Category: Shoutouts

Intern Presentations- What Have These Kids Been Up To?

Aug 7, 2012 intern

We have had the pleasure of hosting five fabulous interns at the National Marine Life Center this summer. If you came to any of our education programs, stopped by the Center for a visit, or attended any of our fundraising events you were probably met by the friendly faces of Sophie, Dylan, Sammy, Alisia & […]

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Mermaid Ball Auction- Something for Everyone

Aug 6, 2012 Boston Red Sox

The National Marine Life Center’s signature fundraising event the Mermaid Ball is fast approaching on August 25th 2012 from 6-10:30 PM at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. The Mermaid Ball committee promises a fanciful evening of mermaids, pirates, and sea creatures and has been especially dedicated this year to finding something for everyone as part […]

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Renown Artist Donates Exclusive Painting to the Mermaid Ball

Jul 24, 2012 Arnold Desmarais

Arnold Desmarais is a well-known artist best known for his evocative seascapes. Through lighting and color, his paintings reflect the ocean in all its moods. In one interview, the artist comments:  “I enjoy the power of the ocean, its ever changing aspects, its elusive qualities of color and reflective light. It’s hard to capture, but […]

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Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K Results

May 28, 2012

Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday’s Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K.  It was a great day, wonderful people, fabulous weather, and best of all you helped raise money to help our finned and flippered friends.  We can’t thank you enough. In our book, everyone is a winner.  Congratulations!  For those interested in knowing […]

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Introducing the NMLC 2012 Summer Interns

Apr 11, 2012

Summer is a busy time at the National Marine Life Center. With our Discovery Center open everyday, some our major fundraising events taking place, numerous fairs and festivals to attend, and the many camp programs and community groups wanting to learn about NMLC and helping stranded marine animals, we have to call on some extra […]

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Brie’s Back at the NMLC for Spring Break!

Mar 26, 2012

Hey NMLC fans – just when you thought you’d finally gotten rid of me – I’m back for a visit! I’ve missed the NMLC so much the past few months I’ve been back home, that I saved up and got a plane ticket so that I could visit during my spring break. I’ve been out […]

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Thank You Convention Data Services!!

Oct 26, 2011

Convention Data Services (CDS), one of the largest private employers on Cape Cod, held a charity golf tournament in memory of its founder. The 5th Annual Douglas J. Fletcher Memorial Golf Tournament took place on September 15th, 2011 at The Brookside Club in Bourne, MA. This year’s tournament exceeded last year’s donation amount, raising $27,000 […]

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Thank You, Mermaid Ball Auction Donors!

Sep 7, 2011

This year’s Mermaid Ball auction featured an extensive collection of mermaid and marine animal related items! From exquisite jewelry to whimsical house and garden items to adventures both local and exotic, there was something for everyone! Thank you to our Auction Donors who helped to make the 2011 Mermaid Ball a success! When you visit […]

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Thank You, Mermaid Ball Sponsors!

Sep 6, 2011

Many thanks to the 2011 Mermaid Ball Sponsors.  Because of their generous cash and in-kind donations, more of the monies raised will be put directly to the National Marine Life Center’s marine animal rehabilitation, science, and education programs.  When you visit these businesses, please thank them for supporting the National Marine Life Center! Atlantis ($5,000+): […]

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Looking Back on a Great Summer

Aug 12, 2011 intern

Many of our visitors tell us when they come in that the National Marine Life Center is a place that they have driven by many times but never been inside. Like them, I knew very little about the treasures that lay inside the “big building with the whales on it.” That was, of course, until […]

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