HAPPY HOUR
2024-06-07 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the MAST LANDING MICROBREWERY located at 920 MAIN STREET in WESTBROOK. Inside and outside seating. Free parking in their lot. FAT KID FOOD TRUCK on premises.

Volunteer with Scarborough Land Trust at Broadturn farm preserve
2024-06-08 09:00 - 14:00
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.
Parking at this pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzUsqnhwhow6XcNQ9?g_st=ic
Projects will include
-spreading wood chips
-Moving lumber
-Constructing bridges

-Clearing drainage ditches

Let me know if you are planning to join!

Pinepoint beach walk
2024-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
We meet at 6:00 pm in the Scarborough parking lot in Pinpoint and will walk the beach towards Old Orchard Beach. We may go for refreshments afterwards.

Tiptoe through the Peonies at Gisland Farm in Falmouth
2024-06-13 17:30 - 19:00
We will check out the peonies and then walk the trails. Distance is about 2 1/2 miles.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-06-14 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the SIDECAR PUB located at 400 RAILROAD AVENUE in GORHAM. Take the elevator to the fourth floor. Good drinks, good food, good spot. Free parking outside their door.

Sailing Saturday 6/15
2024-06-15 13:00 - 18:00
This sail is now full.
Let’s go sailing on S/V Beyond 2, my Cape Dory 36 Sailboat, moored in Falmouth.
I plan to sail from 1-6ish in the afternoon, and may stay out later to watch the sunset if people want. Please reply back with a brief description of your sailing experience, whether you have been on my boat before, and your cell phone and email for planning the carpool. Parking is $20/car, so we should fit as many as possible in one car. Rain, fog, or strong winds will cancel this event, so watch your email for updates. I will make a text chain to help you all coordinate carpool and I will meet you at the marina.
Please Bring:

Water
Healthy snacks to share
Good close-toe non marking shoes (sneakers or closed-toe sandals are fine…no flip flops)
Layers for outdoor activity, including a warm sweater or jacket
Rain jacket
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Cash for parking

Sailing Sunday 6/16
2024-06-16 12:00 - 16:30
This sail is now full.
Let’s go sailing on S/V Beyond 2, my Cape Dory 36 Sailboat, moored in Falmouth.
I plan to sail from 12-4ish in the afternoon. Please reply back with a brief description of your sailing experience, whether you have been on my boat before, and your cell phone for planning the carpool. Parking is $20/car, so we should fit as many as possible in one car. Rain, fog, or strong winds will cancel this event, so watch your email for updates. I will make a text chain to help you all coordinate carpool and I will meet you at the marina.
Please Bring:

Water
Healthy snacks to share
Good close-toe non marking shoes (sneakers or closed-toe sandals are fine…no flip flops)
Layers for outdoor activity, including a warm sweater or jacket
Rain jacket
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Cash for parking

MOAC Board Meeting
2024-06-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-07-17 19:30 - 21:00
You’re invited to join the Board for the monthly board meeting. They are usually held the 3rd Wednesday of the month on Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83684200941?pwd=[REDACTED]

Cocktails on Yacht
2024-06-20 17:30 - 20:30
Hot town Thursday! To hit 90! What better use of your limited time than to claim a spot on a humble yacht for a cocktail or Trader Joe’s wine while gently floating at the marina – your true station in life, albeit missed somehow due to circumstances beyond your control. Think of it…with an adoring partner wishing they could only please you more..With luck, we’ll have a live band playing your favorite tune to bring you back to when you were so vibrant..before the surgery, and the endless misdiagnoses. Watch the sunset over the water! BYOB including a chair! Starting around 5:30.
Aspasia Marina, 257 Front St, South Portland. Call Dan 478 6835. On the Emily Jane, a 37′ cutter (sailboat). Bring an instrument!

HAPPY HOUR
2024-06-21 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RUSKI’S TAVERN located at 212 DANFORTH STREET in Portland’s West End. Ruski’s is a cozy, friendly neighborhood bar originally opened in 1892. Full bar, happy hour foods, and reasonable prices. Ample free parking on Danforth and adjoining streets.

Mt. Agamenticus hike
2024-06-23 09:00 - 14:00
Hike Mt Agamenticus. Plenty of options for length. I think I will try for all 3 summits, which is around 9 miles to get some distance in. Plenty of shorter options if that is not your thing.
Meet at the trailhead 9am

Casco Bay evening cruise
2024-06-25 16:30 - 20:00
The days are getting shorter! Let’s celebrate the 5th longest day of the year with an evening cruise aboard Blue Glory II. We will cruise around the local islands and Portland harbor. Bring: snacks, beverages, boat shoes and a tall tale or two. . We will leave from the Portland East End beach floating dock at 5pm sharp. Text me at 207-332-2276 to reserve a spot.

CANCELLED Ragged Mountain and Bald Mountain
2024-06-26 07:30 - 14:00
Sorry, things came up at work and I can’t make this one. Will try to reschedule for next week.
I’m hiking Ragged Mountain and continuing to Bald Mountain. I think this could be around 10 miles.
Meet at trailhead on Rt 17
There is an option to just hike Ragged mountain. That would be around 4.8 miles or so.

Mont Megantic, June 28 - July1, Canada
2024-06-28 - 2024-07-01
Enjoy a weekend of star-gazing (it’s a dark sky area), hiking, the AstroLab observatory, and more at the Parc National du Mont Megantic, just north of the NH-ME border in Quebec. There are campgrounds, cabins/chalets and hotels in the area. Three of us are staying at cabins with water and electricity, but you can camp nearby. There is info on the web about the Park at tourism-megantic.com
We three are staying in cabins (chalets dans les arbres) at the website listed below.

Celebration of Summer: Pool Party and Hang Out in the Trees
2024-06-28 17:00 - 21:00
House party in Standish with hiking trails nearby. (Hiking will be separate prior to the gathering, unless it is too hot.)
Potluck and BYOB. I will have summer sippers, food to grill and salads. There is an outdoor shower, screened in porch, large pool, BBQ grill, fire pit and some outdoor chairs.
RSVP required in order to get the address. Send an email to secretary@moac.org Please provide your phone number. Thank you.
Weather on FRIDAY looks better.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-06-28 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the MAST LANDING BREWING COMPANY located at 200 Lower Main Street in FREEPORT. Very highly rated micro-brewery just off the highway in Freeport. Free parking in their own private lot. Excellent food truck on site – Nighthawk’s Kitchen.

Sail, Overnight on Island!
2024-06-28 17:30 - 2024-06-29 15:00
Need a change? Same old things got you down? Finger infected and can’t dial out? A Cure has come! The Emily Jane (a 37′ sailboat) sails out Friday night from South Portland for Little Chebeague Island. Will anchor for the night returning midday Saturday! YOU should be on it! No experience required! You can be a bumbling idiot and survive this! Yes!…your chance to prove them wrong! Some sleep on the boat, others on the island. No high seas! All calm protected inland short passages! Have a signal fire on the beach? Marshmallows, Cheap wine? Talk trash? Contact Cap’n Kidd for a spot! Cost: first-born male child or $5 donation text Dan478 6835

Zoot Jumpers at Conant Homestead
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:00
The Zoot Jumpers are playing for the Conant Homestead’s Saccarappa Summer Concert Series! The Zoot Jumpers are a great, fun dance band, and also great fun to listen to. Here’s a sample of their music. Let’s get a good MOAC crowd to enjoy the music and support the band and Conant Homestead’s concert series.
The Zoot Jumpers are a Maine-based band that plays hot jump blues and cool swing, including the great music of Count Basie, Louis Jordan, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and more. The band features Bruce Couillard on saxophones, Michelle Boggs on trumpet, Bess Jacques on piano, Tom Jacques on bass and harmonica, and Per Hanson on drums and harmonica. Everybody sings!
Suggested donation of $15 (all proceeds go to the musicians). BYO chair or blanket, food & drink. Event is outside on the beautiful grounds at 89 Conant Street in Westbrook. Come early and walk the trails and meet the chickens and goats. There is parking on the street but parking is also available in downtown Westbrook and from there the homestead is a short walk up the Presumpscot River along the Western Falls (near Mill Lane) and into the Conant Trails. We also encourage folks to get takeout at one of Westbrook’s many fine eateries.

Celebration of Summer: Pool Party and Hang Out in the Trees
2024-06-29 17:00 - 22:00
House party in Standish with hiking trails nearby. (Hiking will be separate prior to the gathering, unless it is too hot.)
Potluck and BYOB. I will have summer sippers and most likely salads. There is an outdoor shower, screened in porch, large pool, BBQ grill, fire pit and some outdoor chairs.
RSVP required in order to get the address. Send an email to secretary@moac.org Please provide your phone number. Thank you.
Monsoon weather will cancel.

Cancelled: Franconia Ridge Trail
2024-06-30 08:00 - 17:00
Weather is not looking good. rain and thunderstorms. Would make for a dangerous trip. I will try to reschedule.
Join me for a hike on the beautiful Franconia Ridge Trail. Ridge line hiking, with magnificent views.
Meet at Lafyette Place parking lot
Up Falling waters trail, across the ridge, and down Old Bridle path. 8.9 miles total. I may continue to Mt. Garfield to get more miles in preparation for a 2 day Pemigewasset loop in a few weeks.

SUNDAY BEACHES BIKE RIDE - CANCELLED
2024-06-30 13:30 - 17:00
Sunday Bike & Beach Ride in Biddeford is CANCELLED due to 75% chance of Thunderstorms this afternoon
Will reschedule – Stay Tuned!
Beach bike ride from UNE (Parking Lot #20) to Biddeford Pool, Fortunes Rocks, Granite Point and Goose Rocks Beach!
UNE Parking Lot 20 at Hills Beach Road & Old Pool Rd.
email Nancy – njdorran@gmail.com for more information

Summer Night Sail!
2024-07-01 17:30 - 20:30
Watch the sun gentle set from a high class yacht in Casco Bay. What better way to leave your twisted existence in the far past?….your mistakes, misgivings, errors of judgement that have followed and haunted you! Yes, step back in time (it’s a used boat) and bum a ride on the Emily Jane!
Leaving South Portland dock 5:30 PM for a 2 hour sail to Hell and back if you get woozy. Text for details a@478 6835

Lobster Feed, Lamoine State Park
2024-07-02 08:00 - 17:00
For the last day of the Lamoine State Park MOAC camping trip, we will purchase lobster, hopefully steamers, and other fixings such as corn. Cost will be around $20. You must order and pay in advance. Join us if you are in the area, even if you are not at Lamoine SP.
Contact me through text if you are not camping, 207-801-1488.

HIke Ragged and Bald Mountain
2024-07-03 09:00 - 14:00
I’m hiking Ragged Mountain and continuing to Bald Mountain. I think this could be around 10 miles.
Meet at trailhead on Rt 17
There is an option to just hike Ragged mountain. That would be around 4.8 miles or so.

Lamoine State Park, July 3 - 7
2024-07-03 14:00 - 2024-07-07 11:00
Celebrate July 4th at Lamoine State Park. Group siteB has been reserved for July 3 – 7, departing Sunday morning.
On State Park Road off Route 184 eight (8) miles southeast of Ellsworth on Frenchman’s Bay.
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 many other hiking trails down east. 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. Read more about the park at Lamoine State Park.
All kinds of adventures await whether it’s hiking in Acadia, kayaking Frenchman Bay, or biking carriage roads or back roads. While Mount Desert Island is only 30 minutes away (on a good day) there is much to see downeast: Tunk Mountain and the Caribou Loop trails are only 30 minutes away, too, and will be less crowded. Lamoine Town Beach and Marlboro Beach provide sea kayaking up the Skilling River, and Donnell Pond, a designated jewel of Maine pond, is thirty minutes away for fresh water kayaking. The Sunrise Rail to Trail provides mountain biking trails from Ellsworth to Machias. For a multi-sport adventure, bike to the back door hiking trail up Schoodic Mountain.
Total rate is $30 for 1, 2, 3, or 4 nights. Registration is limited to 20 campers. Cancellations up to May 31, after that registration is non-refundable but can be transferred to a buddy. You may opt for fewer nights, same price, $30, but you could transfer your spot to someone else; that will be your responsibility.
We will have a pot luck dinner one night and a cook out July 4th. More details will be available. If there is interest, we can have a boiled lobster dinner one night.
PLEASE include Lamoine State Park in your subject line when responding.
Marty Williams, 207-801-1488 voice or text for questions. You must sign up through email, marty@donnellpond.com

Hike Long Ledges and Baker Hill, Sullivan
2024-07-04 09:00 - 14:00
Frenchman Bay Conservancy has some nice hikes away from the congestion of Acadia NP. These two hikes are moderate hikes through woods and granite. Baker Hill offers great views of Mount Desert Island. There are several possible loops so we can hike as much as we want. After, we can stop at Tidal Falls. If the timing is right, the reversing falls should be ripping. There may be some other sites we might like to catch.
Let’s gather at 9:30 at the campground. It’s about a 25 minute drive to the trail head. Bring a lunch – not that many places and might be busy.
If you are not camping with us, but would like to join, text me at 207-801-1488.

Pot Luck Dinner, July 4, Lamoine State Park
2024-07-04 17:30 - 21:00
Join us at Lamoine State Park for a pot luck dinner and July 4th celebration. Happy Hour and appetizers start at 5:30, start eating dinner at 6 PM. S’mores after on the campfire. Bring a dish to share and a CHAIR. Import to remember the chair. Campfire included.

Hike Mt Agamenticus
2024-07-05 09:00 - 14:00
Hike Mt Agamenticus
I plan on hiking all 3 peaks. The last time I did this it was 8.5 miles and 3.5 hours. I may have taken an extra long route. This could be quite a bit shorter possibly, if you you do a shorter loop.
Meet at trailhead 9am

Paddle Donnell Pond
2024-07-05 09:30 - 14:00
Donnell Pond and the surrounding area was one of the first purchases of the Land for Maine’s Future Fund. Most of the lake is preserved with several small pocket beaches. It is called a pond but it’s pretty big, with three areas to explore. We can paddle, swim, maybe hike a little from Redman Beach. After, we can walk into the blueberry fields, perhaps all the way to Little Pond (about 3 miles), and pick blueberries as we go. Let’s bring a lunch.
Kayaks or canoes; PFD’s required. I have an extra kayak, but it will need to be transported from Ellsworth.
If you are not camping, but would like to join us, text me at 207-801-1488.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-07-05 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR for this Friday will be at GRITTY’S located at 396 FORE STREET in the OLD PORT. Full bar, their own brews, and good food all in a convivial atmosphere. Should be lively on this holiday weekend. Free parking at all meters come 6:00 PM.

Evening Sail on the Emily Jane
2024-07-05 18:00 - 20:30
Come Sail tomorrow evening for a quick 2-hour sail out of South Portland!
Text Dan for details

Lobster Feed, Lamoine State Park
2024-07-06 17:30 - 20:00
For our last night at Lamoine State Park, we will order lobsters, steamers, and fixings. Cost will be around $20. You must order and pay in advance. There will be a sign up sheet in the leanto. If you are not camping, join us anyway, but let me know via text, 207-801-1488.

Cocktails on High Class Yacht!
2024-07-08 17:30 - 20:30
Will Biden Run?
Solve this Riddle over alcohol anchored off Cow Island Monday night! Watch the wheels of democracy mire with your favorite drink whilst the sun sets. Sail the Emily Jane for a short one, then have a tall one! Leaving South Portland dock at 5:30. Towing the tender for exploration on this public island for the intrepid! Back around dark is the plan. Text Dan for a spot!@478 six835

UPDATE kayak and BBQ canceled
2024-07-09 15:30 - 20:30
***With 30 to 40% chances of severe thunderstorms with hail around 4:00, I’ve decided to cancel ***
Hello! Hoping to get out on the water at camp before the rain comes. Kayak for about an hour and a half with a stop on a sandbar to swim or just stretch our legs. On the water at 3:30 (so please come early enough to unload in time for that). You are required to have a PFD and whistle with you on the water or you may get a ticket if the rangers are out. I have extra kayaks (sit on tops) if needed, but let me know ahead of time. I have PFDs, whistles and paddles to go with them.
For those interested, we can eat after. BYO protein for the grill, beverages and a dish to share. I’ll supply charcoal for the grill and condiments, paper plates, etc (but if you bring own reusable, even better). I have no musical skill, but if anyone wants to bring an instrument to play, happy to have you do that. You’re welcome to just come to the BBQ if you can’t make the paddle – we should be back and ready to get the grill lit up by 5:30.

Short Afternoon Sail!
2024-07-10 13:00 - 17:00
Back in time to get to the meeting!
1-5 on the Emily Jane. Text dan@478 six835

General Meeting Changed to July 10
2024-07-10 18:30 - 21:00
Ghosts of Mount Washington by Marianne O’Conner
More than one hundred lives have been lost on Mount Washington — it’s no wonder there are stories about ghostly activity there.
Join us at the monthly MOAC Meeting on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:30pm-8:30 when guest speaker Marianne O’Connor will share stories about those who have lost their lives on the mountain and the memorials that were established after. Some of the memorials have mysterious activity around them. Each one is a sad tale of loss. Marianne will also discuss “The Presence,” an energy believed to be related to the many lives lost on the deadly mountain. Each story of tragedy has a lesson and a warning of the adage, accidents do happen.
Marianne O’Connor is a retired educator and worked as a school counselor in Nashua, NH before she retired and moved to Maine. She researched, wrote, and published “Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire” in 2008, and in 2019 began working with a new publisher, Peter Randall Publishers of Portsmouth, on a 2nd edition. Marianne has written articles which have appeared in “New Hampshire Magazine,” Hippo Press, “Memories of Maine” and other outlets. She has appeared in New Hampshire Public Television’s popular series, “Windows to the Wild” with Willem Lange. Since 2009, Marianne has presented programming in schools, libraries, and historical centers across New England.
Marianne currently works for RSU5 in Freeport, she volunteers for WMPG and produces a radio show, “Rock Lobstah” on Sunday mornings at 10:00AM. Marianne serves on several committees in Lisbon, including the Lisbon Historical Society.
Her father and mother were avid hikers and introduced she and her siblings to the joys of the mountains. Marianne enjoys hiking on local trails with her dog Bella and exploring local history.
Come at 6:30 for social hour and snacks. Stay for pictures, trip reports and an interesting discussion/presentation.

Sunset Grill with Ska, Jam Band
2024-07-12 17:00 - 22:00
Dance into this summer evening or just eat, drink and be merry. Sunset Grill West Grand, OOB

HAPPY HOUR
2024-07-12 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RIVALRIES SPORTS PUB & RESTAURANT located at 2 Hat Trick Drive in FALMOUTH (behind the Walmart off Route 1). Good food, full bar, inside and outside seating, free parking on site.

15 Mile Androscoggin River Kayak Trip
2024-07-13 08:00 - 15:00
You are invited to a 15-mile MOAC kayak trip down the Androscoggin River on Saturday, July 13 (the rain date is Sunday, July 14).
Thanks to someone more familiar with the river, the trip is now 15 miles with no portages. We will put in at Twin Bridge (Googins Island) in West Leeds and take out at Cherry Pond on River Road in Greene. The total distance is about 15 miles,
This section has no rapids, so it should be a moderate trip. Depending on group speed and current, I estimate the time to be 5 to 6 hours on the water. We will meet at Cherry Pond on River Road in Greene at 8 am, put our kayaks on 3-4 cars, and carpool 20 minutes to Twin Bridge (Googins Island) in West Leeds. We will stop for lunch. We will stop for a group break if anyone needs a break. This section of the river is listed as scenic, with ample opportunity to view wildlife. At the end of the trip, we will carpool for 20 minutes to get the cars left in West Leeds. Expect a seven-hour day. Stopping at a local watering hole is an option.
Participants will need lunch, water, at least a 14.5-foot sea kayak, have and wear a PFD, know how to do a wet exit, a self-rescue, and an assisted rescue. A spray skirt and kayak wheels are recommended but not necessary. The trip is limited to 6-8 people.
Images are Twin Bridge (Goggins Island) in West Leeds and Cherry Pond on River Road in Greene.
As of June 26, eight people are registered: two men and six women. Feel free to sign up before registration closes on Monday, July 8, and I will put you on a waitlist.

Trail Work: Join the Maine AMC Chapter for a Fun and Fulfilling Day on Pleasant Mountain! Sunday July 14
2024-07-14
We’re excited to support the Loon Echo Land Trust with a trail work trip on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine. We’ll be hiking approximately 3.5 – 4 miles round trip while working along the way, with an elevation gain of 1,600 feet. (sign up here)
No experience necessary! Volunteers will receive on-the-job training using approved AMC techniques.
Trip Details:

Date and Time: Mid-morning departure, ending mid-afternoon (approximately 6 hours)
Work Type: Easy maintenance, trimming vegetation, cleaning water bars, removing rocks, etc.
Tools: Maine Trails can supply tools, but feel free to bring your own if you have them.

What to Bring:

Trail work gloves
Water and snacks
Appropriate clothing (long pants, long-sleeve shirt, boots, hat)
Sunscreen and bug spray

Registration Deadline: July 8, 2024 (sign up here)
During the screening call (or email), I’ll provide details on where and when to meet.
Join us for a rewarding day of trail work, fresh air, and great company! We look forward to seeing you there.

Sail the Emily Jane today!
2024-07-14 10:30 - 16:00
Leaving at 10:30 from South Portland if you can make it! Text Dan at 478 six835

Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan
2024-07-16 08:00 - 2024-07-30 17:00
Super early stages in planning a trip to Japan. Mainly revolving around a grand traverse of the mountain range (1 week on the trail, 50 miles) or just relax in the hot springs for the meantime! Bike trip possible also! Reach out for more info if interested!

Moonlight Paddle - Ellsworth Area
2024-07-18 17:00 - 21:00
Next Thursday the almost full moon rises at 6:30 PM, perfect timing for a paddle. Depending on the response, we can paddle the Union River, Frenchman Bay, or Branch Pond. Or something else. Let’s plan to meet at 5 PM, and be on the water by 5:30. You must wear a PFD. Bring a flashlight for just in case, and all the regular kayaking or canoeing equipment.
Contact me at 207-801-one488 – voice or text or email to marty@donnellpond.com

Daphne Millay
2024-07-18 18:30 - 20:30
PORTLAND BIKE PARTY: ride starts at 7:00 pm at Orange Bike Brewing, 31 Diamond Street. pre ride gathering at 6:00
Slow ride around town with lights, music and fun.

Lobster Bake!!
2024-07-19 08:00 - 20:30
In conjunction with the Snow Island rendezvous we are going to have a lobster bake Friday night!!! Corn on the cob! Not for the faint of heart! Send your name to the RNC… Or…Text Dan@478six835!

Snow Island Rendezvous!
2024-07-19 10:00 - 2024-07-20 17:00
Heads up! We’re getting together for a big event on Snow Island in quahog Bay! I’m sailing the Emily Jane starting Friday. Art is taking his power boat and Sarah, her sailboat. We’re going to meet up, raft and have a good time! Some people can sleep on the boats and some can camp out on Snow Island! If desperate for info, call Dan @478 six835! Sketchy details to follow!!

Rangeley State Park Long Weekend Camping
2024-07-19 15:00 - 2024-07-23 11:00
Fellow MOAC’ers!!
Welcome to summer!! It’s time to start looking ahead and making plans for some brilliant outdoor adventures. David and I are newer MOAC members and have decided to host our first weekend camping in Rangeley State Park. Thanks to Tessa and other MOAC members (who we thank dearly) who worked the phone lines, we were able to secure a group site, along the water, next to the beach, the east side!!

The weekend begins the evening of Friday July 19th and carries onto the evenings of the 20th, 21st and 22nd. David and I will be there from the 19th through the 21st. Attendees are free to stay through the 23rd. We are opening up the weekend to 25 avid campers and outdoor adventurers. The cost is $35 per person for all four nights. Yes folks, as seen on tv, four nights for $35!! Apologies in advance, there are no refunds.

We stayed at this site last year – 25 campers with a blend of single and double site occupancy should ensure plenty of space. We are not allowed to camp on the beach. The sites are 150+ paces in from the parking. Privy’s are on site and appropriately set a short distance from where we camp. We noted with keen interest many had little four wheeled buggies to make carrying things in and out easier. If we are majority singles, please consider sharing a tent site as the sites are limited in number and some sites are larger than others.

Alright… 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. On Saturday I will lead a hike to Saddle Back from the trailhead on Route 4. This is roughly 11.5 strenuous miles of pure joy. Should we desire, we can spot cars and hike down the mountain to Saddleback ski area which will shorten the mileage some but necessitates reconnecting to our vehicle(s) at day’s end. Interested parties for this strenuous foot pounding endeavor should email me under separate cover to express interest and commit to car spotting. 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. You can learn a little more about the intended hike here: https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/appalachian-trail-saddleback-mountain. Rain will shift the hike to Sunday. Biking, 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. Also – relaxing on the beach is just as much as an adventure.

Hosting will be new for us and your good humor, flexibility and a willingness to pitch in makes the weekend a success. David and I will host a pot-luck dinner on Saturday and will provide the proteins – chicken-sausage-burgers – or some variation thereof – along with fresh greens and vegetables for salads. We’ll need folks to supplement with pasta mixes and desert. To avoid food waste – contribute for fewer than will be present – this leans into the hope that all will be eaten. I will maintain a food sign up list and share accordingly to avoid 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, Saturday and Sunday. Other than Saturday’s potluck – all meals and beverages are individual responsibility.

Checks can be made payable and mailed to: Robert Laverdure, 93 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287. Deadline for trip commitment is July 12th. We’ve heard of this thing called Venmo but sadly, we only accept checks.

Cheers,
Dave and Rob

HAPPY HOUR
2024-07-19 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be on the ROOFTOP AT BAYSIDE BOWL. Full bar and inexpensive 16 ounce cans of Moosehead lager. Good food via their Airstream Camper perched on the roof. Free parking in their own lot and along adjacent streets. And it looks like tomorrow will be an outstanding day weather-wise.

Mt Moriah via Stony Brook Trail
2024-07-20 02:00 - 17:00
Hike the Stony Brook Trail up Mt. Moriah, one of the NH 4,000 footers. It’s a challenging hike of 10 miles round trip, 3,100′ elevation gain, and should take most of the day going book speed or faster. There are beautiful views from the bare ledges near the top, and several stream crossings on the way up. I don’t expect high water so those should be easy. The weather looks great for hiking – temps around 70 at the summit and warmer below, but not as hot as recent days. Bring at least 2L water, lunch and snacks, bug spray and a wind breaker for the top. We will probably stop afterwards for food and drink.
Fully vaccinated hikers only (covid is still around), max group size is 8. Text (207-380-6008) or email for meeting places and times (we’re not leaving at 2 am), and to carpool. If we haven’t hiked together before, please call me to discuss your experience and gear rather than text or email. PLEASE NOTE: I’ll be camping in the White Mountains this weekend so you must sign up for this hike by 12 noon on Friday, July 19 because after that I won’t have cell service and will not receive your messages. If you sign up, we will wait no longer than 15 minutes for you after the designated meeting time and then will head out, since I won’t know if you’ve canceled or been delayed.

West Gardiner to Gardiner Cobbosseecontee River Kayak Trip
2024-07-20 08:30 - 15:00
You are invited to a 14-mile MOAC kayak trip down the Cobbosseecontee River on Saturday, July 20 (the rain date is Sunday, July 21). We will meet at the take-out on West Road in Gardiner at 8:30 am, sort out cars and kayaks, leave some cars at the take-out, and head to the put-in on Collins Mills Road in West Gardiner with all kayaks.
We will stop for lunch at Picnic Point, about nine miles (three hours) after we launch. After the trip, we will make an optional stop at our house on the stream in Litchfield for pizza, beer, and swimming off the dock. Bring whatever you would like to drink.
Participants will need lunch, water, and at least a 14.5-foot sea kayak. They must also have and wear a PFD and know how to perform a wet exit and an assisted rescue. A spray skirt is recommended but not necessary. The trip is limited to 8 people.
Participants must register by emailing me at us1863@gmail.com with a cell phone number. This will facilitate communication for updates and last-minute changes.

Mount Zircon- Moderate Hike
2024-07-20 09:30 - 14:00
Hike Mount Zircon in Peru, Maine. 1 hour and 15 min. drive to trailhead from Portland. 5.7 mile out and back with a hike time of 3 1/2 hours and rated as moderate according to AllTrails. Expansive views from the top in all directions! We will meet at the trailhead at 9:30am OR we can carpool. Please call me to let me know you are going and make meet up plans. 207-272-4364
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/mount-zircon-trail

Saturday Sail
2024-07-20 14:30 - 20:30
Let’s meet in Falmouth and sail on Beyond II in Casco Bay. Bring a light rain jacket, a swim suit and towel, and healthy snacks and beverages to share. Closed toe shoes are safer on a boat and flip flops are a bad idea. If there’s wind, we’ll sail around, and if there isn’t any wind, we’ll drop a hook and find a beach. We’ll organize a carpool because Handyboat charges for parking. Please email me for more info. I can take 4 people.

Nighttime Loon Hunt!
2024-07-24 12:00 - 17:00
Yes! Haven’t you ever wanted to go loon hunting? Your ship came in! Night time sound trackers have opened up this opportunity! Infra red cameras and Merlin combine for outstanding sighting rates. (Cameras only in case you’re think’n..). Part of 5 day Allagash Trip! Limited offer! This is a circle trip through the Allagash Lakes! High class eats privided! and moderately good company. Partners traded for excitement and so you’re not stuck the whole time with a dud! We have enough canoes! All you need is your tent and clothes. Must be able to swim and chew gum. Contact Dan@478six835!

Canoe the Allagash!
2024-07-24 12:00 - 2024-07-28 17:00
Classic and required, 5 day canoe transformation in Maine’s Northern Woods! Meet Thoreau! Get your act together with guidance from our experienced team of professionals! All you need is a sleeping bag, change of clothes and a toothbrush! No partner?, no problem. No canoe? No problem. Bad clutz?, Bad credit? Our finance department will set you up! Swimmers only! High class food served! Cost: $1,300 normally, but act fast and get the one time discounted price of around $180! Text Dan@478 six835!

Osippee Music Festival
2024-07-26 - 2024-07-27
Osippee Valley Music Festival! Let’s go to the festival Friday night, hear and play music, dance, camp out overnight and head to the Summerfest party Saturday morning. Ticket price of $70 includes campsite. Here’s a link to tickets: http://ossipeevalley.com

Happy Hour at Salty Bay Seaside Restaurant
2024-07-26 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the SALTY BAY SEASIDE RESTAURANT located at 58 Jones Creek Drive at Pine Point. Full bar, very good seafood, picnic tables on lawn abutting the water. Free parking in their own lot and along the street.

Two New Members Needed for our Patty Party - Summerfest Prep
2024-07-26 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a fun time prepping for our Saturday Summerfest on Friday night! New members can learn what a fun group we are, especially by stepping up. I will provide pizza and salad after the work is down. BYOB FMI and to line up contact: ellejohnson84@gmail.com

Social/Dancing at Sunset Grill
2024-07-26 18:00 - 22:00
See SlygoRoad at Sunset Grill, West Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME
See this great band with no cover charge. Donations appreciated.
Some of the band members have played together for 35 years! Sound familiar? MOAC is 35 years old!
SlygoRoad – ska/jam band
Fri, Jul 26 @ 6:00PM — 10:00PM
The Sunset Bar & Grill – Old Orchard Beach, 6 Fernald Street, Old Orchard Beach
Woo hoo! Summer in Maine doesn’t get any better than this!
Eileen Whynot 207-749-0211

2024 SummerFest Raffle Prize Contest
2024-07-27 09:30 - 16:00
Five Prizes in the following categories:
1. Travel
2. Water Sports
3. “Maine”
4. Camping
5. Book with an outdoor theme
WAYS TO WIN

Potluck Food Contest
1. Best Salad
2. Best Non-Salad
3. Best Fruit Dessert
4. Best Chocolate Dessert
Earn Raffle Tickets
1) Tix by Attending SummerFest
5) Tixs by Volunteering at SummerFest (sign up ahead appreciated)
5) Tixs Per Food Category Winner
10)Tixs by Leading an Activity
Drawings take place at 4:00 PM. Must be present to win or give your tixs to a friend to claim your prize(s).
Eileen Whynot, Volunteer Chair, Raffle Prize Contest
Led by Board of Directors
email: board@moac.org
Location: Range Pond State Park

Summer Fest - SUP and Kayak Self Rescue
2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00
By special arrangement, Scott Shea from Sea Spray Paddle Board and Kayaks will do a 2 hour presentation on stand up paddle board and kayak self rescue. Scott will be bringing paddle boards to try and will teach us how to paddle on a board. If you are accomplished at SUP, come and join the fun, maybe do a few yoga moves. Be at the beach at 10AM sharp to begin the SUP portion of this event. Later, until noon, we will practice team and self-rescue from kayaks, both rec and sea kayaks. If you kayak and you have never practiced a wet exit, or re-entry, you need to attend!! Be at the little beach at 10 AM, not in the water.
Scott plus two of his guides will stay for the BBQ and chat up all things boats, safety, and fun trips. After all, Scott started leading paddling trips at age 16! Don’t miss this great opportunity!
PRESENTATION STARTS at 10 AM.
Range Pond State Park

Summer Fest July 27, 2024, Range Pond -- Rain or Shine
2024-07-27 10:00 - 17:00
Summer Fest 2024
Volunteers Needed!
July 27, 2024
Range Pond State Park, Poland Spring, ME
Location
26 State Park Rd, Poland Spring, ME 04274
No camping this year
NOTE: Day 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
Schedule of Events
9:30 – Set up Crew and MOACers arrive. We need a set up crew
10:00 – Hiking, paddling, and biking events begin. We are looking for leaders and trips. Please post your
events on the Calendar with Summerfest in the Title.
10:00 – Kayak Safety and Self Rescue – By special arrangement, Scott Shea from Sea Spray Kayaks and Paddleboard will present a two-hour demonstration and hands on experience. Bring your watercraft!!
12:00 – Lunch prep begins. We need Grill masters.
Best side dish and best dessert contest to be held after lunch
2:00 – Hiking, paddling, and biking events continue. We are looking for leaders
Cornhole and ladder ball 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! Prizes MAY be awarded.
Food
Gathering will include MOAC paid for hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, rolls, watermelon, condiments, water, and pickles. MOAC also provides paper products and utensils, but bringing your own is always the right thing to do.
MOACer’s provide sides, appetizers, chips, and desserts. MOACer’s take home remainders and dirty serving dishes.
Volunteers – some jobs have been filled but more help is needed

Inventory Checker and Procurement – Diane H and Dave F
Food Procurement – Linda J and Diane H
Truck Transport to Site – Dave F
Set up Team – Sven – more helpers needed
Greeters Saturday morning
Trip Leaders
BBQ Team / Food & Table Set up Administrator – Sven
Watermelon manager – cut up and plate
Garbage collectors

Coolers with ice needed
Link to Range Pond State Park Activities page. Activities include hiking, biking, boating, swimming.

Organic Blueberry Hike
2024-07-29 07:30 - 17:00
Rain Showers from Tuesday through Friday and increasing temperatures means a hike up North Peak on Pleasant Mountain is Monday or not this week.

It is a sea of blueberries up there. I will be picking 15 or so quarts, so carpooling may not work unless you want to continue hiking while I pick!

Meet up place TBD at 7:30 AM. I live West of Portland. I do not plan on driving 302.
207-749-0211

Intermediate Hike
Swim afterwards in Denmark/South Bridgton!
Bring hard plastic containers. Plastic bags lead to blueberry smash not berries.
Bring a pack big enough for your berries, more than a liter of water to drink on trail + more for the ride up and back, lunch and light layers. A blow up pad to sit on is a luxury!
Don’t miss this opportunity to pick the blues and be happy!

Sail on the Emily Jane
2024-08-02 11:00 - 17:00
Afternoon sailing on the Emily Jane out of South Portland leaving 11:00 a.m. back around 5:00 or 6:00. Text Dan at 478-6835 for a spot!

HAPPY HOUR
2024-08-02 17:30 - 20:00
NEW SPOT this week. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at BAR PUBLICA located at 82 HANOVER STREET (Suite 7).
Nice menu, full bar, optional rooftop seating. Ample free parking on adjoining streets.

Music Jam on the Emily Jane
2024-08-02 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-06 18:00 - 22:00
Music Jam on the Emily Jane at the Dock!
Bring a chair!

Dan 478 6835

Biking for Ice Cream
2024-08-03 13:00 - 16:00
Back by request, we will bike to Toot’s Ice Cream in North Yarmouth for one of their yummy options. Meet in the parking lot behind Rivalries on Farm Gate Road in Falmouth for a 1PM departure. Distance is 18.5 miles and terrain is rolling hills with a couple of bigger hills thrown in to earn our ice cream. Helmets are mandatory.

Come up to my China Lake Camp
2024-08-03 13:30 - 22:00
Come up to my camp. My China Lake camp weekly rental isn’t rented this week so lets gather Sat afternoon through evening.

Weather forecast for China is that rain ends mid morning and partly sunny skies throughout the afternoon- no thunderstorms predicted.

All are welcome but do RSVP owner strongvoice12@yahoo.com and try to car pool as parking is a bit limited. I have an SUP and 2 kayaks that you can use, a swim float and dock and full day sun and shade with an awesome sunset view. Campfire would be fun to converse and tell stories. I have a grill. Bring your own grilled food….hopefully a GF side dish or appetizer to share. If someone can bring a canoe or tandem kayak, I’d be eternally grateful to get out on the water(dislocated shoulder this summer) but bring what boats you can!

I will send you emailed directions. Slightly over 1 hour north of Portland taking 295 to 95 in Augusta. Arrive anytime after 1:30.Come up to my camp.

Group Camping at Mt. Blue State Park 8/6-8/9
2024-08-06 08:00 - 2024-08-09 17:00
Maine’s largest state park, with hiking and biking trails, swimming and camping. We’ll gather at this beautiful area in Weld, Maine on Tuesday Aug 6th and depart Friday Aug 9th. Plenty of hiking and walking options, paddling, and biking along the Androscoggin River Valley. Activities planned by the participants in the group(s).
The Mountain Valley Stomp Music Festival is all day, Aug 10th Saturday in the area. Hours of dancing in a pavilion venue at a campground in Dixfield, Maine.
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/mount_blue_trail_conditions.shtml
The MOAC site is the “South Shelter.” See the insert on the Campground Map, to identify the location.
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/camping/pdf/MtBlue.pdf

Download a printer friendly Maine State Parks Group Camping brochure (PDF 423KB).

Reservation Fee: $50. (Paid by MOAC)
Group Campsite Fee: $50 per night min. fee, (Covers up to 10 people, including children)
Additional Person Fee: $5. per person/night for each additional camper beyond 10 (including children).
9% Maine Lodging Tax
Fee per person is $21 total, regardless of the number of nights. Please register by email or text to Eileen. Thank you. Pay cash/check in person or send a check to 370 Parker Farm Rd., Buxton, ME 04093 or pay by Venmo @Eileen-Whynot ahead of time.

You may relocate to Mountain View Campground in Dixfield on Aug 9th. https://www.mountainviewcampground.net/
Reservations are not needed to tent camp at the location of the Mountain Valley Stomp. The views from the campground and the possible paddles, cycles and hikes are only limited by our energy to participate! Bring your road, mountain or hybrid bike, a canoe or kayak and your hiking boots/walking shoes!
If you are at all interested, please send me an email with subject: Mt Blue.
Or Text or call Eileen Whynot at 207-749-0211.

Potluck HH and Dinner at Mt. Blue
2024-08-06 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-07 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-08 17:00 - 19:30
BYOB, a chair, and food to share!
Meet other members and camping buddies.
Plan some hikes, bikes and paddles.
Off we go…
Come even if you aren’t camping with the group; just say you are with Eileen Whynot of MOAC and pay $5 at the gate ($65 or older, FREE) or bring your camping gear and join us!
Last minute is fine. Finances will be settled later.
Surprise us!
207-749-0211

Hike Mt. Blue
2024-08-07
Join the MOAC camping trip to hike this iconic mountain in Weld, Maine.
Mt. Blue Trail (3.2 miles roundtrip, 3-4 hours, moderate): A strenuous, straight-up hike leads to scenic vistas and an observation tower at the peak. The trail offers excellent birding and abundant wildflowers. Observation deck is at the summit.
Meet up time/place TBD
Mt. Blue & Tumbledown area map.
Eileen Whynot
207-749-0211

Kayak Trip in Middle Bay, Brunswick
2024-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
You are invited to a 10-mile kayak trip on Wednesday, August 7, in Middle Bay, Brunswick. We will meet at Mere Point at 9 am, butts in boats at 10 am, head south around Goose Islands, head southeast to Whaleboat Island, and then east to Harpswell Neck. We will then head north along Harpswell Neck, have lunch at Mitchell Field, head north past Lookout Point, and kayak around the northern edge of Birch Island back to Mere Point. The high tide (Wilson’s Cove data) is at 8 am, so it will still be coming in when we launch. Sign up by emailing me at us1863@gmail.com with your cell phone number, what kayak you have, and your experience level.
Participants will need lunch, water, and at least a 14.5-foot sea kayak. They must also wear a PFD and spray skirt and know how to perform a wet exit, self-rescue, and assisted rescue. The trip is limited to eight people.

Kayak, swim and games at Webb Lake in Weld
2024-08-07 14:00 - 20:00
Join us for a paddle at 2:00 pm. You can just do the paddle or and hang out after with the camping group at the Mt Blue campground for swimming and/or lawn games, and even into happy hour and dinner. If you stay for dinner, it’s the standard MOAC potluck. BYOB, protein and a dish to share.
The address for the campground is 187 Webb Beach Road in Weld.
Meet at the South Shelter, which is right next to the boat launch in time to get on the water at 2:00.
Show and Go or let me know to look for you or if you have questions. Text 207.807.2729 (please identify yourself if you don’t think you’re already in my contacts.)
There may be boats to rent at the campground, but it’s first come/first serve so there are no guarantees. You could maybe call day off and see what the likelihood is. It’s $5 per hour, per vessel, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes.

Monthly Meeting & Presentation
2024-08-07 18:30 - 20:30
August Presentation: MITA, the Maine Island Trail Association
Please joins us as Membership Manager Kayla Bickerman-Martens of the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) tells us who MITA is and how it came into being. She will also share information about the trail, how to become a member, and make the most of your membership using the App and the Guide.
The Maine Island Trail Association, founded in 1988, is a border-to-border (New Hampshire/Canada) water trail along the coast of Maine. Currently comprised of 258 sites that are available for public day use and/or overnight use. Each season, we engage with upwards of 1,000 volunteers and over 6,000 members who help us maintain these incredible island ecosystems and keep them healthy and thriving.
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Kalyn joined the full-time MITA staff in February of 2023, having previously served as a membership associate from 2021-2022. She was born and raised in Maine and has always had a connection to the islands, particularly through her background in canoe and kayak instruction. She received her BA in Biology from Bowdoin and her MA in Conservation Biology from Columbia University, and (fun fact) is also an entomologist.

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In addition to the 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.
Location: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza). Here’s a Google Map link.

Pan Gold / Hike Angel Falls in Byron, Maine - Date Changed
2024-08-08
Meet with MOAC group at Mt Blue State Park or meet at a predetermined location to be kept secret from opportunists. Hahahaha.
Travel to Byron through the backroads from Weld to the Dingle Hill area. Note the mitigation after the severe flooding and the attempts to prevent damage next time it rains 7.2″ in the winter. Hike in the area afterwards, probably into Angel Falls. Those with no fear may choose to dive into Coos Canyon.
Meeting time TBD.
Led by Steve Dorey. 207-607-3464

Tour the swimming holes of the Swift River
2024-08-08
Tour the swimming holes of the Swift and Ellis Rivers
Optional Paddle: Canoes or Kayaks in the area
You don’t have to swim, unless you want to!
We’ll start somewhere between Mexico and Bemis to start our tour. We’ll visit “Three Pools,” “High Dives,” “Coos Canyon,” “Ellis Falls”
Stop at Silver Lake (Roxbury Pond). Optional river paddles.
Lunch at the Knotty Moose Tavern and Cabins 1359 Roxbury Road, Roxbury, Maine

HAPPY HOUR
2024-08-09 17:30 - 20:00 | SIDECAR PUB, 7 Railroad Avenue, Gorham, M, United States
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the SIDECAR PUB located at 7 RAILROAD AVENUE (fourth floor) in GORHAM. Interesting spot looking over the town. Full bar, good light food items, free parking on site.

Kayak Camping Weekend (Day Trip?)
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-11
You are invited to a kayak camping weekend in Middle Bay, Brunswick, on Aug 10-11 on Birch Island. We will meet at Mere Point in Brunswick at 9 am, butts in boats at 10 am, and head to the campsites on Birch Island. The rain date is Sunday, Aug 11, but that will be a day trip with no camping. Since the forecast is rain on Saturday, a Sunday day trip seems likely.
Participants will need a tent, associated camping gear, and food for the weekend. Campfires are not allowed, so bring a stove. Participants will also need at least a 14.5-foot sea kayak, wear a PFD and spray skirt, and know how to perform a wet exit, self-rescue, and assisted rescue. The trip is limited to eight people.
This is a carry-in/carry-out campsite, meaning all solid waste must be carried out. There is a building on the site for privacy, but you must bring something to catch the solid waste. One product is Reliance Double Doodie Waste Bags, sold through Dick’s.
(https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/reliance-double-doodie-waste-bags-with-bio-gel-15rlnudblddwstbgxcac/15rlnudblddwstbgxcac?sku=13418857&srsltid=AfmBOoqwubNWvbVIXd5lAp8qddTRvPjvpXzIOniFBUYWoCwPV3mDmZnE3X8)
Sign up by emailing me at us1863@gmail.com with your cell phone number, what kayak you have, and your experience level. I will keep you posted as the weather becomes more predictable.
As of Aug 4, four spots are open.

Mountain Valley Stomp Music Festival
2024-08-10 11:00 - 18:00
The 6th Annual Mountain Valley Stomp will not disappoint. At the lovely Mountain View Campground in Dixfield, Maine. Very relaxed, sheltered in a breezy pavilion. Food on site or BYO. Alcohol is allowed on the premises. Dance till you wilt.
MVS website: https://mountainvalleystomp.rocks/
Get your tickets ahead or at the gate at the beautiful Mountain View Campground, Dixfield, Maine.
Hike, mountain bike or paddle in the area.
Camp with MOAC members from Aug 9th until Aug 11th, as many days as you’d like. Party on…
https://www.facebook.com/marychristine.hargreaves/videos/1447571662744562/

Kayak 12 miles down the Kennebec River from Richmond to Bowdoinham
2024-08-11 07:00 - 13:00
You are invited to kayak 12 miles down the Kennebec River from Richmond to Bowdoinham on Sunday, August 11. The route will go through Merrymeeting Bay and up the Cathance River to Bowdoinham.
We will meet in Bowdoinham at 7 a.m., load eight kayaks onto four cars, leave four cars in Bowdoinham, and drive to Richmond. We should launch by 8-8:30 and be in Bowdoinham by 12:30-1 pm. There is an optional lunch at the Three Robbers Pub in Bowdoinham.
Participants must have at least a 14.5-foot sea kayak, wear a PFD and sprayskirt, and know how to perform an assisted rescue. The trip is limited to eight people.
To register, email me at us1863@gmail.com with your phone number, what kayak you have, and your experience level.

Kayak Cathance River to Merrymeeting Bay CANCELED
2024-08-11 08:00 - 13:00
Unfortunately, I had to cancel the Cathance River to Merrymeeting Bay Trip. See the new listing “Kayak 12 miles down the Kennebec River from Richmond to Bowdoinham”

Outdoor Music at a working farm – Westbrook
2024-08-11 18:30 - 20:30
Sunday Aug 11, 7:00 PM
Outdoor Music at a working farm right on Conant Street in Westbrook
Come early. Walk on the trails.
Swim in the Presumpscot.
Visit the animals and gardens.
The Sean Mencher Concert at the Conant Homestead in Westbrook has been rescheduled to Sunday at 7:00. It will be an honor to have Sean with us. He is one of Maine’s most brilliant guitarists, and a wonderful person according to farm owners Michael and Mallory. This will be a very special evening. Suggested donation $10-$15 for the musician. Conant Farm may have veggies and eggs for sale.
See you there! Show and GO!
Eileen Whynot
749-0211

Overnight Sail to Seguin Island!
2024-08-13 08:00 - 2024-08-14 19:00
There’s a good weather window forecast Tuesday through Wednesday so let’s go for it! Sail the Emily Jane to this offshore Island! Hike and explore this classic out-of-the-way beauty! Try your hand at lighting the light! Stay overnight to return the next day. Leaving South Portland dock early Tuesday. More for the adventurous hardy traveler. Have your affairs in order. Contact Dan@478six835!

Middle Bay Day Paddling or Kayak Camping Birch Island Brunswick Aug 16, 17, or 18
2024-08-16 09:00 - 2024-08-18 16:00
You are invited to kayak Middle Bay from Merepoint, Brunswick, on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Campers can stay for all three days or just Saturday and Sunday. This trip is flexible and offers something for everyone.
I will be camping on the island. Please meet me at the campsite on the northeast shore of Birch Island at about 9 a.m. It is about a two-mile paddle from Merepoint around the island’s north end.
We can spend each day kayaking approximately ten miles around nearby islands and stopping at one for lunch. Plan for a 5–6-hour day.
Participants must have at least a 14-foot sea kayak and wear a PFD and sprayskirt. Day kayakers need to bring water and lunch. Campers need to bring food for each camping day, a tent, and associated camping gear. Campfires are not allowed, so bring a stove. Birch Island is a carry-in/carry-out campsite. All solid waste needs to be carried out. The trip is limited to eight people each day.
To register, email me at us1863@gmail.com with what kayak you have. Please include your cellphone number.

Cruise and Hike on Jewell Island
2024-08-16 10:00 - 17:30
Cruise aboard Blue Glory II to Jewell Island for a day hike. Leave Aspasia Marina at 10:30 and arrive at the Island about noon. Bring lunch and beverages, I will have a cooler. Text me at 207-332-2276 for details.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-08-16 17:30 - 20:00
Summer is winding down and it looks like Friday is going to be a nice day. Time for our annual pilgrimage. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE PORTHOLE located at 20 Custom House Wharf on the waterfront. Full bar, enthusiastic crowd, live entertainment. Free parking at all meters come 6:00PM.

Moonlight paddle downeast
2024-08-16 17:30 - 21:00
Friday night the moon is set to be 87% full and rises at 6:09 pm. We will paddle out of the Trenton Airport boat launch. Meet at T J Maxx close to the McDonald’s parking lot at 5:30.
You will need a sea kayak, PFD, and spray skirt.
Call or text Marty at 207-801-1488
