Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org Celebrating 100 Years of Light Thu, 16 May 2013 18:49:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Volunteer Mixer Scheduled for Sunday, April 7, 4:30 PM at HONU http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=278 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=278#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:43:21 +0000 admin http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=278 Join us for our 2013 Volunteer Mixer on Sunday, April 7 at HONU in Huntington

We are looking for motivated volunteers to assist us in the
growth of our organization. We need tour leaders to help with our twice-monthly tours,
marketing and fund raising professionals, graphics and web design, boaters and non-boaters.
We need help with construction and maintenance, event staff and organizers.  We can put your talents to use!!
Volunteer a lot or a little…it’s up to you!

It’s the 2013 Season and we have a LOT of events scheduled. We need help! Assist with the parties
on the lighthouse, help with tours, help with the Music Fest!
Join us for a drink and meet our members, find out more
about what we are planning and how you can help!

]]> http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?feed=rss2&p=278 0 Events Announced for 2013 Lighthouse Season! http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=276 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=276#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:08:17 +0000 admin http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=276 Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society held an open meeting on February 26 and announced some of the events that are to be held during the 2013 season!

The events can be seen on the Lighthouse Website under Events  -  click on the link to see the events!

Lighthouse Events for 2013

]]> http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?feed=rss2&p=276 0 HLPS Ramps up for 2013 Season! http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=270 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=270#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:28:54 +0000 admin http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=270 We are ramping up for the 2013 Season!  Our first Open Meeting will be held at HBCA in Centerport on February 26 at 7 pm.
We will be discussing the upcoming events for the season, fundraising efforts and new membership.  Please join us!

]]> http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?feed=rss2&p=270 0 Lighthouse Musicfest Recap! http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=254 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=254#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:18:30 +0000 admin http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=254 At 11:30am the sun was shining and the wind was on our side. The first note was played atop the Huntington Lighthouse to kick off the 6th Annual Lighthouse Musicfest. It was a glorious moment and even better was the amazing spirit of the crowd and the fabulous bands that played. It was estimated that there were approximately 1,100 to 1,200 boats in attendance and was the poster child for “boating safety.”.
Boaters rafted up and anchored all around the lighthouse. They came on all types of watercraft and rocked to the music ranging from folk, rock, reggae and country. People danced on their boats for hours and celebrated with friends and music projected far out into the sound! Teens on zodiacs, dressed as pirates, held ships up for bounty exchanging commemorative tee shirts for $20 donations. The teens had a ball while earning community service credits!
The USCG, Huntington Maritime Services, Suffolk Marine Bureau, Huntington and Northport fire boats and the Lloyd Harbor Bay Constable were out to patrol and ensure safe boating practices. To further emphasize the need for orderly arrival and departure from the concert, the Town of Huntington enacted a 5mph speed zone for a one mile radius of the lighthouse from 11am until 10pm. It was a brilliant idea and a flawless day!
Don Davidson, our brilliant music producer, outdid himself this year. Not only was the selection of bands incredible, the sound system was above and beyond anything we could have imagined. Clear notes were heard a mile away! It was amazing and turned a new corner for this event in the future. He has truly overcome the hurdles that this location presents!
Join us for the Boat Parade Friday, November 23!

This was a special year for the lighthouse. Not only was it her 100th Birthday but the organization also received a matching $250,000.00 New York State Historic Preservation Grant. What does this mean? It means that the 27 year old group will be awarded this money as long as they raise matching funds or donated service of the same amount. The foundation of the lighthouse is in need of serious repairs along with necessary restacking of existing rip rap and an additional 650 tons of rip rap strategically placed to protect the structure for the next 100 years!
The preservation society had a very successful day and certainly kicked off the fundraising. “However, there is still a lot more money to raise to reach the goal and get the project started on time,” says Pamela Setchell, president of the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society. To donate and help us reach our goal click on one of the “DONATE” buttons throughout the website!
Mark your calendars for the 2013 Lighthouse Musicfest on August 31, 2013!!!

]]> http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?feed=rss2&p=254 0 Lighthouse Music Fest Lineup Announced! http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=246 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=246#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:09:57 +0000 admin http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=246 The 2012 Lineup for the Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival to be held September 1, 2012 has been announced!

King Wellington, Blacklight, Pamela Betti Band, The Fuzz, Playback and Runnin’ Loose – favorites from past years – will be returning this year to rock the Lighthouse!

NEW performers including Joe Rock and the Allstars, Pacifica Roadshow and Prospect Street are a great addition to this years line-up!  We can’t wait to experience their great performances from the top of the Lighthouse Roof!

Check out descriptions of the bands at www.lighthousemusicfest.com.

Times and performance order will be announced at a later date.

]]> http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?feed=rss2&p=246 0 Slider5 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=234 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=234#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:25:22 +0000 admin http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=234 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?feed=rss2&p=234 0 Slider3 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=230 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=230#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:22:54 +0000 admin http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=230 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?feed=rss2&p=230 0 slider4 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=219 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=219#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:19:50 +0000 admin http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=219 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?feed=rss2&p=219 0 Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=73 http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=73#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 02:58:57 +0000 admin http://www.huntingtonlighthouse.org/?p=73 Whether you cruise the waters of the Long Island Sound regularly or you’re looking for a great boating destination on Labor Day Weekend, make sure that this date is on your calendar to drop anchor!

 

The Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society  is proud to announce the 6th Annual Huntington Lighthouse Musicfest!  This exciting event will take place on Saturday, September 1st  with a raindate of Sunday, September, 2nd , 2012.

 

The famous Lighthouse Musicfest is “the only concert in the world held on top of a working lighthouse in the middle of the water!”  Extraordinary bands of all musical genres, provided by HDH Davidson Entertainment, will perform live from the top of the Lighthouse to a mooring field of over 5,000 fans and 700 boats.  Boats of all sizes and kinds will be able to enjoy the music from 11 am until sunset!  The fantastic teen pirates from the Teens on the Water Program will be holding up ships for bounty to fundraise for the ongoing preservation of the Huntington Lighthouse.

 

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, go to www.Lighthousemusicfest.com

or contact:

 

Monica Stoller

Lighthouse Musicfest Chairperson

516-768-2575

monica@lighthousemusicfest.com

 

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