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Bethel Inn Maine X ski, snow shoe, and fat bike: Looks like we can get another weekend of winter. Bethel Inn has nice trails and is connected to the Gould Academy trails. I plan to x ski (classic) in the morning and try fat bike after lunch. Should be a fun day ... let me... [Read More]
Something came up, and I won't be able to make this one. Got last minute RSVPs from two. Hope you have a great hike! Hike Pleasant Mountain via the Firewarden's trail. Possibly continue to Bald mountain. Hike will be 6-9 miles. Microspikes required, hiking poles might be a good idea. Meet off of Wilton Warren... [Read More]
Conditions at Sunday River have been great--according to skiers who have skied there in the last week. The grooming and snowmaking are top notch. Meet at the Gray Park & Ride at 8:OOAM or meet in the Mahoosuc Room at the South Ridge Lodge 9:15-9:30. No need to pre-register. A text or phone call up... [Read More]
The Ballard Street band is going to practice. Come on and join us and listen!! 9 Ballard Street, South Portland
Great opportunity this winter to see the aurora borealis! The Van Allen belt is the most active it's been in 20 years. Abisko, Sweden; Yellowknife, NWT,Canada ; and Churchill, Manitoba, Canada are possibilities, with odds of about 90% of seeing the lights IF the night is clear (something the ads didn't always mention). I plan... [Read More]
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RISING TIDE MICRO-BREWERY located at 103 Fox Street. Beer, wine, and hot bites. Free parking in their own lot plus all along Fox street.
PETER YESIS: PAINTING THE ALLAGASH Peter Yesis, a Maine fine artist based in Searsport, will present “Taking Home the Allagash”, a discussion of the artist’s challenges to capture the Allagash wilderness experience on canvas, including a Powerpoint slide show and some actual completed paintings for display. Peter is and known for his soft realistic style and engaging... [Read More]
Meet at the Gray Park n' Ride at 8:00 AM or in The Bag at South Ridge at 9:15-9:30. Optional hot tub, pool, sauna afterwards. Bring suit. Towel provided.
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the STOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT & SPORTS PUB located at 506 Main Street in Westbrook. Good food (try the scallops wrapped in bacon with mustard sauce), inexpensive drinks, and plenty of free parking in their own lot.
MOAC is excited to host this year’s Winterfest on March 9th 11am - sunset, 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 cookoff with prizes awarded to the volunteers bringing the top three dishes. - Yard-games & brews (please... [Read More]
Hi everyone... my first MOAC post in many years! I'm hoping to hike on Saturday despite cloudy weather (and very sorry to conflict with Winterfest)... thinking of either Mts. Pierce and Jackson in Crawford Notch, or Mt. Chocorua via Champney Falls, but am open to other suggestions in the 3500-4500' range. Would strongly suggest recent... [Read More]
This is an outing during "Winter"fest. Looks like we won't be having a storm before Winterfest, in lieu of snow shoeing and skiing, we have a bike trip planned to Babb's Covered Bridge (2.4 miles away from the farm) so bring a bike! If a group would rather walk a portion of The Mountain Division... [Read More]
After voting on your favorite soup, join me for a walk to Gambo Preserve. The trail is 1.3 miles one-way and is partially on the Mountain Division trail. Gambo Preserve is home to an old gunpowder mill that was built in 1824. The trail might have some ice, so bring some sort of traction.
Only a few more spot left! Let’s spend several days (March 10th to 13th) in the Sugarloaf area for downhill or cross-country skiing, hiking or snowshoeing. We will stay at the Maine Roadhouse in Stratton which is an old-time favorite of Moacers and a through-hikers go-to place. The Roadhouse has been renovated and reopened; and the road... [Read More]
PLEASE NOTE : MANAGEMENT AT THIS VENUE HAS REQUESTED (STRONGLY) THAT WE COMMENCE THE HAPPY HOUR HERE AT 5:OOPM AND VACATE THE TABLE BY 7:00PM. IT'S GETTING MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO FIND PLACES OF THIS CHARACTER THAT WANT OUR BUSINESS CHIEFLY BECAUSE WE DO SEPARATE CHECKS AND WE DON"T TYPICALLY ORDER FOOD. THEIR REQUEST... [Read More]
You’re invited to join the Board for the monthly board meeting. This is the transition meeting with new and outgoing board members. They are usually held the 3rd Wednesday of the month on Zoom. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83684200941?pwd=TmErK1ZlU01hYVBKaHQ4T3gvMlVwdz09
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 I-95 South and the spur (I-195) over to Route 1. Cozy brick walls and wood beams when you get there. Free parking in their own lot. Very... [Read More]
Come to the last all u can eat Lions Spaghetti Dinner of the year Where 1 Wheeler rd Cape Eliz When Saturday 3/23. 5-7:30 Includes Caesar salad Garlic bread Desert Soda. BYOB Italian Music with candle lite ambiance Guarenteed Wicked Good Time All for just 12 Bucks Gluten free and Veg option
Meet at this beautiful area with lake and mountain views owned, groomed and managed by the Western Foothills Land Trust. Warming hut with wood stove and deck for lunch alfresco. I will be driving from Buxton through Casco to Norway, if anyone wants to carpool. Snowshoes and skis can be borrowed by donation at the... [Read More]
I recommend BRINGING HILLSOUNDS OR KATOULA Spikes. After yesterday storm, I assume the trail is going to be icy and uneven. I don’t believe Yak Tracks or nano spikes will be sufficient. But your choice whatever you’re comfortable with Full moon walk along the Fore River Sancurary Trail. Starting at the trail head in the... [Read More]
HAPPY Hour this Friday will be at RIVALRIES SPORTS PUB located at 2 HAT TRICK DRIVE in FALMOUTH (behind the Walmart just off Route 1). We were not able to make a reservation this time ("because of March Madness"?) so we'll fend for ourselves as we often do.
Walk the Raymond Community Forest out of the wild wind. Be prepared with waterproof boots and the usual common sense layers. Directions: 47-309 Conesca Rd, Raymond, ME 04071 Feel free to just walk or just dance! Or join in both activities. The band is the foot-stomping blues band, Black Cat Road. No cover charge. Room... [Read More]
Walk the Raymond Community Forest out of the wild wind. Be prepared with waterproof boots and the usual common sense layers. Directions: 47-309 Conesca Rd, Raymond, ME 04071 Feel free to just walk or just dance! Or join in both activities. The band is the foot-stomping blues band, Black Cat Road. No cover charge. Room... [Read More]
Hike at Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal What: About 3 miles out and back: South Ridge Trail to Boundary Trail to the Bradbury-Pineland Corridor. This is a challenging route: lots of roots, scrambling over boulders, and numerous steep sections. I find poles very helpful. No dogs, please. When: Monday, April 1, 1 p.m. - 3:30... [Read More]
Excited for symptoms of a real winter with spring temperatures? Take in snow and sun in the beautiful Carrabassett Valley/Franklin County area of Maine. Nordic, downhill and possibly alpine touring. Contact Eileen by phone or text to meet up. Roughly, Nordic Fri and Sat. Downhill Sun and Mon. Maybe some snowshoeing thrown in. Witness total... [Read More]
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the AUSTIN STREET MICRO-BREWERY located at 115 FOX STREET in Portland. It's comfortable inside as it looks like it may be an inclement night. They have a small lot and there's plenty of free parking on the street.
All Snow Studs and Bunnies: Do your thing and then meet at the Widowmaker Lounge before 3PM for the JUKE JOINT DEVILS until 6PM. This blues boogie band will keep your energy cranking. Take a break for dinner and a hot tub soak and come back for a 9PM show with Maine's own jam, covers... [Read More]
