MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club

TWO OPENINGS-Camping Moosehead Lake
2022-05-20 09:00 - 2022-05-22 17:00 (America/New_York)
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

Happy Hour
2022-05-20 17:30 - 20:00
Happy Hour this Friday will be at MAST LANDING BREWING COMPANY located at 920 Main Street in Westbrook. Lots of room inside with high ceilings and some tables outside as well. Free parking in their out front lot. Reviews mention food on site and there are several good restaurants within walking distance. Big turnout here last time.

With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now be located at establishments offering limited or no options for outdoor seating. For each Happy Hour venue, we will try to give as much information as practical about available seating options.

Participation in Happy Hour events, regardless of seating options, is a personal decision and MOAC assumes no liability for potential health risks associated with attending these activities.

Vaccination against COVID-19 (including approved booster shots) is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, but not required for participation in Happy Hour events. Participants are expected to practice safe behaviors including social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask when not eating/drinking or when not seated. Please be respectful of other people’s choices and comfort level. Do not participate if you are not feeling well, exhibiting COVID symptoms, have recently tested positive for COVID or have come into close contact with someone who may be COVID positive.

Falmouth to Cousins Island Bike Ride
2022-05-21 10:00 - 14:00
The plan is to bike from Falmouth to Cousins Island along Route 88 with the possible option of going to Little John Island and walking the Preserve. The return trip will be along the Middle Road. Mileage to Cousins Island and back is 17.3 miles. If we add Little John, it is a total of 21.3 miles and a 1.3 mile walk at the Preserve. The break from biking might be welcome but will depend on the group. Pace is at a conversational level.
Helmets are mandatory. Bring plenty of water, lunch/snacks, and a bike lock in case we do the Preserve.
Meet in the parking lot on Farm Gate Road in Falmouth behind Rivalries.

Intro to Hiking – Hike 2 is FULL
2022-05-21 11:00 - 14:00
Introduction to Mountain Hiking – Progressive Series
Hike #2: Bald Pate
The hike and the wait list is full. Sorry!
Have you been wanting to try hiking, but don’t feel up to the bigger hikes? I’ve set this up to start small, and relatively easy, and build up to a good moderate hike. If you’re unsure what equipment & clothing you need, you can learn that too, so you can have a safe and enjoyable hike. This is the second hike in the series.
Here’s the plan for hikes 2-5:
May 21 – Bald Pate Mountain loop, Bridgton. 3.3 mi, 820’, 2 hours. AllTrails description & map.
June 18 – Sawyer Mountain Loop, Limington, Sawyer Mountain Road & Sherwood Libby Trail. 4.8 mi, 1000’, 3 hours. AllTrails description & map.
July 23 – Peaked Mountain, North Conway. 4 mi 1200’ 3 hours. AllTrails description & map.
August 20 – Pleasant Mountain, Bridgton/Denmark, Firewarden’s Trail. 5.0 mi, 1500’, 4hours. AllTrails description & map.
Each hike is scheduled for a Saturday. The rain date will be the next day (Sunday). I’ll keep track of the weather as each hike gets close.
By reservation only. Maximum of 8 people for each hike. Contact me by email to make a reservation for each hike, or if you want to make a reservation for all of them, that’s fine too. More details before each hike.

Cape Elizabeth Lions Club Chicken Dinner
2022-05-21 16:00 - 19:00
The Cape Elizabeth Lions Club is having a barbeque chicken dinner this Saturday from 4 until 7. All proceeds will benefit local Lions charities as well as Farms for Food Equity. Farms for Food Equity is a local non-profit that works with farms in Maine to buy food that would otherwise go to waste and distributes it to local organization like Good Shepherd and Preble Street to get it people that are in need.
Dinners will be at the Lions Clubhouse, 1 Wheeler Rd in Cape Elizabeth and are $18 for a half-chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and dessert. We will have both indoor and outdoor seating available, or you can get it to go.

Climb Mt. Hight and Carter Dome
2022-05-22 02:00
Climb Mt. Hight and Carter Dome via the Nineteen Mile Brook and Carter Dome Trails – about 10 miles round trip, 3,500′ elevation gain. (Rescheduled from 5/15.) Although both peaks are over 4,000′, only one “counts” for the NH 48. There are spectacular views from Mt. Hight – two of the photos on this website were taken there. Be prepared for mud, snow and ice – micro spikes are required. Also be prepared for black flies. Bring lunch, snacks and 2 L water, and there’s a chance of showers in the late afternoon so bring a rain shell. I hope to be off the mountain before any rain. RSVP by text (207-380-6008) or email for meeting places and times, and to carpool (we’re not meeting at 2 AM). If we haven’t hiked together before, please let me know your experience on 4,000 footers in the winter. Fully vaccinated hikers only; max group size is 8.

Orris Falls Conservation Area, South Berwick, Maine
2022-05-22 09:00 - 11:30
What: Fantastic 4.5 mile hike, which includes: a Balancing Rock, Waterfall/Gorge, foundations from a Homestead and Beaver Dam wetlands.
Where: Meet at: 551 Emery’s Bridge Rd, South Berwick.
When: Sunday, 5/22/22, 9:00AM – 11:30AM.
Who: Hans Hackett (207)615-2332. ‘Show and Go’ so you do not need to contact me if you plan to attend.
Bring: Water, snack, insect repellant.

Sunset Beach Walk at Pinepoint
2022-05-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-27 18:00 - 20:00
The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible.
Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish!
The more the merrier!

MOAC on “Maine Calling” MPBN – Maine Public Tuesday, May 24th
2022-05-24 11:00 - 12:00
Tune in to NPR’s “Maine Calling” Tuesday 5/24 at 11am and rebroadcast at 8pm as MOAC member Nancy Dorrans joins a panel on Maine Public to discuss summer outdoor recreation opportunities, with a focus on trends and lesser-known activities/adventures in Maine.
Feel free to call or write in and share your experiences ~ Participate in a LIVE Maine Calling episode by emailing talk@mainepublic.org, calling 1-800-399-3566, tweeting @mainecalling, or by posting to Maine Calling’s Facebook or Instagram pages.
https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443550/maine-calling

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
2022-05-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-05-25 19:00 - 22:00
Banff returns to State Theater! Different films each night!
Click HERE for online tickets.
Click HERE for additional information.

Back Cove Walk
2022-05-25 17:30 - 19:00
Join me on a 3.5 mile loop around Back Cove. Meet in the parking lot across from Hannafords at 5:30pm (at the end farthest from downtown). Show and go, no need to email leader. Newcomers welcome!

Camping at Acadia National Park
2022-05-27 12:00 - 2022-05-30 15:00
After a 2-year absence, I am resurrecting the annual MOAC Memorial Weekend camping trip at Acadia National Park. We will be camping at Bar Harbor Campground. See link: https://www.thebarharborcampground.com/ Please review so that you are aware of the campground rules, etc. I am estimating costs for tenting is between $32.00 and $35.00 per night. They do not take credit cards or reservations but we have never had issues securing sites. We generally camp along Loop “B”.
The plan will be to bike the Carriage paths or hike.
Hopefully the weather will cooperate. If not, we can bail at the last minute.

MOAC Happy Hour
2022-05-27 17:30 - 19:30
MOAC Happy Hour this week will be at Salty Bay at Pine Point in Scarborough. The address is: 68 Jones Creek Drive, Scarborough, at 5:30 p.m.
“For each Happy Hour venue, we will try to give
as much information as practical about available seating options.
Participation in Happy Hour events, regardless of seating options,
is a personal decision and MOAC assumes no liability
for potential health risks associated with attending these activities.

Vaccination against COVID-19 (including approved booster shots) is
STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, but not required for participation in
Happy Hour events. Participants are expected to practice safe behaviors
including social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask
when not eating/drinking or when not seated. Please be respectful of
other people’s choices and comfort level. Do not participate if
you are not feeling well, exhibiting COVID symptoms,
have recently tested positive for COVID or have come
into close contact with someone who may be COVID positive.”

West Branch Penobscot Canoe Trip!
2022-05-27 18:00 - 2022-05-30 17:00
Traditional Memorial Day Weekend Canoe Trip! This year – historic and classic West Branch of the Penobscot! Come meet the ghost of Thoreau! Be a part of a log jam! Leave a note for the boss and some TV dinners for the kids! Take control! Easy canoeing (I’ll eat those words maybe..), no portages. Novices invited! We always have extra canoes and partners! All you need is a tent, sleeping bag, change of clothes, and rabbits foot! Food and cooking catered! ? Cheap! – maybe $40 High Class Trip! Picture yourself by the campfire, with a loving companion peeling grapes for you and whispering….with the loons….
Update Details!…The plan…
Canoe the river to the north end of Chesuncook Lake, then around Gero Island taking out at Chesuncook Village/Graveyard Point. We are NOT going down the Lake! This gives us options as conditions or time dictate. At this point, we have 8 people going and can have a couple more! Don’t wish you had said yes watching the grass grow at home!

Kayaking on Androscoggin River
2022-05-29
We will leave from the boat landing off Water Street in Brunswick. You must have experience and the gear for a spring outing and cold water temperatures. Call me for meeting time -207 624 2945.

Acadia Hike and Bike
2022-05-29 09:00 - 15:30
In conjunction with the Acadia Memorial Day weekend trip I will be leading a Hike and Bike on the carriage roads May 28th ( rain date May 29th ). From Bar Harbor Campground we will all meet up at the Brown Mountain parking lot on Route 3 at 8:30 AM (depending on our group needs and weather the time can be adjusted). Please bring a bike suitable for the carriage roads, helmet, means of carrying your food and water. There will be 2 short hikes as well so in the past we have brought bike locks. The pace will be moderate to enjoy the views, distance 12-20 cycling miles plus short hikes, and will be passing by the Jordan Pond House (other than using the restrooms unlikely we will go inside). Plan on being back to the parking lot no later than 3:30 PM. In a prior year there was a mini mutiny (thanks Dave), so we can adjust hikes and overall distance to accommodate individual needs. Please TEXT me at 207-450-4707 if you plan on going or with general questions. I will be creating a group text of all so if we have to move the time or a rain date I will be able to inform everyone quickly. Again text me a 207-450-4707. P.S. please bring a spare tube for your bike.

Bonfire Gathering
2022-05-29 19:00 - 21:30
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.
Address: 11 McKinley Road, Falmouth

Paddle Little Sebago
2022-05-30 15:00 - 17:00
Come upta camp to do a paddle around the upper and middle bay of Little Sebago Lake in Gray. If the water is warm enough (should be), we’ll stop to swim (or just stretch our legs) by an island. Paddle will be about an hour and a half, give or take, depending on the group. PFDs and whistles required (rangers on the lake are stopping people these days).
Folks are welcome to stay to sit around the fire for a bit after. BYO food and drinks. Please RSVP (text or call 207.807.2729) and I’ll send the address when you let me know you’re coming. Please arrive with enough time to unload so we’re on the water at 3:00. I’ll be there by 2:30.
I have a couple of sit-on-top kayaks, paddle boards and a canoe to lend out if someone needs a boat – but you must let me know ahead of time. I also have some extra PFDs and whistles.

Lincoln Woods Maintenance
2022-05-31 08:00 - 17:00
FYI. The Lincoln Woods Trail will be closed for 9-12 weeks sometime this summer for trail maintenance about 0.6 miles in. All access from the Kanc will be prohibited during that time! Plan accordingly.

Jewell Falls--Take 2
2022-05-31 17:30 - 19:00
Let’s try this again.
Join me for an easy hike in the Fore River Sanctuary to Jewell Falls. Distance is probably around a total of 3 miles. Meet at the Maine Orthopaedic Center’s parking lot on Frost Street which is located between Congress and Capisic Streets.
Rain will cancel.

3 Hour Tour Today!
2022-06-01 12:00 - 15:00
Short sail on the Emily Jane leaving around noon. Back in time for the big MOAC Barbecue!
Call/Text me!
Dan Kidd 207-478-6835

Welcome Back to A2U2 Set Up Party for June Barbeque Meeting
2022-06-01 17:00 - 18:00
Join in the set up fun of our Welcome Home Barbeque General Monthly Meeting. Come to catch up with old and new friends we haven’t seen face to face in a long time – if ever. This is a great opportunity pre meeting for new members to learn the spirit of MOAC. Set up begins at 5:00

June BBQ
2022-06-01 17:00 - 20:00
The June BBQ is back! WE ARE BACK!! at the A2U2 Church, also called the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, Portland, Maine. The general format will be pot luck with grills provided. Set up to start at 5 PM, dinner around 6 and Volunteer Awards before dessert. We will have access to the bathrooms. Bring a dish to share and something to grill if you want. Paper plates, flatware, etc will be provided.
Address:
Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church parking lot, 524 Allen Ave, Portland, ME 04103

HAppy Hour
2022-06-03 17:30 - 20:00
Happy Hour this Friday will be at RIVALRIES Sports Pub and Restaurant in Falmouth. Inside it’s a large open space and they also have an outside patio. Free parking in their lot.

With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now be located at establishments offering limited or no options for outdoor seating. For each Happy Hour venue, we will try to give as much information as practical about available seating options.

Participation in Happy Hour events, regardless of seating options, is a personal decision and MOAC assumes no liability for potential health risks associated with attending these activities.

Vaccination against COVID-19 (including approved booster shots) is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, but not required for participation in Happy Hour events. Participants are expected to practice safe behaviors including social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask when not eating/drinking or when not seated. Please be respectful of other people’s choices and comfort level. Do not participate if you are not feeling well, exhibiting COVID symptoms, have recently tested positive for COVID or have come into close contact with someone who may be COVID positive.

Darlin' Corey Plays First Friday at Blue
2022-06-03 18:00 - 19:30
Friday, June 3rd- Darlin’ Corey CD release show at Blue in Portland, ME, 650 Congress St., from 6:00pm-7:30pm. They will be joined by special guests Jason Phelps on bass and Josephine County! In addition to playing all the tracks off their new album they have a little surprise up their sleeves to wrap up the show. Don’t miss it!! No cover but gratuity for music. Drinks and light food available for purchase, A great listening bar. This is a public event. See you there!

AMC Maine Chapter: Celebrate National Trails Day with Trail Work At Cutler Mountain, Hiram, Maine
2022-06-04 10:00 - 15:00
A Maine AMC event: Celebrate National Trails Day and join the Maine Chapter for a “Spring cleanup” trail work trip on Cutler Mountain, Hiram, ME. We will hike approximately 3.0-3.5 miles round trip while working along the way. Type of work: easy maintenance, trimming vegetation, cleaning water bars, remove rocks and branches, etc. Maine Chapter will supply tools, but if you have your own, please bring your own. Please bring your own trail work gloves, water, and lunch/snacks. Please wear appropriate clothing (long pants/long sleeve shirt, boots, hat), sunscreen, bug spray, etc.
Signing up before June 1
http://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/139136
Sign Up Here

Sail and camp on an Island!
2022-06-04 12:00 - 2022-06-05 13:00
Had it? Ready for a change? Don’t care anymore? Jump on this sailboat and get the heck out of Dodge for the night! Leaving around midday Saturday and heading for an island, Little Chebeague or Jewell. Nice meal by fireside, camp and sail back in the morning. What could go wrong? Call/text me for details!
Option “B”
Come for the day. I’ll drop you off at the ferry terminal for a return the same day!
Dan 207 478 6835

Music Jam Tonight!!
2022-06-05 08:00 - 20:30
Come join us on the waterfront at 6:00. Backyard of 9 Ballard Street, South Portland for a music jam!!
Dan 207 478 6835

John Shipman
2022-06-05 09:00 - 11:00
Bike the Eastern Trail. A popular trail but I haven’t seen a MOAC ride on it this year- so let’s do it!. An out and back trail 17 miles (you can turn around sooner) that is flat with beautiful views of the marshes and woods along the way. For hybrid and mountain bikes, not recommended for road bikes, will start a little early, 9am, to help avoid the busier times, should be done by 11am. A moderate, conversationally paced ride. Bring water, sunscreen and insect repellant. Weather looks good from here. Meet at the Eastern Trail parking lot off Black Point Road in Scarborough. Assemble by 8:45 so we can depart at 9. Limit 10 so please e-mail me if your coming jshipman120@gmail.com. Bring smiles and see you there!

Green Mountain - Effingham
2022-06-05 11:00 - 15:00
A moderate hike, Green Mountain is on the NH Fire Tower hiking patch list. It’s about 3.5 miles and 1,200 feet elevation gain. The weather is going to be beautiful!
By reservation only. Maximum of 8 people. Contact me by email to make a reservation and get more information. We should probably arrange carpooling as I’m not sure about the amount of parking at the trailhead.

Bike Ride
2022-06-07 09:30 - 12:00
Ride from Eastern Prom parking lot (the first one, below the food trucks) to Falmouth Town Landing and back via Back Cove. About 20 miles. Easy, conversational pace. Road bikes are best. A beautiful day forecasted. wear sunscreen bring water. Its a meet and go starting at 9:30 am. jshipman120@gmail.com

Eastern Prom/East End Beach Walk
2022-06-07 17:30 - 18:30
Meet at the monument at the intersection of Congress Street and the Eastern Prom for a walk along the Prom and the East End Beach trail.

Evening cruise on Casco Bay
2022-06-10 17:00 - 20:00
Cruise Casco Bay Friday evening departing at 5 pm until dusk. Depart from a marina in South Portland. Bring beverages and snacks. The weather looks good! Call or text me at 207-332-2276 for details.

Happy Hour
2022-06-10 17:30 - 20:00
Happy Hour this Friday will be at THE PORTHOLE on Custom House Wharf. It’s supposed to be a very nice evening tomorrow and this is a spot wherein we’ll be outside. They serve both beer and wine; lately they’ve gotten good food reviews.
Re. Parking; There’s still free parking to be had on Commercial down by Becky’s Diner. Also on Park, High, and Maple Streets just off Commercial. Meters elsewhere are $2.00 per hour but parking at meters is free after 6:00PM.

With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now be located at establishments offering limited or no options for outdoor seating. For each Happy Hour venue, we will try to give as much information as practical about available seating options.

Participation in Happy Hour events, regardless of seating options, is a personal decision and MOAC assumes no liability for potential health risks associated with attending these activities.

Vaccination against COVID-19 (including approved booster shots) is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, but not required for participation in Happy Hour events. Participants are expected to practice safe behaviors including social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask when not eating/drinking or when not seated. Please be respectful of other people’s choices and comfort level. Do not participate if you are not feeling well, exhibiting COVID symptoms, have recently tested positive for COVID or have come into close contact with someone who may be COVID positive.

Sailing Casco Bay Saturday!
2022-06-11 12:00 - 18:00
Secret sail on the Emily Jane, a 37′ Cutter (To some…a sailboat) this Saturday! Plan is to sail to a secret island and carve passwords on a damn rock so we don’t lose them. Barring that, we will sail around the rocks and return after lengthy discussions of healthcare and the advantages of titanium for implants. Lunch and drinks are provided by you. Weather looks good. Leaving from concrete dock at Aspasia Marina, South Portland at high noon. Fair chance of being back by 6 pm. This is a high class trip on a high class yacht so act respectful. Contact Captain Dan Kidd by phone or text at 207 478 6835. A plank will be set up….’Just saying…

Presumpscot River Paddle Sunday
2022-06-12 09:30 - 13:30
Sunday paddle on the Presumpscot River. Meet at 9:30 on the water by 10. we’ll paddle upstream to Dundee dam and stop for lunch on the way back. This is a pretty paddle under a covered bridge and there are usually lots and lots of turtles. The put in is on Soccer Drive off Gambo Road in Windham. Drive past the soccer fields to the ramp. Drop your boat and then go park. RSVP to Judy Gervais at 653-5108 or Gervaiscpa@gmail.com. BYO properly equipped kayak and you must wear your PFD.

Mid-week Paddle at Range Pond State Park
2022-06-15 10:00 - 14:00
We’ll meet at the put-in at Range Pond State Park in Poland, ME at 10 AM and start paddling about 10:30. This state park has bathroom facilities and an easy put-in. The trip is weather dependent.
We’ll stop for a snack or lunch at a municipal beach and then continue paddling.
Please contact me by email (preferred), betsy.hanscom@gmail.com or phone, 207-754-9692 ( text). If I need to cancel for weather conditions or whatever, I will be able to contact you directly.

Gilsland Farm walk
2022-06-15 17:30 - 19:00
Join me to explore Audubon’s beautiful peony garden (over 200 varieties). After a tour of the garden, we’ll walk around the other trails for a total of about 2 miles (and past the original peony garden). Meet at the Nature Center Parking lot at 5:30pm. Address is Gilsland Farm Rd off Route 1 in Falmouth. You might want to bring bug spray.

Short Evening Sail - Casco Bay!
2022-06-15 18:00 - 20:00
Weather looks perfect!
Leave the world of forgotten passwords behind! Join the crew for a simple sail on the Emily Jane – a sailboat – out of South Portland!
Call/text me to secure your ticket to adventure Wednesday night! Dan 207 478 6835

Trek Across Maine
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-19
If you’re registered for the Trek, not on a team, and a MOAC member, you can join the MOAC team.
Three day cycling event for charity.
must already be registered.

Hot Air Ballooning in Quechee, FULL
2022-06-17 11:00 - 2022-06-21 11:00
Quechee Vermont Balloon Festival. Weather permitting, I will fly up to 5 times, early mornings (6am) and late afternoons (7pm) Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am. I am looking for persons to fly and to crew. You may come for the weekend or just the day. This if the most prestigious balloon festival in New England, expect to see 25 balloons in a setting that is beyond beautiful.
Ballooning: flights are about an hour (weather and safety permitting). The whole event, coffee, set up, fly, fold up, drive back to launch site takes 3 to 4 hours. Less if the chase crew finds us. During the day there are booths, exhibits and usually some excellent Mountain/County Music.
Hotel: I have one hotel room booked for four nights in White River Junction (about 6 miles from Quechee starting Thursday, first come first serve. You may come and go as you please, if you can only come over for one flight window, fine. If I do not have space the day you are there, I believe you can purchase rides for about $350/pp. You may be asked to chip in on the hotel, probably $50/night. Might be free, not sure.
Tom Handcock. 727-470-3613

Evening cruise on Casco Bay
2022-06-17 17:00 - 19:30
The summer solstice is almost here! A good excuse as any to celebrate with an evening cruise aboard Blue Glory II – a lobster yacht – out of South Portland. Contact me at 207-332-2276 for details, Art

Happy Hour
2022-06-17 17:30 - 20:00
Happy Hour this Friday will be at OXBOW BLENDING AND BOTTLING located at 49 Washington Street in Portland. They have plenty of seating both inside and outside. There’s also a food window offering good light bites. Parking is easy and ample along Washington Avenue. And the new EASTERN PROM FOOD TRUCK PARK is just a few minutes away.

Rollerblading
2022-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
Who’s up to rollerblade? Lets meet again at Evergreen Cemetery Saturday at 10am, just inside the closed gate on Stevens ave (called Eastern Ave.) that leads to the Wilde Chapel, so you should park on Stevens. The roads in the cemetery are quiet and have a good asphalt topping. We’ll be skating for about an hour and a half, but stay as long as you want. Helmet, knee pads and wrist guards are necessary.
Contact me at dsantillo@gmail.com

Intro to Hiking – #3 is FULL
2022-06-18 11:00 - 14:30
Introduction to Mountain Hiking – Progressive Series
Hike #3: Sawyer Mountain
This hike is now FULL!!! Sorry if you missed out. Keep an out out for other “easyish” hikes.
Have you been wanting to try hiking, but don’t feel up to the bigger hikes? I’ve set this up to start small, and relatively easy, and build up to a good moderate hike. If you’re unsure what equipment & clothing you need, you can learn that too, so you can have a safe and enjoyable hike. This is the third hike in the series.
Here’s the plan for hikes 3-5:
June 18 – Sawyer Mountain Loop, Limington, Sawyer Mountain Road & Sherwood Libby Trail. 4.8 mi, 1000’, 3 hours. AllTrails description & map.
July 23 – Peaked Mountain, North Conway. 4 mi 1200’ 3 hours. AllTrails description & map.
August 20 – Pleasant Mountain, Bridgton/Denmark, Firewarden’s Trail. 5.0 mi, 1500’, 4hours. AllTrails description & map.
Each hike is scheduled for a Saturday. The rain date will be the next day (Sunday). I’ll keep track of the weather as each hike gets close.
By reservation only. Maximum of 8 people for each hike. Contact me by email to make a reservation for each hike, or if you want to make a reservation for all of them, that’s fine too. More details before each hike.

Maine Blues Festival-Listen and Dance, Dance, Dance!
2022-06-18 12:30 - 22:00
The Maine Blues Festival is back!! The three-day festival has been condensed to one full day and has moved from Naples to Lisbon Falls, Maine.
There will be five stages set up with continuous rocking blues music from 12:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
Spontaneous jamming goes on until 12:00AM.
Tickets are JUST $12 in advance and $15 the day of the Festival! Children age 12 and under are free.
Recommended gear: Comfortable shoes, earplugs, sunscreen, hat, water, cooler with lunch, beverages, or eat and drink from vendors and venues on site. Chair in your car for eating and drinking your BYO.
Meet at the Worumbo Stage at 12:30PM for JC and the Aces or text/call to meet up. Eileen Whynot 207.749.0211

Presumpscot River Preserve
2022-06-21 17:30 - 19:00
Join me for one of my favorite Portland Trails along the Presumpscot River. Distance is probably around 4 miles.
Meet at the end of Overset Street. Overset Street is a side street off Curtis Road and Curtis Road is off Summit Street.

Hot air ballooning, Yarmouth or Cumberland
2022-06-24 05:50 - 09:30
Meet at meet at 491 Deering Avenue at 5::30 pm Drive to launch Site, set up balloon, fly!!!!, fold up, drink champagne. Whole event takes about three to four hours. More if we do not have a chase crew. Long sleeved shirts, long pants, long socks, sneakers or work boots, leather gloves or heavy work gloves required. Our motto, “we almost never crash”
Call 727-470-3613. To sign up. Room for one more crew (set up, chase, fold up, drink champagne) Room for two more passengers.

Happy Hour
2022-06-24 17:00 - 20:00
Happy Hour this Friday will be at RIVALRIES in FALMOUTH. They’re located at 2 Hat Trick Drive which is off Route 1 and essentially behind the WalMart. Rivalries has lots of room inside and also offers outside seating on their patio. Parking is free on site.
Please Note: We’ve picked a spot north of town to make it convenient for those that might be going up to Freeport to see DAN PELLITIER’S CONCERT at the Credenza. Also, Dan’s gig starts at 7:00 so we’ll be starting the Happy Hour a bit earlier at 5:00PM.

With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now be located at establishments offering limited or no options for outdoor seating. For each Happy Hour venue, we will try to give as much information as practical about available seating options.

Participation in Happy Hour events, regardless of seating options, is a personal decision and MOAC assumes no liability for potential health risks associated with attending these activities.

Vaccination against COVID-19 (including approved booster shots) is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, but not required for participation in Happy Hour events. Participants are expected to practice safe behaviors including social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask when not eating/drinking or when not seated. Please be respectful of other people’s choices and comfort level. Do not participate if you are not feeling well, exhibiting COVID symptoms, have recently tested positive for COVID or have come into close contact with someone who may be COVID positive.

Dan Pelletier Live at Cadenza in Freeport
2022-06-24 19:00 - 21:00
MOAC member and nationally recognized singer/songwriter Dan Pelletier is playing at Cadenza in Freeport on Friday, June 24 at 7 pm.
For reservations, tickets, directions and more information go to https://www.cadenzafreeport.com/events/dan-pelletier-5

Who wants to hike a NE Hundred Highest?
2022-06-25 08:30 - 17:00
Who wants to hike East Sleeper? East Sleeper has an established hiking trail. It is roughly 12.2 miles via the Downes Brook Trail and the Kate Sleeper Trail. The trail is off Route 112 (Kancamagus Highway), near the Passaconaway Campground. Meet at trailhead at 8:30am. If anyone wants/needs a carpooling option, please let me know.

I’m also planning hundred highest hikes to Vose Spur, Scar Ridge or Peak Above Nubble. I’m flexible on mountains, dates and times.. Information below is from :http://4000footers.com. I will do

Peak Above the Nubble, also known as Nubble Peak, or PATN (Pronounced Patton) is a 3,862 foot mountain in the Twin Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Topographic maps show 2 high point in this area: one being The Nubble and the other being Peak Above the Nubble, which is the higher point. They are roughly 0.3 miles apart.Could be as little as 3.35 miles roundtrip (but could also be closer to 5 miles depending on the bushwhack route you take.)
Vose Spur– The miles on the Signal Ridge Trail & the Carrigain Notch Trail are easy, but the bushwhack to the summit is very difficult, steep and strenuous. It does not always have a herd path.
Scar Ridge, also known as Scar Ridge West Peak, is a 3,774 foot mountain in the Sandwich Range of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. There is no trail leading up to the summit of the mountain so the only way to summit this peak is by bushwhacking.

If interested please email or text me at 207-219-9622. If I’m at work, there may be a delay in answering you. – Melanie

Midsummer Day Hike cancelled. Robin Goodfellow (Puck) did it.
2022-06-25 10:00 - 14:00
Pleasant Mountain loop hike starting at Bald Peak Parking area, following the Bald Peak Trail, Sue’s Way and North Ridge Trail to Janine’s Overlook Shelter for lunch and on to the Main Peak and descent via Ledges Trail to spotted car(s) at Ledges Parking. Bring lunch, plenty of water, insect repellent and sunblock. Pace will be moderate for a total of about four miles and 1900′ of elevation gain. NB Change. Since the humidity will be low I’m willing to hike with temps in the 80s. I’m OK with show and go — Bald Peak parking lot at 10.

Paddle Little Sebago
2022-06-25 15:30
Come up to camp in Gray and paddle for about an hour to an hour and a half depending on the group. Please arrive in time to be on the water at 3:30.
For those wanting to stick around after, BYO food and drinks. A charcoal grill (and charcoal) will be available.
I have some extra sit on top kayaks and a canoe to loan if you’d like to come, but don’t have a boat. Please let me know ahead if you need to borrow.
There are patrols on the lake so you must have a PFD and a whistle.
Please RSVP for address. Text 207.807.2729 or lmitchell75@aol.com

Beach Happy Hour
2022-06-25 17:00 - 20:00
Beautiful weather Saturday! Join Happy Hour social event in Scarborough at Ferry Beach off Black Point Road …BYO everything (food, beverage, lawn chair, musical instrument, voice, personality…) starting 5:00pm until whenever. beach walk if desired.

Hot Air Balloon Flight/Crew, last chance for 2022
2022-06-25 19:00 - 22:00
Hot Air balloon ride/crew flying from Cumberland Maine athletic fields at 7pm. Last chance to get killed in a balloon for 2022! Contact Tom Handcock at 727-470-3613 if you have a death wish.

Old Orchard Beach bike ride
2022-06-26 09:30 - 13:00
Let’s bike from Pine Point Municipal parking (by boat landing) in Scarborough to Camp Ellis. We are meeting at 9:30. It’s about 18 miles of flat road but with some traffic. Bring appetite/money for a possible stop for cinnamon buns.

Picnic Today - Little Chebeague Island!
2022-06-26 13:30 - 20:30
Sail the Emily Jane to Little Chebeague Island at 1:30 today for a classic picnik! Leaving from South Portland, Aspasia Marina. Home before dark with luck. Rabbit’s foot on board. Yes! Finally a last minute, low class event commensurate with our station in life! Contact Dan for space: 207 478 6835

Great Music TODAY at the Porthole
2022-06-26 14:00 - 18:00
Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats are back together and as hot as ever. At the Porthole outside from 2-6. They were rained the previous two Sundays. FREE! Text or call 207-749-0211 to meet up!

Fore River Parkway/Portland West End walk
2022-06-29 17:30 - 19:00
Join me on an urban adventure starting at a local Portland brewery, then along the Fore River Parkway trail, up an old toboggan run, through the tree-lined streets of the West End, along the Western Promenade and then back down to the brewery. Total of about 2.5 miles. Meet at Bunker Brewing Co, 17 Westfield St at 5:30pm. It doesn’t seem like it’s the right place, but go all the way to the end of the street. Show and go, no need to email the leader.

Goose Eye Mountain
2022-06-30 08:30 - 15:30
Goose Eye Mountain is 3,870 foot mountain in the Mahoosuc Range in Grafton Notch State Park and has spectacular views but is a strenuous hike.
We will be hiking the 10.1 mile Wright Trail, which has an elevation gain of 2, 821 feet. Book time is 5:17. Other descriptions I have read said it takes between 5 to 7 hours to complete. This mountain is on New England’s Hundred Highest list. Meet at the trail head at 8:30 am.
Please respond by email or text and let me know about your hiking experience.
Directions:
The Wright Trail ascends the eastern side of Goose Eye from Bull Branch Road. To access the trailhead, head north out of Bethel, Maine on RT 26 towards Sunday River Ski Resort. Turn left onto Sunday River Road and follow for approximately 7 miles past the Artist’s Covered Bridge (watch for a sign). The pavement ends and the road will eventually turn left and cross two steel bridges and then almost immediately turn right again. You’ll eventually pass a parking area and a privy on the left. This parking area is for a swimming hole in Bull Branch. Continue on for approximately 1 mile and the trail will leave the left side of the road. There is a small parking area just beyond the trailhead.
Melanie -207-219-9622

Paddle Range Pond
2022-06-30 11:00 - 14:00
Meet at Range Pong State park boat ramp for an 11 am launch. Paddle around pond, lunch on beach. Possible rescue practice before landing.
Show and go.
Park fees apply, free for 65+

Laudholm Farms Preserve
2022-06-30 18:00 - 19:30
After work walk at Laudholm Farms preserve in Wells. GPS address is 55 Skinner Mill Road, Wells. Meet at 6 PM at front of visitors center. walk for about 2 to 2 1/2 miles. Admission is $6 per person.
https://www.wellsreserve.org/visit/trails-beach

Lamoine State Park – July 1-5
2022-07-01 07:00 - 2022-07-05 12:00
Please join us to celebrate our independence this July 1-5 at Lamoine State Park.
Lamoine is located on State Park Road off Route 184 eight (8) miles southeast of Ellsworth on Frenchman’s Bay. View Map.
Nestled in the heart of Down east Maine, this oceanfront park is located in one of the most sought-after vacation regions in the state. Lamoine State Park’s central location is a quiet alternative that provides easy access to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, rockbound islands, and area lighthouses. Visitors enjoy camping, boating, fishing and simple relaxation in a beautiful location. Park views of Frenchman’s Bay, and amenities such as the campground facilities and boat launching ramp are some of the park’s highlights.
This trip is being co-led by Nancy Dorrans and Elaine Vadeboncoeur. We’ve reserved Group A Kitchen Shelter at Lamoine State Park with room for up to 20 people and one or two campers.
SIGN UP HERE
TOTAL RATE is $40 Flat Rate for 1, 2, 3 or 4 nights –
Bring your kayak, hiking boots, sense of adventure to explore the less explored areas north and Downeast of MDI. We’ll be looking for some volunteer co-leaders for daily excursions. Cycle to Marlboro Beach, Lamoine, Maine. Learn about the geology of the area on the interactive Maine Geologic Facts and Localities map. Paddle the shore or any of the other countless bodies of water nearby? Hike? Bike? Fish? Cook? Sit and read? Contemplate the meaning of life and independence!
We’ll be in touch about carpooling, a Pot luck? Meal assignments? Who knows??
Please email us at njdorran@gmail.com or evadeboncoeur@gmail.com if you have questions.
Please sign up soon – Registration is limited to 20! SIGN UP HERE (Google form by Nancy Dorrans)
*** VACCINATED MEMBERS ONLY ***
See you out there,
Nancy Dorrans
MOACer since 2000
207-712-5699

Paddle and Social Gathering
2022-07-01 15:30 - 18:30
Come upta camp to do a paddle in the upper and middle bays of Little Sebago Lake in Gray. If the water is warm enough (should be), we’ll stop to swim (or just stretch our legs) by an island. Paddle will be about an hour and a half, give or take, depending on the group. PFDs and whistles required (rangers on the lake are stopping people these days). You don’t have to wear the PFD, just have it with you.
Folks are welcome to stay to sit around the fire after. Please RSVP (text or call 207.807.2729 or lmitchell75@aol.com) and I’ll send the address when you let me know you’re coming. Please arrive with enough time to unload so we’re on the water at 3:30. I’ll be there by 3:00.
If you can’t make the paddle, you can still join us later to relax, eat, drink and be merry when we return (should be by 5:30). BYO food and drinks. A charcoal grill (and charcoal) will be available to use.
I have a couple of sit-on-top kayaks, paddle boards and a canoe to lend out if someone needs a boat – but you must let me know ahead of time. I also have some extra PFDs and whistles.

Happy Hour
2022-07-01 17:30 - 20:00
Happy Hour this Friday will be on the ROOFTOP at BAYSIDE BOWL, 58 Alder Street in Portland. Seating is all outside and it’s supposed to be a beautiful night. Parking is free in their lot but there’s also free parking on the adjoining streets.

With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now be located at establishments offering limited or no options for outdoor seating. For each Happy Hour venue, we will try to give as much information as practical about available seating options.

Participation in Happy Hour events, regardless of seating options, is a personal decision and MOAC assumes no liability for potential health risks associated with attending these activities.

Vaccination against COVID-19 (including approved booster shots) is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, but not required for participation in Happy Hour events. Participants are expected to practice safe behaviors including social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask when not eating/drinking or when not seated. Please be respectful of other people’s choices and comfort level. Do not participate if you are not feeling well, exhibiting COVID symptoms, have recently tested positive for COVID or have come into close contact with someone who may be COVID positive.

Hike/Swim & Outdoor Concert-Tixs to buy!
2022-07-02 10:00 - 22:00
Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks band in Guilford, NH. I have two gen adm lawn seats for $25 each. The most expensive seats are $319!
A hike will be selected for the day of, if desired.
Their 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.
This 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
Lineup

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Los Lobos

Gabe Dixon

Sunset walk Pine Point
2022-07-02 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Hike Glen Boulder Trail
2022-07-03 02:00
Enjoy the expansive Presidential views and the unique geological feature of Glen Boulder on this 5.2 mile rugged round trip hike. We’ll hike up to Slide Peak, which gives an elevation gain of 2,850′. There’s the possibility of splitting into different carpool groups if anyone wants a longer hike, to Boott Spur or Mt. Washington, although the forecast is for 50+ mph winds at the elevation of Boott Spur or higher. Winds will be more moderate at Slide Peak (25+ mph), although I’ve experienced stronger winds than forecast on this hike before. Parts of the Glen Boulder trail involve steep rock scrambling up big boulders and there is some feeling of exposure so it’s not for someone with a fear of heights.
The high temp will be 65 at elevation, warmer on the way up and down. Bring at least 2L of water, snacks and lunch, plus a windbreaker. Fully vaccinated, experienced hikers only, max group size is 8. RSVP by text or email (207-380-6008) for meeting times and places (we’re not leaving at 2 AM) and to arrange carpooling.

Hiking Extravaganza
2022-07-03 10:30 - 16:30
DUE TO THE WEATHER WE WILL DO THIS EVENT ON SUNDAY, JULY 3
Meet in Waterford, Maine at 10:30am at the church in the center of town to hike Mount Tire’m. Details: 1089′, rated as “moderate”, 577 elevation gain, 1.4 mile out and back, beautiful views of Keoka Lake in an incredibly quaint, New England village of mostly white houses
Lunch- Ebenezer’s Pub- Lovell- World renowned for it’s choice of beers on tap…especially Belgian (a 20 minute drive from Waterford)
Hike Sabattus Mountain in Lovell. Details: 1253′, rated as “moderate”, 1.4 mile loop with spectacular views of White Mountains and Kezar Lakes Region (8 minute drive to trailhead from lunch spot)

RSVP: You MUST let me know you plan to attend by Thursday morning, 6/30 for carpooling purposes and lunch reservations
Bring: Water, layers, bug dope, sunscreen, wear good hiking boots, some may want poles

Mt. Eisenhower hike
2022-07-03 11:00 - 17:00
Hike Mt. Eisenhower this Sunday. It’s one of the 4,000 footers in the Presidential Range. It’s a moderately difficult hike at about 7 miles and 2,800 feet elevation gain.
We’ll hike as a group at a moderate pace, but the slowest hiker determines the pace. I’m usually slower coming down than going up. Book time is 6 hours.
We should carpool at least part way, since parking at the trailhead will probably be tight on this holiday weekend. Maximum 6 people. Email me for more details, including meeting time and place, gear, etc.

July 4th Sail & Lobster Bake!
2022-07-04 10:00 - 18:00
Celebrate our democracy July 4th! Choose to come! Prove you needn’t be a rich tourist from away to Have a lobster on an island! Sailing the Emily Jane, a 37′ cutter, to Little Chebeague Island for a cookout with lobster and clams! (Those with dietary restrictions may bring hot dogs). Day trip!…back in Portland in time to see the fireworks! First born male child for lobster deposit or $20, whichever is worth more. Leaving the dock at 10 am in South Portland. Text/call Dan Kidd 2*7 478 6835

Paddling and fun at the Lake
2022-07-04 14:00 - 18:00
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.
We 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).
We’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.
I 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.

Please RSVP for the address and so I know who’s coming ~ 207.807.2729 or lmitchell75@aol.com

MOAC Monthly Meeting with Freddie Wilkinson
2022-07-06 19:00 - 20:30
The challenges and pleasures of climbing with Freddie Wilkinson, Marketing Director and Partner at Salt Pump Climbing Company, Scarborough.
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From 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.

Concerts in the Park - OOB: Motor Booty Affair
2022-07-07 18:30 - 20:00
Concerts in the Ballpark–This Week: Motor Booty Affair!

Thursday, July 7, 2022 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMEST

OOB Ballpark
7 Ballpark Way
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

Motor Booty Affair
Family friendly summer concert series at the Ballpark. Admission $5.00 for adults, children 12 and under are free.
Questions? Email OOBRecinfo@oobmaine.com.

** Downeast Camping Brooklin ** Space Available
2022-07-08 14:00 - 2022-07-10 10:00
UPDATE: Spots available! I have had some cancellations. Please contact us if you would like to join!
Please respond to marty@donnellpond.com. Use Downeast Camping in the subject line. I will be in touch regarding payment.
We have reserved 4 tenting group campsites at the Reach Knolls Campground in Brooklin, Maine. The campground is quiet with hot showers and on the ocean. Brooklin is a small village south of Blue Hill, ME and away from the tourism of many coastal areas. Explore the Blue Hill and Deer Isle Peninsula by bike, kayak, or hike. Stonington is 30 minutes away; Acadia National Park is an hour away. The Deer Isle archipelago is a favorite for kayakers, but there is also plenty of hiking and other activities nearby.
If you plan to kayak and want to join a group, make sure you have your own sea kayak with skirt, pdf, etc. Kayak group leaders will want to assess skill levels so that each group has the appropriate skill levels. We will want to keep pods of kayakers to 6 or less because parking can be limited at put ins. If you are interested in learning to kayak, there are several outfitters nearby that can provide lessons and equipment.
We will have a pot luck dinner one night, on your own/eat out one night, and maybe a group breakfast SUNDAY morning. These are tent sites; there are RV sites around the corner, but book now if you want an RV site. Don’t forget your chair for campfire circle.
Cost is initially $20/person. This may change depending on how many people sign up. We will limit this activity to 20 people. Arrive Friday, July 8, depart Sunday morning, July 10 – two nights of fun and three days of adventure. Or stay two more night, let me know the length of your stay.
Location
Oceanfront Camping @ Reach Knolls
670 Reach Road, Brooklin ME
View Map
Please respond to marty@donnellpond.com. Use Downeast Camping in the subject line. I will be in touch regarding payment.

Happy Hour
2022-07-08 17:30 - 20:00
Happy Hour the Friday will be at the STOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR located at 506 Main Street in Westbrook. Weather at this point appears a little uncertain so we’ll either be on their deck or inside in the roomy restaurant/bar.

With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now be located at establishments offering limited or no options for outdoor seating. For each Happy Hour venue, we will try to give as much information as practical about available seating options.

Participation in Happy Hour events, regardless of seating options, is a personal decision and MOAC assumes no liability for potential health risks associated with attending these activities.

Vaccination against COVID-19 (including approved booster shots) is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, but not required for participation in Happy Hour events. Participants are expected to practice safe behaviors including social distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask when not eating/drinking or when not seated. Please be respectful of other people’s choices and comfort level. Do not participate if you are not feeling well, exhibiting COVID symptoms, have recently tested positive for COVID or have come into close contact with someone who may be COVID positive.

Mt Parker
2022-07-09 08:30 - 16:00
Join me on a hike up Mt Parker near Bartlett, NH. 7.3 miles RT, 2,716 elevation gain. This summit is on the 52 with a view list. Moderate pace. Maximum 6 people, fully vaccinated please.
Email me for more details including meeting time and place, etc.

Sail the Emily Jane!
2022-07-09 10:00 - 18:00
Day tripper….Weather looks good for a simple day sail in Casco Bay on the Emily Jane, a 37′ Cutter (It’s a sailboat…but that sounds so nautical!) Leaving 10:00 a.m. out of South Portland! What could go wrong? Well…seems my contact info disappeared…Dan Kidd 207four786835!

Paddle Little Sebago
2022-07-09 15:30 - 17:30
Come up to camp in Gray and paddle for about an hour to an hour and a half depending on the group. Please arrive in time to be on the water at 3:30.
For those wanting to stick around after, BYO food and drinks. A charcoal grill (and charcoal) will be available.
I have some extra sit on top kayaks and a canoe to loan if you’d like to come, but don’t have a boat. Please let me know ahead if you need to borrow.
There are patrols on the lake so you must have a PFD and a whistle. You don’t have to wear the PFD, just have it with you.
Please RSVP for address. Text 207.807.2729 or lmitchell75@aol.com

Mary Walker
2022-07-09 17:00 - 19:00
Past moac member Dave Collins is preforming in the greenhouse at the farm. Come relax and listen to Dave play from 5-7 on Saturday. Food and beverages are available for purchase in the farm store.
tickets are available on event bright
farm address is 236 Sebago Lake Road Gorham Maine

Dance Party
2022-07-09 18:00 - 23:00
Dance at Martel Roberge American Legion Event Center, Rollingsford, NH (across the river from South Berwick)
Cover charge $15.00 to cover hall rental.
BYO Food or Snacks. .. full cash bar .. 50/50 and gift drawing at Dance.
DJ playing your requests all night long!
Dance were held here for many years.. folks are asking for them again.. come Dance the night away
Event is NOT limited to MOAC members all welcome

Hike Mt. Meader
2022-07-10 02:00
Climb Mt. Meader in Evans Notch, a fairly challenging hike of 6 miles round trip, 2,250′ elevation gain. There are some nice views from ledges near the top. This trail gets sun all day, so be prepared with at least 2 liters water, hat, sunblock and bug spray too. Max group size is 8 – RSVP by text (207-380-6008) or email for meeting places and times (we’re not meeting at 2 AM) and to carpool. Fully vaccinated hikers only.

Cruise to Jewell and hike
2022-07-10 10:30 - 17:00
Cruise to the fabled Jewell Island aboard Blue Glory II, hike the island and have lunch. Jewell Island is about 1 mile long and has nice hiking trails. I have never seen a tick on this island but the mosquitoes are out in force, be prepared! Leaving from South Portland, the weather looks good. Contact Art for details 207-332-2276

Outdoor Concert – Caroline Cotter and Dan Pelletier
2022-07-10 14:00 - 17:00
Details
1244 US RT1, Freeport, ME
Rte 295N to exit 24, the yellow ranch is right across from the exit
Caroline Cotter joins MOAC’s own Dan Pelletier for an afternoon of music under the shade trees at a private Freeport residence.

These 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.
· This event is Bring Your Own Beverage (and cooler of course).
· All attendees are asked to bring a snack to share.
· 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 ).
Caroline 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.”
Dan 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)
Dan’s awards include:
· USA Songwriting Competition 1st Prize Lyric Division
· Rose Garden Coffeehouse Contest Winner
· Mid-Atlantic Song Contest 1st Prize
· Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Main Stage Showcaser
