MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club

Walk the Back Cove!
2024-08-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
The Back Cove Trail is a 3.6-mile loop offering great views of the Portland skyline. We will meet at the Dancing Egrets sculpture in the parking lot across from Hannaford’s.
Fran Houston

https://trails.thecompass.com/trail/back-cove-trail/

Live Music @ Orchard Ridge Farm – Maine Coon Cats Band
2024-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Orchard Ridge Farm, Rt. 237, Gorham, Me., United States
Join us on the farm for live music performed by The Maine Coon Cats Band – an all female Americana roots string band. We will also have lawn games, animals for visiting, food & drink specials, fire pits, & more!
Feel free to visit the FB event page or Eventbrite for more details

Happy Hour
2024-08-23 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.

Slygo Road at the Sunset Grill
2024-08-23 18:00 - 22:00
See SlygoRoad (ska / jam band) at Sunset Grill, Old Orchard Beach, ME
See this great band for Listening and Dancing. No cover charge; donations for the band are appreciated.
Some of the band members have played together for 35 years!
The Sunset Bar & Grill – 6 Fernald Street, Old Orchard Beach
Eileen Whynot 207-749-0211

Kayak Camping Brick Island August 24-25
2024-08-24 07:30 - 2024-08-25 16:00
You are invited to kayak 10 miles down the Kennebec River with best friends you never met before. We will kayak from Richmond to Brick Island in Merrymeeting Bay, camp on the island at a group campsite, and spend the day kayaking in the area. Bring lunch, dinner, and something to share. We will have a campfire on Saturday evening and swap kayaking stories. We will kayak locally on Sunday morning and return to Richmond at 1 pm, arriving in Richmond at about 4 pm.
We will meet at the Richmond Boat Launch at the intersection of Rt. 197 and Rt. 24 at 7:30 a.m., launch by 8 am, and should land on Brick Island at about noon.
Participants must have at least a 14-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. Please include your cellphone number for last-minute communication. I don’t want the group to leave and have someone arrive five minutes late.

Long Mountain Hike
2024-08-24 08:30 - 17:00
Long Mountain in Bethel, Maine is a moderate loop hike (5.6miles) with great views and 1,115 feet of elevation gain. Stated as a moderately challenging hike that takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to complete. We’ll leave the Portland Area at 8:30am and will plan to leave the trailhead at 10:30am for those who want to meet us there. Bring a lunch and plenty of water. We can stop for ice cream on our way back! Link below:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/bethel-long-mountain-trail
Call 207-272-4364 OR email kathiemcjoy@gmail.com if interested.

Sail Casco Bay to Secret Island!
2024-08-24 09:00 - 18:30
It’s later than you think! End if summer sail on the Emily Jane to a secret Island for a picnic and exploration and to find one’s place in life without need for expensive counseling! Leaving South Portland Dock at 9 am. Contact Cap’n Dan@478six835! For your station today!

Take the Ferry to Peaks Island!
2024-08-25 11:30 - 16:00
11:30 We will meet at the Marginal Way Park & Ride, then carpool to the Eastern Prom area to park for free. Then we’ll walk to the Ferry terminal.

12:15 Ferry to Peaks Island to walk around

3:45 Return Ferry to Portland waterfront
Land back in Portland and walk to Portland Lobster Co.
Live band SKOSH at 5:30 PM
These brothers and others know their stuff. The whole band studied music at USM and have been writing music, jamming and raging ever since.
Bring water, layers of clothes for boat ride, food and snacks.

Do the summer thing!

Hike at Blackstrap Community Forest, Falmouth
2024-08-26 09:30 - 12:00
Hike at Blackstrap Community Forest, Falmouth
What: About 3.5-4 miles of roots and ridges. We’ll start on the Cross Falmouth Trail, which has recently been rerouted and now passes along a beautiful stream. Our mid-point is a lovely, unexpected waterfall. Hunting is allowed here. No dogs, please.
When: Monday, August 26, 9:30 am -12:00 pm
Where: 556 Blackstrap Rd., Falmouth. This is the parking lot for North Falmouth Community Forest. Several pull-out spots are also available on Blackstrap Rd. opposite the parking lot at the trailhead, on the same side as Happy Cats boarding facility.
Who: Laura Williams. Please email me to let me know you’re coming and include your cell number. The day of, please text or phone me at (207) 239-2913 (please identify yourself in case you’re not in my phone book) rather than emailing if you need to reach me. I will cancel on the MOAC website by 7 am the day of if there are no sign-ups.

Evening Sail, Casco Bay!
2024-08-27 17:30 - 20:30
RNC predictions place earlier darkness coming soon as the Earth slows and tilts into Fall. Grab a dwindling slot on the Emily Jane sailing yacht and enjoy soft fleeting summer breezes whisking you along accompanied by a starry-eyed adoring partner gurantee! Experienced Counselors onboard! Text Dan@478six835 for for your station in life today!

Overnight cruise to Snow Island!
2024-08-29 13:00 - 2024-08-30 13:30
Leaving midday coming back the next day about midday to Snow Island in Harpswell on the Emily Jane text. Dan at 478-6835 for a spot

Labor Day Weekend @ Baxter State Park
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-01
Join us for a spectacular Labor Day weekend in Baxter State Park! We have reserved camping at Nesowadnehunk Field site.

Friday (early bird day) – capacity of 16 *FULL, Wait-list Available
Saturday – capacity of 48
Sunday – capacity of 48
Leaving Monday

Please contact me to reserve your space, earlier is best as this event will fill up quickly! Hiking/ walking/ small boat (available for rent) activities
The park is free to enter if you are a Maine resident otherwise its $16 pp.
Once I have the camper list I’ll follow up with more details!

Baxter State Park Carpool
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-02
The link below will be a directory for members who want to carpool up to Baxter State Park.
Carpool list
If you are driving please list yourself.
It’s participants responsibility to reach out to drivers and figure the details! Also note that your carpool buddy may be driving on another day you need.
Please stay punctual and reliable for the benefit of everyone!

Baxter Weekend- Double Top Mountain Hike
2024-08-30 12:00 - 17:00
This is a 7 mile out and back hike of Double Top that starts at the Nesowadnehunk Field Campground at the Doubletop Mountain Trail. Meet at the trailhead at 11am. It should take around 4 to 5 hours depending how long we take. This is a strenuous hike so plan accordingly.
Doubletop Mountain (north peak 3,489 feet, south peak 3,455 ft) guards the western edge of Baxter State Park (BSP), its tufted, twin summit ridge looming like the profile of a slumped, pudgy Dark Knight. The views of this signature BSP mountain are impressive, as its unique profile and steep drops make for a formidable photo over Nesowadnehunk Stream or from the rugged peaks to its east.
For those who like hiking lists. Doubletop is on the Fifty Finest of New England.
If you have any questions please text me at 207-two-hundred and ninteen- 9622 or email- melanieslawlor@smccme.edu.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-08-30 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at FOUNDATION BREWING located at #1 INDUSTRIAL WAY in PORTLAND. Inside and outside seating. Pizza menu. Definitive Brewing and Austin Street Brewery are next door. Allagash is just up the street. Quality food trucks on site.

Abol Trail on Katahdin @ Baxter State Park
2024-08-31
This is an event hosted at the Baxter State park Labor day weekend!
3.4 miles (plus 1 mile on Hunt trail 4.4 miles total one way to Baxter Peak) Elevation gain 3,982ft
I have yet to do this trail but its description is:
This trail is the shortest route to Baxter Peak from a roadside trailhead. The trail formerly utilized the prominent Abol Slide, but was relocated in 2015 after soil and rock movement on the slide increased the hazard to hikers. The relocated trail uses the ridge to the west of the slide and provides a steady, but steep ascent with excellent views. Water is limited after the first mile and the trail is fully exposed after 2.5 miles. On warm days, an early start is recommended. Once on the Tableland you will connect with the Hunt trail (AT) for the last mile.
Difficulty level: Very Strenuous
Trailhead Parking lot: Abol Campground

Baxter State Park Potluck for Saturday Night
2024-08-31
Saturday will be the potluck night at the Labor Day event @ Baxter State Park.
Bring a meal to share!
Outside of this night, meals are participants own responsibility.
See you there!

Baxter weekend- The Brothers, Mount Coe and Fort Mountain
2024-08-31 07:30 - 16:00
This is an 11.5-mile loop on the Marston Trail. This strenuous but beautiful hike climbs 1 4000 footer, and 3 of the Hundred Highest of New England and has an Elevation gain of 4,652 feet so be prepared with lots of food, layers hydration, and a headlamp ( just in case).
I plan to be back for the potluck.
We will hike the Marston Trail Loop counterclockwise over Mount Coe, South Brother,North Brother and Fort Mountain.
There is a difficult slide climb on Mount Coe which is why we need to do it clockwise as it would be difficult to descend.
Fort Mountain is a buschwack but recent trail reports state there is a herd path. We will bag Fort Mountain if it gets too late, too long or is too hard to follow but ideally I would like to do it if conditions are good. Fort Mountain was also the scene of a plane crash.
I spoke to the ranger and he said the trail may be fairly busy because it is a holiday weekend and people who don’t have parking for Kahtadin often hear for the brothers if they can’t do Kahtadin.
No parking reservation is needed but we should meet at the bridge at the Nesowadnehunk Field Campground and carpool over to the nearby trail.
Email me at melanieslawlor@smccme.edu
or call or text at 207- two hundred and no teen- 9622
I will be in Baxter early Friday morning so I won’t have reception after that. I will be at the Nesowadnehunk Field Campground Friday evening.

Hike the Owl at Baxter Park
2024-08-31 08:00 - 17:00
This is a whole day event so we will get an early start in order to be back for Happy Hour and Dinner. The drive from the camping area to the trailhead is a 45-60 minute drive. We MUST carpool due to a limited number of parking spots at Katahdin Stream.
Distance to Summit: 3.7 miles, 7.4 miles round trip
Time: 4-6 hours round trip
Level: Serious
The hike is an easy climb for the first mile before the trail begins to get much steeper. The trail is very rocky in spots so hiking poles are recommended unless you’d rather use your hands bouldering, which is perfectly doable. The views of Katahdin from the summit of The Owl are some of the best views of Baxter Peak, and there are views of countless surrounding lakes and mountains.
As the closest mountain on the western side of Katahdin, The Owl has a front-row seat to the best views and waterfalls in Maine’s Baxter State Park.
Eileen Whynot
207-749-0211

MOAC Monthly Meeting & Presentation
2024-09-04 18:30 - 20:30
Local Cyclist Invented the “Survue” to Alert Cyclists to Vehicles Approaching from the Rear
One of our two guests, Josh Fox, an engineer and cyclist, felt trapped with tall curbs and zooming traffic several years ago, so decided it was too risky to trailer his daughter when riding. “I started by just taking my phone and literally duct-taping it to my bike, recording a video, and running it through an open-source algorithm to see what happens,” Fox says. “The algorithms grew more and more efficient in pinpointing the location of a vehicle and predicting its future movements. The battery got better and smaller, so the device was eventually small enough that a cyclist would be willing to stick it on their bike.”
MOAC Group Cycles the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Pat Coon organized a five-night camping and biking trip in Vermont in June 2024. From Pat, “I’ve biked since I was a kid. When I was in college I learned to fix bikes and started commuting from Amherst to Northampton, and taking longer adventures, across Massachusetts then from Boston to Florida. Then I was a bike courier in Chicago for a winter. That was fun. I lived for years without a car in Maine and biked everywhere. As I got older I got out of it, I think there were two summers when I didn’t have a functional bike. Then about three years ago, I got back in. First with electric bikes, then analog. I started doing some bike touring, and I discovered the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, roughly a 150-mile, (3-4% incline) flat ride from Burlington to St. Johnsbury, Vermont.”
In preparation, Pat posted multiple bike rides around South Portland that he called, “Bug to Barrel,” from Bug Light to Barrelled Souls, a brewery. Each ride included parts of the Eastern Trail, roads around SoPo, Cape and Scarborough. The final “shakedown” ride was 40 miles, fully loaded with touring gear.
Bike adventures are a challenge of logistics, of mechanics, of endurance, and of spirit. Come see and hear how the group had a super duper trip!
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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.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-09-06 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE STOCKHOUSE Restaurant & Sports Pub located at 506 Main Street in Westbrook. Inside and outside seating. Ample free parking in their own lot. Full bar, good food, good prices.

Saturday Sail
2024-09-07 13:00 - 18:00
Meet at Handyboat at 1 pm and see where the afternoon takes us. Bring water, snacks to share, and warm layers. It gets cold fast this time of year. I have room for 4 people to join.

Improv-A-Ganza at Westbrook On Tap! (Heather Ellsworth from MOAC is one of the featured performers)
2024-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Westbrook On Tap, 1 Westbrook Common #5, behind Westbrook House of Pizza, Westbrook, M, 04864, United States
Hello all! Apparently I have signed up to be one of 4 participants in a comedy improv contest! (I used to run a comedy improv troupe in Camden.) Both the venue and the format are new to me – I’m both excited and nervous! If you’re looking for some laughs or just feel like supporting my adventure, come on down. Here’s a description of the event from the producer:
“Join us for an evening filled with hilarious, unscripted, short-form improv skits, witty banter, and unpredictable comedy. Our talented performers will have you laughing your a$$ off with their quick wit and off the cuff humor. Don’t miss out on this one of a kind event that guarantees a night of fun and entertainment. This show, and every show that we do, is unscripted and unrehearsed. Our 4 performers will take prompts and scenes given by the host and by members of the audience, and create uniquely hilarious situations and reactions. The performers will be scored on their performance throughout the evening, and our winner will receive a Westbrook On Tap gift certificate and the option to be a performer on the next (or a future) Improv-A-Ganza event! So bring your friends, grab some food and drinks, and enjoy the show! This is a FREE event, and will take place at Westbrook On Tap on Sunday, September 8th from 6:30-8:30pm!”

MOAC Board Meeting
2024-09-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-11 19:30 - 21:00
You’re invited to join the Board for the monthly board meeting. They will now be held the first Monday after the General Meeting on Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83684200941?pwd=[REDACTED]

Cruise the Coast of Maine!
2024-09-10 09:00 - 2024-09-13 17:00
Sail the Emily Jane to….Vinal Haven, Rockland maybe? Destination open depending on the winds! Leaving Tuesday morning, back Friday evening. The trip can be broken in half by shuttle Drivers are taking a bus! ie. a 2 day trip. Text Dan@478six835. For limited details. We’ve got a really nice weather window coming up!

Free Square Dance Classes
2024-09-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-19 18:30 - 20:00
Learn to square dance at two free classes. This is not your kid’s event. Lively and challenging, Teachers from Portland-based Mix N Mingle square dancers are offering to start teaching us this classic American activity.
Wear comfortable shoes and come alone or with friends. Held Thursdays, Sept. 12 & 19, at 8 Corners School, 6:30-8 p.m., 22 Mussey Rd., Scarborough. Free. No need to sign up, just show up.
Can contact Jerry Turner, 207-450-6555 or turner207@live.com if interested.

Sunset Beach walk oob
2024-09-13 17:00 - 19:00
Meet at Milliken parking lot in oob at 5 and walk to the levy at pine point and back. It’s about 6 miles I think. People can always turn around as they wish. Afterwards, we might grab a drink at the pirate bar if people want. The weather is supposed to be nice and sunny with a light breeze, but it will likely cool down quick once the sun sets.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-09-13 17:30 - 20:00
Come on! It’s just 15 minutes from the Fox Street brewery row! HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at GOODFIRE TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN located at 180 SOUTH FREEPORT ROAD in SOUTH FREEPORT. Special spot with inside and outside seating. Full bar and great light bites from their kitchen. Free parking on site.

Community Connections Fair – Volunteer wanted
2024-09-14 13:00 - 16:00
MOAC is staffing a table at the Community Connections Fair at HopeGateWay, to promote the club’s visibility and reach out to increase our membership.
We are not selling memberships there. We are handing out cards and info. about the club, answering questions and speaking to people when they drop by our table.
I will be volunteering and I would love to have one or two more people with me. That way we can have an opportunity to take a break and check out the fair ourselves.
If you are attending the fair, drop by, say hi and introduce yourself.
HopeGateWay
515 Woodford St, Portland, ME
(diagonally across from Rosemont Bakery on Brighton)
Description of the event from the flyer:
Enjoy food, activities, and performances by local music groups while connecting with clubs, classes, and volunteer opportunities in your community!
Find places to make friends, learn, volunteer, create or donate.
If you would like to volunteer, please email me at melanieslawlor@smccme.edu or phone 207, two-hundred nineteen – 9622.

View the river after Dundee Pond drained!
2024-09-15 15:00 - 17:30
Friends of the Presumpscot River invite all MOAC members and friends to join a walk to see the scene buried for years now unveiled by the opening of Dundee Dam at the end of May. View the wildflowers, grasses and new fingers of water home to birds and other wildlife. See massive driftwood, shells and rocks exposed. Show and GO. No need to RSVP. A river that once was is revealed again! Imagine the opportunities!
https://www.presumpscotriver.org/events?fbclid=IwY2xjawFQPm5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaHN5lr4c9y-D8yjQpjPr89dfM8f7X4WDlHGxW4XGhaP3_hGeta82VUfcw_aem_dhuc3KLbAOw7EEn4sxeG4A
Meet at: 98 Dundee Rd, Gorham, ME 04038-2402
https://www.facebook.com/events/3588746064749549/?ref=newsfeed

100 Mile Cross NH Bike Ride
2024-09-19 16:00 - 2024-09-21 17:00
This is a 90 mile ride across New Hampshire, on the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail. There is a lot of information on the ride at WWW.XNHAT.ORG. We will depart Thursday September 19th in the afternoon to shuffle cars and we will camp out in on the Vermont side near Woodsville at the Twin River Campground. We’ll start the morning of Friday the 20th at the trail head and bike 40+ miles to the Isreal River Campground. Heated Pool. The next day we will pass the Appalatian Trail, where we can, if we’re up to it, climb a 2 mile, 4,000 foot section up to the peak of Mt. Madison. This is an optional part of the trip. The ride is only 40 miles and almost all down hill, so if we have some extra energry, we might want to explore a climb. That’s it. A pretty simple 2 day trip. You’ll need camping gear and a bike that’s comfortable both off road and on. 30mm would be the smallest tire I’d want to ride on this. A gravel bike, a touring bike, or a hybrid with larger tires or a hard tail mountian bike would all be fine. Feel free to call with questions Pat Coon 323-1805.

MOAC and LELT volunteer appreciation gathering
2024-09-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Hacker’s Hill, Quaker Ridge Rd, Casco, Maine, 04015, United States
Join MOAC and LELT trail crew volunteers’ social gathering/picnic on Friday Sept. 20 at 4pm. It will be at Hacker’s Hill on Quaker Ridge Road in Casco. This is only for MOAC members who have volunteered for the MOAC trail maintenance on Pleasant Mountain in the past 7 years since we have been working with the Loon Echo Land Trust. LELT would like to show their appreciation for all the dedicated volunteer trail work we have done on the Bald Peak Trail and the Sue’s Way Trail. The hard-working folks of the AMC Maine trail crew will also be in attendance. LELT will provide pizza and cold beverages. I have gone back through all my trail maintenance sign up sheets for the past 7 years in hopes to include everyone that has volunteered with MOAC on Pleasant Mountain – see separate email. If you’ve never been up on Hacker’s Hill, you’re in for a treat. The view of the Sebago lakes region and the White Mountains is one of the best in southern Maine! This is “NOT” a show-and-go event. Please contact me if you think you may attend. LELT needs a reasonable head count for the food and drinks they are providing.
Thanks, Dana-ah The Maintain-ah

HAPPY HOUR
2024-09-20 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the RUN OF THE MILL PUBLIC HOUSE located at 100 Main Street in Saco. Full bar, very good food, free parking in their own lot. Quick and easy to get to via I95 and the spur leading to Route 1 South.

Hail Mary Lobster Bake, Jewell Island!
2024-09-21 11:00 - 2024-09-22 15:00
As some of you might be aware, the summer is coming to a close. Let’s throw a lobster bake for Saturday night with camping on Jewel Island! I am going to sail out on the Emily Jane and I’ll see if we can get more boats going. Lobsters corn clams the whole shebang Saturday night! I’ll be leaving 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. There’s a lot of hiking and camping and different spots on the island. If you don’t know it, it’s beautiful! Text me!Dan@478six835. It will probably cost $25 about. I’ll need the money up front if you want a lobster!

Lobster bake and camping on Jewell Island
2024-09-21 11:00 - 2024-09-22 15:00
Blue Glory II will be teaming up with the Emily Jane, Dan Kidd’s boat, to camp out on Jewell Island Saturday night. Since my boat has limited berths bring your camping gear. The weather looks good but it could get cold at night. We will be cooking lobster and clams on the Island plus breakfast. The food cost is $25, cash up front is appreciated. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to round out the feast. Text Art@207-332-2276 to sign up.

Greenville Fall Foliage Seniors Getaway
2024-09-24 15:00 - 2024-09-27 11:00
We would like to invite fellow active MOAC seniors to join us for our Thursday Hikers Fall Getaway to Greenville.
Update – It looks like the place is sold out at this time for rooms. There is camping available at the same location in a grassy area behind the resort. This can depend on weather. I can also keep a wait-list in case someone cancels from our group. Room rate of $120/night, Sept. 24-27. The rooms have full kitchens and 2 double beds. Be sure to tell them you are with Thursday Hikers/Michell Moody group. Be sure to check out their website for more info about the property. They also offer camping behind the resort. Call the resort at 800-726-2302 to book one of the rooms we are holding (the rooms are not on their website until after July 1). Book ASAP if you want to come. Please verify their cancellation policy when booking. 7 days for this time of year would be appreciated.
https://www.leisureliferesort.com/
Please let me know if you book. Also let me know if you would be willing to share a room and I can let others know. Please include your phone number and email so I can add you to our rooming list and send more info later.
This is a wonderful area with a great variety of hikes and paddling opportunities. Some biking as well. The colors should be starting while temperatures usually aren’t too cold yet.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-09-27 17:30 - 20:00
An ol’ standby this week. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THREE DOLLAR DEWEY’S on Commercial Street in the Old Port. Full bar, good food, lively atmosphere. FREE PARKING on Commercial in the vicinity of Becky’s and also at all meters come 6PM.

Rabitat Restoration Planting Party
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00
NE cottontail habitat restoration, sponsored by Rachel Carson Natural Wildlife Preserve in Celebration of National Public Lands Day Sat. Sept 28th
When: Sat. Sept 28 – 9am to 12pm and 12-3pm (pick either of 2 shifts, or both)
Where: Kittery, contact Sarah Dudek for precise location and to register. Contact Sarah at sarah_dudek@fws.gov Last year, the site was along Seapoint Road, Kittery
CarPooling: I will be leaving from Park and Ride adjacent to Cabela’s around 7:45am. A call or message to Dave 207-415-6258 would be helpful.
Details: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a Rabbitat Planting Party on Saturday, September 28th to celebrate National Public Lands Day. This year’s event will include planting native shrubs and young trees to create and restore shrubland habitat for the endangered New England Cottontail in Kittery, Maine. Activities will include digging holes, planting shrubs, managing habitat, and controlling invasive species.
Fee-free National Park day passes will be available to all volunteers.
Rachel Carson staff is asking volunteers to sign up for a shift – morning (9AM-11:30AM) or afternoon (12:30PM-3PM) for our National Public Lands Day event. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for both shifts and are always welcome to stay for as little or as long as they wish during a shift. However, volunteers should arrive at the beginning of each shift so that we can navigate to the site as a group. Sub-sandwiches and water/drinks were provided at noon during this event last year.

Bug Light Park to Fisherman Point, South Portland, Walk 3 – 4 Miles
2024-10-01 15:00 - 17:00
Bug Light Park to Fisherman Point, South Portland
What: 3 to 4 mile coastal walk with fantastic ocean views, which includes three lighthouses.
Where: Meet at: Bug Light Park (Address: 55 Bug Light Park, will get you to the park), South Portland
When: Tuesday, 10/1/24, 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Who: Hans Hackett (207) 615-2332. ‘Show and Go’, so you do not need to contact me if you plan to attend.

Baxter Park backpack
2024-10-02 15:00 - 2024-10-05 18:00
4 days backpacking in Baxter, sleeping in Lean-tos, 9-10 miles of challenging hiking each day, limit 4 people, and 2 vehicles. Staying at Nesowadnahunk, Wassataquoik Lske, Davis Pond lean-tos. hike down from Tableland ( and summit of Katadin?) via Hunt Trail. Possibly spending night of 10/5 at Katadin Stream if lean-to becomes available

MOAC Monthly Meeting & Presentation
2024-10-02 18:30 - 20:30
Beyond Alaska, Sailing the Inside Passage
Presented by MOAC’s Sarah Jones

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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.

MH&T’s Flagstaff Hut - LIMITED SPACE LEFT
2024-10-04 13:00 - 2024-10-06 12:00
We are taking signups for this years Hut trip. Cost for the weekend is $150 per person.
Make out and mail checks to: Peter Mullen, 38 Lawrence Rd, Gray, Maine 04039
Or: Venmo to: @Peter-Mullen-12. If asked for a code, enter “6701”
We will answer any questions you have at any time.
Join us for the 11th annual Maine Huts & Trails weekend. MH&T’s operates four “ecolodges” along their network of trails in the Bigelows and Flagstaff Lake. For this weekend, Flagstaff Hut, on the eastern shore of the lake is all ours.
It’s far more than a hut. A full commercial kitchen, hot water, electricity, composting toilets, etc. Sleeping is bunk room style. This is the earliest we have done this trip so the fall colors should still be sweet to look at. This “hut” has a capacity of 48. We hope to limit it to 40 or so. We had 40 last year.
Activities can include hiking, mountain biking, paddling (boats and gear provided), swimming, or doing nothing. You must walk in. From the parking lot, it is 1.5 miles, you can drive to within a mile where you can unload your stuff at a gate. We try to provide as many carts as possible to help in this manner. Also, we had a generous gear shuttle last year that we will do everything possible to duplicate. This would mean leaving your gear in a building at the parking lot and it will be delivered in (and out) so you only have to walk.
You only need to bring clothes (slippers), sleeping bag, pillow case, personal items, and food as described below. You DO NOT need to bring anything to cook with or to eat on. Refrigeration is available but limited. You will have access to the kitchen.
The way the food works, you provide your own food for Friday, Saturday morning and noon. You will be asked to bring a “slice” of Saturday night’s dinner which all the “slices” will be combined for a fantastic feed. Previous meals have included a pizza bar, pasta bar, and taco bar. TBD what this year’s menu will be. On Sunday morning a portion of your payment for the weekend will provide a full spread breakfast. Pancakes, frittata, bacon, sausage, fruit, granola, yogurt, etc. Vegetarian? Vegan? We have options for everyone. Coffee and tea and hot chocolate provided at least in the morning. BYOB for alcohol consumed outside of the hut. Alcohol inside needs to be purchased from MH&T.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-10-04 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). Full bar, good food, lively atmosphere with plenty of TV’s showing college football and big-league playoff baseball. Free parking in their own lot.

Kat & the Kooltones at Cadenza
2024-10-05 19:00 - 20:30
Come join Kathie McCatherin and her band at Cadenza in Freeport! Listen to the full sounds of piano, bass, drums, guitar, sax and flute woven into a variety of tunes from jazz, standards, Broadway and many vibes from the 60’s and today. Get your tickets today! It was a sellout last year. Hope to see you there!
www.cadenzafreeport.com

MOAC Board Meeting, Monday, October 7
2024-10-07 19:30 - 21:00

Chapel Woods, Cape Elizabeth
2024-10-09 15:00 - 17:00
What: 4 mile walk through forest and field: includes stream crossings, a blueberry field, a pond, ocean views and a waterfall
Where: Meet at the Cape Elizabeth Unite Methodist Church, 280 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth
When: Wednesday, 10/9/24, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Who: Hans Hackett (207) 615-2332. ‘Show and Go’ so you do not need to contact me if you plan to attend.

Hike at North Falmouth Community Forest, Falmouth
2024-10-11 09:30 - 12:30
Hike at North Falmouth Community Forest, Falmouth
What: About 4.5 miles of roots, rocks, and some moderate hills. Our goal will be to reach Lowell Preserve, Windham. Hunting is allowed here so wear your blaze orange. No dogs, please.
When: Friday, October 11, 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Where: The Forest’s parking lot at 556 Blackstrap Rd., Falmouth. It is directly across Blackstrap Rd. from the Happy Cats boarding facility.
Who: Laura Williams. Please email or text me to let me know you’re coming. If you text, please identify yourself in case you’re not in my phone book. If you need to reach me the day of, please text or phone rather than emailing. I will cancel on the MOAC website by 7 am the day of if there are no sign-ups. (llwilliams@maine.rr.com); (207) 239-2913.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-10-11 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at GRITTY’S PUB on Fore Street in the Old Port. Lively & friendly atmosphere, communal seating, full bar, good food. Don’t sweat the parking. It’s free on Commercial Street up by Becky’s if you feel like a walk. But it’s also free at all meters come 6PM. If I park at a meter I typically do so around 5:40 and I’ve never had a problem,

Wolfe Neck State Park, Freeport
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:30
Join me for a hike at Wolfe Neck State Park. We will do two loops so you have a choice of one or both loops. Meet in the first parking lot for a 10AM departure. Address is 426 Wolfe’s Neck Road, Freeport. The hike is show and go.

Orris Falls Conservation Area, Balancing Rock
2024-10-17 15:00 - 17:00
Orris Falls Conservation Area
What: Fantastic 3 miles, includes: a Balancing Rock, Gorge, Beaver Dams and the foundations from a Homestead.
Where: Meet at: 551 Emery’s Bridge Rd, South Berwick, Maine.
When: Thursday, 10/17/24, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Who: Hans Hackett, (207)615-2332. ‘Show and Go’, so you do not need to contact me if you plan to attend.
Link to Great Works Regional Land Trust: https://gwrlt.org/orris-falls-conservation-area/

Hike in East Windham Conservation Area
2024-10-18 09:30 - 12:00
Hike in East Windham Conservation Area
What: About 4.5 miles round trip, out and back. We’ll go through Lowell Preserve and reach North Falmouth Community Forest. The surface is wide gravel roads, then rooty woods trails. Some moderate hills. We’ll go along Little Duck Pond. If the weather is clear, we should be able to see Mt. Washington. Bring a snack for a rest break. Hunting is allowed so wear your blaze orange. No dogs, please.
When: Friday, October 18, 9:30 am -12:00
Where: 187 Falmouth Rd., Windham. Look for the large blue signs at the road. If you’re coming from Falmouth, it’s immediately before the utility corridor. Drive straight back to the large parking lot.
Who: Laura Williams. Please email or text me to let me know you’re coming. If you text, please identify yourself in case you’re not in my phone book. If you need to reach me the day of, please text or phone rather than emailing. I will cancel on the MOAC website by 7 am the day of if there are no sign-ups. (llwilliams@maine.rr.com); (207) 239-2913.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-10-18 17:30 - 20:00
We keep trying to find new places and this week we’re going to try a spot suggested by one of our regular attendees. And we’ve waited until the tourist crush is over. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be the SAGAMORE HILL LOUNGE located at 150 PARK STREET in PORTLAND. Full bar, light bites, kind of a classy spot with reasonable prices. Free parking on all adjacent streets and at all meters as well come 6:00PM.

MOAC Trail Maintenance Day
2024-10-19 09:00 - 16:00
It’s time for another MOAC trail maintenance day on our adopted trails on Pleasant Mountain. Please consider joining us Saturday October 19th as we work on the Bald Peak and Sue’s Way trails, which are under the stewardship of the Loon Echo Land Trust. Come fall, there’s always plenty of leaves to rake and waterbars to clean out. If we get a big enough crew, we’ll start work on rebuilding the rock causeway on the Bald Peak Trail that’s just before the junction for the Sue’s Way trail. If you’ve never joined a trail crew to help maintain a trail, not to worry – there’s no experience necessary! Just be sure to wear work clothes that will probably get a bit dirty, bring good sturdy footwear, work gloves, plenty of water, your lunch, and a day pack to carry it all! Watch the weather forecast bring appropriate outerwear. If it’s a really rainy day, I’ll reschedule. But I’ve emailed Mother Nature asking for a sunny day. So, we’ll see what we get! 🙂
Meet us at the Bald Peak trailhead parking lot at 9am. The trailhead is on Mountain Road, Bridgton, about a mile after the ski area. We usually call it a day about 3 or 4pm. If you have any questions about the day, or just want to sign up, shoot me an email, send me a text, give me a call, or send a carrier pigeon, whatever work for you!

Foliage Canoe on the Saco!
2024-10-19 09:30 - 2024-10-20 16:30
Perfect weather and last chance this year for an overnight canoe trip! Best Fall Foliage trip ever! All cook gear and food provided my an experienced guide! No cracks please! We’ve got extra canoes and partners complete with the PPG! (Perfect partner guarantee). Canoeing New Hampshire border to Hiram. Zero crowds! This is a beautiful stretch and easy. Text Dan@478six835!

HAPPY HOUR
2024-10-25 17:30 - 20:00
Something new and a little different again. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at BUFFALO WILD WINGS located at 85 WESTERN AVENUE in SOUTH PORTLAND . Lots of TVs with sports programming in a festive atmosphere. Very good wings and burgers. Full bar and free parking in their own lot. It’s a good-sized place so we’ll try to sit out in front of (but not too close to) the big screen. I’ll be wearing a black Suzuki baseball cap.

Canceled - Ellsworth Friday Night Pot Luck Dinner and Campfire – Take Pride in Acadia Weekend
2024-11-01 16:00 - 21:00
I am canceling this – I am having water issues at my house.
For the Take Pride in Acadia weekend, I am hosting a pot luck dinner Friday night in Ellsworth along with a campfire. Whether you are staying on MDI, staying with me, or live in the area, this is a chance to get together, have fun, share food, and tell tall tales around the campfire. Stop by on your way to MDI, or stay for the fire and fun. Fancy food is not required. I will provide paper products and utensils.
For more information, call or text 207-801-1488 or email me at marty@donnellpond.com. The address is 249 Christian Ridge Road, Ellsworth. Use Google Maps, Apple has the wrong physical address.
Be sure to sign up for the MOAC Team on the event calendar for Take Pride, Peter Mullen’s event.

Back yard indoor camping – Take Pride in Acadia Weekend
2024-11-01 17:00 - 2024-11-03 12:00
Join the Take Pride in Acadia Weekend crowd but stay at my place in Ellsworth. I have room for 4 or 5 folks at my place in Ellsworth, about 20 miles from Acadia. If more are interested, bring your camping gear and stay in my back yard, or in your van in my driveway. You are welcome for 2 nights so you can join Saturday night dinner plans with the group.
Bring your sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and toothbrush, plus what ever. I will supply coffee in the morning.
Be sure to sign up using Peter Mullen’s form for the Take Pride in Acadia MOAC Team on the event calendar . Signing up to stay at my place does NOT get you signed up for the MOAC Team.
Contact me at 207-801-1488 or marty@donnellpond.com to let me know you are coming. I will send more details and directions.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-11-01 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE STOCKHOUSE Restaurant and Sports Pub located at 506 MAIN STREET in WESTBROOK. Good food (check their specials), happy hour drink prices until 6:00PM, free parking in their own lot.

Harvest Potluck & Dance
2024-11-02 06:30 - 22:30
Your can hover by the food table, figure out your best drink in the beverage area or boogie in the basement. Either way you’re invited to join in the merriment. Bring food and beverage to share, your dance shoes and your social A game. Location: Kathie McCatherin’s House, 11 McKinley Road, Falmouth.
Please RSVP: kathiemcjoy@gmail.com

Take Pride in Acadia Day, 2024 - Registration is closed
2024-11-02 08:00 - 13:00
For 33 years, volunteers have gathered on the first Saturday of November to help ready the famous carriage roads for winter. Sponsored by Friends of Acadia, teams are assigned troublesome sections of carriage roads where erosion can cause damage over the winter. The task? Rake the leaves and debris off the shoulders and into the woods. MOAC has had members at this event for many years. We have a team that will work together.
If you follow the Friends of Acadia link above, there will be information about how to sign up for the event. PLEASE do not do that. Since we are working as a group, use the sign up link below so I can keep track. I will submit our roster of names to Friends.
Please click HERE to sign up. Your email is so we can communicate before the weekend. Your phone number so we can as well during the weekend.
Most who sign up make it a weekend, but that is not required. The actual commitment to the park is from roughly 8:30 am to noon on Saturday. If you choose to make it a weekend, the rest of the time is yours.
There is no cost to the event itself. If you choose to stay over, you will need to find your own lodging. Tam and I are staying at the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel, right in downtown and that has been the hotel of choice for the most part for a few years now. But, you can do as you wish in this regard. The Grand offers a free breakfast. Local restaurants for the rest.
Except for the provided lunch after the work Saturday. After our work commitment is done, we can head over to the Hulls Cove Visitors Center for a “CCC” lunch. Chili, cornbread, and cider. Aside from the ingredients, it’s named to honor the Civilian Conservation Corp, who did a lot of work in Acadia.

Volunteer with Granite Backcountry Alliance “Milk+Cookies” Glade Maintenance at Burnt Meadows, Brownfield, Nov 2
2024-11-02 08:30 - 15:00
Here is a 3 for 1 volunteer opportunity:

Meet key GBA contributors;
Meet other backcountry skiing kindred spirits – usually about 50+ attend glade days
Get some exercise, while familiarizing yourselves with Burnt Meadows glade terrain.

in return for 1. your volunteer assistance maintaining GBA glade terrain.
Info on all of the fall maintenance days: https://granitebackcountryalliance.org/glade-tour-2024 Burnt Meadows Glades, in Brownfield, is new to GBA, and is the last of several glade days held over the past couple months
If you wish to volunteer, sign up for the Nov 2nd Burnt Meadows Glade here: https://granitebackcountryalliance.org/glade-tour-signup-2024
Expectations / and what to expect

Arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 ;
bring tools like lopers if you have them; power tools ok if you have been certified with Forest Service.
participants, broken into smaller groups of “Quarry Dogs” led by a GBA glade steward.
Full day is 9 – 3, followed by refreshments at the base lodge
Volunteers are encouraged to arrive by 8:30-9,, but do not need to commit to the ‘full’ day timeframe

PARKING: 33 Foothill Dr, Brownfield, ME 04010. GPS will put you at the entrance to the road, drive down the road and you will see a parking lot on your left.
FMI: https://granitebackcountryalliance.org/burnt-meadow-glade
Feel free to call/text Dave – 207-415-6258

Stroudwater and Fore River Sanctuary
2024-11-02 09:30 - 12:30
We will hike the Stroudwater River Trail and Fore River Sanctuary into Jewel Falls. Meet at the end of Hutchins Drive in Portland off outer Congress Street. There is a short distance that we will have to walk on Congress Street in order to connect to the Fore River Sanctuary. Distance is between 6 and 7 miles in total. You will also have the option to do only the Stroudwater Trail which is about 3.5 miles in total. Bring water and snacks. The hike is show and go.

Sail Grenada!
2024-11-02 12:00 - 2024-11-09 17:00
It’s nailed down! Leaving Nov 2nd, returning Nov. 9th via Boston, JetBlue direct flights! Chartering a 43′ Sailboat for a week right close to South America!
Cost is $328 air and $500 boat. Add liquor and bribes coming to just under $10,000.
Text me for the last 2 spaces; Dan@478six835

Breakneck Road, Hulls Cove
2024-11-02 13:00 - 16:00
Hike this abandoned road that cuts across from Hulls Cove (Rt 3) to Eagle Lake Road (Rt 233). The trail/road has loose rocks and roots but is fairly flat. We will start at Hulls Cove, meeting at the convenience store. There is a small parking lot at the end of Breakneck Rd but depending on the number of cars we may want to consolidate and leave cars at the convenience store. Here is a nice description: https://mainebyfoot.com/breakneck-road-acadia-national-park/
Please let me know if you are joining the hike, text to 207-801-1488 or email, marty@donnellpond.com. I am planning this for after the Friends of Acadia lunch so the time may need to be adjusted.

MOAC Holiday Party 2024 – Tickets on Sale
2024-11-06 - 2024-12-04
2024 Holiday Party Tickets NOW on Sale through Eventbrite

November 6, 2024 – December 4, 2024

HOT DEAL now available! Get your tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moac-holiday-party-2024-members-only-tickets-1074692055869
BARGAIN at $12.00 for prepurchase through Eventbrite (member pays for Eventbrite fee)
Another MOAC Party not to be missed. December 7, 2024 from 5:30 to 11:00.
Sale price available only through December 4th. Price at the door is $15.00.
Once again we will party at the Robert W Boyd, AMVETS Post 2, 48 North Road, Yarmouth, ME.

MOAC Monthly Meeting and Presentation - Changed
2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:30
Kindness: The Superpower for the 21st Century
Jeff Edelstein has had epic adventures in his life, from the remote Southwest deserts to the high peaks of the Rockies to the barrenlands of arctic Canada. But he’ll be talking about a different type of adventuring, highly relevant in these times: his work resolving environmental conflict around the U.S., helping members of Congress work together across party lines and – most recently – launching Acts of Kindness Maine, helping individuals, businesses, public entities and communities cultivate the kindness that exists in all of us, in these challenging times.
In just two years, AOK Maine has touched the lives of Mainers throughout the state and attracted national interest. At the meeting, folks will get to “Spin the Wheel of Kindness,” hear and share stories of acts of kindness – in the outdoors or anywhere – and learn about AOK Maine’s activities. Everyone will receive a small kindness gift that can be used to create a kindness ripple effect.
Jeff’s life has followed a fulfilling winding path. After dropping out of college, he commercial fished in Alaska, lived in a Buddhist monastery, ran a farm and logged in the Northwest, roamed around Central America, and hitchhiked all around the US. He returned to school and got an engineering degree, but his true calling turned out to be working as an environmental mediator, resolving conflict on federal forest management policy, fracking in the Yellowstone region, hazardous waste cleanup on NYC’s Gowanus Canal, resolving the South Portland “Tar Sands Pipeline” controversy, and much more. Jeff is now devoting himself to the adventure of exploring the depths and breadth of what kindness actually means, and planting seeds of kindness everywhere. Kindness: The Way Life Should Be!
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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.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-11-08 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the RUN OF THE MILL located at 100 MAIN STREET in SACO. Quick and easy to get to via I95 and the OOB Spur. Free parking in their own lot. Very good food, full bar, and their own craft brews in a comfortable and rustic atmosphere.

BBQ CHICKEN DINNER
2024-11-09 05:00 - 19:30
CE Lions Club BBQ Chicken Dinner
-$18-1/2 chicken, baked tater, Cole slaw, dessert, beverage for eat in. BYOB w/set up avail for eat in. Take out available
-Reserve meal by 11/8: 233-2279

Hike Knox Mountain
2024-11-09 11:00 - 13:30 | Knox Mountain, Route 11, Newfield, 04095, United States
Hike Knox Mountain in Newfield, ME. It’s a 2.1 mile intermediate out & back trail with some steep areas near the 774′ summit.
Meet at the trailhead on Water St. ( Rt. 11) in the dirt parking lot across from Hicks Road.
Look for the sign “Vernon S. Walker Wildlife Management Area”.
Bring water and a snack. So far, Saturday should be sunny & around 49 degrees. Show & Go

Hike in Hadlock Community Forest and Blackstrap Community Forest, Falmouth
2024-11-13 09:00 - 12:30
Hike in Hadlock Community Forest and Blackstrap Community Forest, Falmouth
What: About 6 miles round trip, out and back. Lots of roots and rocks, some moderate hills. We’ll start in Hadlock, walk atop the disused Portland-Lewiston Interurban rail line, cross under I-95 in the cattle tunnel, and reach the snowmobile pavilion in Blackstrap Forest. Bring a snack for a rest break at the pavilion. These are popular hunting forests, so wear your blaze orange. No dogs, please.
When: Wednesday, November 13, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: 152 Winn Rd., Falmouth, near the intersection with Field Rd. There are several pull-outs on both sides of Winn Rd. at the yellow pedestrian trail crossing signs. This is not the main parking lot for Hadlock.
Who: Laura Williams. Please email or text me to let me know you’re coming. If you text, please identify yourself in case you’re not in my phone book. If you need to reach me the day of, please text or phone rather than emailing. I will cancel on the MOAC website by 7 am the day of if there are no sign-ups. (llwilliams@maine.rr.com); (207) 239-2913.

Walk around Back Cove
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Back Cove, Preble Street at Hannafords, Portland, United States
A mid-morning walk around Baxter Blvd. in Portland. Meet at the parking lot on Preble Street across from Hannafords. Should be Sunny in the 40’s. Approx. 0ne hour. Show & Go.

SnowBound Expo in Boston – Fri Nov 15 thru Sun Nov 17
2024-11-15 15:30 - 21:00 | Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, M, 02210, United States
SnowBound Expo Details:

Exhibitors
Resorts
Retail Offers
Speakers
Schedule

Complementary tickets to SnowBound Expo seem to abound this year. But if you have not yet scored freebie tickets to Snowbound Expo, use the link below which uses Tix code DDANCAUSE
https://snowboundexpo.seetickets.com/event/snowbound-expo-2024/boston-convention-exhibition-center/2926543?OfferCode=DDANCAUSE
Dates and Times:
3:30pm – 9pm Friday November 15th
10am – 7pm Saturday November 16th
10am – 4pm Sunday November 17th
Alternatives to driving: Downeaster Train to North Station Senior rate is ~$16; Concord Coach to S. Station: Adult $27.00
Should you wish to overnight in Boston, possible places to stay: Aloft Boston Seaport @$130/night (Friday 11/15) Hi Boston (~$140)
If wishing to meetup with other MOACers contact Dave for possible meetup locations. either at the show, or nearby pubs like Trillium & Lord Hobo

HAPPY HOUR
2024-11-15 17:30 - 20:00
A spot we haven’t been to since the pandemic. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the KON ASIAN BISTRO located at 1140 BRIGHTON AVENUE in Portland. Full bar, excellent food, free parking in their own lot. We’ll try to snag a table in their bar area.

Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm
2024-11-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Wells Reserve at Laudholm, Skinner Mill Road, Wells, United States
Hike trails at Wells Reserve on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 11:00. Meet at the parking lot off Skinner Mill Road in Wells. Should be sunny and around 50 degrees. Show & Go.

Hike in Hadlock Community Forest and Blackstrap Community Forest, Falmouth
2024-11-19 09:00 - 12:30
Hike in Hadlock Community Forest and Blackstrap Community Forest, Falmouth
What: Let’s do this again! About 6 miles round trip, out and back. Lots of roots and rocks, some moderate hills. We’ll start in Hadlock, walk atop the disused Portland-Lewiston Interurban rail line, cross under I-95 in the cattle tunnel, and reach the snowmobile pavilion in Blackstrap Forest. Bring a snack for a rest break at the pavilion. These are popular hunting forests, so wear your blaze orange. No dogs, please.
When: Tuesday, November 19, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: 152 Winn Rd., Falmouth, near the intersection with Field Rd. There are several pull-outs on both sides of Winn Rd. at the yellow pedestrian trail crossing signs. This is not the main parking lot for Hadlock.
Who: Laura Williams. Please email or text me to let me know you’re coming. If you text, please identify yourself in case you’re not in my phone book. If you need to reach me the day of, please text or phone rather than emailing. I will cancel on the MOAC website by 7 am the day of if there are no sign-ups. (llwilliams@maine.rr.com); (207) 239-2913.

Pleasant Hill Preserve
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 280 Pleasant Hill Road, Scarborough, United States
An easy 2-mile hike at Pleasant Hill Preserve, 280 Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough. Includes Eleanor’s and Monty’s Trails. Meet at the trailhead parking at 1:00 PM. Should be around a one hour hike. Show & Go

HAPPY HOUR
2024-11-22 17:30 - 20:00
Another new spot for us as suggested by one of our regulars. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the CONGRESS BAR AND GRILL located at 617 CONGRESS STREET in Portland. Well-reviewed, unpretentious, friendly spot offering a full bar and very good food. Free parking on all adjacent streets.

Orienteering
2024-11-24 10:00 - 14:30
Practice map and compass skills with Up North Orienteers. Navigate through various terrain to find 8 to 16 “controls”. Compete against others or just challenge yourself; have fun either way. Beginner to expert courses available. Beginner instruction offered.
I’m looking for a few people to carpool to the event in Hollis, NH. Please email or text me if interested. gregldean@gmail.com 207-409-6925

Cape Elizabeth, Gratitude Walk in Chapel Woods
2024-11-24 11:30 - 12:30
This walk is for all abilities, quiet experience in an ecologically diverse wooded area with a mix of boardwalk trails and benches to take it in at your own pace. We will meet Sunday Nov. 24th at 11:30 AM, at the the kiosk in the back of the CEUMC parking lot 280 Ocean House Rd, Cape Elizabeth. It will be an hour to explore and reflex in this season we are invited to consider a spirit of thankfulness.
This is rain or shine, show and go. For more details connect with Linda Greer linda.j.greer@gmail.com, 207-615-5528

*Canceled* Walk in Woods Rd. Community Forest, Falmouth
2024-11-25 09:00 - 11:30
Walk in Woods Rd. Community Forest, Falmouth
*CANCELED* as of 6:45 a.m. 11/25
What: About 4 miles round trip, out and back, through Falmouth’s oldest forest. Terrain is rooty and rocky but not too strenuous. Hunting is allowed here, so wear your blaze orange. No dogs, please.
When: Monday, November 25, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Where: Park at my house (spaces limited, no street parking) and walk to the super-secret trailhead. When you sign up I’ll email the address and directions.
Who: Laura Williams. Please include email and text number when you sign up. I will cancel on the MOAC website by 7 am the day of if there are no takers. (llwilliams@maine.rr.com); (207) 239-2913.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-11-29 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE HAPPY HOUR COMMITTEE!
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RUSKI’S TAVERN located at 212 DANFORTH STREET in Portland. It’s small but cozy and friendly – perfect for what is often a low attendance evening. Their food is surprisingly good, their drinks are inexpensive, and the parking is ample all along Danforth Street.

MOAC Monthly Meeting and Presentation
2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:30
Injury Prevention and Muscle Balance Techniques for Rebelling Knees and Hips
Our December MOAC presentation welcomes Physical Therapist Joe Legere and his talk will revolve around preventing injuries via effective stretches for the hips and knees, before AND after rigorous activity outdoors. In addition, Joe will be providing manual self-treatment ideas for attendees to use in the future.
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Joe Legere, PT, is a native of Windham, Maine and a graduate of The University of New England, where he earned his physical therapy degree in 1992. He is the owner of JPL Manual Physical Therapy, located in Portland. Throughout his career, he has spent the majority of his efforts treating orthopedic injuries incurred from sports activities, the workplace, and as a result of musculoskeletal and joint dysfunction. He is an active guy, who relates well to high level athletes, people battling postural issues, and the weekend warrior. He is an outdoor enthusiast and conservationist. Joe resides in Falmouth, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Vicki, and their two daughters, Blair and Grace.

HAPPY HOUR
2024-12-06 17:30 - 20:00
An ol’ standby … HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE STOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT & SPORTS PUB located at 506 Main Street in WESTBROOK. Comfy seating, reasonable drink prices, good food, and free parking on site.

Portland Community Chorus Holiday Concert
2024-12-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:30
Kick off your holiday season with a Portland Community Chorus holiday concert! Mark your calendars, make a plan with friends and family, and don’t miss this year’s PCC concert! This is a “leaderless” event, since I’ll be on the risers singing with dozens of my chorus friends. We’ll be singing on the theme of “Purpose”. It’s powerful in person! Invite a friend or two and come on out to one of 2 shows at South Portland High School auditorium
* Friday, December 6th at 7:00 pm
* Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 pm

Entrance by donation. Give what you can! (Suggested donation of $15. Kids under 12 FREE.) To donate go to: https://www.portlandcommunitychorus.org/events.html
Or pay at the door.

Support your local arts and artists (like me!) and share the love of music this holiday season! I’d love to see your bright, MOAC faces in the audience.

2024 Holiday Party Set Up
2024-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Amvets, 148 North Rd, Yarmouth, 04096, United States
December 7, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join the Party before the Party!!
We need help with transporting supplies and decorations from the storage unit to our venue and we will need help to return them the next day.
We will be setting up the hall with tables, chairs and decorations (trees, lights, tables) for the evening.
There will be plenty of time to get home and change before the festivities begin.
Lots of volunteers are needed in the early afternoon (as well as during the party). Come join the fun!
Contact this years organizer or email board@moac.org to sign up.

Holiday Party
2024-12-07 17:30 - 23:00
Buy tickets by clicking HERE. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets available through December 4th. Details are also on the calendar.
This year’s holiday party is scheduled for Saturday, December 7th at the Robert Boyd AMVET Hall, 148 North Road in Yarmouth. Same location for many years now. Evening festivities include:

Cash bar
Pot luck – bring a dish to share
50/50 Raffle – The non-profit Teens for Trails has been selected for this year
We welcome back The Brian Curtis Johnson Band for fabulous dancing

Cindy Lou Who is requesting volunteers!!
Needs are:

Turkey and Ham Roasters (we pay for them and you cook em)
Decorating – We have a pre party party from 12:00-2:00. Plenty of time to get home and get gussied up!
Setting up Food Tables
Servers, Turkey/Ham Carvers, Buffet Arrangers
Welcome and Shifts at the door to collect day of event fees
Take Down and Clean Up

Step Up and make this event another HUGE hit! Last year the dance floor was PACKED!!
This is a MOAC-sponsored event for all members and their guests. Ditch the hiking boots and jeans for this celebration!
Contact the board to sign up!

nordic ski Bethel Inland woods trails
2024-12-08 09:00 - 12:00
Nordic skiing Bethel Inland woods.
I will be skate skiing at a medium pace, but you are welcome to skate or classic. If you are skiing classic, we may split up but should see each other periodically.
