Christmas Jam!
2025-12-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Low class Music Jam!
My place at 6 pm. Help get the season off your mind! Low expectations. TextDan@4seven8…6835 for secret directions!

New Year’s Day Downhill Skiing – Pleasant Mountain
2026-01-01 08:00 - 14:00 | Pleasant Mountain Ski Area, 119 Mountain Road Bridgton, ME 04009, Bridgton, 04009, United States
Why not kick off the new year with a day on the slopes! Join me for some New Year’s Day turns at Pleasant Mountain. A great way to kick off 2026!
Details:

Meeting Time: 8:00 AM in the Main Lodge. Please reach out if you’re interested in carpooling from the Portland/Cape area or if you’d like to coordinate a meeting spot.

Lifts Spin: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM (I’ll likely head out early in the afternoon).

Pleasant Mountain on Facebook

Contact: Dave Dancause (207) 415-6258

HAPPY HOUR
2026-01-02 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR for the first Friday in the new year will be at the SIDECAR PUB located at 7 Railroad Avenue (fourth floor) in GORHAM. Well liked by our group and it should be festive on this first Friday after New Year’s. Free parking, good food, full bar. Take the elevator up to the fourth floor and check out the loft above.

New Hampshire Mountain hike- Stinson Mountain Trail
2026-01-04 10:00 - 14:00
Contemplating on a mountain hike up Stinson Mountain. It is a 3.8 mile moderate loop trail with a 1371 foot elevation gain and has an average hike time of 2 hours and 32 minutes. It is on the 52 with a view list so it should be really pretty.
Anyone interested? It will be very cold. Dress warm in layers.
Must have experience with winter hiking and have microspikes and snowshoes. Some trail reports say that it’s well packed and snow shoes aren’t necessary. I’m brining mine.
I will cancel this hike it I don’t get a response by 11 pm on Saturday.
Please text or call me at Maine area code- 219-ninty-six 22.
I may bring my hiking dog- a friendly labradoodle that is great off leash and will not jump on you. If you don’t like dogs I can leave Coco at home.

Lowell Preserve Hike
2026-01-04 12:00 - 14:00
Let’s get outdoors for a cold weather hike at Lowell Preserve in Windham. It will be a show and go hike. We’re meeting at noon in the parking lot.
Please wear warm clothes and layers. It will be about 21 degrees at noon.
Also, bring microspikes because it will probably be icy.
I’m contemplating bringing my friendly labradoodle who is a good hiking dog and won’t jump on you. If you dislike dogs and want to hike, text me and I’ll leave her at home.
Maine area code , 219 ninety- six 22.

Dean McCrillis Artist Talk - Cove Street Gallery 6 PM Thursday & Rising Tide Aftah
2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00
The artist of a current Cove Street exhibit speak Thursday at 6 pm. Rising Tide tour pours until 8 PM. Meet inside the gallery at 5:45.
Artist Statement of his current exhibit at the Cove Street Gallery in Portland. When you see his work, you can tell his “gets” western Maine.
The woods and waters of Western Maine serve as a backdrop for this group of pictures, as it holds the deepest love and connection of any area I have known. However, with the passing of time, and an ever-growing distance between my present station in life and the tributaries of my youth, I feel a sense of yearning for this place that shaped me.
I connect to these foundational spaces through my process, paying homage to a way of life lived slightly closer to the earth, and to the awe-inspiring natural beauty of a geographic region of personal and ancestral significance. Through the act of painting, real memories and imagined spaces can coalesce. Earth tones and fluorescent paint can entwine, holding space for one another at the same time.
Invoked throughout is an acknowledgment of Jim Harrison’s poetic insights on how we spend our lives immersed in the richness and immediacy of living, barely aware of the passage of time and the constant state of flux in which we and everything around us exist. These works lean into the paradox of how our memories and sense of self are eternally bound to, though continuously flung further from, an ever-expanding chain of ephemeral experiences.
~ Dean McCrillis

MOAC monthly meeting: Stevenson Trail in France: MOACers in the Cévennes with Donkeys!
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave, Portland, 04103, United States
On the Stevenson Trail in France: MOACers in the Cévennes with Donkeys! Monthly moac meeting Allen Ave. UU Church, Portland, ME

The Stevenson Trail is named after the author of Treasure Island who also wrote Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes about his 1878 journey along this route. The trail, also called the GR70, runs 169 miles through the beautiful and varied landscape of France’s Massif Central mountain region, passing through tiny villages, cultivated forests, rocky hills, river valleys, and even ski slopes. Travelers can link days of hiking with stays at campsites or in hotels or lodges. Never close to a city, but never far from human habitation, the Stevenson Trail offers both quiet enjoyment of nature and the chance to meet other hikers each day.

And of course, there are the donkeys! Stevenson traveled with his little donkey, Modestine, and several outfitters now offer pack donkeys who will carry your gear and keep you company. Our MOAC group took three donkeys on our adventure where we learned a lot about trekking with these wonderful animals. We’ll share what we learned about hiking in France, exploring one of France’s great trails with the aid of the Stevenson Trail Association, and making friends with a donkey.

Bio:
Maria Snyder and Tom Walker moved to Maine from the Midwest four years ago. One of the first things they did was join MOAC. They are frequent travelers. In particular they have visited a number of different regions in France, which led them to hiking the Stevenson trail in the Cévennes.

Program is ON for tonight
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:30
Hike along on a recent MOAC trip on the Stevenson Trail in France. Led by Maria and Tom.

Winterfest update (Saturday February 28th)
2026-01-08 08:00 - 08:30
There are 2 bunks not yet taken for Winterfest at the AMC Highland Center Crawford Notch for Saturday night Sunday morning. These spots include dinner and breakfast. This is shaping up to be a great trip. There are 90 kilometers of Nordic trails and downhill skiing is at Bretton woods just 3 miles down route 302.
Once these 2 bunks are taken I will open up reservations for Friday for those who desire it. You could do both nights or just Friday. They currently have: (4) 2 bunk rooms, (2) 4 bunk rooms and (3) 6 bunk rooms available for Friday Feb 27.
Please email Art Cornell at acornell@maine.rr.com to reserve a bunk. The price is $120
Note: You can easily make this a day trip, it is a 2 hour drive from Portland.

Cove Street Gallery Artist talk followed by optional Rising Tide Brewery Visit
2026-01-08 17:45 - 19:00
Dean McCrillis, the artist of a current Cove Street Gallery exhibit, speaks Thursday, January 8, at 6 pm. Rising Tide tour pours until 8 PM. Meet inside the gallery at 5:45. Here is the Artist Statement of his exhibit:
The woods and waters of Western Maine serve as a backdrop for this group of pictures, as it holds the deepest love and connection of any area I have known. However, with the passing of time, and an ever-growing distance between my present station in life and the tributaries of my youth, I feel a sense of yearning for this place that shaped me. I connect to these foundational spaces through my process, paying homage to a way of life lived slightly closer to the earth, and to the awe-inspiring natural beauty of a geographic region of personal and ancestral significance. Through the act of painting, real memories and imagined spaces can coalesce. Earth tones and fluorescent paint can entwine, holding space for one another at the same time. Invoked throughout is an acknowledgment of Jim Harrison’s poetic insights on how we spend our lives immersed in the richness and immediacy of living, barely aware of the passage of time and the constant state of flux in which we and everything around us exist. These works lean into the paradox of how our memories and sense of self are eternally bound to, though continuously flung further from, an ever-expanding chain of ephemeral experiences.
~ Dean McCrillis

HAPPY HOUR
2026-01-09 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the COWBELL RESTAURANT located at 185 US Route 1 in SCARBOROUGH. Set back in off Route 1 it’s easy to get to via I295 and the Scarborough spur (I701). The parking is free and the food is surprisingly good. Full bar.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-01-16 17:00 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at FOUNDATIONS BREWING AND PIZZA located at 1 Industrial Way in PORTLAND. Comfortable interior setting offering craft beer and wine along with award winning pizza. Easy to get to off I95 and the parking is free.
PLEASE NOTE: We’ve adjusted the start time to 5:00PM to take advantage of a popular feature: Craft pint and slice for $10.00.

Postponed! Winter Walk at Lowell Preserve
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00
It’s super cold tonight and I don’t see it warming up enough tomorrow to make a difference in icy conditions. So….due to high chances of slippery, icy and treacherous conditions tomorrow I’ve decided to postpone this walk. I will repost when it’s safer bet.
https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/lowell-preserve

Night skiing at Mount Pleasant
2026-01-19 15:30 - 21:00
Night skiing at Mount Pleasant . The $24 Monday Madness price is valid on MLK Day.

Contact Melanie for more information.
Email – melanieslawlor@smccme.edu
Maine area code 219-ninety-six twenty-two.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-01-23 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the STOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT & SPORTS PUB located at 506 Main Street in WESTBROOK. Free parking, good food, full bar, brew specials before 6PM.

Canceled:Acadia NP Jordan Pond
2026-01-24 09:00 - 17:00
Too cold. brrr. Ruth Mazzeo is inviting you to join her on a hike around Jordan Pond or some such. Jordan Pond is a popular, glacially-carved lake in Acadia National Park, Maine, known for its clear water, scenic views of the “Bubbles” mountains, and the historic Jordan Pond House. It’s a hub for activities like hiking the 3.3-mile loop trail.
Offers iconic views of Penobscot and Pemetic Mountains, and the two rounded peaks known as “The Bubbles”.
We can be in touch about carpooling and ensuring everyone’s know where to park! Also, what equipment to use.
Food optionally after hike.
EMAIL to ruthmazzeo@yahoo.com for further details, including start time and meet up spot.

Sugarloaf & Saddleback Ski & Stay Safari – Updated Room Availability
2026-01-25 08:00 - 17:00
MOAC is returning to the mountains of Rangeley and the Carrabassett Valley for a long-running winter favorite – a classic MOAC winter ski safari. We’ll enjoy the #1 and #2 ranked alpine resorts in the East (SKI Magazine Top 20 of the East, 2026), located alongside two of New England’s premier Nordic trail systems, with the freedom to choose your own activity each day.
Dates: Friday, January 30 through Wednesday, February 4
UPDATE: Several Rooms available on Mon & Tue, Feb 2 and 3. 1 Room available Fri, Jan 30.
Lodging:
Our home base once again will be The Maine Roadhouse in Stratton—an MOAC favorite for years and the perfect hub for Sugarloaf and Saddleback adventures. In 2026, the Roadhouse is under the management of owner Lisa Rigas and her son, Crigas, preserving everything MOAC came to enjoy under prior managers Jen & Jen.
We have access to the full kitchen and the large communal gathering room for shared meals, games, and fireside après-ski fun. New this year, an additional suite is available—the former Jen & Jen quarters now named room “Moose”
Lodging Costs:$45/night for semi-private bunks up to $99/night for a queen suite (formerly Jen & Jen’s quarters). Full lodging room options are listed within the registration form, linked in item 1, below.
Organizer: Dave Dancause (dave.dancause@gmail.com | 207-415-6258)
How to attend:

Fill out registration: [Sugarloaf and Saddleback Safari Registration]; or contact Dave D directly: (207) 415-6258
Contact The Maine Roadhouse after January 5th. The Maine Roadhouse will have the registration form information you have completed to ease the reservations process.
Lodging payment is due 7 days before your arrival Call The Maine Roadhouse for lodging payment. Note: Payment before arrival is new this year.

Why this registration form? Ease for Lisa and Crigas to accept reservations – They will see your reservation request information once you fill out this form. The Maine Roadhouse is no longer a MOAC secret – using Airbnb and other marketing platforms has made the Roadhouse a more popular lodging option. The Maine Roadhouse will have this form data (your registration info) on hand when you call to make your reservation.
Let’s do this!

Summer Group Camping Planning
2026-01-26 18:30 - 19:30
Zoom meeting to plan dates, locations, trip leaders, and calling the state parks February 2.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74891371706?pwd=[REDACTED]
The state parks start taking reservations for the group site February 2, 9 AM. Each individual state park must be contacted.
Let’s plan some trips and dates. I volunteer to lead the July 4 trip to Lamoine. Who else?
If you want to lead a trip, MOAC can help front the money for the reservation, provided you keep track of participants and reimburse MOAC.
Please, step up and make fun for the summer.
Can’t make the meeting but plan to help? Get in touch with me, Marty at marty@donnellpond.com or text to (207) 801-1488. Call if you have questions.
By the way, this is my personal zoom link, just an FYI. Meeting will last 40 minutes or I have to restart.

Quickie Tropic Camping!
2026-01-28 08:00 - 2026-02-03 17:00
El Cheapo tropical camping trip, at Cinnamon Bay St. John US Virgin Islands! Fly Boston direct ($500), take the ferry and local bus and you’re there! Tent platform, your own tent/$25/day! Beach, snorkeling and hiking! Text quick@478….six835! For Dan

Ski Pleasant Mountain Wed 1/28
2026-01-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Pleasant Mountain Ski Area, 119 Mountain Road Bridgton, ME 04009, Bridgton, 04009, United States
I am planning to ski Wednesday in this fresh snow. Will be cold but sunny.
Its my first day so I will be going nice and easy and most likely be quitting by 2 (but you don’t have to). Would love company. All levels welcome.
Plan to be at the main lodge around 9am. Lifts spin at 9:30.
Text if you plan to come.
Elaine V 207-650-7417

Riverside Cross Country Ski
2026-01-28 10:00 - 12:00
Come enjoy this fresh snow! We’ll ski about 3-4 mile loop at a social pace. Meet at northern trailhead (same parking lot as the golf course restaurant). It will be chilly, but the sun should be out!

MOAC Marketing and Development Committee
2026-01-29 10:00 - 23:30
MOAC’s marketing and development committee meeting where we hope to expand our membership and make it and better group for our members.
The meeting will be held on Jan. 29 at 10:00 am to 11:30am.

Sugarloaf & Saddleback Ski & Stay Safari - Updates
2026-01-30 14:00 - 2026-02-04 11:00
MOAC is returning to the mountains of Rangeley and the Carrabassett Valley for a long-running winter favorite – a classic MOAC winter ski safari. We’ll enjoy the #1 and #2 ranked alpine resorts in the East (SKI Magazine Top 20 of the East, 2026), located alongside two of New England’s premier Nordic trail systems, with the freedom to choose your own activity each day.
Dates: Friday, January 30 through Wednesday, February 4
UPDATE: Several Rooms available on Mon & Tue Feb 2 and 3. 1 Room available Fri Jan 30.
Lodging:
Our home base once again will be The Maine Roadhouse in Stratton—an MOAC favorite for years and the perfect hub for Sugarloaf and Saddleback adventures. In 2026, the Roadhouse is under the management of owner Lisa Rigas and her son, Crigas, preserving everything MOAC came to enjoy under prior managers Jen & Jen.
We’ll have exclusive use of the entire lodge, including the full kitchen and the large communal gathering room for shared meals, games, and fireside après-ski fun. New this year, an additional suite is available—the former Jen & Jen quarters—giving us even more flexibility.
Lodging Costs:$45/night for semi-private bunks up to $99/night for a queen suite (formerly Jen & Jen’s quarters). Full lodging room options are listed within the registration form, linked in item 1, below.
Organizer: Dave Dancause (dave.dancause@gmail.com | 207-415-6258)
How to attend:

Fill out registration: [Sugarloaf and Saddleback Safari Registration]; or contact Dave D directly: (207) 415-6258
Contact The Maine Roadhouse after January 5th. The Maine Roadhouse will have the registration form information you have completed to ease the reservations process.
Lodging payment is due 7 days before your arrival Call The Maine Roadhouse for lodging payment. Note: Payment before arrival is new this year.

Why this registration form? Ease for Lisa and Crigas to accept reservations. The Maine Roadhouse is no longer a MOAC secret – using Airbnb and other marketing platforms has made the Roadhouse a more popular lodging option. The Maine Roadhouse will have this form data (your registration info) on hand when you call to make your reservation.
Let’s do this!

HAPPY HOUR
2026-01-30 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CLUB AT RIVERSIDE (formerly the Riverside Grill) located in the clubhouse of the Riverside Golf Course at 1158 Riverside Street in Portland. The food is very good, the parking is free, and they have a full bar. Entertainment 5:00PM to 7:00PM.

Full moon hike on Pisgah Hill
2026-02-01 16:00 - 19:00
Update: This event is still on schedule for RRCT. However, something has come up for me personally so I will not be attending.
Hello, this is an annual event hosted by Royal River Conservation Trust. It’s a relatively short hike, a little steep in spots – 1.2 miles round trip. They have a fire at the summit and hot chocolate and s’mores.
From their website: ”
The Pisgah Hill Preserve South Trailhead is at 74 Dougherty Road, New Gloucester (In Pownal, Dougherty Road is known as Chadsey Road). Parking for this event is on the road shoulders of Dougherty Road, on one side only. We will place “no parking” signs on the other side of the road.”
The event runs from 4 to 7pm. TRACTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The trail gets compacted and can be very icy. Someone slipped on ice and (I think) broke a wrist a few years ago on the way down. The trails are fairly well marked and most parts will have candles or lanterns, plus there are generally a lot of people going up and down at various times. And, of course….dress warmly – it’s gonna be cold.
They appreciate people registering on their website, but it’s not required. It’s a free event. See the link below.

State Park Camping – February 2 Call for Reservations
2026-02-02 09:00 - 17:00
State Park Camping – February 2 Call for Reservations
February 2 is the first day for state park group site reservations. A team of MOACers will call certain state parks to secure summer reservations. Want to help? The more the merrier but please let me add you to the group email Sunday night (marty@donnellpond.com).
Lamoine State Park (207)941-4014
Callers: Rebecca Well, Melanie Lawler, Linda Johnson, Marty Williams
Reserve Group Site A and B or either one if only one is available
Dates: July 3 – 4
Lily Bay State Park (207)695-2700
Caller: Jim Rochette, Tess Murphy
Reserve Group campsite on Mud Brook
Date: August 21-22
Mount Blue State Park (207)585-2261
Caller: Greg Gladstone
Reserve Group site at the base of Mt. Blue for up to 40 campers; has an Adirondack shelter or site that accommodate some RVs (Not walkins if possible )
Date: July 17-18 or July 24-25
Rangely State Park (207)585-2261
Caller: Daria Peck
Reserve group site with Adirondack shelter if possible, avoid walkin.
Date: June 19-20 or August 7-8
Range Pond (207)998-4104
Caller: Art Cornell
Reserve the pavilion for Summer Fest
Date: August 1
Check you email often. When you secure a date, use Reply All to keep folks updated. Then move on to another state park listed above. The only date locked in stone is Lamoine, the other state parks can be flexible but don’t make a conflict with another outing. Check your email often.

Pine Point/Old Orchard Beach Walk
2026-02-03 13:30 - 16:00
Join me for a beach walk from Pine Point to the Pier. Distance round trip is probably 5+/- miles. We can shorten if it is group consensus. Meet in the parking lot of Hurd Park at Pine Point.

Monthly Meeting: Hope for Winter: Preserving Snow & Cold through Collective Community Action
2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave, Portland, 04103, United States
We are thrilled to welcome UNH’s Dr. Liz Burakowski for a timely look at the future of the winter season many of us love most. No matter what your outdoor passions are, join us for an evening designed to inform and inspire anyone with a deep passion for the Maine outdoors and a desire to protect our winters.
“Growing up in New Hampshire, I have fond memories of snow days, pond skating, sledding, and so many other wintry activities associated with quiet, white landscapes. I sensed a shift in 2002, when I was in college, during the warmest winter on record since 1895. By 2004, I was determined to learn more about why our winters were warming. Through the course of my scientific career, I have met so many other folks that share my passion for preserving our cold, snowy New England winters.” — Dr. Liz Burakowski
Bio: Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Burakowski is an Associate Professor at UNH’s Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space. A widely published author on the Northeast’s changing climate, Liz is a gifted communicator who has brought her message to the TEDx stage. Her work focuses on the past, present, and future of our winter landscapes and the ripple effects of these changes on our ecosystems and community.
A “powder-hound” in her own right, Liz learned to ski at Saskadena Six in the late 1980s, later picked up snowboarding, and has been a backcountry split-boarder for years. In addition to her role at UNH, Liz has serves on the Protect Our Winters (POW) Science Alliance, advocating for the snowy seasons that define our identity.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-02-06 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RIVALRIES Sports Pub and Restaurant located at 2 Hat Trick Drive in FALMOUTH (behind the Walmart off Route 1). Free parking, good food, full bar in a friendly long table atmosphere.

Banff Mountain Film Festival Returns! 26th Year in Portland!
2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-07 19:00 - 22:00 | State Theater, 609 Congress Street, Portland, 04101, United States
50th Anniversary Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Big mountains. Bold adventures. Jaw-dropping films. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back! This year is extra special as the festival celebrates its 50th Anniversary worldwide – 26th right here in Portland!
Expect a curated collection of the year’s best adventure, exploration, and mountain culture films. From heart-pounding climbs and deep-snow descents to remote journeys and human-powered feats, these stories celebrate the outdoor spirit that defines our community.
The MOAC Connection
This isn’t just a movie night – it’s a major social event for the Maine outdoor community. Please note that MOAC will have a table in the lobby. Stop by and say Hi! Meet fellow members, learn about upcoming trips, or introduce a friend to the club.
Film Programs

Friday, Feb 6: Icefall Program (featuring “The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons”)

Saturday, Feb 7: Moraine Program (featuring “Cold Calls – Japan”)

Tickets: Best is to purchase – without fees – in person at the State Box Office, 609 Congress Street, Portland: Friday 10am to 5pm OR from these retail and climbing partners:

NOMADS 100 Commercial St. (Thomas Bldg), Portland 04101 (207) 347-7464; http://nomadsmaine.com/ M-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5; 1 295 Franklin Arterial Exist; uphill and down to harbor. Right on Commercial. Store is in Thomas Bldg., next to DiMillo’s Restaurant.
Salt Pump Climbing Co., 36 Haigis Parkway; Scarborough (04074); (207) 219-8145; M-F, Exit 42; then south Haigis Pkw, 1/2 mile. saltpumpclimbing.com
evoRock + Fitness, 65 Warren Avenue, Portland 04103 (Paris Farmers Union); 207.780.6370; M-F 10-10; Sat 10am- 8pm, Sun 10-6; www.evorock.com/portland-me/

Ticket prices may fluctuate based on demand.These shows always sell out, so grab your tickets early!
Additional information at http://www.chestnutmtnproductions.com

American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Course
2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Nine Tigers Kung Fu, 366 Elm St., Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
Learn life saving skills including CPR, defibrillator (AED) use, bleeding control, fractures, shock, poisonings, burns, scene safety, and calling for help! Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies.
The course includes classroom learning along with scenario based, hands-on training.
This program is taught by Sgt. John Mulloy (Ret.). John was a 35 year police officer and supervisor. He is a 40 year certified Emergency Medical Technician in Massachusetts and Maine, Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor, and CPR/First Aid and Wilderness First Aid Instructor.

Ski BrettonWoods
2026-02-12 09:00 - 14:30
Ski Bretton Woods
Trail Report: All 63 trails and 40 glades are open!

122″ of snowfall with more expected on Wednesday

Day ticket rate for 65+ Monday through Thursday is $40!

For possible carpool or overnight accomomodation, contact Dave
Or meetup 8:30 to 9 am in lodge: Gather at tables adjacent to large stone fireplace that overlooks parking lot, located one level up from slopes

HAPPY HOUR
2026-02-13 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the RUN OF THE MILL located at 100 Main Street in Saco. Easy to get to via I95. Take the Saco/OOB spur and continue south on Route 1. Free parking, very good food, and full bar. We typically meet at one of the tall tables in the bar area.

Downhill skiing at Mount Abram
2026-02-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Mt. Abram, Greenwood
Downhill skiing at Mt. Abram. Meet at the main chairlift at 10am. Lifts open at 9 am.

Alpine Touring (AT or Skinning) and/or Downhill Skiing
2026-02-18 08:00 - 16:00
Pleasant Mt. or Mt. Abram. Uphill ticket is $15.
Optional dates: 2/19, 2/20.
Meg MacLeod,207-653-4578, megmacleod@maine.rr.com

The Best of Baja California
2026-02-19 08:00 - 2026-02-21 17:00
Trip is Full
I went once and want to go back to Baja California in Mexico!
It is a well organized 10 day trip which involves camping on the beach with a cook and support staff, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, swimming with sea lions and whale sharks, lots of gray whales sightings, and many other amazing experiences!
See the website for additional info
https://www.kayakbaja.com/whale-watching/

“From Rails to Trails” event
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Wescustogo Hall & Community Center, 120 Memorial Highway (Route 9), North Yarmouth, ME, 04097, United States
I’m a longtime MOAC member and also a volunteer town rail trail builder with the Casco Bay Trail Alliance (CBT).
Join me at a free CBT film screening event I’m co-hosting in my hometown of North Yarmouth. The film highlights the story of how abandoned railroads have been transformed into trails for biking and walking, all across the country is nothing short of inspiring. Mark your calendar and join us for this great PBS film! Refreshments and Q&A to follow.
(Since I’m co-hosting the event, I will be there to greet you when you arrive but am not leading you.)
February 19, 6:30 to 8 pm
Wescustogo Hall & Community Center
120 Memorial Highway (Route 9), North Yarmouth
RSVP:
RSVP to join “From Rails to Trails” screening

HAPPY HOUR
2026-02-20 17:30 - 20:00
Going to try a new spot this week … HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at ROMEO’S SPORTS BAR & PIZZA located at 201 US Route 1 in SCARBOROUGH. Very good food, free parking, full bar. Easy to get to: Take I295 South to the Scarborough Spur (Rt. 701). The spur brings you to Route 1 heading south and Romeo’s is on your right in less than a mile.

Classic or Skate Ski
2026-02-22 14:00 - 17:30
ISebago Lake State Park. Groomed trails by donation. Bring snacks or lunch and water. Picnic tables available. Ski for 2-4 hours. Sunset is beautiful. Meet at the park ranger headquarters. Eileen 207-749-0211

DH or Uphill/AT at Mt Abram
2026-02-26 09:30 - 15:00
Tixs are only $19.60 for lift service. Meet in Gray or at the lodge. 207-749-0211

Classic/BC/Snowshoe Touring Bear Notch
2026-02-27 10:30 - 14:30
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing, the way it was meant to be.

Just $22/$20 for 65+ Bear Notch has over 65KM of:
Spectacular Riverside Views,
Pristine Waterfalls,
Picturesque Flat Meadows,
& Challenging Hills! Meet in Bartlett, NH. Please contact Eileen by text/call so we can meet up. This is a day trip; although, I will be going on to the Highland Center for the MOAC WinterFest. 207-749-0211.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-02-27 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. Free parking, full bar, good food. And check out the atrium.

Winterfest 2026
2026-02-28 - 2026-03-01
It is time to put the winter back in Winterfest! This year it will be held at Bretton woods NH! , in the heart of the White Mountains. Expect plenty of snow!
We have already booked 25 bunks at the center for Saturday night February 28th as a start, we expect more. The price is $120 and it includes dinner and breakfast Sunday morning.. The rooms are bunk style, either 4 or 2 per room. Nordic, Alpine skiing and snowshoeing all nearby! We are exploring different ticket discounts
This will be a big event not to be missed, details forthcoming.
To secure your spot email Arthur Cornell: acornell@maine.rr.com
Payment options:
I prefer Venmo to: @CascoBayIT
A check to Arthur Cornell , 666 East Bridge St. , Westbrook ME 04092
Please submit payment before December 28th

Back Cove Walk – Newcomers Welcome!
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Back Cove Parking lot, across from 295 Forrest Ave, Portland
Join me for a walk around Back Cove. Anyone is welcome, but new MOACers are especially encouraged to come with questions and learn what MOAC is all about. There should be new snow Tuesday night, but hopefully the trail will be well broken out. Bring traction. The loop is about 3.5 miles long. The temperature should be in the mid 40’s! Meet near the parking lot across from Hannafords, by the big Egret sculptures.

Social Time & March's Monthly Program
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30
Join about 65 outdoor enthusiasts for a social time with snacks and our inspirational monthly program. Topic and presenter to be announced. Meeting is held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue in Portland. See friends and meet new members. Always open to the public.

Bob Radowicz presents intro Penobscot Paddling &Chowder Society at MOAC monthly meeting
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave, Portland, 04103, United States
MOAC will present trip stories and news about The Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society, a boating club with a chowder problem. Starting in 1969, this organization is 50 years plus and running. The group features whitewater canoeing and whitewater kayaking on Maine rivers and other New England locations. In addition to paddling, this nonprofit organizes hiking and camping trips.
Our own Bob Radowicz, who has been a member of MOAC since 1998 is currently the president of the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society and will be MOAC’s featured presenter March 4. Bob has run many river trips for MOAC and annually runs the class 2 whitewater trip on the Ossippee River in April. Join MOAC for some tales, slides and videos, yearly trip books of River adventures as he fills us in on what the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society has been up to and how we might join in on the fun! Join MOAC March 4, 2026 at 6:30 for social hour and 7pm for our meeting which includes this presentation.

Black Mountain skiing $30
2026-03-05
Join us this Thursday March 5 for a $30 ski day at Black mt in Rumford me.
We will meet at the main chairlift at 9:30.
For any cross country skiers the Nordic trails are free for the day.
Rob Keizer

Women in the Wild - Maine Outdoor Film Festival - Thursday March 5, 2026
2026-03-05 18:00 - 21:30
Women in the Wild – Maine Outdoor Film Festival
Date: Thursday, March 5
MAINE OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS:
Women in the Wild – Films to celebrate International Women’s Day!
Venue Name: L.L. Bean Leon Gorman Conference Center
Parking: Located outside of the Conference Center
Street Address: 15 Casco Street, Freeport, ME 04033
Time: Doors at 6:00PM, films begin at 6:45PM, end approximately 9:15PM –
Tickets: $20 Advance / $25 at the Door. – See website FMI – https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/women-in-the-wild-2026/
Contact Nancy Dorrans FMI – njdorran@gmail.com

HAPPY HOUR
2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:00
This week we’ll try to coordinate with those that are going up to Cadenza on Friday evening. With that in mind HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RIVALRIES located at 2 Hat Trick Dr. in FALMOUTH. Please note: We’ll also be starting a half hour earlier (so at 5:00PM) to better coordinate with the Cadenza group.

The Blueliners at Cadenza, Freeport
2026-03-06 18:00 - 21:00
The BLUELINERS are back! This is an all-star lineup featuring current members of Ronnie Earl’s Broadcasters and Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, including Peter and Mudcat Ward. If you like classic Blues, this is where you should be Friday! Show starts at 7:00. See stage and studio credits and link for tickets below.
Cadenza is a high-quality listening room. Doors open at 6:00 for plenty of time to order food from Brickyard Hollow’s full menu and drinks from the full bar, well before the show starts at 7:00. During the performance, the room is quiet out of respect for the musicians. Contact Eileen, so that we can save seats together. 207-749-0211 ~ ewhynote@gmail.com ~ 5 Depot Street, Freeport, Maine (You can call 207-560-5300 to buy tickets without a fee.)
COMBINED STAGE AND STUDIO CREDITS include: Ronnie Earl * Sugar Ray Norcia * James Cotton * Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson * Buddy Guy * Junior Wells * Johnny Copeland * Lowell Fulson * Otis Rush *David Maxwell * Hubert Sumlin * Big Walter Horton * Pinetop Perkins * Charles Calmese * Jimmy Rogers * Tab Benoit * Commander Cody * Charlie Musselwhite * Debbie Davies * Little Milton * and more!

American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid
2026-03-07 08:00 - 2026-03-08 16:00 | Nine Tigers Kung Fu, 366 Elm St., Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid
Saturday and Sunday March 7 and 8, 2025 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$200.00 per person.
Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies in the great outdoors! The primary purpose of the ARC-WRFA course is to provide individuals a foundation of first aid knowledge and skills to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have access to immediate emergency medical services (EMS) response. In this course you will also develop leadership skills and learn how to help
The course includes classroom learning along with scenario based, hands-on training.
The American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course meets the requirements for Scouting USA High Adventure Camps and is recommended for wilderness guides, campers, backpackers, rafters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors!

This course is presented by Sgt. John Mulloy (Ret.). John was a 35 year police officer and supervisor, police firearms and active shooter response instructor. He is a 40 year certified Emergency Medical Technician in Massachusetts and Maine, Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor, and CPR/First Aid and Wilderness First Aid Instructor. John Works hard to make his classes informative, useful and fun!

S-loaf S-back Stay at The Roadhouse
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00
Hey, Boyne and Indie Pass Holders and x-c skiers: Come to The Roadhouse for up to three nights (or more or less). Sugarloaf tickets are $65 every Wednesday for Maine Day with purchase online. Make your lodging reservation directly with Lisa at 207-670-8361 or via email maineroadhousehostel@gmail.com. Group rate for bunks is $45.
Not only are Sugarloaf and Saddleback close by, the Nordic skiing in both areas is top notch. Hiking on the AT or snowshoeing around, up Quill Hill or along Flagstaff Lake can’t be beat! Stunning views from everywhere. Use of full kitchen and breakfast items provided. Bring lunches and dinner food. Traditional potlucks with enough interest to share. Eileen 207-749-0211 Dates are flexible and may be adjusted for weather, availability of MOAC members, etc.

REMINDER: Outdoors in Carrabassett Valley and Rangeley
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00
Come and stay early, later or as posted. This is a flexible trip. Contact The Roadhouse for reservations. All the details here: https://moac.org/event/sugarloaf-ski-and-stay/
Contact Eileen Whynot by text or call 207-749-0211

Beach walk - time change!!
2026-03-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Scarborough Beach
Spring is almost here! Let’s do a beach walk. Meet at Scarborough Beach at 10:00. We’ll walk to the end and cross over to Ferry Beach and walk back. Some stairs involved.

Pleasant Mt. Skiing $35
2026-03-13
After a great Moac ski day last week at black mt let’s do another this Friday at Pleasant mt.in Bridgeton.We will meet at the summit express lift at 9:30.Online tickets for Friday are $35 until sold out.

Rob 603-418-5240

Happy Hour
2026-03-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Riverside Golf Course, 1158 Riverside Street, Portland, Maine

Sugarloaf ski and stay
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-18
Join us at the Maine Roadhouse Inn for a stay on location to ski downhill or cross country, snowshoe or hike, or just relax by the fire!
bunk rooms and private rooms are still available and you make your own reservation. Continental breakfast is provided and we do potluck dinners.
Call Lisa at the roadhouse to make your reservation at 207 670- 8361

St. Patrick's day 2026
2026-03-15 12:00 - 17:30 | RiRa’s pub, Commercial street, Portland, United States
A celebration of the Irish culture, a glass raised to the masses, and a chance to practice your blarney. We will congregate at RiRa’s pub on Commercial street. The parade begins at 12pm. Dress accordingly. Pucker up your lips, practice your 160z. curls, and wear your green (the more outrageous the better). A fun time always. Conviviality and socializing afterwards in the Old Port.

Nordic Ski or DH@Saddleback on Maine Day
2026-03-18 08:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00
The North-facing Saddleback is a winner for spring skiing, and Nordic is king at Sugarloaf. Tickets at Saddleback are $55 for age 65+ and $69 for <age 65. These tickets are $111 and $139 every other day. If you have the Indie Pass, you’re golden.
Call or text for details: Eileen Whynot 207-749-0211. I plan to stay at The Roadhouse, Coplin Plantation, the night of the 18th and 19th. I’ll be Nordic skiing on the 18th and the 20th.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-03-20 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the STOCKHOUSE Restaurant and Sports Pub located at 506 Main Street in WESTBROOK. Very good food, full bar, reasonable prices, and free parking.

Lions Spaghetti Dinner
2026-03-21 17:00 - 19:30
Where
Cape Elizabeth Lions Clubhouse
1 Wheeler Rd, Cape Elizabeth
When:
Saturday, March 21, 5-7:30
What:
All U can eat including garlic bread, salad, soda, and desert. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Italian music and candle lit seating. BYOB. All for just 15 bucks.

Canoe Canyons of the Rio Grande!
2026-03-22 08:00 - 2026-04-01 17:00
Canoe 100 miles through the wild lands of West Texas/Mexico below 2,000′ sheer wall canyons! Remote desert landscape! These are the Lower Canyons just in and downstream of Big Bend National Park, Texas. Possibly slated for a border wall this year so this might be the last time. Some rapids (class 2) and portaging, Camp on the banks and drink tequila! If you don’t have a lot of canoe experience, you will. See this Youtube clip: https://youtu.be/l6lFDnNwY-U?si=6AldDNp7P-Abc9WW Mind you, they did tougher rapids than we will. Not for wimps though. Don’t be fooled! Hands down, my favorite trip! Fly into Midland, Texas, rent a car to Terlingua where an outfitter will shuttle and provide canoes, etc. Cost might be around $900 plus air. See:https://youtu.be/l6lFDnNwY-U?si=Xi3mhllLCjEbQmt. Text/call Dan@47eight, six8 35! or email me! pocketcrimper@gmail.com

Ski Sunday River
2026-03-24 09:00 - 17:00
Mountain Snow/Trail Report. Meet at South Ridge in The Bag at 9AM. Eileen 207-749-0211 Bring a swimsuit for lounging in the hot tub, swimming or a sauna, if you’d like. Free use after skiing and a towel provided. I am planning to drive through Bridgton to Newry. Carpooling possible. Please let me know your plans. Thank you.

South Portland Waterfront Walk
2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Bug Light Park, Madison Street, South Portland, 04106, United States
Let’s welcome spring and enjoy the sunset with a walk along the South Portland waterfront, including Willard Beach and Spring Point.
The walk will start and end at Bug Light Park (meet in the parking lot at next to the Liberty Ship sculpture).
Our 3 mile walk will take us along quiet roads, Willard Beach, and the SMCC campus.

Ski Sunday River
2026-03-27 09:00 - 17:00
15″ of fresh snow in less than a week calls for a ski day. Meet at South Ridge in The Bag at 9AM. Eileen 207-749-0211. Bring a swimsuit for lounging in the hot tub, swimming or a sauna, if you’d like. Free use after skiing and a towel provided. Planning to Nordic ski on Saturday after staying over.
Snow & Trail Conditions

Open Terrain: Approximately 75% of trails are currently open.

Beginner: 93% open.
Intermediate: 96% open.
Advanced: 60% open.
Expert: 26% open.

Base Depth: Currently ranges from 10″ to 22″ across the mountain. Last Snowfall: The most recent fresh snow was recorded on March 23, 2026.
Friday, Mar 27: Cooler and slightly cloudy; high of 35°F and low of 8°F.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-03-27 17:30 - 20:00
Maybe time to take in the Old Port before the onslaught of tourist season. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THREE DOLLAR DEWEY’S located at 241 Commercial Street in the OLD PORT. They always have a $3.00 craft brew pint on special. Free popcorn. Free parking at meters after 6:00PM and also on Commercial down by Becky’s.

World Trails Film Festival benefits local land trusts
2026-03-28 18:30 - 21:00
https://www.prlt.org/events/2026/world-trails-film-festival
Support land trusts that make awesome trails available to us, either with a donation or attend one of their events.

Concert
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Dance Hall, 7 Walker Street, Kittery, United States
Not an official MOAC event but I’m in the band and am excited to share our music with you. Dancing is optional!

Monthly Meeting - Presumpscot River: Looking Toward the Future of an old River Found
2026-04-01 18:30 - 20:30
The Presumpscot River was named by the Wabenaki for its many falls and rapids. It once held massive runs of searun fish. After colonization it become the most industrialized and polluted river in the state. It has had the largest percentage of its total length under dams and the back waters they created and the fish runs were lost. It was for all practical purposes an open sewer for homes and industries.
Now a number of organizations are developing a shared vision for the river’s future. A vision not set in the 18th and 19th centuries but one for the 21st century. One that addresses recreation, health, community development and livability, water quality, free flows, ecology, and education. It is a vision that addresses protection and conservation along the river and into the watershed.
The Friends of the Presumpscot River have been a leader in the restoration of this river since 1992. We are grateful to our many allies who have, and are now, joining us in this effort. We are at a true turning point for the river.
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Presenter’s Bio
Michael Shaughnessy is a founding Board member and current president of the Friends of the Presumpscot River. He is a Westbrook City Councilor and serves on various committees. He is professor Emeritus at the University of Southern Maine in Art. He is married to Malory Shaughnessy and lives on the Conant Homestead above the Falls of Saccarappa.
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6:30PM Social; 7:00PM Program Start
A2U2 Church, 524 Allen Ave., Portland

HAPPY HOUR
2026-04-03 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the COWBELL Restaurant in WESTBROOK located at 90 Rock Row (behind the Market Basket). Billed as an upscale sports bar, the parking is free, the food is good and there’s a full bar.

Event is full-A Walk in Thoreau’s Footsteps–A trip to Walden Pond & Old Manse
2026-04-04 08:00 - 18:00
Join a trip to Concord, Massachusetts to experience the life of Henry David Thoreau and his companions. A bus will leave the Wishcamper Center on the USM Campus at 8:00 AM for a ride to the Old Manse in Concord, where Emerson and Hawthorne lived – Thoreau planted a vegetable garden there as a wedding present for Hawthorne and his wife.

Lunch: We’ll figure out where to eat outside or bring your own lunch.
After lunch, we’ll have a private tour of Walden Pond provided by guide Richard Smith.
Tickets are $95 through the Osher Lifelong Learning Center to include transportation, admission fees for the Old Manse, and the guided tour. Open to non OLLI members. Buy tix early b/c I think OLLI members will get first dibs or pay for a membership. https://share.google/4qcVdA7SHtijA067R
Register online by March 27
Let me know if you plan to board the bus, so we can hook up.

Riverton Woods and Evergreen Cemetery Trail
2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:30
We will meet at Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Ave, Portland (across from Baxter Woods). This is a 3.1 mile trail through and around the cemetery. Trail may be damp so plan accordingly. Weather looks to be good for Saturday. Let’s open our eyes and ears for the coming of Spring!

Walk Cherry Hill Trails
2026-04-04 14:00 - 15:30
Three miles of well-drained, landscaped trails to the Presumpscot River and around a working farm alongside fields and through wooded areas. Wood carvings and interpretive kiosks. Dogs on leash. The trailhead parking is on the same side of Rte 25, in Gorham, as the Sebago Brewery.
Meet in the parking lot near the wooden tractor sculpture at 2PM. Eileen 207-749-0211. Show and Go!

Trip is Full - Bald Pate Mt, Bridgton
2026-04-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Bald Pate Mt Preserve, Route 117 South, next to Five Fields Farm, Bridgton
Join me for a 3 mile hike (we could make it 4 if people want to) on a warm, partly sunny day! Moderately challenging with some steep sections for an elevation gain of about 800′. Views of the White Mountains and surrounding lakes from 2 different summits. Bring microspikes just in case there’s some stubborn ice. Meet at Larrabee Park & Ride for carpooling at 9:00am, otherwise trailhead at 10:00am. Limit 8 (mud season), so please email me at ahitzrot@gmail.com if you want to join me.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-04-10 17:30 - 20:00
Another Old Port establishment before the tourists arrive: HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at GRITTY MCDUFF’S located at 396 Fore Street in the OLD PORT. Full bar and good food (try their chili). Free parking at all meters after 6:00PM and also down by Becky’s.

Ogunquit Marginal Way Walk
2026-04-11 10:30 - 12:30
Walk from Ogunquit Beach parking lot (free until 4/17!) along Marginal Way to Perkins Cove then over the drawbridge to the beautiful grounds of the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, then back the way we came 4-5 miles. Meet under the shelter at main beach, where there are benches. Text or call me 207-450-6584

Cape Elizabeth -- Robinson Woods via Canter Way
2026-04-14 13:00 - 15:30
Join me for an approximately 4 mile walk in Robinson Woods. The meeting point is the rear parking lot of the Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church. Address is 280 Ocean House Road (AKA Route 77). I did this hike on 4/9 and found the trails mostly dry. The hike is show and go, but no dogs please. Any questions, please call (207) 838-0437.

Wolfe's Neck Center annual Spring Cleanup
2026-04-17 09:00 - 15:00
This is not a MOAC-led event.
MOAC has a long history with Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport. We’ve had multiple Winterfests there, done trail maintenance, and had camping events there as well.
Join other volunteers for their annual clean up day to ready the farm/campground for another season. Options can include cleaning up the campground, or doing work on the farm itself.
A BBQ lunch will be provided.
Click HERE to sign up.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-04-17 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.

Cheapo Sailing in Turkey!
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-29 17:00
Just rented a 40-ft sailboat in Turkey and read Sailing for Dummies! All set! Any experience a plus! See ancient MOAC ruins! Boat cost only $400 each plus damages! Think about it. Sitting in a secluded cove in turquoise Waters with your favorite counselor at your side mixing your favorite drink!…text Dan@four78…six835!

Ossippe River trip
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00
This is a trip I have run annually with MOAC since joining in 1998 ( except for a couple of the Covid years). The trip is about 7 miles of class 2 whitewater river travel. Not a show and go trip. I need to talk with participants to ensure folks have the proper gear and clothing. Swimming in cold water has happened on past trips so I need to understand where folks have paddled before, what clothing they have and what type of boat they plan to use. We usually stop on the river to eat lunch along the way. This trip will also be offered as a joint trip with the PPCS group that I presented at the March 2026 meeting. If interested, reach out to get more details. My cell is 207-653-9315 Thanks Bob Radowicz

Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary walk
2026-04-21 09:30 - 13:00
Walk the trails at Hamilton Sanctuary in West Bath, about 3 flat miles.
Group size 8. Contact leader for meeting place.

Rines Forest Hike
2026-04-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Rines Forest
Hike the trails at Rine’s Forest in Cumberland, about 2.5 miles. Depending on the group we can do more or less. The trails do have some muddy spots, please wear appropriate footwear. This activity is a show & go, meet in the parking lot @ 363 Range Rd Cumberland, overflow parking across the street on Idlewood drive.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-04-24 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the COWBELL RESTAURANT located at 185 US Route 1 in SCARBOROUGH. Very good food, full bar, free parking.

Friends of Acadia Roadside Cleanup
2026-04-25 08:30 - 11:30
This is not a MOAC-led event.
Join other volunteers for the annual roadside cleanup sponsored by Friends of Acadia. People will work to collect trash along roadsides to help keep Mt. Desert Island looking beautiful. MOACers have been involved in this tradition for years and the club enjoys Acadia and the island throughout the year.
For more information, click HERE.
Click HERE to register.

Long Mountain - Albany Township
2026-04-25 08:30 - 15:30
Join me for a hike on Long Mountain. This is a nice moderate hike with beautiful terrain and scenes. Distance is 5.7 miles with 1,115 feet of elevation gain. Based on recent trail reports, microspikes will not be needed. Must have hiking experience, limit will be 8. Bring the usual hiking gear, plenty of water and lunch. Meeting spot will be the Gray Park and Ride on the Route 26 bypass at 8:30. If interested, please contact me at 207-838-0437.

Jewell Falls via Fore River Sanctuary Trails
2026-04-25 09:30 - 11:30
Park at Maine Orthopaedic Center’s parking lot at 1599 Congress St. Enter off Frost St. Meet towards the building where the trail starts. We will take the Fore River Trail and Stroudwater Trail. After four miles or more, we may connect to the Capisic Brook Trail from the same parking area by following a path from Frost Street up to Riverview Street. Show and Go. Or, text or call Eileen 207-749-0211 so we connect.

Dance! Swing Into Spring
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:30 | Foreside Community Church, 340 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME, 04105-1913, United States
It’s been a long winter here in Maine. Let’s shake off the snow and groove to the best dance tunes through the years. This “Record Hop” will keep you on the dance floor! BYOB and snacks. $10pp at the door.
VENUE: Foreside Community Church, 340 Foreside Road, Falmouth

Ski Black Mountain of NH – Jackson NH
2026-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Black Mt – Jackson NH, Jackson NH
Ski Day at Black Mt of NH!
The ski season isn’t over! Part Duex
A big day of skiing and fun is lined up at Black Mountain
Black Mt is both the first NH ski area to open (done) and will now be the last to close. If you haven’t been yet this season, this is a great chance to see firsthand the energy and vibe that has kept Black Mt. front and center.
For questions and confirmation, call or text Dave D 207-415-6258
