CAMDEN — Camden resident Michael Skaling will share plans to historically restore the Curtis Island Light Station during a free Sunset Seminar presentation Wednesday, July 31, at 7 p.m., at the Camden Yacht Club.

The Curtis Island Lighthouse Foundation and the Town of Camden are collaborating to restore the Curtis Island Light Station historically to the mid-1900s when it was a fully operating Coast Guard light station. Skaling will delve into the light station’s history and ownership, from its construction in 1834 to its full replacement in the late 1800s. He also will share the findings of a detailed conditions assessment of the facility and plans for fundraising and restoration over the next three to five years. The ultimate goal is to preserve Curtis Island for the next 100 years for this maritime community and its many visitors.

During the past 25 years consulting for various public organizations and private businesses, Skaling has specialized in change management, organization development, and leader development. He and other community members established the Curtis Island Lighthouse Foundation in 2023. Born in Brunswick, Skaling has a BA from the University of Maine, Orono, and an MA/ABD from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

The Yacht Club, located at 68 Bay View Street, hosts the nonprofit Camden Area Youth Seamanship Program (CAYSP), open to all young people in the community. Voluntary donations for CAYSP’s generous scholarships, which make sailing lessons affordable to all, will be accepted at the seminar. Complete details about this year’s Sunset Seminars are available at https://camdenyachtclub.org/sunset-seminars.