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SUMMARY:ALF Annual Gala: Charting New Horizons TOGETHER - Tickets on Sale!
DESCRIPTION:2026 Gala Details\n\nDate: Sunday\, November 8th\, 2026 \nTime: 1pm – 5pm  \nLocation: Nonantum Resort\, Kennebunkport\, Maine \n\nAbout the Event\nJoin the American Lighthouse Foundation at the historic Nonantum Resort to celebrate a year of lighthouse successes as we look forward to new opportunities. \nThe theme of our 2026 Gala is the power of togetherness\, shared visions\, and the incredible milestones we can reach when we navigate lighthouse preservation as a team. During this fun-filled event\, we will also honor some of ALF’s finest volunteers with ALF’s Len Hadley Volunteer Award. \n\n\nCharting New Horizons TOGETHER\nThe afternoon event will include…\n\n\nSocial Hour: Featuring a special educational exhibit highlighting how lighthouses are serving as host sites for StationKeeper\, silent auction and cash bar. Chat with friends and project leaders while perusing a unique selection of silent auction items just waiting to become yours. \nDinner: A plated meal\, deliciously prepared by the Nonantum Chef with your choice of Herb Seared Statler Chicken Breast\, Braised Beef Short Rib\, or Baked Atlantic Cod. \nPresentation of ALF’s Len Hadley Volunteer Awards: Help us honor and celebrate some of our organization’s finest volunteers – whose passion\, dedication\, and service across our organization help guide our lighthouse preservation mission forward. \nKeynote Presentation — Lighthouses\, Technology & Marine Conservation: Connecting the mission of Lighthouse Preservation with efforts to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale. \nThe American Lighthouse Foundation’s participation in MotionInfo’s AIS-based StationKeeper initiative is helping to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Kathleen Collins\, Senior Marine Campaigns Manager at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) will talk about the plight of the North Atlantic right whale and what is being done to protect these marine mammals\, while Stacey Hedmen\, Senior Director of Communications\, Global Programs at IFAW will share why collaborations are vital for the success of our missions. \nFollowing the keynote presentation will be a Q & A opportunity for gala attendees to learn more about the North Atlantic right whale\, StationKeeper and how lighthouses are playing an important role as host sites for this cutting-edge technology. \n\nPurchase Tickets:\n\n\n2026 Gala Ticket: $85.00 per person\n\n  \n\n\n\n Meal Choice:\n\n\nHerb Seared Statler ChickenBraised Beef Short RibBaked Atlantic Cod\n\n\n Attendee Name:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nStay & Explore Kennebunkport!\n\nThe Nonantum Resort is offering special rates for gala attendees… \nNonantum Resort\n95 Ocean Ave\nKennebunkport\, ME 04046\nPH: 888-205-1555 or 207-967-4050\nwww.nonantumresort.com/\nSpecial Group Rate: Mention American Lighthouse Foundation Event \nCheck out the local chamber of commerce for more lodging options and places to explore! \nThe Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce\ngokennebunks.com/where-to-stay/ \n\nCan’t make it to the 2026 Lighthouse Gala?\n\nYou can still help by making a donation to support our mission. Donors to the lighthouse gala will be listed in our Gala Booklet.
URL:https://lighthousefoundation.org/eventcalendar/2026-annual-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Nonantum Resort\, 95 Ocean Ave\, Kennebunkport\, ME\, 04046\, United States
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