Tag: event

For the Love of Turtles Open House

Feb 15, 2017 education

Do you love turtles? Have you got a turtle story to share? Then join us… For the Love of Turtles, our February Open House! What:  For the Love of Turtles Open House When:  Saturday, February 18, 2017 Time:  10 am – 2 pm Where:  National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay Cost:  Non-members […]

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Holiday Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Nov 14, 2016 behind the scenes tour

The National Marine Life Center is excited to announce the date of our annual Holiday Splash Continental Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus to benefit marine animal rehabilitation and conservation! The event will be held on Saturday December 10th, 2016 from 8:30am-11:30pm onsite at the National Marine Life Center at 120 Main St, Buzzards Bay, […]

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Making a SPLASH at the 9th Annual Mermaid Ball!

Aug 16, 2016 event

Friday, August 12 was our 9th Annual Mermaid Ball, a mermaid-themed masquerade gala with an exciting costume contest and a great silent auction, hosted by motivational speaker Loretta LaRoche. This night is the stunning result of a long time’s planning by the Mermaid Ball Committee, consisting of NMLC board and staff members, volunteers, and interns. Our numerous generous sponsors, especially IBEW 104, […]

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Mermaid Ball Auction Highlight: Martha’s Vineyard Get-Away

Jul 28, 2016 Clarion Inn

  You have the unique opportunity to snag an extraordinary get-away to some of the most exclusive spots on Martha’s Vineyard! Enjoy the beautiful waters of Nantucket Sound with a round trip for two to Martha’s Vineyard on board the Hy-Line ferry. Live it up with two rounds (2 Days of golf for 2 people) of golf at the exclusive  4.5 star-rated […]

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Mermaid Ball MC: Loretta LaRoche

Jul 20, 2016 event

Our ninth annual Mermaid Ball is coming up fast! We are excited to announce that the lovely Loretta LaRoche will be hosting our guests at this years mermaid-centered gala of Friday, August 12, 2016. LaRoche, a Mass General advisory council member, is an all around inspiration and joy. She uses great humor to manage a stressful […]

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Thank You, 2016 Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K Sponsors!

Jun 29, 2016 A Direct Solution

The 2016 Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K was a tremendous success, raising over $10,100 to help the animals! Many thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support. When you visit these fine businesses, please thank them for helping our community and the National Marine Life Center! Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle ($1,000-2,499): Convention Data Services […]

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Congratulations, Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K winners!

Jun 13, 2016 5K

It was a gorgeous day for a race! Under crisp, sunny skies, 209 runners and walkers were cheered on by dozens of supporters as they ran, walked, jogged, logged, rolled, strolled, danced, and pranced to help marine animals! Thank you to all the runners, walkers, supporters, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped make our 2016 […]

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Registration is now OPEN for the 6th annual FEET, FINS, & FLIPPERS 5K!

Mar 23, 2016 5K

Registration is now OPEN for the 6th annual FEET, FINS, & FLIPPERS 5K! It’s time to get active! Use your FEET to help our FINNED and FLIPPERED friends! Join runners, walkers, and animal-lovers in a 5K run/walk to raise money for the National Marine Life Center! This is a fun, family oriented, pet-friendly event that […]

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Seal Pup Shower Saturday April 16, 2016

Mar 16, 2016 event

We’re expecting here at the National Marine Life Center- the harbor seal pups are on their way! Late April-June is harbor seal pupping season in New England and one of the busiest times for our rehabilitation staff. Each year many pups are abandoned by their mothers, often due to human interaction and will not survive […]

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For the Love of Turtles Open House

Feb 7, 2016 box turtle

Do you love turtles? Have a turtle story to share? Then join us… For the Love of Turtles, our February Open House! What:  For the Love of Turtles Open House When:  Sunday, February 14, 2016 Time:  11 am – 3 pm Where:  National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay Cost:  Non-members $5/person, Members […]

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