Upcoming Events
Women on the Water:
Ripples of Influence
A fundraiser for Maine Community Swimming
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Centerboard Yacht Club 271 Front Street, South Portland, ME 04106
Our panel event brings together diverse women whose lives have been shaped by water—through sport, work, conservation, and culture. By sharing their stories, we aim to:
Illuminate the impact of water on personal and professional journeys
Inspire our community to engage deeply with water safety and conservation
Showcase the role of women in water-related fields
Raise awareness and support for Maine Community Swimming's mission of accessible, inclusive water safety education
Through these narratives, we hope to create waves, motivating our community to embrace water safety, support inclusive swimming programs, and foster a deeper appreciation for our aquatic environments. This inspiring evening will feature a panel discussion with incredible women who have made waves in their fields, including:
Pat Gallant-Charette, world record-holding marathon swimmer
Mihku Paul, a First Nations poet, visual artist, storyteller, and activist
Alicia Gaiero, co-founder of Nautisisters Oyster Farm
Sara Smith, co-program director of Casting for Recovery - Maine Chapter
Agenda for the Evening
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Mix & mingle
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Panel discussion
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Desserts and raffle
Appetizers, soft drinks, desserts, and coffee are included. BYOB.
And, chances to win at our raffle!
2nd Annual
Tread for Water Ed
May 2025
Stay tuned for more details on our annual fundraiser, Tread for Water Ed, coming up next spring. Last year’s event raised over $18,000, and we hope to blow that goal out of the water!
