The Boothbay Sea and Science Center and Ocean Point Marina will host a Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Wednesday, May 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at Ocean Point Marina, located at 216 Ocean Point Road in East Boothbay. For detailed directions to the marina by land or by sea, visit www.boothbayharbor.com.

Boothbay Sea and Science Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization for Maine and summering youth ages 5-17 whose mission is to advance sailing, boating and ocean sciences by minimizing economic and physical obstacles to develop independence, self-confidence, teamwork and volunteerism in its participants and to inspire youth to strengthen themselves and their community through the enjoyment of the sea.

This summer, BSSC will launch its integrated sea and science program that supports the Center’s vison to become a community sailing, boating and science education center that offers affordable access to the waterfront and experiential learning activities not typically provided by other regional organizations. BSSC is continuing on its path to becoming a regional learning center for marine science, maritime history, seamanship, navigation, safety at sea, meteorology and boatbuilding.  The third annual Follow Me to BSSC “freeweek” will take place from June 22-26. From Monday, June 29 until Friday, Aug. 21, BSSC's 2015 integrated sea and science program will include eight weeks of boating, sailing and marine science.

For more information about programs, registration and schedules, visit www.boothbayseaandsciencecenter.org. The support BSSC receives from the Boothbay Region and Maine communities enables youth to build self-confidence, self-reliance, responsibility and dependability along with an abiding wonder and respect for the marine ecosystem.   

Ocean Point Marina is a full service boatyard located in the historic boat building community of East Boothbay, Maine. The marina is situated in a well-protected cove at the mouth of the Damariscotta River, only minutes from the open ocean and some of the best cruising grounds on the East Coast. Ocean Point Marina offers transient and seasonal dockage, moorings, as well as winter storage. The marina has a 35 ton Travel Lift and can attend to all your service needs including; diesel and gas engine repairs, repowers, fiberglass and wood hull repairs, bright work, Awl gripping and more. The marina is also a Mercury dealer.

Guests at the Business After Hours will be able to take a tour of the marina and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments catered by Liz Evans, chef and owner of the East Boothbay General Store. Be sure to bring your business cards to be entered in to a drawing to win one of several door prizes, which will include items from the Boothbay Sea and Science Center and Ocean Point Marina.

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours are open to members and non-members, and everyone from the business community is encouraged to participate. We have several Business After Hours scheduled so far and welcome more with an average attendance of 80 people. Please register to attend by visiting our website: www.boothbayharbor.com or calling our office at 207-633-2353. We would also be happy to work with you to learn about how you can become a host.