BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://moac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20251202T150003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T042418Z UID:10004246-1772236800-1772409599@moac.org SUMMARY:Winterfest 2026 DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe 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 \nThis will be a big event not to be missed\, details forthcoming. \nTo secure your spot email Arthur Cornell:  acornell@maine.rr.com \nPayment options: \nI prefer Venmo to:  @CascoBayIT \nA check to Arthur Cornell \,  666 East Bridge St. \, Westbrook ME 04092 \nPlease submit payment before December 28th URL:https://moac.org/event/winterfest-2026/ CATEGORIES:Other/General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/AMC-highland-night.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arthur Cornell":MAILTO:acornell@maine.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T143000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260302T154546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T214003Z UID:10004815-1772629200-1772634600@moac.org SUMMARY:Back Cove Walk – Newcomers Welcome! DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://moac.org/event/back-cove-walk-newcomers-welcome/ LOCATION:Back Cove Parking lot\, across from 295 Forrest Ave\, Portland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8742.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T203000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260210T232743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T015204Z UID:10004795-1772649000-1772656200@moac.org SUMMARY:Social Time & March's Monthly Program DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://moac.org/event/social-time-march-program/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Peaks-Is-1-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T203000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260301T045101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T045101Z UID:10004813-1772649000-1772656200@moac.org SUMMARY:Bob Radowicz presents intro Penobscot Paddling &Chowder Society at MOAC monthly meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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. URL:https://moac.org/event/bob-radowicz-presents-intro-penobscot-paddling-chowder-society-at-moac-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church\, 524 Allen Ave\, Portland\, 04103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7536-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="jean armstrong":MAILTO:strongvoice12@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260302T161141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T161141Z UID:10004816-1772668800-1772755199@moac.org SUMMARY:Black Mountain skiing $30 DESCRIPTION:Join us this Thursday March 5 for a $30 ski day at Black mt  in Rumford me. \nWe will meet at the main chairlift at 9:30. \nFor any cross country skiers the Nordic trails are free for the day. \nRob Keizer \n  \n  URL:https://moac.org/event/black-mountain-skiing-30/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4339.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Keizer":MAILTO:Kayaker2833@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T213000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260211T205626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T205626Z UID:10004798-1772733600-1772746200@moac.org SUMMARY:Women in the Wild - Maine Outdoor Film Festival - Thursday March 5\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Women in the Wild – Maine Outdoor Film Festival  \nDate: Thursday\, March 5 \nMAINE OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS: \nWomen in the Wild – Films to celebrate International Women’s Day! \nVenue Name: L.L. Bean Leon Gorman Conference Center\nParking: Located outside of the Conference Center\nStreet Address: 15 Casco Street\, Freeport\, ME 04033\nTime: Doors at 6:00PM\, films begin at 6:45PM\, end approximately 9:15PM –\nTickets: $20 Advance / $25 at the Door. – See website FMI – https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/women-in-the-wild-2026/ \nContact Nancy Dorrans FMI – njdorran@gmail.com URL:https://moac.org/event/women-in-the-wild-maine-outdoor-film-festival-thursday-march-5-2026/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Women-in-the-Wild-16x9-1-1536x864-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Dorrans":MAILTO:njdorran@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260303T223020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T223020Z UID:10004820-1772816400-1772827200@moac.org SUMMARY:HAPPY HOUR DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://moac.org/event/happy-hour-202/ CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Geis":MAILTO:tomjgeis@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260303T021215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T022919Z UID:10004817-1772820000-1772830800@moac.org SUMMARY:The Blueliners at Cadenza\, Freeport DESCRIPTION: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.\nCadenza 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.)\nCOMBINED 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! URL:https://moac.org/event/the-blueliners-at-cadenza-freeport/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/BlueLiners-at-Cadenza.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eileen Whynot":MAILTO:ewhynote@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260210T174212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174212Z UID:10004793-1772870400-1772985600@moac.org SUMMARY:American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid DESCRIPTION: American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid \n Saturday and Sunday  March 7 and 8\, 2025  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n $200.00 per person. \nBe 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 \nThe course includes classroom learning along with scenario based\, hands-on training. \nThe 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! \n  \nThis 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! URL:https://moac.org/event/american-red-cross-wilderness-and-remote-first-aid/ LOCATION:Nine Tigers Kung Fu\, 366 Elm St.\, Biddeford\, ME\, 04005\, United States CATEGORIES:Camping,Hiking,Mountain Biking,Other/General,Walking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/WRFA-Nine-Tigers-Flyer-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="John Mulloy":MAILTO:jmulloy01821@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260224T031131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T032635Z UID:10004809-1773043200-1773334800@moac.org SUMMARY:S-loaf S-back Stay at The Roadhouse DESCRIPTION: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.\nNot 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. URL:https://moac.org/event/s-loaf-s-back-stay-at-the-roadhouse/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Saddleback-at-Sunset.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eileen Whynot":MAILTO:ewhynote@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260303T144622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T144622Z UID:10004819-1773043200-1773334800@moac.org SUMMARY:REMINDER: Outdoors in Carrabassett Valley and Rangeley DESCRIPTION: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/\nContact Eileen Whynot by text or call 207-749-0211 URL:https://moac.org/event/reminder-outdoors-in-carrabassett-valley-and-rangeley/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/MHT-MOAC-Winter-Bridge-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Eileen Whynot":MAILTO:ewhynote@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T110000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260304T125346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T142511Z UID:10004821-1773046800-1773054000@moac.org SUMMARY:Beach walk - time change!! DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://moac.org/event/beach-walk/ LOCATION:Scarborough Beach CATEGORIES:Walking ORGANIZER;CN="vicki Durrell":MAILTO:niasnona@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260309T163230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T163230Z UID:10004825-1773360000-1773446399@moac.org SUMMARY:Pleasant Mt. Skiing $35 DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nRob 603-418-5240 URL:https://moac.org/event/pleasant-mt-skiing-35/ CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4350.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Keizer":MAILTO:Kayaker2833@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260312T133806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T133806Z UID:10004830-1773423000-1773432000@moac.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://moac.org/event/happy-hour-203/ LOCATION:Riverside Golf Course\, 1158 Riverside Street\, Portland\, Maine CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Riverside-Grill.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marc Pomerleau":MAILTO:mpomer27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260301T145329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T145329Z UID:10004814-1773446400-1773878399@moac.org SUMMARY:Sugarloaf ski and stay DESCRIPTION: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!\nbunk rooms and private rooms are still available and you make your own reservation. Continental breakfast is provided and we do potluck dinners.\nCall Lisa at the roadhouse to make your reservation at 207 670- 8361 URL:https://moac.org/event/sugarloaf-ski-and-stay/ ORGANIZER;CN="Marianne Hubert":MAILTO:mayahub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T173000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260308T154059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T154059Z UID:10004823-1773576000-1773595800@moac.org SUMMARY:St. Patrick's day 2026 DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://moac.org/event/st-patricks-day-2026/ LOCATION:RiRa’s pub\, Commercial street\, Portland\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/Slainte.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260627T182625 CREATED:20260309T151955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T151955Z UID:10004824-1773820800-1774026000@moac.org SUMMARY:Nordic Ski or DH@Saddleback on Maine Day DESCRIPTION: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