HAPPY HOUR
2025-01-17 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Trying a new spot this week recommended by folks at last week’s get-together. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at WESTBROOK ON TAP located at 1 Westbrook Common #5 – set back off Main Street next to the CVS in WESTBROOK. Full bar, good pizza and lighter food offerings. Free parking in their lot.

Wilderness Weekend
2025-01-17 18:00 - 2025-01-20 13:00
Join us for a weekend of snowshoeing or hiking in the mountains of the upper Kennebec region. Our lake house, consisting of a heated bunkhouse and a heated main building, sleep a total of 10 people in single beds. We have a kitchen equipped with a range and a full compliment of pots, pans, plates, glasses and silverware. Located on Lake Moxie, we are ringed by mountains with lots of trails and loggings roads leading to scenic mountaintop views and hidden waterfalls.
All meals are on your own, with the exception of a potluck on Saturday night. You will need to bring a warm sleeping bag, a pillow case, food and personal items as well as snowshoes and traction devices.
Please email me if you would like to attend. My address is Moxieman004@gmail.com
Update: There are only 4 spaces remaining.

Sunkhaze Meadows snowshoe/hike
2025-01-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Binette Park, Main St, Old Town, 04468, United States
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a large block of pristine land near Old Town which is difficult to tour unless you’re a duck. There are trails around the upland perimeter, and you can paddle Sunkhaze Stream if you don’t mind hopping beaver dams, but everything in between is a muddy mess unless it’s frozen. Well, it’s winter, right? Worth a try anyway. We’ll start from one of the trailheads on the County Road and hike to the edge of the woods, then if conditions permit we’ll wander out onto the frozen marsh and stake out a beaver lodge. Light bushwhacking may be required. Bring snacks and a sitting pad if you have one, we’ll find a place out of the wind and take in the silence. I’ll check on snow conditions a couple days ahead and make a suggestion about footgear (snowshoes/microspikes/boots). Warm weather will cancel. We’ll meet at the park in downtown Old Town near the bandstand.
*** Date pushed back due to annoying winter rain, now Saturday, January 18th ***

Hike Mt Agamenticus trails Sunday 1/19
2025-01-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Mt Agamenticus
Sunday looks to be a fairly descent day with temps in the low 40’s, some wind (so feels like upper 30’s), sun and clouds.
This will be about 6ish miles, 3ish hours of easy paced hiking. May use a recently posted trail route but may be adjusted. See this link for trail routes:
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/maine/mount-agamenticus-conservation-region
Based on recent information around groups and to keep light footing on the trails, I am keeping this to 8 people and encouraging car pooling (meeting point Biddeford park and ride).
Planning Your Visit
Please email, text or call to reserve your spot and get the meeting place and time. Bring water, lunch, warm/waterproof clothing/boots, poles, headlamp (you never know), camera/phone (fully charged).
We can celebrate with a Biddeford Brewery beverage after for those interested.
I will update the event if anything changes. Really really bad weather will cancel.
evadeboncoeur@gmail.com
207-650-7417

Skiing Sunday River
2025-01-24 09:00 - 17:00
Meet at Jordan Bowl parking lot, Boots On trail. Ski Jordan for a while and group up depending on ski styles. Meet back for a late lunch at the Jordan Igloo. To identify me, I’ll be wearing a pink jacket and white helmet.

Happy Hour
2025-01-24 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). Friendly atmosphere, reasonable food and drink prices, plenty of free parking.

Skiing Gunstock ski area
2025-01-28 09:00 - 16:00
Downhill Ski day at Gunstock mountain resort in Gilford New Hampshire.We will meet at the main lodge at 9:00 am.I will be wearing a bright red sweater so should be able to spot.
Rob Keizer

Gilsland Farm Walk
2025-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | 60 Gilsland Farm, 60 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth, ME
Join me for a relaxed walk around Gilsland Farm Audubon Center. We’ll walk for about 2 miles and can add another loop if people are up for it. We’ll try to be finished before the inclement weather that’s forecasted for the afternoon. Traction advised. Plenty of parking, but the building and Nature Store are closed this week for renovations.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-01-31 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the STOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT & SPORTS PUB located at 506 Main Street in WESTBROOK. We go here regularly because the food and service are consistently good, the prices are reasonable, and the parking is free, ample, and on-site.

Group Camping Reservation Phoning
2025-02-03 09:00 - 17:00
Please help with phoning for our Group Camping Trips.
State Park group camp site reservations open February 3 at 9 AM.
If you would like to help, please contact me, Marty at (207) 801-1488. If you are successful with securing a reservation, payment will be arranged by MOAC.
Lamoine State Park, July 3,4,5. Departing Sunday morning.

(207) 941-4014
Group site A and B – we can settle for only site B. If take, ask what is available.

Range Pond, July 26

(207) 998-4104
Pine Grove Picnic Area – all day until 5 PM.

Rangely State Park, July 17, 18, 19

(207) 585-2261

Lily Bay, August 7, 8, 9, departing Sunday. That’s Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

For Reservations: (207) 695-2700
Mud Brook Group Site

Baxter State Park will be another group camping trip for Labor Day. Phoning for that will take place towards the end of April. We need a trip leader for this event as well.
If you want to help, please be in touch with me so you can be assigned a specific campground and updated on logistics coordination. Marty at (207) 801-1488 text or call

MOAC Monthly Meeting and Presentation
2025-02-05 18:30 - 20:30
MOACer Andi Bartlett takes us to Africa.
Longtime MOAC member, Past VP, Past President and current Vice President is your guest speaker. Andi is on the right in this picture.
After hiking in every state, Andi Bartlett has expanded her adventures and travels to 55 other countries. She and MOACer Mary Ann Mclaughlin (their 15th travel adventure together) along with twelve other people joined Overseas Adventure Travel’s November 11th to December 2nd trip “Ultimate Africa: Botswana,Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari. Seven of us also chose to do the offered Pre-Trip to Safari in South Africa where we saw the”Big Five”!

Come to the meeting to learn more about this fantastic trip.
The experience was so interesting, Andi will return to her fourth trip to Africa this Fall. This time it will be Overseas Adventure Travels, “Namibia & Skeleton Coast: Africa’s Last Wilderness” with a Post-trip to Madagascar.

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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.

Snowshoe in North Falmouth Community Forest, Falmouth
2025-02-07 10:00 - 12:00
Snowshoe in North Falmouth Community Forest, Falmouth
What: About 3 miles of roots and rocks in a remote-feeling forest. There are some long gradual hills. The town of Falmouth is usually good about plowing streets and parking lots, so Thursday’s snow shouldn’t prevent the outing. Hunting is allowed here so wear your orange. No dogs, please.
When: Friday, February 7, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: The Forest’s parking lot at 556 Blackstrap Rd., Falmouth. Look for the new brown and white sign of a hiker at the entrance. 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 takers. (llwilliams@maine.rr.com); (207) 239-2913.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-02-07 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THREE DOLLAR DEWEYS located at 241 Commercial Street in the OLD PORT. Their food is surprisingly good, the popcorn is free, and there’s always a pint craft beer priced at just $3.00. Free parking at the Becky’s end of Commercial Street as well as at all meters come 6:00PM.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
2025-02-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-08 19:00 - 22:00
Banff returns to the State Theatre in Portland for a slate of films focusing on the outdoors and mountain culture. This is the 24th year of the festival coming to Portland. The festival will be shown on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8. A different slate of films each night.
See list of where tickets are available or click HERE for the State Theater calendar.

MOAC Board Meeting
2025-02-10 19:30 - 21:00
January 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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]

*Canceled* Snowshoe in Rines Forest, Cumberland
2025-02-12 09:00 - 11:00
Snowshoe in Rines Forest, Cumberland
*Monday 2 pm: I walked our route today and conditions are not suitable.*
What: 2.5-3 miles through the forest, some hills, but none too strenuous. Hunting is allowed here, so wear your orange. Maine allows year-round hunting of coyote, woodchuck, porcupine, and red squirrel. So we might encounter hunters, year-round. No dogs, please.
When: Wednesday, February 12, 9 am-11 am
Where: Rines Forest parking lot, Range Rd., Cumberland. The lot is directly across Range Rd. from Idlewood Dr. The parking lot is new as of 2022 and has about 8 spaces. There are also several pull-out spaces at the older trailhead on Range Rd. several hundred feet to the east of the 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 takers. (llwilliams@maine.rr.com); (207) 239-2913.

Skiing at Sunday River
2025-02-12 09:00 - 17:00
I’m always looking for a ski buddy. I ski pretty much anything but trees and bumps. Let’s meet at South Ridge in the Mahoosuc room early enough to be on the lift around 9 am. Wednesday should be a good option with not too much wind and not too cold. 207-650-3249

Ski Sunday Rive, Valentine!
2025-02-14 07:30 - 17:00
The winter is now. Don’t snooze. Meet at the Gray Park & Ride at 7:45 or The Bag at South Ridge at 9:15. Back to The Bag for lunch. Call or text me about carpooling 207-749-0211.
Hot tub, sauna and pool afterwards for those who are interested. I have buddy tickets for 40% off.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-02-14 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. Quick and easy to get to via I95 and the OOB spur. Beam and brick comfortable atmosphere in a renovated old mill. Good food, full bar, and their own craft brews. Ample free parking on site. We meet at one of the high-tops in the bar area.

Pineland Farms XC Ski or Snowshoe
2025-02-15 10:00 - 14:00
Meet at Pineland Farms for miles of xc skiing or snowshoeing – take your pick. I will be on classic Nordic skis and intermediate/expert trails – beginners are welcome and there are great easy trails to choose from. The trails are also groomed for skate skiing, and there’s a separate trail network for snowshoeing. Tickets are $20 for xc skiing, $12 for snowshoeing. We can get lunch in the cafe after a couple hours skiing, then go back out to the trails if people want a longer workout. Meet at 10 AM with your trail pass already purchased, all geared up and ready to hit the trails. RSVP by text or call to 207-380-6008 for our meeting place so I know who’s coming.

Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing
2025-02-15 13:00 - 17:00
Sebago Lake State Park. Meet at 1:00 PM at the Ranger Station on the Casco side of the Park, 61 Cub Point Road, Casco. Turn off Rte 302 at park sign. Bring food and water. Call for carpooling 207-749-0211.
Trails on Casco side: 5.5 miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing, including 1.5 miles for skate skiing. Many more miles “ungroomed” but possibly packed by snowshoes or other skiers. The SUNSET is beautiful!!

You can check trail conditions on the Maine.gov website

You can also call (207) 693-6231 for trail conditions

Live Music at Lenny's in Westbrook
2025-02-15 18:00 - 22:00
Post outdoor activity, join us at Lenny’s for a famous songwriter and his band, “Cattle Call.” Meet at 6:00PM for drinks and eats or come later.
We’ll have a MOAC table, probably at the high-tops seats by the window! My phone is 207-749-0211.

Nordic Ski at Riverside in Portland
2025-02-18 09:00 - 11:30
Come with classic or skate gear and ski from 9:30-11:30 for a Tuesday workout on the snow. Meet at the FIRST parking lot, (the one without the restaurant). Park on the left if spots available. This location is groomed and free. Gentle hills and stream for duck watching and eagles’ nest and owls. Hoot hoot. My phone is 207-749-0211.

Alpine Tour at Mt. Abrams
2025-02-19 08:30 - 16:00
Dust off your climbing skis, bring your helmet, skins, layers of clothes, water and food. The weather looks perfect and Meg knows the mountain and has skinned it numerous times before. We will meet at the Gray exit of 95 at 8:30AM. We will carpool to Locke Mills. Be ready for a full, fun day! My phone is 207-749-0211. Don’t miss this opportunity; we cannot take our snowy winter for granted. Feel free to join us and buy a downhill ticket–it is school vacation week.

Winter Music Jam!
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00
We’re going to get together and play some music at 6:00 Wednesday at my place at South Portland! Join us! Text me for directions!
Dan@478. Six835

Nordic Ski at Sunset at Riverside, Portland
2025-02-21 14:30 - 17:30
Sunset ski at Riverside Golf Course. Meet at the first parking lot (the one without the restaurant.) Get the weekend off to a great start! My phone is 207-749-0211.
The classic layout, rolling hills and tree-line groomed tracks and skate skiing lanes are bordered by the Presumpscot River.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-02-21 17:30 - 20:00
A new spot for us this week as recommended by sailor Sarah Jones. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at DUNN BAR IRISH PUB located at 12 Washington Street in BIDDEFORD. Good food, full bar, fireplace. Check out the excellent reviews. Easy to incorporate with some shopping off the Biddeford exit: Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Market Basket, Michaels.

XC SKI DAY - Harris Farm, Dayton Maine
2025-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Harris Farm, 280 Buzzell Rd, Dayton, 04005, United States
Join me Saturday at Harris Farm for a cross-country ski day from 10-4p Weather looks remarkable!
Rentals available – Pack a lunch – Ski and drink fresh milk before, during or after! Many flavors available!
280 Buzzell Rd, Dayton Maine
Let me know you’re coming – Nancy D
207-712-5699 / njdorran@gmail.com

Ski Sugarloaf
2025-02-23 - 2025-02-26
Let’s go again to the Sugarloaf area for downhill/cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing or for whatever is your game!
Again, we will stay at the Maine Roadhouse in Stratton which is an old-time favorite and where the owners, Jen & Jen, are most welcoming. They offer a bunkroom with beds that have privacy separations, lights and curtains and also 5 private rooms. The bunk beds go for $40 per night and breakfast is included Plus, we can use the kitchen for potluck suppers.

Dates are Sunday February 23rd to the 26th (Maine day at the ski mountain).
You make your own reservation by calling and they don’t need any money upfront! Come for some of the nights or stay more before and after. It’s a great place to call home near the mountains.
Their contact info is themaineroadhouse@gmail.com
(207) 670-4159
Let me know if you are going for more information
Marianne Hubert
2076242945

Jackson, NH XC Sunday Ski
2025-02-23 09:30 - 16:00
Meet at Gorhan Hannafords at 8 am for carpooling or at Jackson Ski Lodge at 9:30 am. Tickets are $25 for xc skiing, $10 for snowshoeing. There is a deli that serves soups and sandwiches or bring lunch to eat in the lodge. RSVP by text or call to 207-899-8518 so I know you are coming.
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is just North of N. Conway, NH and is the largest Nordic ski area in the east boasting 75 K of trails for all skill levels: classic, skate and snowshoes. I’ll be on skate but you can ski or bigfoot as you please at whatever pace suits you.

Nordic skiing at Pineland Farms
2025-02-23 10:00 - 14:00
Meet at Pineland Farms for miles of cross country skiing on beautiful groomed trails. I will be on classic Nordic skis and intermediate/expert trails – beginners are welcome and there are great easy trails to choose from. The trails are also groomed for skate skiing, and there’s a separate trail network for snowshoeing if you prefer. Tickets are $20 for xc skiing, $12 for snowshoeing. We can get lunch in the cafe after a couple hours skiing, then go back out to the trails if people want a longer workout. Meet at 10 AM with your trail pass already purchased, all geared up and ready to hit the trails. RSVP by text or call to 207-380-6008 for our meeting place so I know who’s coming.

Wolfe Neck State Park, Freeport
2025-02-24 13:00 - 15:30
Let’s hike at Wolfe Neck State Park. I don’t think snowshoes will be necessary but you might want to bring them just in case. Traction is mandatory. We will do 2 loops so you have your choice to do one or both. Meet in the first parking lot upon entry at 1PM. The address is 426 Wolfe’s Neck Road, Freeport.

Hike Cranberry Peak in Stratton
2025-02-25 08:00 - 16:00
This underappreciated side hike of the AT has stunning views and is a nice winter hike. Must have snowshoes and traction. Dress in layers, carry water and food and first aid items. I will carry a bivvy sack and fire starting stuff. Shell pants and jacket and extra mittens are a good idea. Let’s summit this gem! Views of Flagstaff Lake and surrounding mountains from Cranberry Peak are spectacular! Weather dependent, of course. Back up day in Wednesday. Please call or text me. Thank you. 207-749-0211.

Downhill skiing Mt.Abrams
2025-02-28
Come join us for a downhill ski day at Mt.Abram Friday February 28th.Let’s meet at the main lodge at 8:30 and be ready to ski when the lift opens at 9:00.Ill be wearing a bright red ski sweater that will be hard to miss.lift tickets are $39. 308 Howe hill rd. Greenwood me.
Rob Keizer 603-418-5240

Ski @ Riverside Pre-Happy Hour
2025-02-28 15:30 - 17:30
Meet at the Nine Hole/Practice parking lot at 3:30PM. Ski or snowshoe around the groomed trails and stay for the MOAC Happy Hour at the club! Next parking lot up Riverside. 207-749-0211 Eileen Whynot

HAPPY HOUR
2025-02-28 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CLUB AT RIVERSIDE located at the Riverside Golf Course, 1158 Riverside Street in Portland. Excellent recent reviews. Good food, reasonable prices, free parking in their own lot. Website claims that they now have a fireplace.

Sail Tahiti!
2025-03-01 08:00 - 17:00
Putting together a trip to French Polynesia early March. Costs around 1,100 bucks airfare and maybe another 700 bucks for the boat and well maybe $500 for trinkets to natives. This is a feeler to see how many people would be interested so let me know!
Text Dan@478six835

Nordic or Downhill Ski at Black Mt of Maine
2025-03-01 08:30 - 16:30
Meet at the Gray Park & Ride at 8:30 AM. Carpool from there. Also, could meet up in Lewiston/Auburn area. 207-749-0211 Eileen
Leave the mountain at 2:30 or 3:00.

Cross Country ski at Pineland Farms
2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:00
Let’s meet outside the ticket desk at Pineland Farms. Ski for about 1.5-2 hours or so and then enjoy lunch at the cafe. All abilities and experience levels welcome. Faster skiers can split off if need be and meet us back the cafe. Optional ski after lunch. Note: the Ticket desk will be busy, so you may want to arrive early to buy your day pass. Pineland requires a $20 ticket to ski. If questions I can be reached at bradbury20@ gmail.com

Nordic Skiing at Jackson NH
2025-03-02 03:00 - 14:00
Join us for miles of xc skiing in Jackson, NH where there are trails for all abilities. I’ll be on intermediate trails and if there’s a big enough group we can split off beginners separately. Tickets are $25 for the day. RSVP by text or call to 207-380-6008 (not email please) for meeting place and time and to arrange carpooling. This will be a morning through lunchtime and after event. You can bring your own food or there’s a deli nearby for sandwiches/soups.

Ski Sunday River
2025-03-03 07:30 - 17:00
Ski conditions in the mountains are super right now! Powder snow in the East? Am I dreaming…Meet in Gray at 7:30AM or at The Bag at South Ridge at 9:15. On the snow by 9:45 at the Chondola. Relaxing ski day. Weather dependent. Back up day will be Tuesday March 4th. Hot tub, sauna and pool afterwards for those who are interested. Towel provided. Bring your suit! Eileen 207-749-0211.

MOAC Monthly Meeting and Presentation
2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:30
Alaska, The Last Frontier
Join us as MOACers Tammy and Peter Mullen share their trip of a lifetime to Alaska. Over the course of three weeks, the couple reached the Arctic Circle, encountered bears, camped in Denali National Park and much more in-between. It was a journey of a lifetime covering more than 2500 miles.
Come see the pictures and hear the stories from Peter’s retirement trip.
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Tammy and Peter have been MOAC members for close to 20 years. They have been involved in all aspect of the club from being on the board, to running annual events like the holiday party and leading trips. Peter has put out the monthly newsletter for years. They currently lead two large annual trips in the fall, one to Flagstaff Hut of Maine Huts & Trails, and the other is a volunteer weekend for Acadia National Park.
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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.

Music Jam!
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:30
Yep!
My place, 6, Thursday.
TextDan@four78six83 5
Another low-key event…

HAPPY HOUR
2025-03-07 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the SIDECAR PUB located at 7 Railroad Avenue in Gorham. Take the elevator to the fourth floor to check out this unique rooftop spot. Full bar, good light bites, free parking.

Winter Fest 25
2025-03-08 10:00 - 17:00
Winter Fest
March 8th 10 – 5
Orchard Ridge Farm
236 Sebago Lake Rd.
Gorham, ME
Snowshoeing | Skiing | Games
Social by the Fire pit
Soup contest
Drinks for Purchase
MOAC is excited to host this year’s Winterfest on March 8th 10 to 5, which will be presented at Orchard Ridge Farm at 236 Sebago Lake Rd, Gorham, Maine!
This year’s activities will include:
-A classic chili/soup cook off contest. (AC power is available for crock pots but gas stoves are welcome due to power limitations)
– Yard-games & brews
-A full menu of food/drink is available for purchase at the venue.
-Free hot cocoa/Coffee/tea.
-Join us skiing/ snowshoeing along the adjacent Mountain Division Trail. If there is no snow hiking and biking will be an option.
-Enjoy warming up by the fire pit. The musicians in the club usually have a jam session.
-Volunteer led winter events.

Irish Session with Member Bill Shouse at RiRa’s
2025-03-09 16:00 - 18:00
Meet at RiRa’s at 3:45 for a listening session with MOACer Bill Shouse. If you don’t know, Bill likes to get an early start on celebrating
Saint Patrick’s Day.
Walk around the Old Port for those who are interested. Eileen 749-0211

MOAC Board Meeting
2025-03-10 19:30 - 21:00
All are welcome to join us for our monthly board meeting via Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81585039517?pwd=[REDACTED]

Downhill Skiing Pleasant Mountain
2025-03-13, 2025-03-14
I would like to ski Thursday 3/13 or Friday 3/14. I have one ticket left. If you look online, there do seem to be discount tickets available for those days.
please call or txt Nancy M at 650-5024.
thanks!

Church of Cash- One Longfellow Square
2025-03-13 19:30 - 22:00 | One Longfellow Square, 181 State St, Portland, M, 04101, United States
Johnny Cash fans come to OLS to see Church of Cash- tickets are $25.00 but you can get (2) free tickets at your town library if you have a library card and if there are any left. Hope some of you will come. Seems like it will be a great show!! Email any questions .

Friday sunset OOB Beach Walk
2025-03-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Milliken Street parking
Meet at Milliken Street parking by the restrooms at 4:15 pm this Friday to walk 6 miles on the beach and enjoy sunset. Dress warm and bring water. Bad weather cancels. Show and go.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-03-14 17:30 - 20:00
Trying a new spot this week. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the COWBELL WOOD FIRE GRILL located at 185 US Route 1 in SCARBOROUGH. Quick and easy to get to: Take I295 South to the Scarborough Spur (Rt.701) which empties on to Route 1 heading south. The Cowbell appears shortly on your right at the corner of Little Dolphin Drive. Happy Hour drink specials, good pizza, free parking in their own lot. We’ve reserved a table.

Alpine Skiing Sunday River
2025-03-15 09:00 - 15:00
Looks like it might be decent spring skiing on Saturday at Sunday River. I plan to be at the base lodge (South Ridge Lodge) by 9am. I usually pack a lunch (not big on the $25 hamburgers!) and ski until 3-4.
No plans to carpool as I will be coming from Harrison.
Feel free to call or text 207.751.8257.
Darrin Lary

Jam!
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:30
Yes, Jam, my place South Portland 6 Thursday. Four7ate….sixeight35 Dan

HAPPY HOUR
2025-03-21 17:30 - 20:00
Another new spot to try this week. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CONTINENTAL located at 170 Brighton Ave. (at St. John street) in Portland. Full bar along with some out of the ordinary beers. British/European inspired menu. Parking in their own lot and on adjacent streets.

Winter Sports in the Sugarloaf Area
2025-03-22 08:00 - 2025-03-25 17:00
Stay at the Roadhouse Hostel between Stratton and Rangeley. Private rooms and walled off bunks for privacy and soundproofing. Bring earplugs for uninterrupted sleep. Potluck dinners in MOAC style. Breakfast will be bagels and homemade muffins, fruit, coffee/tea, included. Bunks are $40/night, rooms $50-60. Cash preferred. Make your reservation directly with Jen or Jen at 207-670-4159 for one or more nights. Extend your stay, if you wish–you won’t want to leave. Questions? Call Eileen 207-749-0211.

Watch 100s of deer feeding in Rangeley
2025-03-22 14:30 - 15:30
Join the MOAC trip at the 3:00PM feeding time of hundreds of deer on Kennebago Rd., just down Rte 16 from The Roadhouse in Coplin Plantation. Power’s Deer Farm. Meet at The Roadhouse or see you there! Contact Eileen @ 207-749-0211 to hook up.

The Smith Collaboration at Sugarloaf. Potluck at 6:00 or Meet at The Rack at 8:00PM.
2025-03-22 20:00 - 23:30
Meet at The Roadhouse for HH and dinner at 6:00PM or at The Rack at 8:00. Don’t miss this nostalgic band with the pipes of Janis Joplin and the vibe of Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, etc. https://www.facebook.com/thesmithcollaboration/videos/478947686767814
Join the MOAC group at The Roadhouse between Stratton and Rangeley for some action on snow. Save your money by potlucking dinner with MOAC friends at the super friendly Roadhouse kitchen and dining room with the two Jens. Call The Roadhouse directly for a reservation. Private rooms and walled off bunks for privacy and soundproofing. Bring earplugs for uninterrupted sleep. Potluck dinners in MOAC style. Breakfast will be bagels and homemade muffins, fruit, coffee/tea, included. Bunks are $40/night, rooms $50-60. Cash preferred. Make your reservation directly with Jen or Jen at 207-670-4159 for one or more nights. You pay when you check out. Questions? Call Eileen 207-749-0211 AS OF MAR 17TH, ONLY 5 BUNKS AND 1 PRIVATE ROOM ARE AVAILABLE FOR SAT NIGHT, MARCH 22ND.

Where:
The Rack BBQ
5016 Sugarloaf Access Rd
Carrabassett Valley
ME 04047

Walk up Quill Hill in Coplin Plantation for Incredible Views!
2025-03-23 10:00 - 15:00
Meet at The Roadhouse on Rte 16 to carpool to the base of Quill Hill for a beautiful walk to the top with 360 degree views and icy streams with early lichen visible on the sunny side and birds soaring. Bring traction and/or snowshoes, lunch and water. Eileen at 207-749-0211
https://rlht.org/quill-hill/

HAPPY HOUR
2025-03-28 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RIVALRIES SPORTS PUB AND RESTAURANT located at 2 Hat Trick Drive in Falmouth. Good food, full bar, comfortable atmosphere, and free parking in their own lot.
And just a short hop up I95 to catch Kat & The Kooltones at Cadenza in Freeport (starts at 7:00PM)

Kat & the Kooltones at Cadenza
2025-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Cadenza, 5 Depot Street, Freeport, 04032, United States
Come join us in an intimate listening room as we travel through the decades in song. We shake it up with music from many genres- jazz, standards, Broadway, pop, and music from today with a variety of sounds and musicians that include synth, piano, flute, sax, guitar, drums and bass. Come check it out!
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kat-and-the-kooltones-tickets-1159513178129?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dance to Trifecta!!
2025-03-29 14:00 - 18:00
MOAC’s favorite band, playing dance tunes from 2:00-6:00 at Old Orchard Beach. Meet at the Brunswick, 39 West Grand Avenue for some fun with great people. Parking in their own lot. Walk on the beach weather permitting. I’ll be leaving the beach at 3:45. Eileen 207-749-0211

Black Cat Road at Windham Eagles Club
2025-03-29 18:00 - 21:00
Maine band and a MOAC favorite, Black Cat Road, will be playing at the Windham Eagles Club. They refer to themselves as a “swamp rock and blues” band. The listing for the evening does not include a price. They often do not charge. I will update this post if I hear different.
The club is at 456 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062 (Route 302). Continue west on 302 after the rotary in Windham and it will be about a half mile on your left.

Marketing & Development Committee
2025-04-02 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for this first meeting to get involved as an Ambassador for MOAC, as we enter our 36th year! Yes, really. Melanie Lawlor is our chair. We’ll meet in a conference room at 5:30 before the general meeting at 7:00. Social time starts at 6:30.

Carey Kish and the Triple Crown of Hiking
2025-04-02 18:30 - 21:00
7,400 Miles on Foot: Tackling the Triple Crown of Hiking
Experience the highs and lows of long-distance hiking with longtime MOACer Carey “Beerman” Kish, whose words, images and footsteps will take us over the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail. His journeys on this trifecta of big trails—in 2015, 2019 and 2024 respectively—earned him the “Triple Crown” of American hiking.
Come at 6:30 to socialize and help set up. The meeting starts with trip reports and announcements, followed by Carey’s talk.
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Location: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza). Here’s a Google Map link.

36th Year Get Together at the Great Lost Bear
2025-04-02 21:00 - 22:00
Meet up at the Great Lost Bear for a traditional gathering after the general meeting. The Bear is located at 540 Forest Avenue in Portland. Park at the service station on the north side or on the street. New members are especially welcome! Come get a glimpse of all the good friends and great times we’ve had over the last three decades!
Just show up. I’ve warned the bartenders and servers!

Presumpscot River Preserve
2025-04-04 13:00 - 15:00
Join me for a walk along the Presumpscot River. Meet at the trailhead at the end of Overset Street in Portland at 1PM. Hopefully the trail will have a chance to dry out a bit but be prepared for muddy conditions. Distance is around 4 1/2 miles.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-04-04 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CLUB AT RIVERSIDE next to and part of the Riverside Golf Course in Portland. Inexpensive drinks, good food, and free on site parking. Very well received on our last outing here.

Sail Bora Bora, French Polynesian!
2025-04-05 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00
After much input about Tahiti, here’s the trip: Fly to Papeete, Tahiti, maybe stay a day. Then puddle jumper to Raiatea, a nearby island where charters start. The boat is a 43′ sailboat. I’ll be there early to buy provisions. Sail to several islands including Bora Bora and in many lagoons, anchoring for spectacular snorkeling. Several people including myself will tack on a week or two either side of these dates. I’m shooting for 5 crew -maybe you! – Cost will be $600 your share of the boat for a week plus food and airfare. Air looks like around $1,200 from Boston depending on your itinerary. I plan to stop in LA for a day. Round trips from there to Tahiti are about $780. I’ll need $500 commitment within a week or so to hold the boat! Now, don’t be a wimp or say …… You’re running out of time! Text/call me for more details as they become available! Dan@ four78 six835 and ask for lefty!

MOAC Board Meeting - POSTPONED
2025-04-07 19:30 - 21:00
We’ll repost for a later date.
Monthly Board Meeting via Zoom.
MOAC Event is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: MOAC Board Meeting
Time: Apr 7, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Libby River Preserve Walk
2025-04-10 13:00 - 15:00
Join me for a 1.75 mile walk at this Scarborough Land Trust site right next to Camp Ketcha. The area includes an observation deck overlooking the Libby River, part of Scarborough Marsh, and a wooded area with many skunk cabbage blooms (if you haven’t seen one, they’re very unique). Bring your binoculars if you’re a birder. There are some muddy patches, so boots are recommended and there are also multiple sections of a thin boardwalk over wet areas. If anyone is interested, we can add some more mileage with a walk at Ferry Beach, or along the Eastern Trail. Parking is limited at the Preserve, so let’s meet at Black Point Community Park (160 Black Point Rd) at 1:00pm and carpool if needed. Show and go at the Community Park.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-04-11 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THREE DOLLAR DEWEYS located at 241 Commercial Street in the Old Port. The food is good, there’s a $3.oo draft pint for Happy Hour, and the popcorn is free. Free parking can be had on Commercial up be Becky’s and also at the meters come 6:00PM.

Bald and Speckled Mountain
2025-04-14 08:00 - 16:00
Bald and Speckled Mountain is located in Woodstock. Both peaks have great views. Distance is 4.6 miles with an elevation gain of 1,375 feet. Expect spring conditions of mud, water, and snow. Microspikes are mandatory. Bring lunch, water, layers, etc. This is not a show and go. Please contact me (207) 838-0437 and we will determine a meeting place to carpool, most likely the Gary Park N Ride on Route 26A.

Bug Light to Willard Beach
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:30
Let’s take advantage of the weather and walk from Bug Light to Willard Beach and back, approximately 3.5 miles. Newcomers welcome! Meet at Bug Light in South Portland at 10:00am.

Wolfe’s Neck Volunteer Opportunity
2025-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport and MOAC have a long history. We have done trail maintanence for them, we have held Winterfest there, and we had our 20th anniversary celebration there as well.
They are holding a volunteer work day on Friday, April 18. One can either sign up for morning or afternoon times, or all day. Lunch is provided. This is the first time since before the pandemic that they have offered this opportunity. Tasks will involve cleaning up the campground and other spring-time chores.
This is not a “MOAC event” per se. This is just a way to get word out to people that might be interested. If interested, please register by clicking HERE. Don’t forget to check the YES box at the bottom of the form for this Earth Day opportunity.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-04-18 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE STOCKHOUSE located at 506 Main Street in Westbrook. It’s a comfortable and consistent spot offering Happy Hour drink prices, good food, and free parking in their lot.

7 Volunteers Needed Earth Day Trail Work in Windham
2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00
MOAC volunteers will work with Toby Jacobs of the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust on the 105-acre Black Brook Preserve in Windham. The Black Brook Preserve trail network has rolling hills, mature trees, and brooks along with a variety of wildlife and plant life. The trails are great location for bird watching. Wear and bring clothing for the weather; work gloves would be a good idea. We will be carrying materials to build bog bridges and clipping and clearing trails from fallen twigs, etc. We’ll go out afterwards for those who are interested either Red City Ale or Smoked BBQ, both near the trails . Call Eileen Whynot to help give back to the trails on Earth Day weekend. 207-749-0211
Click for Directions to Trailhead

The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust has 20 public access preserves and 3,000 acres of conserved lands with miles of public access trails and water access. We also coordinate the Sebago to the Sea Trail a 28-mile trail from Standish to Portland. Zoom in and click on the preserves in the map below to learn more about our trails (full-screen version available here).

Volunteer at Rachel Carson Reserve – Native shrub potting for wildlife habitat
2025-04-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Greenhouse, 429 Post Road, Wells, 04054, United States
Volunteer opportunities with Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge during the week of Earth Day. This activity involves planting native shrub bare root seedlings into pots which will be later used for wildlife habitats.
Dates/Time and Location:

Location: Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge Greenhouse, 429 Post Road (Rt 1), Wells (enter via small drive located just down Route 1 from Saltwater Farm)
David D

What: Potting native shrub bare root seedlings
Where: 429 Post Road in Wells – the Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge Greenhouse
(enter via small drive located just down Route 1 from Saltwater Farm)
When: Thursday April 24th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or any portion of this day which is day 2 of this 2 day event)
PLEASE RSVP: Confirm attendance for day or portion of day to Elena at: elena_chagnovich@fws.gov
David D. (MOAC organizer) will be at Congdon’s Donuts (https://congdons.com/) at 8:30am, then proceeding to Rachel Carson Greenhouse
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual shrub potting volunteer event a day or two after Earth Day 2025. RCNWR will be receiving a large order of bareroot native shrub seedlings and will get to work potting nearly 1500 shrubs. This is great opportunity to get your hands dirty, learn about growing container stock, and check out our greenhouse in Wells! We have selected specific native shrubs with habitat goals in mind. Many of these shrubs will be outplanted for early successional/young forest habitat restoration projects.
Bring water. Garden gloves are recommended but can be provided if need be.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-04-25 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the RUN OF THE MILL restaurant located at 100 Main Street in Saco. Full bar, very good food, good service, and free parking. Quick and easy to get to: take I95 south to the Saco exit; proceed onto the spur which will take you to Route 1; turn right on Route 1. We’ll either be at one of their hightop tables in the bar or, if we get a larger group, they have been seating us in a private room.

Friends Of Acadia - Earth Day Roadside Cleanup Registration
2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00
Please join us on Saturday, April 26 for the 24th annual island-wide Earth Day Roadside Cleanup. Local community members and visitors from around the state will gather to pick up a “winter’s worth of trash” from the roadsides of Mount Desert Island and Trenton.
Please click here for more information or contact Stewardship Manager Nikki Burtis at nikki@friendsofacadia.org or 207-288-3934.

Postponed - MOAC Earth Day Trail Maintenance Day
2025-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Bald Peak Trail on Pleasant Mountain, Mountain Road, Bridgton, M, 04015, United States
Postponed due to forecast for significant rain! Stayed tuned to this channel for an updated date!
Join the MOAC trail crew for the first worktrip of the season on our adopted trails on Pleasant Mountain – the Bald Peak Trail and the Sue’s Way Trail. We volunteer to maintain these trails in conjunction with the Loon Echo Land Trust, who are the stewards of all the trails on Pleasant Mountain. In the spring we have two main goals: clearing any limbs, branches, and blowdowns that have fallen on the trails over the winter. And we will clear debris from all the water bars to be sure they are draining water off the trail properly. We will also be clipping back brush, raking leaves, and picking up litter. There’s no experience necessary – trail work is not complicated. But I will tell you the trail is not flat – it’s actually a bit steep. But don’t worry – we tend to work pretty slow. If you want to join us, please wear sturdy footwear and work clothes, bring work gloves, insect repellant, lunch, plenty of water, and a day pack to carry it all. If you have any questions, you can always email me, send me a text, or hey, maybe even a phone call! 🙂 So join us for the morning, join us for the afternoon, or volunteer all day. We meet at 9am at the Bald Peak trailhead parking lot, which is on Mountain Road about a mile past the ski area. We usually end the day around 3pm-ish. See ya then ! Dana-h the Maintain-ah
Email: trails@moac.org

Hike
2025-04-28 08:00 - 17:00
Hike Gunstock, Belknap and Piper Mtn. Loop hike. ( 3 mountains in one hike!). About 5 miles with about 1850’ elevation gain. Leaving Portland 8:00 am. Contact me for carpool. Text: 207-228-5518

HAPPY HOUR
2025-05-02 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday (May 2) will be at the SIDECAR PUB located at 7 Railroad Avenue (fourth floor) in Gorham. 5:30PM to 8:00PM.
Full bar, good food, free parking.

Portland Community Chorus Spring Concert
2025-05-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-03 14:00 - 15:30
The 100+ member Portland Community Chorus presents “Requiem and Renewal: Finding Light in Life’s Journey”. Our featured work in this concert is “Requiem for the Living” for choir and chamber orchestra. Contemporary composer, Dan Forrest, has reimagined the traditional requiem by focusing on a plea for rest and mercy for the living. It is a stunning piece! We will also perform Baba Yetu, the Lord’s Prayer in Swahili, Bridge Over Troubled Water, a Leonard Bernstein selection from Candide, and Life is Beautiful by choral composer, Randall Stroope. These pieces together reflect life’s journey through its highs and lows but more importantly, the comfort of making the journey together. Performances are Friday May 2 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday May 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the South Portland High School Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the PCC website or at the door. Suggested donation $15.00. Give what you can! https://www.portlandcommunitychorus.org/events.html
This is a leaderless event, as I will be on the risers singing!

Ossippee River Class 2 Whitewater
2025-05-04
Posting a Class 2 whitewater trip for Sunday. I have run this trip annually since joining the club in 1998. Not a show and go trip. You need to contact me to discuss experience, gear and clothing. Clothing is important since unplanned swimming occurrences do happen periodically. We normally stop along the route to eat lunch. So, food, water and snacks should be part of the planning. I have extra gear such as dry bags that can be loaned for the trip if needed. If interested, give me a call. Bob Radowicz 207 653 9315

Fuller Farm Walk
2025-05-07 13:00 - 15:00
Join me for a walk/hike at Fuller Farm Preserve in Scarborough.
Meet at the parking area at 305 Broadturn Rd in Scarborough at 1pm.
Plan for wet and muddy conditions – waterproof shoes/boots with good tread. A raincoat would also be a good idea the way our weather is happening these days.
There are about 4 miles of trail consisting of dirt packed and boardwalk and a cascading waterfall which should hopefully be full with water. You can view details and a trail map here: https://scarboroughlandtrust.org/slt-trails/fuller-farm-preserve/
Elaine 207-650-7417

Monthly Meeting – Fran Leyman: Trail Angel Extraordinaire
2025-05-07 18:30 - 21:00
Fran Leyman has been a member of MOAC since she met and then married Carey Kish, a founding member. In her vows Fran said she had been looking for a companion for long walks ANYWHERE. Little did she know what this really meant, as she had married a long-distance hiker aficionado.
Fran has always loved adventure; from horseback and motorcycle riding to scuba diving, kayaking, rafting, swimming and hiking. She loves long day hikes but not the three-six month long thru hikes Carey loves.
So…starting with Carey’s hike on the Florida Trail, then the PCT and last year on the CDT, she decided to become his personal “Trail Angel.” Fran was particularly excited to follow the CDT as she had not traveled in the Rockies since the 1970’s.
Fran and Carey left Maine with Cassie, their 17-foot Casita camper, to spend time on their land in Terlingua, Texas, just outside Big Bend NP. They day hiked together as much as possible, but Carey’s writing deadlines often left her hiking alone, which she truly loves.
She made some reservations in parks and private campgrounds to get started, and on March 31 she drove Carey to Alpine, Texas, 80 miles north and sent him off to Lordsburg, New Mexico to catch a shuttle to the Mexican border to start his hike.
She then set off on her own journey, hiking, camping, sightseeing, providing help to other hikers and meeting Carey about once a week or so. This slide show will show some highlights of her trip, from gorgeous ceramic murals to grand vistas, to an underground mine visit, to crazy rock formations to her favorite treat: hot springs! So, come along for the ride.
Come at 6:30 to socialize and help set up. The meeting starts with trip reports and announcements, followed by Fran’s talk.
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Location: the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland (near Northgate Shopping Plaza). Here’s a Google Map link.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-05-09 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the Batson River restaurant located at 82 Hanover Street in Portland. Full bar, free parking in their lot, and the food is very good. A mellow (and not too loud) blues band (“Bluz Junky”) will be playing that evening. Seating consists of booths which seat 4-6 persons. There’s also seating along the railing upstairs.
