Come Chill With Us January 30 - February 1, 2015

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1 Come Chill With Us January 30 - February 1, 2015 PolarFest is an exciting winter carnival offering events guaranteed to entertain the entire family. Get out and enjoy Ice Carving, Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Canoe Races, Snowmobiles displays, The Polar Plunge & More! Come Chill With Us in Bridgenorth, Ennismore and Lakefield. B.E.L. Rotary

2 GET INTO THE DARK At participating restaurants. Tim Hortons 2014 Visit our locations in Lakefield, Bridgenorth and Peterborough.

3 PolarFest Welcome to Polarfest 2015! On behalf of the Township of Selwyn and the PolarFest Committee, I welcome you to PolarFest The committee, comprised largely of volunteers, has been hard at work once again to prepare a wonderful winter carnival filled with events sure to appeal to the entire family! The Township has many local attractions and events that enhance the quality of life for residents and tourists alike. While visiting our area, I encourage you to explore our many unique shops, galleries and restaurants. The warmth and hospitality that our community has to offer will be something you ll long remember. Community spirit and enthusiasm is evident in the number of winter themed activities to be found throughout the Township. To discover other special events and celebrations that take place within our community throughout the year be sure to visit the township website at: or We feel confident that your PolarFest experience will be an enjoyable one, filled with many lasting memories. With Warmest Regards, Mary Smith, Mayor Jeff Leal M.P.P. Peterborough Riding PolarFest Bring the whole family out to enjoy the festivities! 236 King Street, Peterborough ON. K9J 7L8 Phone: Fax: jleal.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

4 2 PolarFest 2015 FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 Youth Shinny 9 am-12noon Ennismore Community Centre $5.00 per person, full equipment is mandatory 9 am - 10 am for ages 8 and under 10 am - 11 am ages 8 to am - 12 noon ages 12 and over Opening Ceremonies 6:30 pm Opening ceremonies will be held in Ennismore Heritage Artspace Centre at 6:30 PM. Hot Chocolate courtesy of Sullivan s General Store and donuts provided by the PolarFest Committee. Room available for warming until 9:00 pm. New this year will be fireworks following the speeches at approximately 7:30pm! Candle Light Skate 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come and enjoy a skate around the 400 metre speed skating oval which will be lined with hundreds of candles. Skating is free, bring your own skates our try a pair of speed skates. We recommend you bring a flash light or a head light for safety. www. ontariospeedskatingoval.com Night Hike 7:00 pm Join the Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee for the nature in Winter Guided Night Hike on the Lakefield Trail. Hikers will set out from the Marshland Centre at the Lakefield Beach. The hike returns to the beach where you will be welcomed by a toasty campfire to roast marshmallows and warm your insides with a cup of hot apple cider. Be sure to dress warmly and bring a flashlight. For more details about the Night Hike call Live Music 8:00-11:00pm Come out to Chemong Lodge located at 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth for an evening of live music. Friday evening Chemong Lodge presents Brian McMullen and Paul Kneller. SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 Ice Sculptures All Day Chainsaw ice carvings by the Ice People. Carvings will be on display throughout the township including Heritage Park and Chemong Lodge in Bridgenorth and the Four Corners in Ennismore (Sullivan s Store) Unique Home Decor Gifts Kids Stuff 46 Queen Street, Lakefield (705)

5 PolarFest SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 SATURDAY, JANUARY 31.Pancake Breakfast 9:00 am - 11:00 am Causeway Christian Assembly 1307 Yankee Line, Ennismore, We are a Christ-centred, spirit-filled family of believers, loving people for Christ. We invite you to join us on Sunday for our morning service at 10:30 am Little Chippers 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Bring the kids out and let them get creative with ice. Children are invited to create their own ice sculptures. Ice People will be on hand to offer instructions. Heritage Park in Bridgenorth and The Four Corners in Ennismore (Sullivan s Store). Pick-up Hockey 10:00 am - Noon Grab your friends and head to the Ontario Speed Skating Oval for a good old game of pick-up hockey. Event sponsored by the Ontario Speed Skating Oval and Kawartha Lakes Construction. Ice Sculpture Competition and People s Choice Awards 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Lakefield is celebrating its 11th Anniversary of spectacular ice sculptures spon sored by the Lakefield Village Merchants. Cenotaph Park will sparkle with exquisite ice sculptures created by talented chefs. Cast your ballot for the People s Choice Award and hang on to your ballot stub, it s a valuable discount coupon. Bring the children out and enjoy crafting statues out of ice provided for you in the ice garden. The People s Choice Award presented at the Thirsty Loon on Queen Street in Lakefield at 5:00 pm. Fundraising Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm The Ennismore Heritage Artspace Centre will be serving lunch from 11 am to 3 pm to raise money for the community centre. Menu items include Hot Dogs, Pemeal Bacon on a Bun as well as soft drinks, juice and water. The accessible Heritage Centre basement will be open for warming purposes from 10 am to 4 pm. All are welcome to warm up while they enjoy the ice carvers and Little Chippers. Paint Can Curling 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Bridgenorth - Chemong Lake in front of Star Marina. $20 per team, teams of 2. Register at the Township of Selwyn office, Chemong Lodge or call please call Woodchuk Charlie at

6 4 PolarFest 2015 SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 Fun Activities for Young Children Lakefield Library with the Lakefield Family Hub (PFRC) 10:30 am - 12noon The Lakefield Branch of Selwyn Public Libraries with the Lakefield Family Hub of Peterborough Family Resource Centre present a morning of fun activities for young children. Come join us for crafts, baby area, stories, songs, snack and a puppet play titled Mortimer at the Lakefield Library located at 8 Queen Street, Lakefield. RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Rides 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm View the region from the sky in a hot air balloon. Weather permitting (calm day with no wind). Tethered Hot air Balloon Rides. Isabel Morris Park, Lakefeild Ice Bar Party 12:30-7:00pm Lakefield Legion Branch 77 is hosting an Ice Bar Party in the yard next to the building. Stop by for a beverage, enter the meat draw or test your luck with the draw. Age of Majority Event Free Public Skating 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Sponsored by Lakefield I.D.A. Pharmacy Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Polar Paddle 1:00 pm Come and watch as teams of six push or pull canoes down Queen Street in Lakefield. The canoes will be on wheels and participants will be dressed in costumes. Sponsored by the Lakefield Pantry. Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ennismore Community Centre. Sponsored by the Ennismore Optimist Club. Free Public Skating 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sponsored by PolarFest Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Live Music 8:00-11:00pm Come out to Chemong Lodge located at 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth for an evening of live music. Saturday evening Chemong Lodge presents Reckless Minstrel Buskers.

7 PolarFest SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Ice Sculptures All Day Chainsaw ice carvings by the Ice People. Carvings will be on display throughout the township including Heritage Park and Chemong Lodge in Bridgenorth and the Four Corners in Ennismore (Sullivan s Store). Nordic Day Noon - 3:00 pm Enjoy the great outdoors and experience a day of Nordic sports. Adventure Outfitters will be at the Ontario Speed Skating Oval with a selection of cross country skis and snowshoes available to the public. Take a trip around the oval property on groomed trails! Antique Snowmobile Show 10:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Antique and Classic Snowmobile Club of Canada will be at PolarFest again in 2015 with a display of snowmobiles from days gone by at Rotary Park in Ennismore. All vintage snowmobile enthusiasts are welcome to come out and display their snowmobiles. All snowmobiles Welcome! Display sponsored in part by R.J. Brown Insurance Brokers. Contact Alex Lamore at alamore1@cogeco.ca Free Public Skating 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Sponsored by R & J Machine Ennismore Community Centre RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Rides 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm View the region from the sky in a hot air balloon. Weather permitting (calm day with no wind). Tethered Hot air Balloon Rides. Rotary Park, Ennismore. Polar Plunge 2:00 pm Chemong Lake at Rotary Park, Ennismore. Freezin for a Reason The Polar Plunge annually draws over 1,500 people to hoot and holler at the crazy folks plunging into the frigid waters of Chemong Lake. Benefitting many local charities. For more details visit Live Music 3:00-6:00pm Come out to Chemong Lodge located at 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth for an afternoon of live music. Sunday afternoon Chemong Lodge presents the Donny Wood Band.

8 6 PolarFest 2015 Polar Plunge 35 th Annual Polar Plunge B.E.L. Rotary Park Ennismore Freezin for a Reason Sunday, February 1 2:00 pm When: Sunday, February 1, 2015 Where: Rotary Park (west side of the Chemong Lake Causeway) Ennismore, ON Why: To support the charity of your choice and the work of the Rotary Club of Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield Theme: Zombies and Survivors! For on-line registration and pledges go to For more info please go to or call Tony Davidson at B.E.L. Rotary $5.00 OFF $30.00 purchase expires Feb. 28, 2015 Lakefield 144 Queen Street Bridgenorth 892 Ward Street SULLIVAN S GENERAL STORE A Charming General Store Sweaters and Hats etc. from Ireland Giftware Lotto Centre 476 Ennis Road

9 PolarFest Ice & Snow Carving Ice & Snow Carving Bridgenorth Ennismore January 31 February 1 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The Ice People are a non-profit volunteer group carving ice sculptures and hosting various winter events at PolarFest. These events include ice & snow scupltures around the Township, Chemong Lake Paint Can Curling, Little Chippers Ice Program - the carvers of the future. You can watch the carvers in action at Heritage Park in Bridgenorth and The Four corners in Ennismore between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Displays will also be fashioned at Chemong Lodge. The Ice People also store ice blocks to carve at many summer festivals, parades and events. A year-round process that includes Freezin for a Reason. Novice ice carvers are always welcome. Ask any member. WETT Inspections * Chimney Cleanings * Gas Fireplace Cleanings * Satisfaction Guaranteed A place to warm up to LTD. KEN MONK (705) CAUSEWAY PLAZA, BRIDGENORTH, ONTARIO Custom Fireplace Finishes * Wood / Gas Fireplaces/Stoves * Prefab and Masonry Chimneys

10 8 PolarFest 2015 Candlelight Skate 7th Annual Candlelight Skate Ontario Speed Skating Oval Lakefield South Next to the new water tower Friday, January 30 6:00-9:00 pm The annual candlelight skate will take place on Friday, Jan 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The light from hundreds of candles will guide your way around the 400 metre Oval at the Ontario Speed Skating Oval. SKATING IS FREE RENTAL SPEED SKATES AVAILABLE We recommend that you bring a flashlight to guide your way from the parking lot down to the Oval site. For more information please contact the Ontario Speed Skating Oval info@ontariospeedskatingoval.com OPEN 24 HOURS 44 Queen St. Lakefield

11 PolarFest Chemong Lodge 764 Hunter St. Bridgenorth, ON K0L 1H0 Tel: Tel: Fax: Hours Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm chemonglodge.com Lunch & Dinner Specials Mondays Chicken Cordon Bleu. $14.00 Tuesdays Pickerel with awesome sides! $13.99 Wednesdays Prime Rib. Always a crowd favourite! All day everyday (while supplies last) $14.99 Thursdays Pork Special. $14.00 Fridays Fish & Chips. 1 piece: $ pieces: $14.95 Lunch Buffet $13.50 Saturdays Steak Special. $18.99 Sundays Roast Beef $11.99 Brunch: $15 Join Us For Polarfest Specials

12 10 PolarFest 2015 Snowmobile Show Antique Snowmobile Show BEL Rotary Park Ennismore Sunday, February 1 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Antique and Classic Snowmobile Club of Canada will be at PolarFest again with a display of snowmobiles from days gone by at Rotary Park in Ennismore. All vintage snowmobile enthusiasts are welcome to come out and display their snowmobiles. ALL SNOWMOBILES ARE WELCOME Display sponsored in part by R.J. Brown Insurance Brokers. Contact Alex Lamore at , by alamore1@cogeco.ca or visit the ACSCC on the web at for more details. 650 Young Street, Ennismore smsigns@nexicom.net Telephone: Mobile: Fax: Toll Free:

13 PolarFest Ice Carving 11 th Annual People s Choice Awards Cenotaph Park Lakefield Saturday, January am - 4 pm Lakefield is pleased to celebrate its 11th Anniversary of spectacular ice sculptures sponsored by the Lakefield Village Merchants. Cenotaph Park will sparkle with exquisite ice sculptures created by talented sculptors on January 31st. This year s theme is Frozen, a concept allowing the sculptors to present their best original sculptures with the movie theme. Cast your ballot for the People s Choice Award and be sure to hang on to your ballot stub; its a valuable discount coupon sponsored by select Lakefield merchants. Children can enjoy creating statues out of ice blocks in the Ice Garden. Children are welcome to bring their own carving tools, but they MUST also bring an adult to supervise them. Why not enter the Junior Chipppers Competition The carving will take place between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm with the People s Choice Award being presented at 5:00 pm at the Thirsty Loon. LAKEFIELD 112 Queen St. Unit 2 Phone: Lakefield s New & Consignment Family Store Kids can enjoy cookies and play while you shop January 30 - February 1

14 12 PolarFest 2015 Polar Bear Ice Sculpture Competition We are excited to be celebrating our 11th ANNIVERSARY of bringing professional quality ice sculpturing to Lakefield. As you continue on your daily errands over the coming days, please take a moment to thank these many Lakefield Village Merchants whose generous sponsorship made these events possible: SGS Lakefield Research Inc. Savage Arms (Canada) Inc. Lakefield Pantry - Organizer Chef Brian Henry Private Chef Services - Organizer Lakefield VisionCare Village Pet Food & Supply Happenstance Books & Yarns Lakefield Foodland Kawartha Home Hardware RE/MAX Eastern Realty Lakefield Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Paulmac s Pet Foods Thirsty Loon R.J. Brown Insurance Brokers Karl Moher Insurance & Investments Trinkets & Treasures The Village Inn Free Flow Physiotherapy Lakefield Flowers Gastle & Associates RONA Cashway Cassis Bistro Royal Bank Celtic Connection Chocolate Rabbit M & M Meat Shops Lakefield Auto Parts Millbank Trading Company Lakefield Herald Nexicom

15 PolarFest Canoe Races 6 th Annual Polar Paddle Queen Street Lakefield Saturday, January 31 1:00 pm Teams of six people will manpower a canoe, on wheels of course, down Queen Street between Reid and Bridge Streets in Lakefield. Racing begins at 1:00 pm and heats will continue until one team emerges as the fastest. Awards will be presented for best costumes and fastest canoe. Teams are welcome to bring their own canoes prepared within the guidelines, or if they wish, they can just rent one. Sponsored by Lakefield Pantry and The Township of Selwyn For more information or to register call Jennie MacKenzie at:(705) or lakefieldpantry@cogeco.ca Peterborough Lakefield FULL SERVICE Soft Cloth ~ Fresh Water IN A HURRY??? Try our Express Exterior Wash!!! 422 Aylmer St., N. ( Between Brock & Hunter) coin-op self serve bays 24/7 Hours: Mon - Fri 8-5:00 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays (weather permitting) Fully Automated Touchless Car Wash 3 Coin-Operated Car Wash Bays Located in the MOODIE PLAZA, LAkEFIELD Open 24 HOURS ~ 7 Days a Week

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17 16 PolarFest 2015 Hot Air Balloon Rides Lakefield Ennismore Saturday, January 31 Sunday, February 1 Take a Tethered Ride in the RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Weather permitting (meaning a calm day with no wind) Isabel Morris Park Lakefield Saturday, January 31 Rotary Park Ennismore Sunday, February 1 Visit for times on PolarFest Weekend Distinctive Handcrafted Floorcoverings th Line of Smith, RR #3 Lakefield Phone: New Patients Welcome

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19 18 PolarFest 2015 Sleigh Rides Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Saturday, January 31 1 pm - 4 pm Ennismore Community Centre Sleigh Rides in Canada originated as a form of transportation in farming communities throughout the country. Dog Sledding in Canada had been around for centuries before Europeans arrived and set up communities. Horse-drawn plows tilled the soil during the growing season. During the winter; however, transportation became difficult and sleighs were fabricated. Experience a little of Canada s history and enjoy a Sleigh Ride at the Ennismore Community Centre. The rides will take place on Saturday, January 31 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Marc Campbell of Ennismore will have his team of horses on site and invites everyone to take a jont around the community centre property. Enjoy a cup of complimentary hot chocolate. Sleigh Rides are sponsored by the Ennismore Optimist Club Bridgenorth Office Lakefield Office

20 DISTRIBUTORS LTD. A PARTNER Friday, January 30 7:00 pm PolarFest Night Hike Night Hike Marshland Centre Lakefield Join the Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee for the Nature in Winter Guided Night Hike on the Lakefield Trail. Hikers will set out from the Marshland Centre at the Lakefield Beach, located at 64 Hague Blvd. The Committee is pleased to have Tony Bigg to guide this popular family event. Tony Bigg is a Lakefield resident and lifelong birder. He is also a member of the Peterborough Field Naturalists which helps promote nature conservation, education, and active outdoor lifestyles in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Mr. Bigg runs the Christmas Bird Count for Peterborough County, during the hike he will share his knowledge and experience about nature and birds. The hike will return to the beach where you will be welcomed by a toasty campfire to roast marshmallows and warm up with a cup of hot apple cider. Be sure to dress warmly and bring a flashlight. For more information contact the Township of Selwyn at (705) Lakefield Auto Parts Full line of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. Body shop supplies and equipment Box 1269, 12 Bridge Street, Lakefield

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22 PolarFest Live Music PolarFest presents LIVE MUSIC at Chemong Lodge 764 Hunter Street Bridgenorth Friday, January 30 Barry McMullen and Paul Kneller 8:00-11:00 pm Saturday, January 31 Reckless Minstrel Buskers 8:00-11:00 pm Sunday, February 1 Donny Wood Band 3:00-6:00 pm Visit: or chemonglodge.com for music line-up S T E V E S SHEET METAL & CONTRACTING LTD. AGRICULTURE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL METAL ROOFING SIDING SALES STEVE A. HODDY Licensed Tradesman Customer Service & Competitive Pricing is our #1 Priority. 815 Ward Street Bridgenorth (705) Fax: (705)

23 22 Cross Country Skiing Skate Skiing Snowshoeing Sunday, February 1 Ontario Speed Skating Oval noon - 3:00 pm PolarFest 2015 Nordic Day Adventure Outfitters of Lakefield, Ontario will be providing those interested the opportunity to experience a variety of Nordic Winter Sports. Staff from Adventure Outfitters will be at the Ontario Speed Skating Oval in Lakefield to assist with fitting each participant with a pair of snow shoes or Cross Country Skis and providing a brief how to session. There is a trail that has been groomed for X-Country Skiing, Skate Skiing and Snowshoeing adjacent to the Oval site that participants will be able to follow as part of this unique experience. This opportunity will be provided at no charge to participants by the owners of Adventure Outfitters: Adriana & Graham Wilkins and Pat Smith. Your Adventure Starts Here! Cross Country Skiis Snowshoes Outerwear

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25 24 PolarFest 2015 Paint Can Curling Bonspiel Saturday, January 31 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Star Marina Chemong Lake 1st Prize 1 Gas Powered Scooter (refurbished) 2nd Prize 1 Cupola Roof Vent 3rd Prize 1 Woodchuk Charlie Carving 32 Teams 2 People per Team $20 per Team All proceeds go to PolarFest Book early as space is limited Register at: Chemong Lodge Selwyn Township Office or call Woodchuk Charlie at Arizona Birkoflor Sizes $ Queen Street Lakefield

26 PolarFest PolarFest Sponsors A Special Thanks to Those Who Made PolarFest Possible! B.E.L. Rotary

27 26 PolarFest Maps compliments of Bob Brook Ennismore Community Centre...1 Polar Plunge Site - Rotary Park...2 Four Corners Ennismore (Sullivan s)...3 Heritage Park...4 Star Marina...5

28 PolarFest Maps compliments of Bob Brook Marshland Centre...1 Lakefield-Smith Community Centre...2 Queen Street (Polar Paddle)...3 Chamber of Commerce...4 Ontario Speed Skating Oval...5 Cenotaph Park...6

29 28 PolarFest 2015 Summer Festivals 17th Annual Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival Isabel Morris Park Saturday, July 4, 2015 A DAY BY THE OTONABEE RIVER Enjoy an outdoor summer day of Jazz, Art and Crafts in Lakefield The 17th annual Lakefield Jazz, Art Craft Festival invites you, your friends and family to come to a breezy day of outdoor summer entertainment on July 4th beside Lakefield's scenic Otonabee River to enjoy a wide variety of jazz music, colourful works for sale by artisans and crafters, plus interesting catered foods and ice cold beverages. Ennismore Shamrock Festival Truck and Tractor Pull Ennismore Robert E. Young Recreation Complex July 17-19, 2015 Bring the whole family out to the Festival on Saturday for childrens' amusements, and lots of family games and activities. The Truck and Tractor Pull runs Sunday afternoon featuring several classes from antique tractors to super stock trucks. Family Friendly Friday Night Event, check website for details

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