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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-02-06, Page 27J 26 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Plans for Family Day WinterFest South Huron are snowballing into bigger, grander community celebration of winter season ABCA Community groups in the South Huron area are coming up with new ideas to help celebrate the best of wintertime on the Family Day Iloliday Monday, February 18, 2013. More than a dozen community groups are part of planning the Family Day WinterFest South Huron celebration that will add sotne new twists to a holiday event, with lots of old favourites. Volunteer George Finch said new events this year include a try -out -curling -for -free open house hosted by the Exeter Curling Club; Euchreama, and introduction to darts, both events hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, R. E. Pooley Branch, No. 167; a Scavenger Ilunt hosted by the South Huron Optimist Club; a Winter Bird Feeding Workshop, courtesy of Friends of the South Huron Trail and Miller's Country Store; and more new activities to be announced shortly. The new events are in addition to some popular returning events such as the Exeter Lions Club Breakfast; fireworks courtesy of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church and the South Huron Fire Department - Exeter Station Firefighters' Association; free family snowshoe- ing nowshoe .ing offered by the Friends of the South Huron Trail and Ausable Bayfleld Conservation; free public skating courtesy of Municipality of South I luron and Exeter Lions Club; clowns and face painting by the Exeter Lioness Club; a big -screen, G -rated movie co -hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron and Exeter Elementary School; tobogganing hill by the South Huron Roads Department; outdoor skating (weather permitting) by the South Huron Fire Department - Exeter Station; and more. "When different groups and businesses each do some- thing, the result is a bigger and better celebration of winter attractions and community" Finch said. This is the third year for the community -wide celebration of the great outdoors and organizers say that "snow or no snow$ there will be lots to do in the Exeter area. All -day events include (weather permitting) tobogganing and out- door skating. The holiday begins with the popular Lions Club Breakfast. "Hundreds of people enjoy the Exeter Lions Club Break- fast on Family Day and we're happy to bring it back for Fam- ily Day WinterFest South Huron in 20137 said Bruce Hodge, President of the Exeter Lions Club. Doug Upshall, I.Ions Club Breakfast Committee Chair, said the breakfast takes place at South Huron Recreation Centre, 94 Victoria Street East in Exeter, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon and admission is registration is not required and there is an elevator on site. The Winter BirdFeeding Workshop takes place at South Huron Recreation Centre at 11 a.m. This year there will also be instructional darts at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 167, Exeter, from 12 noon - 3 p.m. The 'Learn from a Pro' darts is downstairs in the Legion and is for ages 10 and up. Lorne Rideout, Chairman of the Friends of the South Huron Trail, said the volunteer community group is bring- ing back some popular events like free snowshoeing. Volun- teers from The Friends of the South Huron Trail will Join with Ausable Bayfield Conservation to offer free family snowshoeing at the South Huron Recreation Centre with free rental from 12 p.m. (noon) to 2 p.m.'Ihis is a rare oppor- tunity for people to try out snowshoes without having to pay the normal rental fee. A limited number of both traditional and aluminum snowshoes will be available at no cost. Par- ticipants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable low-heeled boots. You are also invited to bring your own snowshoes if you have them. Family Day WinterFest South Huron continues with events throughout the afternoon and evening. 'Ihe Exeter Curling Club is offering something new for this year's Family Day WinterFest South Huron. The club is hold- ing an open house to welcome people of all ages to try curl- ing. 'Ihe open house takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Inter- ested people are asked to bring a separate, clean and dry pair of running shoes (not street shoes) and give curling a try. 'There will be hot chocolate to warm you up. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron and Exeter Ele- mentary School, with the sponsorship support of Starlite Drive-in and Kraft Auto, will be co -hosting a big -screen, G -rifted tnovie (Wreck-lt Ralph), at the school at 93 Victoria Street East from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and pop and popcorn will be available for a small fee. Children and youths are asked to bring indoor footwear and, if they want, a blanket. The South Huron Fire Department - Exeter Sta- tion, with support from Trivitt Memorial Angli- can Church, will hold a small fireworks display at MacNaughton Park over Exeter Dam (weather permitting, after sunset, at 7 p.m. sharp). The display will he about 15 minutes in length. There are numerous business contributors to the community event as well as community organizations and individuals, according to Finch. Stay posted to familyday- winterfest.ca, designed courtesy of SOHO Creative, for addi- tions to the WinterFest celebration schedule. $7 for adults, $4 for children. The Exeter Lioness Club will have clowns and face painting from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at South Huron Recrea- tion Centre. There is 'In Motion' free family skating at South HurtSn Recreation Centre from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. thanks to the Exeter Lions Club, JMR Electric, Jim Scott Enterprises, C.E. Reid and Sons, and Municipality of South Huron. "Family Day WinterFest South Huron is a wonderful chance for fam- ilies to take part in 'In Motion' activities" said Darcey Cook, Recreation Program Assistant with the Municipality of South Huron. The South Huron Optimist Club said Family Day Winter - Fest demonstrates the community spirit that Is alive and well in South Huron and area. "The South Huron Optimist Club is pleased to be part of an event that reflects our committnent to children, youth, and families," said Johanna Calamusa, President of the South Huron Opti- mist Club. "This year club members are hosting a Scavenger Hunt and it takes place at South Huron Recreation Centre from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and it is free." There will be a goody bag for those taking part, while supplies last. Euchreama organizer Esther Hillman, of the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary, said the euchre event offers "cards, and friendship, and food." The event takes place at R.E. 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