Coast Guard units to host free and open to the public events
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/17/2018 01:27 PM EDT
News Release |
May 17, 2018 |
Coast Guard units to host free and open to the public events
CLEVELAND — Several U.S. Coast Guard stations on the Great Lakes are scheduled to host free events for the public this weekend and in the coming weeks.
Some of the events will be open houses and will allow the public to tour the station, learn about the crews, equipment and missions of the Coast Guard on the Great Lakes. These events will coincide with the start of National Safe Boating Week, May 19-25.
What: Coast Guard Station Oswego will be assisting Oswego Fire Department May 18, 2018 at Wrights Landing Marina in Oswego New York. In support of National Safe Boating Week, Coast Guard Station Oswego will attend with Coast Guard Auxiliary 2-4. Everyone is invited to come meet the crew, and hear about the importance of boater safety and proper life jacket use.
Where: Wrights Landing Marina in Oswego, New York.
When: May 18, 2018 - 11 a.m. to noon.
Contact: (315) 343-1551
What: Open House
Where: Coast Guard Station Fairport, 2 Coast Guard Rd., Fairport, OH 44057
When: May 19, 2018 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: (440) 352-3112
What: Open House
Where: Coast Guard Station Saginaw River, 2405 Weadock Hwy, Essexville, MI 48732
When: May 19, 2018 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact: (989) 892-7009
What: Open House
Where: Coast Guard Station Erie, 1 Coast Guard Rd., Erie, PA 16505
When: May 20, 2018 - noon to 4 p.m.
Contact: (814) 838-2097
What: Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class. The Auxiliary "About Boating Safety" certification and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources safe boating certificate programs will be covered.
Where: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, 225 East Spruce Street, St. Charles, MI 48655
When: June 9, 2018 - 8 a.m. into the afternoon
Contact: Commodore Mark Simoni, (989) 239-4731.
To find a National Safe Boating Week event near you, visit: http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/ready-set-wear-it/
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