Open House this Weekend

July marks the beginning of our Saturday and Sunday Open House events. This weekend, July 2nd and 3rd, the lighthouse will be open to the public both days. Be sure and come by for a visit and enjoy what is predicted to be a gorgeous weekend.

You can find more information and a complete schedule of Open House events on our website.

Docent Training Events

There are two docent events in June. The first is open to the public, the second is intended for those who have volunteered to be docents this summer.

June 8th
Lighthouse History Lecture & Slideshow plus storytelling
Jewett Auditorium, Southern Maine Community College Campus
Fort Road, South Portland, Maine
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
There will be a call for docents and volunteers to help out at the ligthhouse as well refreshments.

June 15th
Docent training session in the Lighthouse classroom at SMCC near the lighthouse.
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Summer Coordinator Named

Mark McKenzie is our new summer Docent Coordinator. Mark has loved lighthouses since he was a child and grew particularly fond of Spring Point Ledge Light when he lived on nearby Preble Street in the 70s. Mark has worked with the public for many years, first as a Nursing Unit Coordinator at MMC and more recently as an instructor at Southern Maine Community College. He also brings many diverse talents to the job including photography, graphic art and fine art. Mark also runs a small gallery in downtown Portland called Time Gallery Portland (www.TimeGalleryPortland.com).