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  • Gather with us for a memorable evening featuring small bites, desserts, and complimentary drinks—all in support of Herring Gut Coastal Science Center

    Delicious food by Applecroft Catering and Jim Balano Oysters

    Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Awards

    Music by Eight Strings: Stan Fox & Sue Merrow

    Touch Tank Experience with Herring Gut Educators and Summer Interns

    Testimonials 

    Live Auction - Charlie Cragin, Auctioneer

  • Purchase Tickets*

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    The Sea, the Future, and Us. per person ($25 tax deductible)
    The Sea, the Future, and Us

    per person ($25 tax deductible)

    $175.00$175.00
      
    Reserve A Table of Ten. 10 Tickets included ($250 tax deductible)
    Reserve A Table of Ten

    10 Tickets included ($250 tax deductible)

    $1,500.00$1,500.00
      
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  • Heartfelt Thanks to Our Sponsors! 

    Saltwater Fields Wedding and Event Barn

    Machias Savings Bank

    First National Bank and First National Wealth Management

    Allen Insurance

    Oyster River Winery

    Jim Balano Oysters 

  • What's the plan for the evening?

    5:30 -6:45 PM: Enjoy passed and stationary appetizers from Applecroft Catering, specialty food stations from Jim Balano Oysters. Open Bar and Touch Tank Demonstrations and Photo Booth.

    6:45 - 7:15 PM: Dessert and conversation at your table

    7:15 - 7:40 PM: Welcoming Remarks & The Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award Announcements 

    7:40 - 8:15 PM: Live Auction 

    8:15 - 8:30 PM: Social Time 

     

    Is it an Open or Cash Bar?

    Wine, beer, soft drinks, and signature cocktail/mocktail are complimentary. Kindly remember to tip your bartender. 

    Food

    Applecroft Catering has curated an exciting, locally sourced seasonal menu just for us. You'll enjoy small bites of passed appetizers and a delicous grazing table with various in-season farm-to-table food options along with desserts to suit any sweet tooth! 

    We are excited to welcome back Jim Balano Oysters.

    Touch Tank Experience

    Herring Gut Educators and student ambassadors will be on site with marine animals.  

    Live Auction

    We are hosting a live auction featuring beautiful one of a kind art and curated excursions. We will collect payments with a check or credit card at the end of the auction. Funds raised are crucial to helping Herring Gut Coastal Science Center fulfill our mission.

    Attire

    Summer casual cocktail attire. August in Maine is known for warm days, cool evenings, and the occasional quick-moving storms to break the humidity, so please come prepared for it all. The barn and tent will provide ample coverage in case of rain.

    Refunds

    Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferrable.  We are grateful for your financial spport.

    Venue

    SaltWater Fields Wedding & Event Barn: 52 SaltWater Way, South Thomaston, ME 04858

     

     

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