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Congratulations to Penetang Idol winners

Administration — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:16:23 +0000

Thanks to all the contestants for all the wonderful entertainment at Penetang Idol.

There was over 125 spectators at the qualifiers on Sunday (Feb 19th) at Brian Orser Hall and almost double that for Round 1 and the finals on Monday (Feb 20th) at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 68.

Congratulations to:

Junior Idol (18 & under)

1st: Kristy Freund
2nd: Jenna Lee
3rd: Caitlin Morrison

Idol (19 & 49)

1st: Dylan Locke
2nd: Brandon Quick
3rd: Rachel Dennis

Senior Idol (50 & over)

1st: Vic Dewar

Silent Auction Going Well!

Administration — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:13:17 +0000

The Winterama Sillent Auction this year is going awesome! There are so many great prizes up for grabs!|
The Auction is taking place right now down at the Brian Orser Hall, along with the Penetang Idol competition. Come on down and place a bid, who knows, it may be the winning one of an awesome prize!

For a full list of items see The Winterama Silent Auction page.(http://penetanguishenewinterama.wordpress.com/winterama-silent-auction/)

Winterama Tykes Play Ground – cancelled

Administration — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:35:28 +0000

The Winterama Tykes Play Ground has been cancelled but there’s still plenty to do for families with active, creative and fun loving children.

Dog Sled Rides

Huronia Winter Triathlon

Snowmobile Rides for Kids

Snowshoeing

Wintery Tales for Winterama

Gigantic Book Sale

Interactive Animal Display by Zoo for You

Family Swim

Fire Snow and Ice

and so much more.

For a full schedule of events click here!

Burn Your Umbrellas to perform at the Penetanguishene Curling Club – schedule change

Administration — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:02:45 +0000

Burn Your Umbrellas is returning to the Penetanguishene for three individual performances during Winterama weekend. Great entertainment and admission is free, how can you beat that!!!

Please note the following time changes to performance schedule:

Friday, February 17th starting at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 18th includes two performances one at 2:00pm and the other at 8:00pm

For additional information contact 705-549-8981.

Food, friends and family at Winterama

Administration — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:11:14 +0000

A celebration of Canadian seasonality, Winterama is an opportunity to renew an interest in outdoor activity; enhance community spirit and pride through people, partnership and products; share the heritage and culture of the community and welcome families, friends and visitors alike in celebration.

There lots activities so pace yourself, keep warm and energize. When your stomach starts to rumble here’s a few ideas for you to consider on Saturday

Penetanguishene has a variety of great restaurants for you to chose from
Pea soup, chili and new this year . . .hotdogs at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum (13 Burke St.)
Homemade Soup Lunch at the All Saints Hall (1 Peel St.)
French Canadian Lunch/Diner Canadienne Francaise at La Clé d’la Baie (63 Main St.)
Pea Soup, meat pies and onion rings available all weekend at the Royal Canadian Legion (2 Poyntz St.)

Click here for a full schedule of weekend activities.

Pancake Breakfast at Georgian Manor scheduled for Winterama Cancelled

Administration — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:01:50 +0000

Georgian Manor regrets to inform that the Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, February 18th as part of the Winterama festivities has been cancelled due to illness.

Senior Euchre Tournament for Winterama Cancelled

Administration — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:52:48 +0000

Bayfield House Retirement Lodge regrets to inform that the Senior’s Euchre Tournament scheduled for Friday, February 17th as part of the Winterama festivities has been cancelled due to illness.

Winterama Silent Auction

Administration — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:24:57 +0000

Winterama is unofficially Ontario’s longest running winter carnival and it continues to be a success thanks to dedicated volunteers, merchant support and interest from the community.

The Winterama Silent Auction is one way that funds are raised to cover event costs and keep admission rates low or free. The money raised will help to cover various costs associated events as well as promotion and marketing.

Please join us at the Winterama Silent Auction on Sunday, February 19th at the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (upstairs in Brian Orser Hall). Items will be available for view from 12:00 p.m. with all bidding closing at 6:00 p.m.

Check out a list of available auction items here.

Evening Parade Kicks of Winterama Friday night

Administration — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:27:53 +0000

Bundle up and come enjoy the display of lights and creative floats as the Rotary Club of Penetanguishene officially kicks off the activities for Winterama weekend with an evening parade along Main Street Penetanguishene. This year’s theme is“Year of the Dragon”.

The parade begins 7:oo p.m. on Main Street from the Edward Street intersection north up to the Town Dock .

Live entertainment in full force during Penetanguishene’s Winterama

Administration — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:26:51 +0000

No matter if your preference is rock and roll, jazz/blues, country or folk there live entertainment in almost every venue throughout the weekend.

Steve Strongman Band and local guest Marlon Gibbons
Emma-Lee and local guest Scott Cooper
Currie Hill Review
3/4 Country
Deja Vu
Flashback
Adrien Robitalle
Becker Mason
Lawrence Christopher (Neil Young Tribute)
and more!!!