BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club - ECPv6.16.3//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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260710T024633 CREATED:20260706T200500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T020052Z UID:10004944-1783418400-1783443600@moac.org SUMMARY:High Class Sail! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of sailing out to Potts harbor to dine at the high class… Dolphin Marina where a whole lot of famous people probably and must have eaten before… they might not recognize you but being humble you will allow for this.. we’re sailing the Emily Jane out of South Portland\, leaving at 10:00 a.m. contact Dan@four..78-68twee5 for a spot URL:https://moac.org/event/high-class-sail/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/1000009670-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Kidd":MAILTO:pocketcrimper@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T200000 DTSTAMP:20260710T024633 CREATED:20260709T155322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T155322Z UID:10004946-1783704600-1783713600@moac.org SUMMARY:HAPPY HOUR DESCRIPTION:HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THREE DOLLAR DEWEY’S located at 241 Commercial Street in the Old Port. Full bar plus there’s always a $3.oo craft beer pint. Food surprisingly good. Free parking up by Becky’s and also at all meters come 6:00PM. URL:https://moac.org/event/happy-hour-220/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Geis":MAILTO:tomjgeis@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260710T024634 CREATED:20260708T133716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T145704Z UID:10004945-1783767600-1783875600@moac.org SUMMARY:Sail and camp on Jewell Island DESCRIPTION:Join us for camping on the fabled Jewell Island on Saturday night. This is a 2 boat cruise on Blue Glory II and Emily Jane. Depart from South Portland at 11 am on Saturday\, return Sunday afternoon.   Bring your camping gear.  The hosts will provide gourmet hot dogs for dinner and breakfast on Sunday.  Please bring side dishes\, lunch and beverages.  There is no potable water on the Island.  Contact Dan@four..78-68twee5 for a spot URL:https://moac.org/event/sail-and-camp-on-jewell-island/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/20240720_085307.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arthur Cornell":MAILTO:acornell@maine.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260710T024634 CREATED:20260709T180445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T215429Z UID:10004947-1783767600-1783875600@moac.org SUMMARY:Clam Bake -Jewell Island! DESCRIPTION:Quintessential\, Maine!  Absolutely traditional!  If you weren’t born in Maine\, you will be considered…well ok..Welcome!  Sailing The Emily\, Jane and old Blue Glory out do an island in casco Bay leaving Saturday morning!  Cookout\, corn\, hot dogs\, clams\, BYOB\,  pancake breakfast\, campout (bring a tent!)\, explore One of our really special Islands in Casco Bay!  No experience necessary.  Will anchor in The cove and camp next to the boat!  In conjunction with Art’s post!  Become part of what makes Maine famous!  Text Dan@four…7868 three\, five today! URL:https://moac.org/event/clam-bake-jewell-island/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/1000005997.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Kidd":MAILTO:pocketcrimper@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260710T024634 CREATED:20260710T001848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T001848Z UID:10004948-1783814400-1783900799@moac.org SUMMARY:Hike Baxter Peak (Mt Katahdin) DESCRIPTION:The forecast is ideal; a gorgeous Sunday fun day! I have a Katahdin Trailhead Pass for my vehicle for day use at the Roaring Brook Campground. Plan on ascending Baxter Peak via the Cathedral Trail; descending on Saddle Trail. ~10 miles RT with ~3800′ gain. This is a challenging hike not for beginners (plan on at least 10 hours). The gatehouse at Baxter State Park opens at 6:00am. Once in the park\, it’s about a 10 mile drive (30 min) to the trailhead. I’d like to leave from Bangor no later than 4:00am for anyone wanting to carpool. If you are camping/lodging in the vicinity of Baxter State Park Saturday night (e.g.\, Millinocket)\, feel free to reach out if you’d like to catch a ride. If you are interested and/or have questions\, please call or text me at (eight six 4)- two 7 five-eight 5 nine 2. Meetup location TBD. \n  URL:https://moac.org/event/hike-baxter-peak-mt-katahdin/ CATEGORIES:Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Katahdin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Pinkerman":MAILTO:ryanpink727@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTSTAMP:20260710T024634 CREATED:20260525T173423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T173423Z UID:10004907-1786060800-1786319999@moac.org SUMMARY:Rangeley\, ME DESCRIPTION:Fellow MOAC’ers!! \nIt was a long winter and the arrival of spring was most welcome.  It is hard to believe we are sliding in to June!  Given that Dave and I are hosting Rangeley it is time to post some trip details.\n\nA massive THANK YOU to the moac members whos staffed the phone to secure a reservation.  Rangeley State Park group camp site\, west side and water front – sweet!\n\nThe weekend begins the evening of Friday August 7th and carries into Sunday morning the 9th.  The weekend is open to 15 to 20 campers and outdoor adventurers.  The cost is $25 per person for both nights\, firewood is included.  Apologies in advance\, there are no refunds and no pro-rating.\n\nThe last time we hosted we stayed on the east end and we were well attended – so much so that on Saturday evening tents were in the walkways.  While we’ve never stayed on the west end\, we did check it and it is super sweet.  The sites are spacious and can easily accommodate double occupancy of single tents.  We are not allowed to camp on the beach.  The sites are 150+ paces in from the parking so don’t forget your buggies to make lugging gear easier.  Privies are on site and appropriately set a short distance from where we camp.   A short walk or drive to the campground area and you’ll find flush toilets and hot showers.\n\nAlright… so you’ve decided to join… Here are the goods…  Fun is the order of the day.  We’ll need trip oriented leaders for hikes\, bikes\, walks and the like.\n\nOn Saturday I will lead a hike from route 17\, height of land\, to route 4 along the AT.  Highlights include Bates Ledge\, Sabbath Day Pond and Little Swift River Pond.   This is 13.2 miles of moderate to strenuous foot stomping joy.  It is moderate for elevation and strenuous for distance.   To ensure we complete the day on time we will need to spot a car on Friday evening.  Interested parties for this trekking endeavor should email me under separate cover to express interest and commit to car spotting (rlaverdure2016@gmail.com).  To successfully complete this hike and be back at camp in time for the potluck we need to be at the trailhead 8am sharp so the day will start early.  In the event we have no takers\, Dave and I may ask someone for a ride to spot a car and start our hike.  You can learn a little more about the intended hike here:  https://www.rangeley-maine.com/attractions/rangeley-hiking-trails/appalachian-trail/#google_vignette\n\nBiking\, Hiking\, Swimming\, Paddling are all treasured activities in the greater Rangeley arena.  Feel free to express your chosen endeavor and recruit participants.  There is a quaint town center for shopping if one desires and relaxing on the beach is just as much an adventure.\n\nHosting is not new for us but your good humor\, flexibility and a willingness to pitch in makes the weekend a success.  David and I failed at serving morning coffee last time so you will be on your own for breakfast.  We will host a potluck dinner on Saturday and we will provide the proteins – turkey burgers and seasoned sausages.  Fresh greens\, pasta salad and fresh cut vegetables will round out the meal.  We’ll need folks to supplement with the side dishes and desert.  I will circulate a food sign up list to avoid over duplication of items.  I will email all attendees prior to our trip with final bits of information.  It is BYO-Beverages and all things in moderation keeps us sane\, happy and safe.  While Rangeley is very safe and reports little to no issues with wildlife it is critter country.  Secure all food coolers and food containers properly.  We will leave no open trash after the daily meals.  All trash can be disposed of in a bear safe dumpster by taking a short drive to the start of the campsites.  Group campfires Friday and Saturday.  Other than Saturday’s potluck – all meals and beverages are individual responsibility.\n\nChecks can be made payable and mailed to:  Robert Laverdure\, 93 Dead River Road\, Bowdoin\, ME  04287.  Deadline for trip commitment is July 31st.  We’ve heard of this thing called Venmo but sadly\, we only accept checks.\n\nCheers\,\nDave and Rob URL:https://moac.org/event/rangeley-me/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Saddleback-Summit-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Laverdure &%3B David Jordan":MAILTO:rlaverdure2016@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000 DTSTAMP:20260710T024634 CREATED:20260202T171447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T200037Z UID:10004672-1788001200-1788026400@moac.org SUMMARY:Save the Date: Aug 29th SummerFest DESCRIPTION:Annual SummerFest Celebration\, Picnic Shelter\, Range Pond State Park just steps from the beach and biking/walking trails.  MOAC buys the meat and veggie burgers\, hot dogs\, condiments and buns.  Members bring salads\, sides\, desserts and your own beverages. Drinking water available on site. Rain or Shine. The shelter is spacious and rain proof.  Flush toilets\, hot water and deep sink for clean up. Volunteer to help out by contacting acornell@maine.rr.com.\n26 State Park Rd.\nPoland\, Maine URL:https://moac.org/event/save-the-date-aug-29th-summerfest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Scott-Shea-Seaspray-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260710T024634 CREATED:20260504T172836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T173426Z UID:10004884-1788163200-1788541200@moac.org SUMMARY:Light Backpack in the Berkshires DESCRIPTION:Catch the cooler temps and the beautiful area of the Berkshires! Features on the list include: Ice Glen walk\, summit Mt Everett\, hike into Upper Goose Pond and camp\, returning after day trips. Paddle the Goose ponds with canoe on site or BYO kayak or canoe. Hike portions of the AT> N> or >S. Swim\, visit art galleries\, go to a live show with the Tedescki Trucks band on Sept 2nd at Tanglewood.  Members with a yoga practice may want to sign up for workshops or classes at Kripalu in Lenox. URL:https://moac.org/event/light-backpack-in-the-berkshires/ ORGANIZER;CN="Eileen Whynot":MAILTO:ewhynote@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T100000 DTSTAMP:20260710T024634 CREATED:20260411T235202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T235202Z UID:10004856-1788879600-1789120800@moac.org SUMMARY:Dark Skies Seniors Getaway at AMC Medawisla Lodge and Cabins DESCRIPTION:As MOAC members\, we are inviting you to join us for a 3 nights getaway in the middle of Maine at AMC’s Medawisla Lodge and Cabins in the Maine Woods Initiative area geared to seniors but open to all. We have timed our stay to take advantage of dark skies to enjoy a sky full of stars without having to stay up late. Bring a lawn chair and sit by the lake for a full view of the sky. Whether you enjoy easier trails in the woods\, climbing mountains\, off road biking or paddling\, you can find something to do here. However\, you can just enjoy sitting on the porch at the lodge or down at the lake. Bring your own kayak\, paddle board or canoe or use one available there. There are also 2 other ponds to enjoy by canoe down the road. There is off road and trail biking available. Hiking opportunities vary from mostly flat to mountains. Please be sure to bring your equipment and carry the essentials. There is no phone service on most trails in the area. \nYou must use the link below to register for this getaway.\nhttps://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000014TsT2AU/act00019975 \nMore info on the AMC website (link above). More details will be emailed once you register via the AMC website. First come\, first served for bookings. URL:https://moac.org/event/dark-skies-seniors-getaway-at-amc-medawisla-lodge-and-cabins/ CATEGORIES:Hiking,Kayaking/Canoeing,Mountain Biking,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_20250918_063547305_HDR.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Moody":MAILTO:moac@micstan.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000 DTSTAMP:20260710T024634 CREATED:20260710T003229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T004426Z UID:10004949-1789311600-1789556400@moac.org SUMMARY:Moosehead Lake Lily Bay State Park Camping Trip DESCRIPTION:The group site at Lily Bay State Park is called Mud Brook. It is also called the most sought-after group site in the Maine State Park system.  Mud Brook is located on the eastern shore of Moosehead Lake (the largest lake in Maine)\, approximately eight miles out of Greenville. And MOAC has it for three nights: September 13– 16.  It is a three hour drive from Portland. \nThank you to our amazing phone beasts that secured this and the other State Park reservations for the summer.\nPlease RSVP to  jim.rochette1000@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us. \nThe group tent site has water on three sides and can host 30+ tents. There is an Adirondack Shelter\, and an outhouse at the site. We also have access to the main campground’s flush toilets and free hot showers and it is a 2-mile drive to those facilities.\nIf you would like to use your RV\, please contact the State Park for reservations at the main campground.\nActivities include hiking\, camping\, wildlife watching\, photography\, canoeing\, and kayaking (bring your own boats). Let’s not forget reading\, contemplating one’s naval\, and deep conversation. We will be looking for people to volunteer to lead the activities.\nThe cost is $30 per person whether you stay the whole weekend or not.\nWe will provide breakfast on Sunday morning.\nThe menu for Sunday morning is bagels\, bacon\, sausage and blueberry pancakes.\nThe rest of the time you are on your own for food. Contributions to share will always be accepted for our other meals.\nWe will have gas grills available for our use.\nPayment through Venmo (James-Rochette-1) or by check will secure your spot.\nThe last 4 digits of my phone number are 7482 for the Venmo payment.\nThis is non-refundable but you are welcome to transfer your space to a MOAC friend. \nNOTE – My email address for the EMAIL-ORGANIZR button for this event is wrong. Please do not use it. Send me an email to my correct email address instead. \nPlease send your check to :\nJames Rochette\n363 Maine St\nBrunswick Maine  04011 URL:https://moac.org/event/moosehead-lake-lily-bay-state-park-camping-trip-2/ LOCATION:Lily Bay State Park\, 13 Myrles Way\, Greenville\, 04441\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping,Hiking,Kayaking/Canoeing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/lilybay-beach-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Rochette":MAILTO:jim.rochettte1000@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR