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Author: Jen Lewis

2022 Training Sessions

By Jen Lewis Posted on January 4, 2022 Posted in Front Page

The gray whales will once again be migrating north in March and April of 2022, and the Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association is planning five Saturdays of whale celebrations from March 12th – April 9th. If you’d like to join us …

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Sarah Grimes, Aquarium Care + Maintenance

By Jen Lewis Posted on November 6, 2021 Posted in Board & Staff
Sarah Grimes, Aquarium Care + Maintenance

Sarah Grimes studied Marine Science at College of the Redwoods and has been a part of the education and aquarium care team since 2007. She target feeds the intertidal animals who live in the 250 gallon salt water aquarium and attends to …

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Kom Dixon, Treasurer

By Jen Lewis Posted on October 27, 2021 Posted in Board & Staff
Kom Dixon, Treasurer

In 2018, after living in Chico, CA for 48 years, Kom and her husband retired, sold everything, moved into their R.V. and hit the road. They had no idea where they were going to land. Their first stop was the …

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Mikael Blaisdell, Vice President

By Jen Lewis Posted on September 1, 2021 Posted in Board & Staff
Mikael Blaisdell, Vice President

Mikael Blaisdell moved to Fort Bragg in 2019 after 50 years in Alameda, California. He served for 7 years on the Board of East Brother Light Station as Member and Secretary, and ran the ‘Wickies’ volunteer group that maintained the …

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Samantha Greenlee, Director

By Jen Lewis Posted on September 1, 2021 Posted in Board & Staff
Samantha Greenlee, Director

Samantha Greenlee began volunteering at the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse in January 2019. After 2 years and over 100 hours of volunteering as a Lighthouse docent Samantha joined the Board in January 2021. After living in big cities up and down …

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Lighthouse Open for Window Shopping and Story-Telling!

By Jen Lewis Posted on September 30, 2020 Posted in Front Page, Info, Notes from the Light
Lighthouse Open for Window Shopping and Story-Telling!

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Lighthouse Gift Shop, Marine Science Exhibit and First Assistant Lightkeeper’s Museum are closed to visitors. However, we have adapted to this new world, and are now offering window shopping and story-telling seven days a week …

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Purchase a Lighthouse Mask!

By Jen Lewis Posted on September 21, 2020 Posted in Front Page, Notes from the Light
Purchase a Lighthouse Mask!

Have you been on the lookout for a way to support Point Cabrillo?? Look no further – we have lighthouse masks! Each of our lighthouse masks… • Are 100% cotton • Have a small slit to add an extra filter …

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Point Cabrillo During Lockdown

By Jen Lewis Posted on April 26, 2020 Posted in Notes from the Light

WOW, it has been an intense couple of months, and we aren’t even through with April. Despite the challenges of coping with COVID 19, we’re doing our best to stay busy and keep the Light Station running smoothly, even while …

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March 21+22 Lens Tours Canceled

By Jen Lewis Posted on March 23, 2020 Posted in Front Page, Info, Lens Tour
March 21+22 Lens Tours Canceled

Unfortunately, due to regulations from California State Parks and recommendations from the CDC and governor’s office, the Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association has made the decision to cancel Whale Festival Lens Tours on March 21+22, 2020. This is for the health …

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2020 Training Sessions

By Jen Lewis Posted on January 13, 2020 Posted in Front Page

Whale Festival 2020 is right around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers! If you’d like the opportunity to showcase the beauty that is Point Cabrillo at our upcoming events, we would love to have you. Our only requirement …

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State Historic Park: Open Sunrise - Sunset
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