SAVE THE DATE – Friday, March 14, 2025
118th Hillsboro Lighthouse Fundraising Gala

The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society (HLPS) cordially invites you to grab your calendar and block off the evening of Friday, March 14, 2025 so you will be available to attend Big Diamond’s 118^th Black & White annual Fundraising Gala situated on the property of and directly under the watchful gaze of our beloved 1907 lighthouse.

Last year, tickets were completely sold out, within three weeks, due to the popularity of this non-profit fundraiser by the attendees who put their money where their hearts are to preserve this historic and fully-functioning Aid-to-Navigation

Once again, guests will be able to park for free at the 14^th Street Alsdorf Park Pier and take the short ferry ride to and from the Lighthouse.

Guests will be protected under a large clear tent where they will enjoy a sumptuous meal; live music, dancing under the full moon and a silent & live auction featuring incredible purchases. This exciting evening will be digitally documented by photographer Patty Daniels.

The 2025 Gala attire will be black & white ... to match the colors of the lighthouse.

One of the most sought-after activities happens only once a year at this Gala.

Ralph Krugler, HLPS Board Member, will supervise private tours of the Lens Room and its bi-valve Fresnel Lens that shines its beacon an incredible 28 nautical miles (32 land miles). Once you have climbed the 175 steps to the top, you will be in awe of the 360 degree view and the full moon shining on the glistening water below.

Every dollar raised goes directly to the upkeep, renovation and repairs of Big Diamond. Some of the future maintenance projects include: painting the lower section of the lighthouse with a marine grade sealer to keep oxygen and salt off the metal; sand-blasting the lower section of the lighthouse to bare metal and fixing/replacing the corroding parts; repair the gallery doors so they sit flush; re-glazing the lantern; fix the deteriorated window sills where the rain water entered. The list is extensive and the financial donations, from each Gala, really make a difference in keeping the lighthouse functioning properly.

Tickets $249 per person, a table for eight $1907 will go on sale online through our website December 1st If you have any further questions, wish to be a corporate/business sponsor, or want to donate an item to the Silent Auction, please contact organizer Debbie Divich via e-mail [email protected] or by phone (786) 251-0811