The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove, PO Box 1007, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, 831-372-2898 | www.pacificgroveheritage.org THE BOARD AND BATTEN THE NEWSLETTER OF THE HERITAGE SOCIETY OF PACIFIC GROVE THE HERITAGE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES THE POINT PINOS FUNDRAISER & TOUR SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2013 10AM - 4PM Join the Heritage Society this autumn on a tour of the Lighthouse, highlighting the recent improvements, per the secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Also, tour historic El Carmelo Cemetery, where many of our local and notable history-makers are in their resting places, such as A. C. McDougal who lived in the first house built in Pacific Grove in 1874. There will be docents available at the Lighthouse to answer your questions as you walk through history inside the Lighthouse, see what has been done with respect to current renovations and learn what is still needed. This treasure sitting right here in our own hometown is worth taking another look at. If you haven’t visited it in a while you will be pleasantly surprised. In addition to the Lighthouse tours, there will be walking tours of the historical parts of the El Carmelo Cemetery and an open house at the Little Chapel by the Sea. Your ticket to this event will also allow you to purchase a specially priced luncheon($15) at Point Pinos Grill (normally $25). And there will be a silent auction at the Point Pinos Grill. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Ph.D. Joann Semones, maritime author and historian will be at our event. She is a published author of: Sea ofTroubles, Hard Luck Coast and Shipwrecks, Scalawags, and Scavengers. These books will be available for purchase from her (a portion of the proceeds will go to the Lighthouse Fund) and she will be signing her copies. She is currently working on a book about shipwrecks off Pt. Pinos. Also look for Dr. Semones at one of our upcoming Heritage Society Lectures. www.GullCottageBooks.com www.pacificgroveheritage.org September 2013 This issue is dedicated to those who have kept the Point Pinos Lighthouse functioning, and to those addressing its future needs and restoration. Specials thanks to the Questers for their interest and financial support over the years, the volunteers who have dedicated countless hours, and Dennis Tarmina, Ken Hinshaw, Jeff Becom, Geoff Welch, Steve Honegger (aka the geezers) for their work and vision of the future. POINT PINOS LIGHTHOUSE FUNDRAISER 2013 ARTISTS IN CHAUTAUQUA This favorite will be held at the historic Chautauqua Hall on Sunday, October 6 from 10- 4:00PM. Thanks to the dedication of Adrianne Jonson, owner of Artisana Gallery, 602 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA., the hall will be filled with wonderful works from artisans and you are sure to find that special gift for yourself or someone else. , OCR Text: The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove, PO Box 1007, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, 831-372-2898 | www.pacificgroveheritage.org THE BOARD AND BATTEN THE NEWSLETTER OF THE HERITAGE SOCIETY OF PACIFIC GROVE THE HERITAGE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES THE POINT PINOS FUNDRAISER & TOUR SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2013 10AM - 4PM Join the Heritage Society this autumn on a tour of the Lighthouse, highlighting the recent improvements, per the secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Also, tour historic El Carmelo Cemetery, where many of our local and notable history-makers are in their resting places, such as A. C. McDougal who lived in the first house built in Pacific Grove in 1874. There will be docents available at the Lighthouse to answer your questions as you walk through history inside the Lighthouse, see what has been done with respect to current renovations and learn what is still needed. This treasure sitting right here in our own hometown is worth taking another look at. If you haven’t visited it in a while you will be pleasantly surprised. In addition to the Lighthouse tours, there will be walking tours of the historical parts of the El Carmelo Cemetery and an open house at the Little Chapel by the Sea. Your ticket to this event will also allow you to purchase a specially priced luncheon($15) at Point Pinos Grill (normally $25). And there will be a silent auction at the Point Pinos Grill. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Ph.D. Joann Semones, maritime author and historian will be at our event. She is a published author of: Sea ofTroubles, Hard Luck Coast and Shipwrecks, Scalawags, and Scavengers. These books will be available for purchase from her (a portion of the proceeds will go to the Lighthouse Fund) and she will be signing her copies. She is currently working on a book about shipwrecks off Pt. Pinos. Also look for Dr. Semones at one of our upcoming Heritage Society Lectures. www.GullCottageBooks.com www.pacificgroveheritage.org September 2013 This issue is dedicated to those who have kept the Point Pinos Lighthouse functioning, and to those addressing its future needs and restoration. Specials thanks to the Questers for their interest and financial support over the years, the volunteers who have dedicated countless hours, and Dennis Tarmina, Ken Hinshaw, Jeff Becom, Geoff Welch, Steve Honegger (aka the geezers) for their work and vision of the future. POINT PINOS LIGHTHOUSE FUNDRAISER 2013 ARTISTS IN CHAUTAUQUA This favorite will be held at the historic Chautauqua Hall on Sunday, October 6 from 10- 4:00PM. Thanks to the dedication of Adrianne Jonson, owner of Artisana Gallery, 602 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA., the hall will be filled with wonderful works from artisans and you are sure to find that special gift for yourself or someone else. , Heritage Society of Pacific Grove,Historical Collections,Board and Batten,Board and Batten Newsletters,2013,B and B Sept 2013.pdf,B and B Sept 2013.pdf 1 Page 1, Tags: B AND B SEPT 2013.PDF, B and B Sept 2013.pdf 1 Page 1