTIVITY ON THE CALENDAR.  Include “Summerfest” in the title. \nCornhole and ladderball will be open all day.  We have one set of each.  If you care to share your games\, please bring along.  All competition will be FRIENDLY \n5:00 to Dusk – Eat leftovers\, camp fires\, low volume songs\, stories and lore \nPlease contact board@moac.org to help \nWhat to Bring:   \nA side dish or dessert to share\, BYOBeverage\, all your beach gear\, kayaks\, paddle boards\, bikes\, sneakers\, or hiking boots.  Don’t forget the sunblock and bug spray.  For your comfort\, bring a camp or beach chair.  Intoxicating beverages are not permitted as per Park Rules. \nAbout Range Pond State Park: \nRange Ponds State Park welcomes visitors who enjoy the wide sandy beach as they swim\, picnic and play. Most activity centers on the waterfront which is easily accessible because of the smooth\, surfaced promenade that parallels the pond for 1000 feet immediately next to the beach.  MOAC has reserved the covered shelter with picnic tables and will set up our new canopy for all to see. \nLeisurely walks are a must on the two-miles of easy trails comprised of old logging roads and railroad beds. \nCost – MOAC has reserved the Main Shelter.  A fee to the park is due from Members at the gate as follows: \nDay Use Fees for MOAC members are: $6 Adults Resident; $8 Adult Non Resident; $2 Over 65 Non Resident: Free age 65 and older Maine residents URL:https://moac.org/event/summerfest-2023/ CATEGORIES:Hiking,Kayaking/Canoeing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Range-Pond.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230727T131336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T131336Z UID:10001062-1690552800-1690578000@moac.org SUMMARY:Camp Day in Gray on Little Sebago DESCRIPTION:We had so much fun at Jean’s yesterday\, I decided to post for a day at camp at my place in Gray.  Especially since there are (at least for now) no warnings of thunderstorms!  I’ll be there by 2:00\, come any time after that and swim\, paddle\, eat\, or nap in the hammock.  Stay for a couple of hours or for the duration.   🙂   I’m not planning a particular time for a group paddle\, but people can go out whenever.  I have a few sit-on-top kayaks and paddle boards or you can bring your own boat.  Or stay on shore and relax.  Fun hour (so as not to confuse it with MOAC happy hour) around 5:00 and we’ll light the grill around 5:30 ish for BBQ. \nAs usual – BYO drinks\, snacks and protein for the grill and a dish to share for dinner if you stay.  I’ll provide charcoal and have most condiments\, as well as paper plates\, etc.  But if you bring your own reusables\, the planet will thank you. \nShow and go if you decide to come last minute\, but I do appreciate a heads up so I have an idea of how many to expect.  lmitchell75@aol.com \n255 Westwood Rd in Gray.  If you have a boat you can drive down to unload\, park in the space by the road behind the camp. \n  URL:https://moac.org/event/camp-day-in-gray-on-little-sebago/ CATEGORIES:Kayaking/Canoeing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/morning-mist-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Mitchell":MAILTO:lmitchell75@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230711T113914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T113914Z UID:10001042-1689271200-1689278400@moac.org SUMMARY:Motor Booty Scarborough DESCRIPTION:This Thursday the 13th Motor Booty will be playing at Scarborough Memorial Park 6:00-8:00 PM. It’s free with free parking at either Scarborough High School or at an office park across Sawyer street.  Unknown if the snack shack will be open. Restrooms will be open. No need to contact organizer just show up! URL:https://moac.org/event/motor-booty-scarborough/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Other/General,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Jalbert":MAILTO:gjalbert53@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230625T152517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T152517Z UID:10001022-1688479200-1688500800@moac.org SUMMARY:July 4th upta camp DESCRIPTION:Paddle\, swim\, eat\, drink and be merry…maybe nap in the hammock…  So far\, the weather looks good for the 4th and I plan on spending the day at camp on Little Sebago Lake.  I’ll be there by 2:00 and you’re welcome to come anytime after that.  Stay a couple of hours or the whole afternoon.  The grill will get lit around 5:00 pm.  BYO meat for the grill\, drinks and a dish to share.  I have several chairs\, but bringing your own might be handy\, depending on how many people show up. \nPleas RSVP if you plan on attending and I’ll send the address\, parking is somewhat limited\, so carpooling can be helpful. \nI have a few paddle boards and kayaks (mostly sit on top\, plus safety gear) and a canoe I can share or you can bring your own boat.  There isn’t a real set time for paddling\, it will depend on the group and people can go out any time.  But we’ll shoot for a 3:30ish group start on the water.  However\, you also can just hang out at camp if you don’t want to paddle. \n  URL:https://moac.org/event/july-4th-upta-camp/ CATEGORIES:Kayaking/Canoeing,Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/morning-mist.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Mitchell":MAILTO:lmitchell75@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230702T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230702T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230529T160141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T160707Z UID:10000961-1688317200-1688329800@moac.org SUMMARY:Downeast Pot Luck Dinner and Music DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lamoine State Park for a pot luck dinner. Whether you are camping or just want to meet up with fellow MOACers\, plan on a pot luck dinner at Lamoine State Park group site A. Start off with appetizers around 5 PM\, dinner sometime after that. You will need your own dinner ware. Bring your ukulele\, guitar or what ever so we can sing around the campfire after. \nBy the way\, if you haven’t signed up for the Lamoine camping trip\, there’s still room. URL:https://moac.org/event/downeast-pot-luck-dinner-and-music/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-05-29-at-11.55.53-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Williams":MAILTO:marty@donnellpond.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230627T155500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T170502Z UID:10001024-1688061600-1688068800@moac.org SUMMARY:Free Concert in Congress Square with Portland Jazz Orchestra and OLS this Thursday June 29th! 6:00 pm. DESCRIPTION:Free Concert in Congress Square this Thursday June 29th! 6:00 pm. Meet at the Art Museum entrance across the street at 5:30pm. with chairs\, we can head over to the concert site and set up together! Please email if you plan to attend so we are not waiting in vain and can get a good spot 🙂 \nWe have two people going… kindly let us know if you’re coming! \nUnfortunately\, I now have a conflict\, and won’t be there myself\, but please respond by email and come out to enjoy this free concert tomorrow evening! Gina \n  \nOLS Presents: The Portland Jazz Orchestra at Congress Square Park URL:https://moac.org/event/gina-garey-3/ CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN="Gina Garey":MAILTO:ggarey@maine.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230608T004319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T010618Z UID:10000969-1687620600-1687633200@moac.org SUMMARY:Schooner Fare Concert DESCRIPTION:Let’s go see Schooner Fare play maritime folk music at LLBean discovery park at 4 pm Saturday June 24th. We’ll meet at the boot at 3:45 with every other group trying to find each other and walk over. If people are interested\,  we could grab a beer after. Email me if you’re coming so I know to look out for you. \nI see the light\, across the bay \nI see the light\, not far away \nAnd I hear music all around \nI’m getting close to Portland town… URL:https://moac.org/event/schooner-fare-concert/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/sf_hero_ireland19.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah":MAILTO:sarah.joness@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230615T163715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T163830Z UID:10001012-1687377600-1687384800@moac.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Fire Pit Get-together DESCRIPTION:Join friends for an evening of music\, food\, and light to celebrate the summer solstice.  Begin after 8 PM at our backyard fire pit\, 342 Danforth St in Portland. \nPlease bring food\, drink\, camp chairs\, instruments\, fire wood\, etc.  Enter on left side and come down stairs to backyard. URL:https://moac.org/event/summer-solstice-fire-pit-get-together/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Summer-Solstice.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Judy Bruenjes":MAILTO:judybruenjes@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230614T022257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T151256Z UID:10001010-1686942000-1686947400@moac.org SUMMARY:Portland Bike Party! DESCRIPTION:6/16/23 UPDATE: Weather forecast has gradually improved.  Temps now predicted to be in the low 60’s with a 20% chance of precipitation.  Who’s feeling lucky?  I’ll be there … putting the Adventure in Maine Outdoor Adventure Club! \nWeather report for Friday currently doesn’t look promising\, but posting this in case the outlook improves.  Assume event canceled/attend at own risk if outlook continues to look dour … \nI did this last month with another MOACer and it was an absolute hoot.  150 riders of all ages on a meandering 5 mile bike ride through the streets of Portland (pace best described as … glacial).  Ride stops midway somewhere along the route\, everyone dismounts and … has an impromptu half-hour long dance party!  Very well organized with safety volunteers stopping traffic at major intersections.  Riders festooned their mounts with all manner of horns\, bells and enough LED lights to decorate downtown for the holidays.  One guy had an adult tricycle with a pair of rock concert-sized speakers\, blaring raucous music the whole way.   No frickin’ clue what was powering those beasts\, but they gave the term “urban assault vehicle” a whole new meaning.   At the dance party\, another rider\, whose bike sported a pirate flag atop a kayak paddle\, was filling people’s waterbottles from a giant box of wine.  But only if you referred to him for the evening as … “Nutmeg”. \nNo\, of course none of this makes any sense!   Think Burning Man\, but on two wheels.  If you’re not rocking some kind of noise maker or festive bicycle lighting\, you’re missing the point.  But even if you don’t have any of that\, just bring your bike and join me for an evening of pedal-powered insanity!  Meet at North Boyd Street (Austin Street Brewery/Kennedy Park) in Portland’s Bayside neighborood at 6:45pm.  Perhaps noshing and libations afterwards\, depending on group interest. Further details: https://www.portlandbikeparty.com/ride-info  Friday’s route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43188795?fbclid=IwAR1MZAFzFuUtsssp6Gjlv6uWiocvl8WPmXFULBGRl2EPk9v7CQLnqNDVxWE  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/447724973391123/ URL:https://moac.org/event/portland-bike-party-2/ CATEGORIES:Road Biking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Portland-Bike-Party.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marc Hills":MAILTO:marchills@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230521T135346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T135346Z UID:10000956-1684677600-1684688400@moac.org SUMMARY:Wolf Neck Farm/Campground DESCRIPTION:Come for a coastal walk around Wolf Neck Campground in Freeport. URL:https://moac.org/event/wolf-neck-farm-campground/ CATEGORIES:Hiking,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/0770F635-4670-4AA0-B04E-8AFAE3530558.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth":MAILTO:eliz.szat@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230329T015322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T021228Z UID:10000842-1683136800-1683140400@moac.org SUMMARY:Book Swap for Fun Before Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Bring books you no longer need or don’t want to pack up and move again.  Books are heavy\, so swap for new books you haven’t read!  Especially bring outdoor-related books\, trail and map books\, “How to” books (cook on a campfire\, white water/sea kayaking\, river maps and ocean charts\, cycling-related\, and any sports-related books or maps.  Any and all books welcome!  You’ll need some new books to read by headlamp on all the camping trips coming up this summer.  There will be a donation jar and the membership will nominate an outdoor-related charity for a gift of funds. URL:https://moac.org/event/book-swap-630pm/ CATEGORIES:Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/book.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230407T181448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T032203Z UID:10000913-1682155800-1682168400@moac.org SUMMARY:Earth Day HELP for Sewell Woods Trails-Need MORE VOLUNTEERS DESCRIPTION:PLEASE Let me know if your will be pitching in for Earth Day.\nEileen 207-749-0211\nThe Scarborough Land Trust needs a commitment from MOAC.\nThank you.\nBe a Do-Bee and celebrate the USA’s largest national clean up holiday for our Mother Earth.  Activity Limit: 12\nMeet to carpool at 9:30 @ On the Vine Marketplace at 591 US-One\, Scarborough.  Drive behind the building near the grass to park. We will carpool to Sewell Woods from there.\nSee the parcel here: Sewell Woods Property . Lead Steward Emily Brown from the Scarborough Land Trust (SLT) will be our leader.  Tasks will include litter pick up\, with tools provided\, spreading wood-chips on wet and soft spots on the trail\, and moving bog bridge materials to work sites.  If time allows\, some bog bridge construction is a possibility\, too. Emily is a skilled trail builder and can easily guide a couple of volunteers on this.  SLT has all necessary power tools – they ask that volunteers bring their own PPE\, like work gloves\, eye and ear protection\, and appropriate footwear.  Since MOAC folks are used to all kinds of trail conditions and environments\, we should check the weather and dress as we normally would for a coastal hike.\nBring plenty of water\, snacks or lunch.  We could hit OOB or the Scarborough area for lunch.  If anyone nearby wants to host us\, we could all contribute to a picnic.  The sky is the limit\, when it comes to the MOAC spirit!\n\n\nSLT has plenty of rakes\, shovels\, loppers\, and wheel barrows.  SLT will provide trash bags and vinyl gloves.  Sewell Woods has two parcels on either side of the street\, so litter pick up can happen on both parcels and along the road shoulder too.  Litter pick up includes any trinkets\, tchotchkes\, art projects\, etc that have been placed along the trail\, in trees\, etc. URL:https://moac.org/event/earth-day-on-trails-at-sewell-woods-scarborough/ CATEGORIES:Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/SWmap-500x655-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230412T143503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T115636Z UID:10000920-1682121600-1682294399@moac.org SUMMARY:Potluck/Fire and Sunday Hike DESCRIPTION:Check for updates. If it rains we can still have the potluck and overnight. \nplease RSVP \nJoin me at my home in Center Conway\, NH Saturday April 22 in the afternoon3pm/evening for a potluck and fire.  I invite you to stay overnight (bring your own bedding and breakfast).  Sunday morning a moderate hike is planned TBD.  Be prepared for snow\, water\,  mud…  lol ’tis the season.  Come for just the potluck if you wish.  Happy to have you. \nIf you have an instrument please bring it along. Bring slippers if your feet get cold inside (no shoes in the house).  Sleep outside if you wish\, snow has receded in the backyard.  I have 4 beds available and plenty of floor space. \nRain will cancel the fire and the hike…. but we can still have the potluck and overnight. \nText or email me for address and directions. URL:https://moac.org/event/potluck-fire-and-overnight-hike/ CATEGORIES:Hiking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_66865C9EEC73-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sue McCarthy":MAILTO:suermccarthy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230328T222518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T205632Z UID:10000841-1680249600-1680454800@moac.org SUMMARY:DH/AT/BC/Classic/Skate Skiing DESCRIPTION:Ski Sugarloaf area on Friday-Sunday.  Free skiing at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center with plenty of snow.  For more info call Eileen 207-749-0211. Room for one woman to stay at the White Wolf Inn in Stratton\, Maine. FRI-SUN nights. URL:https://moac.org/event/dh-at-bc-classic-skate-skiing/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Sugarloaf.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230318T023854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T023854Z UID:10000831-1679140800-1679155200@moac.org SUMMARY:Roberts Farm Preserve - X-country ski and snowshoe DESCRIPTION:Join us at Robert’s Farm Preserve (58 Roberts Road\, Norway ME) for x-country skiing and snowshoeing. Saturday is supposed to be a beautiful day and we want to enjoy the groomed trails at least one more time this winter. Bring snacks to share if you want. There is a warming hut with a wood stove. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own skis or snowshoes\, they lend out equipment to people using the trails. Come have fun! URL:https://moac.org/event/roberts-farm-preserve-x-country-ski-and-snowshoe/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/imagejpeg_0.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth":MAILTO:eliz.szat@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221212T142654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T142654Z UID:10000752-1678665600-1679011199@moac.org SUMMARY:Sugarloaf/Stratton DESCRIPTION:Let’s plan on lots of snow for March and gather up in the Sugarloaf area for downhill skiing\, snow shoeing and cross country skiing.\nI have reserved a block of rooms at the White Wolf Inn in Stratton where you make your own reservations; but let me know that you are coming. Cost will be $98 per night plus tax for a variety of bed combinations in each room. Make your reservation early for the best choice. The block of rooms is held until the end of January and you can cancel up to 5 days prior to our event.  I will try to pair up people who need a roommate \nWhite Wolf Inn info: \nthewhitewolfinn.com \n(207)246-2922 URL:https://moac.org/event/sugarloaf-stratton/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Marianne Hubert":MAILTO:mayahub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230310T221437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T221437Z UID:10000822-1678536000-1678550400@moac.org SUMMARY:Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing in Norway ME DESCRIPTION:Cross Country ski and/or snowshoe at Roberts Farm Preserve\, 58 Roberts Road\, Norway ME.  We will meet at noon but come any time. There is a warming hut with a wood stove. They lend skis and snowshoes to people using the preserve. They have groomed and tracked the trails today. Bring snacks to share if you want. Last time we had a nice impromptu meal. URL:https://moac.org/event/cross-country-skiing-and-snowshoeing-in-norway-me-2/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth":MAILTO:eliz.szat@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230226T013257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T013257Z UID:10000811-1677412800-1677425400@moac.org SUMMARY:Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing in Norway ME DESCRIPTION:Cross country ski and/or snowshoe at Roberts Farm Preserve\, 58 Roberts Road\, Norway ME. We will meet at noon but come any time. There is a warming hut with a wood stove. They lend skis to people using the trails. We may stop at Oxbow for a beer on the way home. URL:https://moac.org/event/cross-country-skiing-and-snowshoeing-in-norway-me/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth":MAILTO:eliz.szat@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230222T214517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T214517Z UID:10000806-1677326400-1677340800@moac.org SUMMARY:Cross Country Ski/Snowshoe at Oxbow Brewing in Oxford ME DESCRIPTION:With Thursday’s storm and cool weather to follow\, conditions on Saturday should be terrific at the former Carter’s XC Center\, now owned by Oxbow Brewing.  If you’ve never been\, you’re in for a treat.  All trail fees have been waived\, but Oxbow will happily take your money in exchange for various libations – hard/soft\, hot/cold\, brick oven pizza and wood for the firepits in their outdoor beer garden. \nThis show and go event will be very low key\, as your trip leader is still figuring out how to remain upright on skis with two new knees.  We’ll divide into at least two groups\, those on snowshoes and those on skis.  More ambitious skiers may wish to break off and tackle some of the longer trails.  But let’s plan on meeting mid-outing at Oxbow’s fabulous back woods hut\, where we can warm ourselves by a fire and perhaps partake of a fortifying beverage.  Then we’ll leisurely make our way back to the beer garden and enjoy pizza and beverages\, either indoors or outside by a roaring fire. \nEvent start time is 12:00 noon\, when Oxbow first opens.  We won’t actually hit the trails until 12:15.  Parking lot is expected to already be full so you may end up parking out on Rte. 26.  Let’s congregate where the parking lot funnels into the beginning of the ski trail system.  If you arrive late\, snap a pic of the trail map and head for the back woods hut! \nOxbow Brewing – 420 Main St (Rte 26)\, Oxford\, ME – about one mile past Oxford Casino\, on your left if heading north. URL:https://moac.org/event/cross-country-ski-snowshoe-at-oxbow-brewing-in-oxford-me/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/oxbow4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T193000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230214T204757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T204757Z UID:10000802-1676739600-1676748600@moac.org SUMMARY:Lions Spaghetti Dinner DESCRIPTION:Where\nCape Elizabeth Lions Clubhouse \n1 Wheeler Rd Cape Eliz \nWhen \nSaturday February 18   5-7:30 \nWhat \nAll U can eat including Garlic bread Salad Soda Desert Italian music and Candle lit seating   BYOB    All for just 12 bucks \n  \n  URL:https://moac.org/event/lions-spaghetti-dinner/ CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Stressenger":MAILTO:billstressenger@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20230210T213759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T213759Z UID:10000799-1676124000-1676129400@moac.org SUMMARY:Classic or Skate Ski WinterFest DESCRIPTION:There is snow on the MDT\, so it is safe to  assume all the trails from WinterFest will have soft snow and no ice.  If wanted\, we could ride a few miles to the Portland Water District Trails in Sebago\, which has less walkers and more skiers!  Meet in front of the Barn\, where the Chili & Soup Challenge will take place.  You can snowshoe with Bill Briggs around the farm at 1:00PM. URL:https://moac.org/event/classic-or-skate-ski-winterfest/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2023-02-10-at-4.36.17-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221118T030223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T135224Z UID:10000744-1670437800-1670445000@moac.org SUMMARY:MOAC Monthly Meeting – Yellowstone in Winter DESCRIPTION:MOAC member (and board member) Marianne Hill will share slides and stories from her December 23- 28\, 2015  trip to Yellowstone.  Yellowstone has an eerie beauty in the winter as steam from hot springs dots or even shrouds the landscape.  Animals are easy to spot against the snow\, which averages over 13 feet deep near Yellowstone Lake.  Marianne visited Mammoth Hot Springs\, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone; Yellowstone Lake; West Thumb geyser basin and more. Also\, there are some fascinating scientific discoveries associated with the park.  If you have visited Yellowstone in the winter\, please come and share your experience. \n___________________________________________\nIn addition to the speaker\, the meeting is a chance to hear about recent outings\, hear about upcoming outings\, and socialize with other MOACers.  It’s also a chance for new or prospective members to ask questions.  Meeting begins at 7:00\, but come at 6:30 to socialize and meet people. \nLocation: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church\, 524 Allen Avenue\, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza).  Here’s a Google Map link. \nWe may try to record using Zoom. \nMOAC Event is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: General Meeting\nTime: Dec 7\, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86463290859?pwd=T1BRTWIrRWxmKzdjUUVlV3pRc0gzZz09 \nMeeting ID: 864 6329 0859\nPasscode: 366266 \n  URL:https://moac.org/event/moac-monthly-meeting-yellowstone-in-winter/ CATEGORIES:Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Yellowstone-Bison.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221124T134112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T134112Z UID:10000622-1670076000-1670081400@moac.org SUMMARY:Portland Community Chorus Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:Come on out to hear me and dozens of my Portland Community Chorus friends in our 2022 holiday concerts in beautiful St. Luke’s Cathedral\, 143 State Street\, Portland. It will be sacred\, festive\, percussive\, jolly and a perfect spot to spend an hour or so celebrating the holiday season with us.\nJust two shows:\n* Friday\, December 2nd at 7:30 pm\n* Saturday\, December 3rd at 2:00 pm\nPay what you can with suggested donation of $15. Kids under 12 FREE! For your donation go to: https://www.portlandcommunitychorus.org/events.html\nWe’ll be doing 11 songs from all different parts of the world. Support your local arts and artists (like me!) and share the love of music this holiday season! I’d love to see some bright\, happy MOAC faces in the audience.\nThis is a “leaderless” event\, since I will be among the performers! 🙂 URL:https://moac.org/event/portland-community-chorus-holiday-concert-2/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/PCC-Poster-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Conroy":MAILTO:Cconroy@maine.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221124T133832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T133832Z UID:10000621-1670009400-1670014800@moac.org SUMMARY:Portland Community Chorus Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:Come on out to hear me and dozens of my Portland Community Chorus friends in our 2022 holiday concerts in beautiful St. Luke’s Cathedral\, 143 State Street\, Portland. It will be sacred\, festive\, percussive\, jolly and a perfect spot to spend an hour or so celebrating the holiday season with us.\nJust two shows:\n* Friday\, December 2nd at 7:30 pm\n* Saturday\, December 3rd at 2:00 pm\nPay what you can with suggested donation of $15. Kids under 12 FREE! For your donation go to: https://www.portlandcommunitychorus.org/events.html\nWe’ll be doing 11 songs from all different parts of the world. Support your local arts and artists (like me!) and share the love of music this holiday season! I’d love to see some bright\, happy MOAC faces in the audience.\nThis is a “leaderless” event\, since I will be among the performers! 🙂 URL:https://moac.org/event/portland-community-chorus-holiday-concert/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/PCC-Poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Conroy":MAILTO:Cconroy@maine.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221121T163158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T222754Z UID:10000746-1669924800-1669932000@moac.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Tom Rush at OLS DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Tom Rush \nWhere: One Longfellow Square \nWhen December 1st\, 8:00 pm. \nSome tickets left! Buy today! We could plan a stroll beforehand to see the lights/enjoy refreshments\, if folks would like to do that. \nhttps://onelongfellowsquare.com/event/an-evening-with-tom-rush-accompanied-by-matt-nakoa/ \nEmail me if you’d like to meet earlier. URL:https://moac.org/event/gina-garey/ CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN="Gina":MAILTO:ggarey@maine.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221117T045726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T033727Z UID:10000742-1668864600-1668873600@moac.org SUMMARY:7+ Mile Walk Wells Reserve-Laudholm Farm DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAD TO BE CANCELED DUE TO FAMILY COMMITMENTS THAT WERE RESCHEDULED. UNFORTUNATELY\, I missed the deadline Fri to officially cancel. Only one member contacted me. I prefer ” Show and Go” for such safe events as flat walking. \n Sorry if you drove to Wells. Hopefully\, you walked anyway and enjoyed your day! \nThis salt water preserve of 2\,250 acres has seven miles of wooded and open trails\, a beach\, and is known as a birder’s paradise and home to native wildlife species. Dress for the weather in layers and wear sturdy trail shoes\, as some areas could be damp\, think peat moss. Bring water\, a lunch or snacks. We may stop for beverages if walkers are interested. FEEL FREE to bring non-member guests!  There is no hunting at this location. \nEither carpool from the Scarborough Park n’ Ride\, Exit 42 – MEET AT 12:45\nhttps://www.exploremaine.org/images/maps/parknrides/2016/ScarboroughCabelaBlvd.pdf\nOR meet at 1:30 at 342 Laudholm Farm Rd\, Wells ME 04090   Directions \nFollow I-95 S/Maine Turnpike to Alewive Park Rd in Kennebunk. Take Exit 25 from I-95 S/Maine Turnpike. Follow Rte One South to Laudholm Farm Road. Directions URL:https://moac.org/event/7-mile-walk-wells-reserve-laudholm-farm/ CATEGORIES:Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/trailmap-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221105T150638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T150638Z UID:10000736-1667664000-1667674800@moac.org SUMMARY:BBQ Chicken Dinner Supporting Cape Elizabeth Lions DESCRIPTION:The Cape Elizabeth Lions Club is sponsoring a Chicken Dinner on Saturday November 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.  Dinner is $18 and consists of a BBQ half-chicken\, baked potato\, coleslaw\, and home-made dessert. \nYou may take your meal to-go or dine in and relax in the friendly atmosphere of our cozy clubhouse\, which is an old one-room schoolhouse.  Soft drinks and water are provided for dine-in guests or BYOB and kick things up a notch or two. \nAll proceeds go to local charities\, so bring your friends and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting your local communities. URL:https://moac.org/event/bbq-chicken-dinner-supporting-cape-elizabeth-lions/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Chiken-Dinner-06-19-21-Item.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Fleming":MAILTO:mfleming@maine.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221028T153213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T153213Z UID:10000722-1667660400-1667754000@moac.org SUMMARY:Potluck/hiking weekend Conway\, NH DESCRIPTION:Weather permitting arrive at my house in the late afternoon Saturday\, November 5. Plan to have a potluck and bonfire.  Then if you want to stay overnight and wake up rather early to hike Sunday\, November 6 bring a sleeping bag. I plan to do a NH 4000 footer and would enjoy some company. But if others want to do something less challenging you can make a second group. We will all need to be out of the house rather early Sunday if you don’t plan on hiking anyway. \nI have five beds (first come first served) and plenty of floor space for blowup mattresses. Bring your own bedding and food for Sunday morning.  OR. Come to just socialize Saturday. Come to just hike on Sunday \nEmail or text me to RSVP and obtain my address.   When people RSVP we will start to work on a menu. Weather may alter plans. If you plan to stay over bring your sleeping bag and something to eat for Sunday morning.  If you plan to hike with me please be prepared for conditions. Bring some firewood if you have some extra. URL:https://moac.org/event/potluck-hiking-weekend-conway-nh/ CATEGORIES:Hiking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/E796A6E8-18C4-4775-BB9B-B105F58DF0B8.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sue McCarthy":MAILTO:suermccarthy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221001T134322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T124536Z UID:10000698-1667635200-1667653200@moac.org SUMMARY:Take Pride in Acadia Day\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:For 31 years\, volunteers have gathered on the first Saturday of November to help ready the famous carriage roads for winter. Sponsored by Friends of Acadia\, teams are assigned troublesome sections of carriage roads where erosion can cause damage over the winter. The task? Rake the leaves and debris off the shoulders and into the woods. MOAC has had members at this event for many years. We have a team that will work together. \nIf you follow the Friends of Acadia link above\, there will be information about how to sign up for the event. PLEASE do not do that. Since we are working as a group\, use the sign up link below so I can keep track. I will submit our roster of names to Friends. \nPlease click HERE to sign up. Your email is so we can communicate before the weekend. Your phone number so we can as well during the weekend. \nMost who sign up make it a weekend\, but that is not required. The actual commitment to the park is from roughly 8:30 am to noon on Saturday. If you choose to make it a weekend\, the rest of the time is yours. \nThere is no cost to the event itself. If you choose to stay over\, you will need to find your own lodging. Tam and I are staying at the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel\, right in downtown and that has been the hotel of choice for the most part for a few years now. But\, you can do as you wish in this regard. The Grand offers a free breakfast. Local restaurants for the rest. \nBack for 2022\, however\, is the free lunch after the work Saturday. Discontinued during Covid\, it’s back. After our work commitment is done\, we can head over to the Park Headquarters on Eagle Lake Road for a “CCC” lunch. Chili\, cornbread\, and cider. At least that’s what it used to be. Aside from the ingredients\, it’s named to honor the Civilian Conservation Corp\, who did a lot of work in Acadia. URL:https://moac.org/event/take-pride-in-acadia-day-2022/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Hiking,Mountain Biking,Other/General,Road Biking,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Take-Pride-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Mullen":MAILTO:pcm25me@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221101T145822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T145822Z UID:10000728-1667289600-1667322000@moac.org SUMMARY:Video Link for Flagstaff Hut adventure DESCRIPTION:Hi in case you missed the fun Zoom group showing of the MOAC Flagstaff Hut trip 2022 here is the link for your private viewing pleasure.  There is no music for 2 reasons… I encourage chatting durring the zoom meetings and Youtube will take it out anyway. \nhttps://youtu.be/Mqo96vhI2Dw \nEnjoy URL:https://moac.org/event/video-link-for-flagstaff-hut-adventure/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9882.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221018T003821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T113844Z UID:10000711-1666976400-1666994400@moac.org SUMMARY:Portland bike party DESCRIPTION:Portland’s bike party\, optionally costumed since its close (ish) to the holiday \nRoute \nSite\nInsta\nFacebook\nUsually I join people for a light appetizer/drink before the event \nWHERE:  Novare Res Bier Cafe around 5:00 then the bikes hit the street at 6:00 most trips take 3 hours zigzagging through portland. Map of the route is above. A general idea of who would like to meet up would be nice but for the most part its low key swing by if in the neighborhood URL:https://moac.org/event/portland-bike-party/ CATEGORIES:Road Biking,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Josh Soucy":MAILTO:Soucyjoshua@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221019T235724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T201733Z UID:10000714-1666897200-1666900800@moac.org SUMMARY:Zoom Picture Slideshow: MOAC At Flagstaff Hut Weekend DESCRIPTION:Please join me for a Zoom a 25 min picture slide show Zoom presentation of our MOAC weekend at MH&T Flagstaff Hut. \nPlease log in 5-10 min early as we will begin at 7 pm.  I would hate for you to miss any of it.  It is shorter than my usual slideshows. \nMOAC Event is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: MOAC At Flagstaff Hut Weekend\nTime: Oct 27\, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81305521702?pwd=YVhrMmJYT3VjQlRZUkZvbGV1UTZBZz09 \nMeeting ID: 813 0552 1702\nPasscode: 543178\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,81305521702#\,\,\,\,*543178# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,81305521702#\,\,\,\,*543178# US \nDial by your location\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 813 0552 1702\nPasscode: 543178\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kScmCJOEu \n  URL:https://moac.org/event/moac-at-flagstaff-hut-weekend/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9847.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sue McCarthy":MAILTO:suermccarthy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20221001T143136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T143136Z UID:10000699-1665325800-1665331200@moac.org SUMMARY:Gather Round DESCRIPTION:Marianne Hill will lead a discussion of people\, planet and power\, based on her new book\, Building A Solidarity Society. Is there hope for the future? How did Europe arrive at its social programs? What do we do about climate change? Gather round the fire to answer these questions\, and BYOB. In Harpswell\, at Harpswell Islands Road.  Contact Marianne for exact address. 601-906-7487. URL:https://moac.org/event/gather-round/ CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN="Marianne Hill":MAILTO:hillmarros@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220811T194339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220918T002147Z UID:10000633-1663686000-1664013600@moac.org SUMMARY:Fall Getaway at Mt. Chase Lodge for Active Seniors DESCRIPTION:UPDATE – My husband just tested positive for Covid so we are having to cancel. However\, others are going at this time. We were holding a 2 bedroom townhouse that may be available. \nJoin a group of Thursday Hikers (Topsham/Brunswick area group) for a 3 or 4 nights stay at Mt. Chase Lodge on Upper Shin Pond. Check it out here – https://mtchaselodge.com/ \nI’d be happy to try to help folks set this up for to share. 1 Queen and 2 twins and 1 queen and bunk bed with full and twin plus a futon couch. One cabin for 3 nights with 3 bedrooms. 2 MOAC members are staying next door at Shin Pond Village. \nWe are getting a discounted rate so be sure to talk to me before booking. A deposit is required and non-refundable but can be used within one year. \nYou can bring your own kayak or SUP or use one of the lodge’s. Hiking includes Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument\, Baxter State Park (north entrance) and Mt. Chase. Paddle at Scraggly Lake or Grand Lake Matagamon (Baxter State Park). Hike to Grand Pitch on the Sebois River. Drop down to Grindstone and hike or bike the Penobscot River Trails. And there’s more to choose from. \nCarry out lunches and full dinners are available except Tuesday night. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. URL:https://moac.org/event/fall-getaway-at-mt-chase-lodge-for-active-seniors-2/ CATEGORIES:Hiking,Kayaking/Canoeing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/P9070417.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Moody":MAILTO:moac@micstan.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220904T173000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220831T160946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T174442Z UID:10000677-1662301800-1662312600@moac.org SUMMARY:Paddling and fun at the Lake DESCRIPTION:Join me for a gathering at camp to celebrate Labor Day (Monday looks cold\, so I’m going with Sunday!).  Come for an hour or two\, or stay for the afternoon and evening.  Please RSVP for address.   lmitchell75@aol.com \nWe may head out for a paddle around 4:00 depending on interest\, but anyone would be welcome to go out whenever.  Bring your boat or borrow one of mine (I have sit on tops\, paddle boards and a canoe.  Also a sail board if it’s windy enough.  Or just relax and eat\, drink and be merry! \nWe’ll fire up the charcoal grill around 5:30.  BYO food and drinks.  If you want to bring something to share\, that’s okay\, but some are still leery of sharing communal dishes\, so it’s more BYO than official pot luck. URL:https://moac.org/event/paddling-and-fun-at-the-lake-2/ CATEGORIES:Kayaking/Canoeing,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Mitchell":MAILTO:lmitchell75@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220709T190939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T020057Z UID:10000588-1660071600-1660078800@moac.org SUMMARY:2022 Cross-country Southwestern Grand Tour in Pictures DESCRIPTION:In May/June 2022 I drove across country to Utah.  I was gone 6 weeks.  I drove the National Park Grand tour (Skyline Drive\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, McAfee Knob\, Carlsbad Caverns\, Grand Canyon\, Coral Pink Sand Dunes\, Zion Canyon\, Bryce Canyon\, Grand Staircase Escalante\, Capitol Reef\, Arches\, Natural Bridges\, Mexican Hat\, Monument Valley\, and more)\, and hiked the Grand Canyon solo.  I car camped\, boondocked\, and visited friends along the way.  Join me as I present my picture slide show of my trip via Zoom.  How do you cut down such an adventure to just a few pictures?  I didn’t.  It has over 1000 pictures and is 1 hour and 47 min long.  Hang out\, eat dinner\, have a drink\, chat with us as it plays (questions\, comments\, and stories welcome).  Come for all or part on Tuesday August 9\, 2022\, 7PM. \nI will update this post with the Zoom link.  Check back. \nHere is the zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83741691958?pwd=aUVEUGRVcmpFcklkekZtM0tkbXU4dz09 \nMOAC Event is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: My Meeting\nTime: Aug 9\, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83741691958?pwd=aUVEUGRVcmpFcklkekZtM0tkbXU4dz09 \nMeeting ID: 837 4169 1958\nPasscode: 896969\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,83741691958#\,\,\,\,*896969# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,83741691958#\,\,\,\,*896969# US \nDial by your location\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\nMeeting ID: 837 4169 1958\nPasscode: 896969\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbdHJFtHaR URL:https://moac.org/event/2022-cross-country-southwestern-grand-tour-in-pictures/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_6750.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sue McCarthy":MAILTO:suermccarthy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220727T020141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T021402Z UID:10000606-1659553200-1659558600@moac.org SUMMARY:MOAC August Meeting: Skydiving! DESCRIPTION:Join as Darrell Ferguson talks all things skydiving. Bucket list item? Curious? Darrell will answer all your questions. \nDarrell is a true adrenaline junky and has been for his entire life. Aside from a 30-year skydiver\, he is also a land and seaplane pilot\, scuba diver\, and raced motocross for years and still rides frequently. He can be found on a Harley\, mountain bike\, fat bike\, canoe\, paddleboard\, kayak\, waterski\, jet ski\, barefoot ski. If it’s fun and can be done outdoors\, he’s probably tried it. \nIn addition to the speaker\, the meeting is a chance to hear about recent outings\, hear about upcoming outings\, and socialize with other MOACers.  It’s also a chance for new or prospective members to ask questions.  Meeting begins at 7:00\, but come at 6:30 to socialize and meet people. \nLocation: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church\, 524 Allen Avenue\, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza).  Here’s a Google Map link. URL:https://moac.org/event/moac-august-meeting-skydiving/ CATEGORIES:Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Skydiving.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220721T021253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T001256Z UID:10000503-1659177000-1659211200@moac.org SUMMARY:SummerFest 2022 DESCRIPTION:SEBAGO LAKE STATE PARK\nSaturday\, July 30th – 10:30 AM until 8:00 PM (close of the park)\nIt is going to be a great day to get outside on the water and have some fun with your fabulous friends\, and always entertaining MOAC members!  In celebration we will have a variety of games and hopefully\, fun prizes.  Games may include trivia\, camping challenges and any other events for the amusement of the crowd and your Funmeister from years past\, Melissa Richter\, this year’s SummerFest coordinator.  MOAC will provide meat and vegetarian options for the grills. \nWe need lots of help to make this day a success\, so please sign up with our new “Sign up Genius” site at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48A4A623AAFA7-summer \nSchedule of Events: \n9:30 – Set up Crew arrives (all you early birds please sign up 🙂\n10:30 – MOAC membership flocks in\n11:00 – Trivia (if you have any MOAC trivia please share with Melissa)\n12:00 – Lunch starts (We still need Grill masters!). Best side dish and best desert contest\n2:00 – We open up the games with our pie eating contest (sign up during lunch)\n2:30 to 4:30 – Field and water games (with prize potential)\n5:00 – Prize drawings\n5:30 to 8:00 – Eat leftovers\, camp fires\, low volume songs\, stories and lore.  Note: Day use area gate is locked at 8pm. \nWhat to Bring:   \nA side dish to share\, beverage (note: alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park)\, all of your beach gear\, and sneakers or hiking boots\, if you would like to participate in field games.  Don’t forget the sunblock and bug spray.  For your comfort\, bring a camp or beach chair to help with social distancing.  If you would like to bring paddle boards or kayaks\, that would make for some extra fun.  (Remember\, boats can only be launched in the nearby\, designated put-in area.  Thank you.) \nDirections: \nSebago Lake State Park\, The Group Picnic Shelter F in the Pine Grove group area. \nDay-use Entrance in Casco – take Route 302 in Casco to State Park Rd. to Park Access Rd. (Lat. 43.941989\, Lon. -70.546466) \nDay-use Fees for MOAC members and guests who are Maine residents: \n• FREE  under age 5 / age 65 and older \n• $6 Adults Ages 12-64 \n• $1 Ages 5-11 \nJoin in the fun for this wonderful one-day event\, a tradition since 1989.  We hope you are able to plan on seeing MOAC friends and meeting new members at SummerFest.  Families are welcome!  For any questions or help with the sign-up\, please call or text Melissa Richter at 207-450-9090. \nMelissa Richter – SummerFest Coordinator \nEileen Whynot – SummerFest Board Liaison URL:https://moac.org/event/summerfest-2022/ CATEGORIES:Kayaking/Canoeing,Other/General,Sailing/Boating,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Summerfest-4.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220701T191440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T140103Z UID:10000561-1657904400-1657918800@moac.org SUMMARY:Vista of Maine\, Greene\, ME/Sawyer Music Hall DESCRIPTION:The Sawyer Foundation offers free concerts at their theater at 371 Sawyer Rd in Greene. Performances are at 2PM and 7PM. \nMeet at the Ricker Family owned apple orchard and vineyards called Vista of Maine! Hilltop tasting room with 360° views of the surrounding hills. Hard and sweet cider\, fruit wines\, flights of beers\, snacks and farm goods. Come see one of the most secret oasises in central Maine! \nAt 7PM on Friday\, July 15th hear one of Maine’s legendary guitar players live in a beautiful stone theater! Denny Breau\, son and brother of equally famous musicians\, Pine Top Perkins\, Betty Cote and Lenny Breau\, for whom Lenny’s in Westbrook is named. This concert is FREE! URL:https://moac.org/event/vista-of-maine-greene-me-sawyer-music-hall/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Social,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220705T182002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T165741Z UID:10000567-1657461600-1657472400@moac.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Concert – Caroline Cotter and Dan Pelletier DESCRIPTION:Details\n1244 US RT1\, Freeport\, ME \nRte 295N to exit 24\, the yellow ranch is right across from the exit \nCaroline Cotter joins MOAC’s own Dan Pelletier for an afternoon of music under the shade trees at a private Freeport residence. \n\n\nThese two accomplished performers are staging this free outdoor concert to relax and enjoy and afternoon of great music\, good friends\, some food and some conversation.\n· This event is Bring Your Own Beverage (and cooler of course).\n· All attendees are asked to bring a snack to share.\n· Although there is no set admission\, donations for these two professional musicians from members of AAS Brunswick-Portland are encouraged. Donations can be made through Dan as the event coordinator at Venmo ( Daniel-Pelletier-3 ) or PayPal ( danpelletier@mail.com ).\nCaroline Cotter: With a captivating soprano voice and award winning songwriting\, Caroline Cotter‘s songs take listeners all over the world and into the depths of the human heart. Since her debut album\, “Dreaming as I Do”\, released and reached #5 on the Folk DJ Charts in 2015\, Caroline has performed over 800 shows in 45 states and 13 countries. Caroline will be stopping through on her way back from her mid-Coast WERU Summer Concert Series performance and is currently touring to support her second major release\, “Home on The River”. Icon Magazine writes\, “Her well-constructed songs bring to mind the early work of Mary Chapin Carpenter.” Country Standard Time writes “Today’s folk scene has a new champion\, one who encapsulates the sweetness\, serenity and sophistication that has always made the genre so affecting in such a timeless manner. In that regard\, ‘Home on the River’ is an absolutely essential record.”\nDan Pelletier is a well-respected\, Maine favorite\, witty singer/songwriter. What folks say about Dan Pelletier and his songs: “loaded with equal parts pain\, hope and humor – touch the tender\, secret corners of your soul…his piano arrangements will have you humming the tunes …[and] Pelletier’s passion will leave you breathless (Marilyn Rea Beyer\, WUMB Radio Program Director\, Boston\, MA) and “a cache of catchy tunes performed with enough emotion to convert even non-believers…shades of Billy Joel from his pre-1978 era and elements of Bruce Hornsby …” (Lisa Fairbanks\, Rhythm and News)\nDan’s awards include:\n· USA Songwriting Competition 1st Prize Lyric Division\n· Rose Garden Coffeehouse Contest Winner\n· Mid-Atlantic Song Contest 1st Prize\n· Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Main Stage Showcaser URL:https://moac.org/event/outdoor-concert-caroline-cotter-and-dan-pelletier/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Caroline-Cotter-in-Window.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Pelletier":MAILTO:danpelletier@mail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220703T141816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220703T141816Z UID:10000565-1657134000-1657139400@moac.org SUMMARY:MOAC Monthly Meeting with Freddie Wilkinson DESCRIPTION:The challenges and pleasures of climbing with Freddie Wilkinson\, Marketing Director and Partner at Salt Pump Climbing Company\, Scarborough. \n—————– \nFrom the teahouses of Khumbu Himal to obscure glaciers of the Alaska Range\, Freddie is an alpinist known for his infectious energy and original lines of ascent. He graduated with a degree in history from Dartmouth College\, though he probably spent more time roaming the White Mountains than he did studying. After school\, he fell into the guiding/climbing lifestyle for many years\, which afforded him the opportunity to travel and climb extensively in such places as Alaska\, Patagonia\, Yosemite Valley\, India and Nepal. In 2010\, he published the narrative non-fiction book “One Mountain Thousand Summits: The Untold Story of Tragedy and True Heroism on K2.” Wilkinson is also a partner guide at Cathedral Mountain Guides\, based out of North Conway\, New Hampshire. When not writing or away on expeditions\, he enjoys amateur lamb-farming with his wife Janet and two kids\, Casey and Oscar. URL:https://moac.org/event/moac-monthly-meeting-with-freddie-wilkinson/ CATEGORIES:Hiking,Other/General,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/sp2-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220627T162728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T174615Z UID:10000548-1656943200-1656957600@moac.org SUMMARY:Paddling and fun at the Lake DESCRIPTION:Join me for my annual (outside of pandemics!) July 4th gathering at camp.  Come for an hour or two\, or stay for the afternoon and evening. \nWe may head out for a paddle around 4:00 depending on interest\, but anyone would be welcome to go out whenever.  Bring your boat or borrow one of mine (I have sit on tops\, paddle boards and a canoe.  Also a sail board if it’s windy enough.  Or just relax\, play a lawn game (I have ladder toss\, if someone has corn hole or another to bring\, that would be great). \nWe’ll fire up the charcoal grill around 5:30.  BYO food and drinks.  If you want to bring something to share\, that’s okay\, but some are still leery of sharing communal dishes\, so it’s more BYO than official pot luck. \nI can’t offer a big fireworks display this year – that neighbor has moved away (plus it’s a Monday…)\, but there will probably be other sporadic ones around the area. \n  \nPlease RSVP for the address and so I know who’s coming ~ 207.807.2729 or lmitchell75@aol.com URL:https://moac.org/event/paddling-and-fun-at-the-lake/ CATEGORIES:Kayaking/Canoeing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/lake-view-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lianne Mitchell":MAILTO:lmitchell75@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220702T115454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220702T115454Z UID:10000563-1656788400-1656795600@moac.org SUMMARY:Sunset walk Pine Point DESCRIPTION:July 2nd sunset and low tide are both at approximately 8:20 PM. With the 7:00 PM forecast 79 degrees\, light wind\, and low humidity. Shorts\, t-shirts\, bare feet\, and sunglasses are recommended. Fully vaccinated please (honor system). Location: Pine Point Scarborough Municipal parking lot. They stop charging fees at 5:00 PM. Meet at 6:45 PM for 7:00 PM walk. Show and go. No need to contact leader. URL:https://moac.org/event/sunset-walk-pine-point/ CATEGORIES:Hiking,Other/General,Social,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3718.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Jalbert":MAILTO:gjalbert53@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220606T040059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220626T145906Z UID:10000528-1656756000-1656799200@moac.org SUMMARY:Hike/Swim & Outdoor Concert-Tixs to buy! DESCRIPTION:Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks band in Guilford\, NH. I have two gen adm lawn seats for $25 each. The most expensive seats are $319!\nA hike will be selected for the day of\, if desired. \nTheir concert at the State Theater sold out and the tixs were $100+. I’ll be commuting from Standish\, Maine (90 minutes) and not camping. You are welcome to camp in NH or in Standish with pool and screened in porch\, if you’d like. \nThis is the “Wheels Of Soul Tour 2022” with Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Los Lobos and Gabe Dixon (Re-scheduled from July 3\, 2021)!!! Gates open at 6:30 PM. Eileen Whynot  \nLineup\n\n\n\nTedeschi Trucks Band\n\n\nLos Lobos\n\n\nGabe Dixon URL:https://moac.org/event/hike-swim-outdoor-concert/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Hiking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Tedeschi-Trucks.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220601T144405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T144405Z UID:10000520-1656097200-1656104400@moac.org SUMMARY:Dan Pelletier Live at Cadenza in Freeport DESCRIPTION:MOAC member and nationally recognized singer/songwriter Dan Pelletier is playing at Cadenza in Freeport on Friday\, June 24 at 7 pm. \nFor reservations\, tickets\, directions and more information  go to https://www.cadenzafreeport.com/events/dan-pelletier-5 \n  URL:https://moac.org/event/dan-pelletier-live-at-cadenza-in-freeport/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Dan-at-Cadenza.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Pelletier":MAILTO:danpelletier@mail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T213000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220526T234502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T234502Z UID:10000410-1653850800-1653859800@moac.org SUMMARY:Bonfire Gathering DESCRIPTION:Bring any humor\, music\, food\, beverage that you might have lying around and join us for a night around the bonfire.  Bring a campfire chair. \nAddress:  11 McKinley Road\, Falmouth URL:https://moac.org/event/bonfire-gathering/ CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN="Kathie McCatherin":MAILTO:kathiejoy@maine.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T201841 CREATED:20220518T181540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T055052Z UID:10000515-1653037200-1653238800@moac.org SUMMARY:TWO OPENINGS-Camping Moosehead Lake DESCRIPTION:Sunny\, Warm Weekend Ahead! I’ve had to drop out\, unfortunately\, due to medical issues in my family . Take ONE or TWO spots! $25 each for three nights at one of the Crown Jewels of Maine! I will email all the details you’ll need.  Call or text Eileen 207-749-2011 URL:https://moac.org/event/camping-at-lily-bay-moosehead-lake/ CATEGORIES:Camping,Hiking,Kayaking/Canoeing,Social END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR