Norwalk Seaport Association Receives Westport Patagonia Enviro Grant

Susan Snider (center), executive director of the Norwalk Seaport Association, accepted a Patagonia Enviro Grant check for $1,500 from Patagonia associate Judy Kellhoffer (right) on Saturday, April 19 at the Westport store, where the Seaport Association presented information about its habitat restoration project on Sheffield Island and its educational and lighthouse activities. There also was an opportunity to sign up for a drawing for two Patagonia Jetstream Jackets.

Summer Programs at Sheffield Island

Ages: 8-12 years old
Choose to attend a day, all week or several days! Children will escape on a nautical journey to Sheffield Island for a day filled with adventure and discovery with the Norwalk Seaport Association education team.

Information and reservation form

More than 200 guests attended the 2008 Norwalk Seaport Association Light Keeper's Gala, which raised $60,000 for the Seaport Association’s stewardship of historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse. In addition, attendees donated $9,000 to underwrite scholarships that will allow children in need to participate in the Seaport Association’s Sheffield Island Adventure Program during August. Pictured from left to right are Mark Schlegel, Catherine Reischer and Pat Spinola, who received the Norwalk Seaport Association's Beacon Award during the gala.

State of Connecticut Safe Boating Course

The Norwalk Seaport Association is offering this four-session course from 7:00-9:30 p.m. in its 4th floor classroom at 132 Water Street in Norwalk. The course is free for Norwalk Seaport Association members and $20.00 for nonmembers. Participation will be limited to 35 students. Participants who attend all four sessions and successfully complete the final exam will be eligible to apply for a State of Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate or Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation.

To register, call Captain Barry Natale at 203-219-3688
or send an e-mail to barry@soundnavigation.com

Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays -- March 11, 13, 18 & 20
Tuesdays & Thursdays – April 15, 17, 22 & 24
Tuesdays & Thursdays – May 13, 15, 20 & 22

Captain Barry Natale discusses a nautical chart of Long Island Sound with Connecticut Safe Boating Course participant Elaine Bruski (center) and Susan Snider, executive director of the Norwalk Seaport Association, which is offering the courses in March, April and May.