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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Sons of Norway to host Terry Smythe talk on Norwegian long-distance bicycle race May 17

HOUGHTON -- The Sons of Norway Ulseth Lodge will be having a celebration for Norway's Constitution Day on Tuesday, May 17, at the Shelden Grill in the Magnuson Hotel (Franklin Square Inn). The featured speaker will be Terry Smythe -- who will talk about her experience participating in a long distance bicycle race from Trondheim to Oslo, Norway.

Members and the public are invited to attend. A social hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., including children's activities, will be followed by a Norwegian dinner from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The program is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $12 for adults, $7.50 for children 12 and under (6 and under are free). Reservations are required by May 15; RSVP to Eileen at 482-0292.

This event is open to the public -- anyone who wants to attend can make a reservation and then pay at the door on Tuesday.

Click here for more information on the race.

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