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SUMMARY:Ski Black Mountain of NH – Jackson NH
DESCRIPTION:Ski Day at Black Mt of NH! \nThe ski season isn’t over! Part Duex\nA big day of skiing and fun is lined up at Black Mountain\nBlack 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.\nFor questions and confirmation\, call or text  Dave D  207-415-6258
URL:https://moac.org/event/black-mountain-of-nh-jackson-nh-ski-and-fun/
LOCATION:Black Mt – Jackson NH\, Jackson NH
CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill
ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T211440Z
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SUMMARY:Ski BrettonWoods
DESCRIPTION:Ski Bretton Woods \nTrail Report: All 63 trails and 40 glades are open! \n\n122″ of snowfall with more expected on Wednesday\n\n\nDay ticket rate for 65+ Monday through Thursday is $40!\n\n\nFor possible carpool or overnight accomomodation\, contact Dave\nOr 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
URL:https://moac.org/event/ski-brettonwoods/
CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20260103T053744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T211107Z
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SUMMARY:Sugarloaf & Saddleback Ski & Stay Safari - Updates
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDates: Friday\, January 30 through Wednesday\, February 4  \nUPDATE:  Several Rooms available on Mon & Tue Feb 2 and 3.    1 Room available Fri Jan 30.    \nLodging:\nOur 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. \nWe’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. \nLodging 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.  \nOrganizer: Dave Dancause (dave.dancause@gmail.com | 207-415-6258)  \nHow to attend: \n\nFill out registration: [Sugarloaf and Saddleback Safari Registration]; or contact Dave D directly: (207) 415-6258\nContact The Maine Roadhouse after January 5th.  The Maine Roadhouse will have the registration form information you have completed to ease the reservations process.\nLodging payment is due 7 days before your arrival  Call The Maine Roadhouse for lodging payment.  Note: Payment before arrival is new this year.\n\nWhy 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.   \nLet’s do this!
URL:https://moac.org/event/sugarloaf-saddleback-ski-and-stay-safari/
CATEGORIES:Hiking,Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20260124T211929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T211929Z
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SUMMARY:Sugarloaf & Saddleback Ski & Stay Safari – Updated Room Availability
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDates: Friday\, January 30 through Wednesday\, February 4 \nUPDATE:  Several Rooms available on Mon & Tue\, Feb 2 and 3.    1 Room available Fri\, Jan 30.    \nLodging:\nOur 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. \nWe 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” \nLodging 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.  \nOrganizer: Dave Dancause (dave.dancause@gmail.com | 207-415-6258) \nHow to attend: \n\nFill out registration: [Sugarloaf and Saddleback Safari Registration]; or contact Dave D directly: (207) 415-6258\nContact The Maine Roadhouse after January 5th.  The Maine Roadhouse will have the registration form information you have completed to ease the reservations process.\nLodging payment is due 7 days before your arrival  Call The Maine Roadhouse for lodging payment.  Note: Payment before arrival is new this year.\n\nWhy 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. \nLet’s do this!
URL:https://moac.org/event/sugarloaf-saddleback-ski-stay-safari-updated-room-availability/
CATEGORIES:Hiking,Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Snowshoeing,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20251231T060441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T060926Z
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Day Downhill Skiing – Pleasant Mountain
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDetails: \n\n\nMeeting 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. \n\n\nLifts Spin: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM (I’ll likely head out early in the afternoon). \n\nPleasant Mountain on Facebook\n\nContact: Dave Dancause (207) 415-6258
URL:https://moac.org/event/new-years-day-downhill-skiing-pleasant-mountain/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:Pleasant Mountain Ski Area\, 119 Mountain Road Bridgton\, ME 04009\, Bridgton\, 04009\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20251122T193750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T180940Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Portland Backcountry Skiing Night
DESCRIPTION:Interested in backcountry? Learn from the experts\, see inspiring presentations\, win big in the raffle\, enjoy live music & free drinks!  Presenters will be Inclusive Ski Touring\,  Ski the Whites and other iconic names and companies that represent backcountry skiing.    Don’t delay on getting tickets – this event sells out.      #PortlandBackcountryNight –  Sunday\, Dec 14th\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be great presentations\, raffle prizes\, expert brand reps with hands-on demo gear\, music and tasty FREE beverages!\nTICKET & RAFFLE PROCEEDS ALL BENEFIT (Inclusive Ski Touring) and #POW (Protect Our Winters). \nThe goals of this event are: to expose new (and existing) backcountry participants to the knowledge and gear they will need to safely explore avalanche terrain; to learn about upcoming events\, on-snow demo opportunities and accessible touring zones in New England; to make local connections and meet new potential backcountry partners; to touch\, feel and test the industry’s best equipment\, with experts on hand to answer your questions; to raise important funds for IST & POW; to foster broad inclusivity and diversity in the outdoor space; and to get FIRED UP for winter! \nTickets:     https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-backcountry-ski-and-snowboard-night-portlandbackcountrynight-tickets-1969937816037
URL:https://moac.org/event/5th-annual-portland-backcountry-skiing-night/
LOCATION:Portland Club\, 156 State Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20251111T194622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T185421Z
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SUMMARY:TetonGravity Film Night + Lawrencian Lodge Overnight + Ski Bretton Woods
DESCRIPTION:Teton Gravity Research Film Night + Lawrencian Lodge Overnight + Ski Bretton Woods.      Locations:  Barlett\, Carrol in Mount Washington Valley of NH\nDates: Wednesday – Thursday\, December 10–11\, 2025Organizer: David DancauseDifficulty: Social / ModerateCategory: Film • Lodging • SkiLimit: Lodging limit is ≈ 10.   As of December 3rd\,  there are just 2 openingsRSVP: dave.dancause@gmail.com  or 207-415-6258 \nWEDNESDAY – TGR Film: Pressure Drop (in Glen\, NH)\nJoin fellow MOAC and Lawrencian members for a fun mid-week mountain getaway!We’ll start the evening at Pro Tune Ski & Bike Service in Glen NH for a screening of the new Teton Gravity Research film Pressure Drop\, featuring incredible ski and snowboard segments filmed around the globe. \nDetails: \n\n\n Venue: Pro Tune Ski & Bike Service\, 78 Rt 302\, Glen NH \n\n\n Doors open 5:00 PM | Film starts 6:00 PM \n\n\n Expect beers\, snacks\, raffle prizes and intimate vibes \n\n\n Advance tickets required – seating space is limited at ProTune (Tickets: $25): Purchase here \n\n\n Film info: TGR – Pressure Drop \n\n\n Host info: Pro Tune Ski & Bike Service \n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY NIGHT – Stay at Lawrencian Ski & Sports Club (Bartlett NH)\nAfter the film\, we’ll overnight at the Lawrencian Ski & Sports Club lodge\, just a few minutes away in Bartlett.The club is one of EICSL’s founding lodges\, offering cozy shared accommodations and a fun social atmosphere. \n\n\n Lodging Fee: $40 per person per night \n\n\n Bring sleeping bag or bedding/duvet\, pillow\, towel\, and personal items \n\n\n Lodge Location: US Route 302\, Bartlett NH\, across from Post Office \n\n\n Photos & club info: Lawrencian Facebook Group \n\n\nWe’ll have light snacks or late-night refreshments after the show and relax before ski day. \n\nTHURSDAY – Ski Day at Bretton Woods\nGet up and on the snow early! Bretton Woods offers one of the region’s best groomed mountains and a scenic Presidential Range view. \n\n\n Bretton Woods Ski Area\, 99 Ski Area Rd\, Bretton Woods NH \n\n\n Senior Rate: $40 lift ticket (ages 65-79\, Mon–Thu non-holiday) Adult tix is ~79 \n\n\n Purchase in advance on brettonwoods.com \n\n\n Breakfast at the lodge or en route\, then carpool to the mountain (17 mi. / 25 min drive) \n\n\n Ski until mid-afternoon then return home or extend your stay \n\n\n\nCost Estimate\n\n\n\n\n\nItem\nCost\n\n\n\n\nTGR Film Ticket\n$25 (approx.)\n\n\nLawrencian Lodging\n$40\n\n\nBretton Woods Senior Lift Ticket\n$40\n\n\nMeals / Travel / Refreshments\nOn your own\n\n\n\n\n\nApprox. Total: ~$100 plus meals/gas \n\nWhat to Bring\n\n\nSki gear / helmet / lift ticket confirmation \n\n\nWarm clothing and overnight items \n\n\nPillow / sleeping bag or blanket / toiletries \n\n\nSnacks and beverages for the lodge \n\n\n\nOptional Activities\n\n\n Après ski social at opulent Mt Washington Hotel which will be festively decorated \n\n\nDaylight in December is short.  Can overnight a 2nd night to avoid driving at night and if we enjoy apres ski
URL:https://moac.org/event/%f0%9f%8e%ac-tgr-film-night-overnight-at-lawrencian-ski-bretton-woods/
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing,Skiing-Downhill,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20250822T140457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T054222Z
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SUMMARY:November Portland Greendrinks
DESCRIPTION:​​Where:   Think Tank Coworking\, 533 Congress St.\, Portland \n–  Tickets for November 18th Greendrinks  ($12).  Or at the door ($15) \n– Gate proceeds benefit  Camp Susan Curtis\n– 21+ Event\n– Bring Your ID\n– Please bring your own cup\, vessel\, or drinking apparatus (Forget your cup? Cups are available for $5 at the door) \nNovember Beverage Partners:​​​​ \n\nSacred Profane Brewery\nTributary Brewing\nOrono Brewing Co.\nSoMe Brewing Co\,\nYork Beach Beer Co.\nMast Landing Brewing Co.\nBelleflower Brewing Co.\nN / A options\n\n​Food partners: \n\n\nHungry Gains
URL:https://moac.org/event/september-portland-greendrinks/
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour/Dancing
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20251116T052948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T173740Z
UID:10004237-1763251200-1763337599@moac.org
SUMMARY:Winter Giveaway Drawings – tickets to Saddleback\, Sugarloaf\, BrettonWoods; lodging at MH&T\, LAAX Switzerland - and More
DESCRIPTION:Best of Snowbound Expo:   Winter Drawing Giveaways! \nBelow is a curated list of some of the top drawing prizes and adventure giveaways straight from the exhibition floor of Snowbound Expo that I attended.      Enter for a chance to win lift tickets\,  lodging\, and combination of both lift and lodging. \nHave a look!  Act today (Sunday) as some of these drawings may close today 11/16\, the last day of Snowbound Expo in Boston.   \nThe links to each of the drawing listed below will bring you to the MOAC Bulleting Board where the QR codes to enter each drawing has been posted.   So\, either follow the individual links below\, or hop directly onto the MOAC Bulletin Board and choose from there. \n\n Enter These Snowbound Expo Drawings:\n Saddleback — Free Lift Tickets👉  Link to Saddleback Drawing Entry QR code posting on the Bulletin Board  \n Sugarloaf — Free Lift Tickets👉 Link to Sugarloaf Drawing Entry QR code posting on the Bulletin Board \n Mont-Sainte-Anne (Québec) — Complimentary Ski and Lodging Package👉 Link to Mt Sainte-Anne Drawing Entry QR code on the Bulletin Board \n BrettonWoods drawing for Ski&Stay OR Season Pass👉 Link to BrettonWoods Drawing for Ski&Stay OR Season Pass \n Maine Huts & Trails — Adventure Overnight Stay👉 Link to Maine Huts and Trails Drawing \n LAAX\, Switzerland — Alpine Lodging Package 👉 Drawing for Five days of lodging at LAAX Ski Resorts in Switzerland \n\nDiscounts:    \n👉    Sunday River Lift and Lodging discounts deals – valid thu Monday 11/17
URL:https://moac.org/event/winter-giveaway-drawings-tickets-to-saddleback-and-sugarloaf-lodging-at-mht-laax-switzerland-and-ski-and-stay-at-monte-sainte-anne/
CATEGORIES:Other/General,Skiing-Downhill
ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20250821T194149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T142149Z
UID:10004126-1755964800-1756051200@moac.org
SUMMARY:Mount Washington Valley 52-With-a-View Hike and Overnight
DESCRIPTION:Plan is to arrive Saturday 4-5pm for Overnight at Lawrencian Sports Club\, Route 302 Bartlett NH. \nSocial hour 5-7pm with live music at Brettl-Hupfer club that is a neighbor to Lawrencian \nRendezvous 7:00am at Lawrencian Sports club located at  1366 Main St\, Bartlett\, NH    \nHike Sunday Morning 7:30am at trailhead either of 52-with-a-view hikes:   Table Mountain  or Mount Willard \nTable Mt. parking is limited\,  Mount Willard is extremely popular \nAlternate hike if cloud cover is low:  Arethusa Falls to Ripley Falls \nAll trail heads listed above are within 20 minutes drive of Lawrencian Club \n  \nMust RSVP to David at 207-415-6258
URL:https://moac.org/event/mount-washington-valley-52-with-a-view-hike-and-overnight/
CATEGORIES:Hiking
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20250715T213743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T213743Z
UID:10004088-1752606000-1752613200@moac.org
SUMMARY:MOAC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to join the Board for the monthly board meeting via zoom\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83684200941?pwd=TmErK1ZlU01hYVBKaHQ4T3gvMlVwdz09 \nBoard Members at Jonathan’s home
URL:https://moac.org/event/moac-board-meeting-23/
ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20250707T144301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T224120Z
UID:10004080-1751995800-1752004800@moac.org
SUMMARY:Portland Greendrinks @Gearhub for benefit of Eastern Trails
DESCRIPTION:​​Where:     Portland Gear Hub;  155 Washington Ave\, Portland \nImportant  Information: ​ \n– Tickets at door or:   https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/july-2025-portland-greendrinks-ft-eastern-trail-alliance\n– Gate proceeds benefit Eastern Trails\n– 21+ Event\n– Bring Your ID\n– Please bring your own cup\, vessel\, or drinking apparatus (Forget your cup? Cups are available for $5 at the door)\n– Please leave your pups at home \nJuly Beverage Partners:\n– Cushnoc Brewing\, Banded Brewing\, Moderation Brewing\, Oxbow Brewing\, Absolem Cider\, Well & Good Brewing\, Cellar Door Winery\, NA seltzer and beer\nJuly Food Partners:\n– Empanada Club
URL:https://moac.org/event/portland-greendrinks-gearhub-for-benefit-of-eastern-trails/
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20250615T114732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T224003Z
UID:10004048-1750100400-1750105800@moac.org
SUMMARY:MOAC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for our monthly board meeting via Zoom.\n\n\nZoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81585039517?pwd=ajAVvb2t4Jc3YaLAGhmidlKaWO1TMM.1
URL:https://moac.org/event/moac-board-meeting-22/
ORGANIZER;CN="MOAC":MAILTO:info@moac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20250422T204737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T205648Z
UID:10003979-1745485200-1745506800@moac.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer at Rachel Carson Reserve – Native shrub potting for wildlife habitat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDates/Time and Location: \n\nLocation:  Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge Greenhouse\, 429 Post Road (Rt 1)\, Wells  (enter via small drive located just down Route 1 from Saltwater Farm)\nDavid D\n\nWhat:                         Potting native shrub bare root seedlings\nWhere:                       429 Post Road in Wells – the Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge Greenhouse\n                                          (enter via small drive located just down Route 1 from Saltwater Farm)\nWhen:                        Thursday April 24th\, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM  (or any portion of this day which is day 2 of this 2 day event)\nPLEASE RSVP:       Confirm attendance for day or portion of day to Elena at: elena_chagnovich@fws.gov\nDavid D. (MOAC organizer) will be at Congdon’s Donuts (https://congdons.com/) at 8:30am\, then proceeding to Rachel Carson Greenhouse\nRachel 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. \nBring water.  Garden gloves are recommended but can be provided if need be.\n 
URL:https://moac.org/event/volunteer-at-rachel-carson-reserve-native-shrub-potting-for-wildlife-habitat/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Greenhouse\, 429 Post Road\, Wells\, 04054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other/General
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20241111T204214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T010224Z
UID:10003775-1731684600-1731704400@moac.org
SUMMARY:SnowBound Expo in Boston – Fri Nov 15 thru Sun Nov 17
DESCRIPTION:SnowBound Expo Details: \n\nExhibitors\nResorts\nRetail Offers\nSpeakers\nSchedule\n\nComplementary tickets to SnowBound Expo seem to abound this year.  But if you have not yet scored freebie tickets to Snowbound Expo\, use the link below which uses Tix code DDANCAUSE \nhttps://snowboundexpo.seetickets.com/event/snowbound-expo-2024/boston-convention-exhibition-center/2926543?OfferCode=DDANCAUSE \nDates and Times: \n3:30pm – 9pm Friday November 15th\n10am – 7pm Saturday November 16th\n10am – 4pm Sunday November 17th \nAlternatives to driving:   Downeaster Train to North Station  Senior rate is ~$16;    Concord Coach to S. Station: Adult $27.00 \nShould you wish to overnight in Boston\, possible places to stay:  Aloft Boston Seaport @$130/night (Friday 11/15)   Hi Boston (~$140) \nIf wishing to meetup with other MOACers contact Dave for possible meetup locations.  either at the show\, or nearby pubs like Trillium & Lord Hobo
URL:https://moac.org/event/snowbound-expo-in-boston-fri-nov-thru-sun-nov-17/
LOCATION:Boston Convention and Exhibition Center\, 415 Summer Street\, Boston\, M\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20241028T173408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T174434Z
UID:10003764-1730536200-1730559600@moac.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer with Granite Backcountry Alliance “Milk+Cookies” Glade Maintenance at Burnt Meadows\, Brownfield\, Nov 2
DESCRIPTION:Here is a 3 for 1 volunteer opportunity: \n\nMeet key GBA contributors;\nMeet other backcountry skiing kindred spirits – usually about 50+ attend glade days\nGet some exercise\, while familiarizing yourselves with Burnt Meadows glade terrain.\n\nin return for     1.  your volunteer assistance maintaining GBA glade terrain. \nInfo on all of the fall maintenance days:  https://granitebackcountryalliance.org/glade-tour-2024   Burnt Meadows Glades\, in Brownfield\, is new to GBA\, and is the last of several glade days held over the past couple months \nIf you wish to volunteer\,  sign up for the Nov 2nd Burnt Meadows Glade here:  https://granitebackcountryalliance.org/glade-tour-signup-2024 \nExpectations / and what to expect \n\nArrive between 8:30 and 9:00 ;\nbring tools like lopers if you have them;   power tools ok if you have been certified with Forest Service.\nparticipants\, broken into smaller groups of “Quarry Dogs” led by a GBA glade steward.\nFull day is 9 – 3\,  followed by refreshments at the base lodge\nVolunteers are encouraged to arrive by 8:30-9\,\, but do not need to commit to the ‘full’ day timeframe\n\nPARKING: 33 Foothill Dr\, Brownfield\, ME 04010. GPS will put you at the entrance to the road\, drive down the road and you will see a parking lot on your left. \nFMI:    https://granitebackcountryalliance.org/burnt-meadow-glade \nFeel free to call/text Dave – 207-415-6258 \n 
URL:https://moac.org/event/volunteer-with-granite-backcountry-alliance-milkcookies-glade-maintenance-at-burnt-meadows-brownfield-nov-2/
CATEGORIES:Hiking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/GBA-Burnt-Meadow-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20240927T134528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T134528Z
UID:10003742-1727514000-1727524800@moac.org
SUMMARY:Rabitat Restoration Planting Party
DESCRIPTION:NE cottontail habitat restoration\, sponsored by Rachel Carson Natural Wildlife Preserve in Celebration of National Public Lands Day Sat. Sept 28th\nWhen:  Sat. Sept 28 – 9am to 12pm and 12-3pm (pick either of 2 shifts\, or both) \nWhere:  Kittery\,  contact Sarah Dudek for precise location and to register.   Contact Sarah at sarah_dudek@fws.gov   Last year\, the site was along Seapoint Road\, Kittery \nCarPooling:  I will be leaving from Park and Ride adjacent to Cabela’s around 7:45am.  A call or message to Dave 207-415-6258  would be helpful. \nDetails:   Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a Rabbitat Planting Party on Saturday\, September 28th to celebrate National Public Lands Day. This year’s event will include planting native shrubs and young trees to create and restore shrubland habitat for the endangered New England Cottontail in Kittery\, Maine. Activities will include digging holes\, planting shrubs\, managing habitat\, and controlling invasive species. \nFee-free National Park day passes will be available to all volunteers. \nRachel Carson staff is asking volunteers to sign up for a shift – morning (9AM-11:30AM) or afternoon (12:30PM-3PM) for our National Public Lands Day event. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for both shifts and are always welcome to stay for as little or as long as they wish during a shift. However\, volunteers should arrive at the beginning of each shift so that we can navigate to the site as a group.  Sub-sandwiches and water/drinks were provided at noon during this event last year. \n 
URL:https://moac.org/event/rabitat-restoration-planting-party/
CATEGORIES:Social,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20240419T025659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T123121Z
UID:10003173-1714035600-1714057200@moac.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Day 2 – Plant seedlings for NE Cottontail Habitat Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer opportunities with Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge during the week of Earth Day.  This activity\, over two days\, involves planting native shrub seedlings into pots which will be later used for New England cottontail habitat restoration projects. \nDates/Time and Location: \n\nDay 1:  Wednesday April 24th @12noon – 4:00pm\nDay 2: Thursday April 25th @9 am – 3:00pm\nLocation:  Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge Greenhouse\, 429 Post Road (Rt 1)\, Wells  (enter via small drive located just down Route 1 from Saltwater Farm)\n\n Confirm attendance to one or both days\, or portion of day(s) to:  Colin McKevitt   colin_mckevitt@fws.gov  or Phone: (207) 770-5686 \nPer Colin: \n“Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual shrub potting volunteer event\, just a few days after Earth Day 2024. We will be receiving a large order of bareroot native shrub seedlings and will get to work potting nearly 1500 shrubs as fast as we can get to them. 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 for the New England cottontail- many of these shrubs will be outplanted for early successional/young forest habitat restoration projects. \n  \nWednesday\, 4/24/24 \nThe plants will be picked up in Dover\, NH in the morning\, so we should be ready to start planting at the greenhouse at 12:00 PM. \n Thursday\, 4/25/24 \n There will still be plenty of plants to get potted\, so we will start at the greenhouse at 09:00 AM and go until we run out. \n Garden gloves\, sunscreen and hats are recommended\, and we will have extra gloves and sunscreen for those who need them. \nPlease let me (Colin) know if and when you are interested in coming to help\, even for just an hour or two. I will be sending a follow up email to anyone interested to firm up the details. \n If you have any other questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to reach out! “ \n  \n  \nThis a a fun and worthwhile volunteer activity.  Work is in close proximity to others – a good socializing opportunity as well.   In the fall\, Rachel Carson will again seek volunteers for “Rabitat Planting Parties” where these pots established in April are planted in designated NE Cottontail habitats located between Cape Elizabeth and Kittery. \n  \nAlso see poster contained within image attached to this calendar entry \nAdditional NE Cottontail restoration info: https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/10/02/new-england-cottontail-rabbit-habitat
URL:https://moac.org/event/volunteer-day-2-plant-seedlings-for-ne-cottontail-habitat-restoration/
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20240418T221318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T123047Z
UID:10003171-1713960000-1713974400@moac.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer – Plant seedlings for NE Cottontail Habitat Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer opportunities with Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge during the week of Earth Day.  This activity\, over two days\, involves planting native shrub seedlings into pots which will be later used for New England cottontail habitat restoration projects. \nDates/Time and Location: \n\nDay 1:  Wednesday April 24th @12noon – 4:00pm\nDay 2: Thursday April 25th @9 am – 3:00pm\nLocation:  Rachel Carson WildLife Refuge Greenhouse\, 429 Post Road (Rt 1)\, Wells  (enter via small drive located just down Route 1 from Saltwater Farm)\n\n Confirm attendance to one or both days\, or portion of day(s) to:  Colin McKevitt   colin_mckevitt@fws.gov \nPer Colin: \n“Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual shrub potting volunteer event\, just a few days after Earth Day 2024. We will be receiving a large order of bareroot native shrub seedlings and will get to work potting nearly 1500 shrubs as fast as we can get to them. 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 for the New England cottontail- many of these shrubs will be outplanted for early successional/young forest habitat restoration projects. \n  \nWednesday\, 4/24/24 \nThe plants will be picked up in Dover\, NH in the morning\, so we should be ready to start planting at the greenhouse at 12:00 PM. \n Thursday\, 4/25/24 \n There will still be plenty of plants to get potted\, so we will start at the greenhouse at 09:00 AM and go until we run out. \n Garden gloves\, sunscreen and hats are recommended\, and we will have extra gloves and sunscreen for those who need them. \nPlease let me (Colin) know if and when you are interested in coming to help\, even for just an hour or two. I will be sending a follow up email to anyone interested to firm up the details. \n If you have any other questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to reach out! “ \n  \n  \nThis a a fun and worthwhile volunteer activity.  Work is in close proximity to others – a good socializing opportunity as well.   In the fall\, Rachel Carson will again seek volunteers for “Rabitat Planting Parties” where these pots established in April are planted in designated NE Cottontail habitats located between Cape Elizabeth and Kittery. \n  \nAlso see poster contained within image attached to this calendar entry \nAdditional NE Cottontail restoration info: https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/10/02/new-england-cottontail-rabbit-habitat
URL:https://moac.org/event/volunteer-plant-seedlings-for-new-england-cottontail-habitat-resoration/
CATEGORIES:Other/General
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20231101T213021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T213352Z
UID:10001182-1699178400-1699214400@moac.org
SUMMARY:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston Nov 3rd to 5th   Free Comp. Tickets
DESCRIPTION:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston – Fri to Sun\, Nov 3rd to 5th \nComplementary/Free Tickets with Code DDANCAUSE or use code “LASTCHANCE”\n  \nThis week\, Snowbound Expo will be back in Boston at a new venue – The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center  \nIt’s bigger than last year\, with 170+ brands and resorts\, the mega indoor slope\, 20+ speakers\, and a whole load of interactive live-action…  \nBrands and resorts have a host of terrific products\, discounts\, giveaways\, competitions\, and fun to be had. Don’t miss speakers Shaun White\, Lindsey Jacobellis\, Dan Egan or Ted Ligety plus more.    FULL SCHEDULE \nFor those along the Downeaster line that runs to Portland and beyond\, tickets are $12-$15 for seniors\, less if boarding closer to Boston.  As of today\, the Friday 8am train is only 30% full. \nI\, David\, am an unpaid volunteer to this event 
URL:https://moac.org/event/snowbound-expo-in-boston-nov-3rd-to-5th-free-comp-tickets/2023-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20231101T213021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T213352Z
UID:10001181-1699092000-1699128000@moac.org
SUMMARY:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston Nov 3rd to 5th   Free Comp. Tickets
DESCRIPTION:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston – Fri to Sun\, Nov 3rd to 5th \nComplementary/Free Tickets with Code DDANCAUSE or use code “LASTCHANCE”\n  \nThis week\, Snowbound Expo will be back in Boston at a new venue – The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center  \nIt’s bigger than last year\, with 170+ brands and resorts\, the mega indoor slope\, 20+ speakers\, and a whole load of interactive live-action…  \nBrands and resorts have a host of terrific products\, discounts\, giveaways\, competitions\, and fun to be had. Don’t miss speakers Shaun White\, Lindsey Jacobellis\, Dan Egan or Ted Ligety plus more.    FULL SCHEDULE \nFor those along the Downeaster line that runs to Portland and beyond\, tickets are $12-$15 for seniors\, less if boarding closer to Boston.  As of today\, the Friday 8am train is only 30% full. \nI\, David\, am an unpaid volunteer to this event 
URL:https://moac.org/event/snowbound-expo-in-boston-nov-3rd-to-5th-free-comp-tickets/2023-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moac.org/wp-content/uploads/SNOWBOUND-DD.png
ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T155952
CREATED:20231101T213021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T213352Z
UID:10001180-1699005600-1699041600@moac.org
SUMMARY:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston Nov 3rd to 5th   Free Comp. Tickets
DESCRIPTION:SNOWBOUND EXPO in Boston – Fri to Sun\, Nov 3rd to 5th \nComplementary/Free Tickets with Code DDANCAUSE or use code “LASTCHANCE”\n  \nThis week\, Snowbound Expo will be back in Boston at a new venue – The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center  \nIt’s bigger than last year\, with 170+ brands and resorts\, the mega indoor slope\, 20+ speakers\, and a whole load of interactive live-action…  \nBrands and resorts have a host of terrific products\, discounts\, giveaways\, competitions\, and fun to be had. Don’t miss speakers Shaun White\, Lindsey Jacobellis\, Dan Egan or Ted Ligety plus more.    FULL SCHEDULE \nFor those along the Downeaster line that runs to Portland and beyond\, tickets are $12-$15 for seniors\, less if boarding closer to Boston.  As of today\, the Friday 8am train is only 30% full. \nI\, David\, am an unpaid volunteer to this event 
URL:https://moac.org/event/snowbound-expo-in-boston-nov-3rd-to-5th-free-comp-tickets/2023-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Skiing-Downhill,Skiing-XC/Classic/Skate,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Dancause":MAILTO:dave.dancause@gmail.com
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