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LSMMA Shares Exciting Event Details:

Special Free LSMMA Event!
Thursday, February 9 – LSMMA presents “Modern Viking Voyages of the Leif Erikson & Roald Amundsen Ships”
Knife River, MN resident, Randy Ellestad, will share details about Duluth’s Viking ship, its colorful history and remarkable voyage as it battles with the elements, city hall and its future.  The first of the 2012 Evening Entertainment Series programs will be held at Canal Park Lodge, 250 Canal Park Drive in Duluth from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Admission and parking are free!  For more information call 218-727-2497.

Wednesday, February 15 – Sunday, February 19 – The 46^th annual Duluth Boat, Sport, Travel and RV Show in Duluth, MN
The annual Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel and RV Show will feature the latest in boats, family travel information, plus tackle, fishing and hunting camps, sporting equipment, motorcycles, RV's, campers and recreational vehicles too.  Adult admission $9 and kids under 5 are free.  The show will be held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.  For more details visit www.shamrockprod.com.

Special Free LSMMA Event!
Thursday, February 16- LSMMA presents "Steve Haverty and the Great Lakes Steamship Society"
Learn from the founding member of the Great Lakes Steamship Society, Steve Haverty, how this organization strives to preserve maritime heritage of the Great Lakes and focuses on its current special project the JB Ford.  This Evening Entertainment Series program will be held at Canal Park Lodge, 250 Canal Park Drive in Duluth from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Admission and parking are free!  For more information call 218-727-2497.

Thursday, February 16 – The Wisconsin Marine Historical Society presents “Steamboat History” in Milwaukee, WI
Owner of BB Riverboats, Alan Bernstein, will present “Steamboat History” at the Hilton Milwaukee River, 4700 North Port Washington, RD, Gledale, WI.  This program, coordinated by the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society, begins at 6pm followed by dinner and presentation.  Reservations required.  For more details call 414-286-3074 or visit www.wmhs.org.

Saturday, February 25 – Upper Midwest Scuba and Adventure Travel Show in Minneapolis, MN
Attention divers!  The annual Upper Midwest Scuba and Adventure Travel Show will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Brooklyn Center, MN.  This all-day event features educational sessions focused on maritime history, Great Lakes treasures, scuba and snorkeling, shipwreck archeology, adventure travel, an exciting trade show and opportunity to learn more about the Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society.  Special guest presentation by Dr. Mark Wilde "The Discovery of Blackbeard's Ship: Queen Anne's Revenge."  Tickets required.  For more details call 612-516-9070 or visit www.glsps.org.

LSMMA Shares the Latest:

• You're Invited to Exciting Upcoming (some free!) Special Events
• LSMMA 2012 Summer Field Trip Details
• LSMMA Members Receive Discounted Rates at the Historic Fitger's Inn and South Pier Inn on the Canal in Duluth
• 2012 LSMMA Membership Details - Spring Break-Up Drawing Information, Only LSMMA Members Can Win 

Save the Date!
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 25th annual Gales of November.  The Twin Ports educational, fundraising and networking maritime benefit will be held at various locations in Duluth, MN on Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2012.  Information will be added to the website as 2012 details are finalized! 

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