Seacow Head Lighthouse event deemed successful.
by Colin MacLean. August 1, 2014
Above: Journal-Pioneer Photos - "A
group of concerned residents gather around Seacow Head Lighthouse recently to
get a status update on their bid to take over the lighthouse from the
government."
FERNWOOD– Somebody asked Thomas
Sherry recently where he was hiding his ferry.
“There
was just that many cars leaving that it just reminded people of the boat
traffic,” laughed Sherry, sitting on a bench overlooking the Northumberland
Strait.
Sherry is one of the organizers of “We’ll Keep the Light
On,” an event meant to celebrate and contribute to the conservation of the
Seacow Head lighthouse.
The event, which is taking place next to the lighthouse,
has been ongoing since July 25, with more than 20 events bringing in more than
1,600 people as of Friday. Closing ceremonies are scheduled for Monday.
“The week so far has been unbelievable; with the crowds
that we’ve been having, the people that have been showing up to volunteer, with
old friends who haven’t seen one another, some of them in 60, 65 years … It’s
incredible,” said Sherry.
The event, created by the Friends of the Seacow Head
Lighthouse group, has seen the likes of a retirement party of Senator Catherine
Callbeck, art auctions, reunions, a supper featuring Olympian Heather Moyse,
kids days and more.
It’s been a busy week and promises to be a busy weekend,
but it’s been a great event for the community, said Sherry.
Friday was kids day at the lighthouse, and more than 100
children and their guardians came out to enjoy the fun and games.
Tracey Nichol-MacDonald lives in Fernwood with her family
and brought her boys to the lighthouse for the morning.
“It’s a great event for family and friends. I think it’s
brought the community together, showing how strong and close-knit a little
community truly is,” she said.
Saturday’s events include a sunset beach meet and greet
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a community picnic and kitchen party starting at 5
p.m. Sunday’s only event is a Sherry family reunion. Monday will see a fun run
start at 9 a.m., a wine and cheese social starting at 6:30 p.m. and an art show
and raffle at 7:30 p.m.
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