The American Lighthouse Foundation’s 2011 Annual Lighthouse Gala is just days away…being held this Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth Hotel in downtown Portsmouth, NH. The evening celebration will feature a musical performance by renowned accordionist Gary Sredzienski, buffet dinner, silent auction, awards presentation and raffle prizes. Tickets are still available and may be purchased for $49.00 per person online or by calling the American Lighthouse Foundation at 207-594-4174.
This year’s silent auction includes overnights at a lighthouse, boat excursions, award-winning woodcarvings, framed prints, lighthouse replicas and more! Here is a sneak peek at just a few of the wonderful items included in the silent auction:

Win one overnight stay for 2 during July or August at Little River Lighthouse located on a picturesque island in Downeast Maine

Walking stick with hand-carved eagle head, in the style of John Bellamy. As a tribute to Bellamy and to benefit the American Lighthouse Foundation, David Kaselauskas of Kittery Point has created and donated this hand-carved cane.

Join Fiona Broome, author of more than a dozen books including "Is My House Haunted?," and Jeremy D'Entremont, lighthouse historian for a unique all-day tour based in Portsmouth, NH

Four tickets on Enviro Lab cruises out of UCONN Avery Point

Win a personalized brick that will be placed in the memorial walkway at Avery Point Lighthouse, CT