Champlain Park Annual Winter Carnival
Following up on the previous call to shovels, https://champlainpark.org/2019/01/23/snow-shovelling-critical-time-for-the-rink/ here’s a message from Jim Kot (sorry for the delay, was busy shovelling the driveway and roof before things freeze up).
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:14:10 -0500 (EST)
From: kris.tom <kris.tom@sympatico.ca>
Please pass on a big thank you to all who helped shovel, mother nature has kindly watered so the ice should be ready for the winter carnival.
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:23:04 -0500 (EST)
From: kris.tom <kris.tom@sympatico.ca>
Hi Champlain Park
Urgent request to shovel the the snow that has fallen between 4:00 and 6:00 pm in preparation for the rain.
If shovellers could arrive at about 6:30 pm for about half an hour we should be in good shape to save the rink for the carnival.
Thank you.
Please past this message on
Jim Kot
When? Saturday, January 26, 2019, Noon to 3 p.m.
Where? Champlain Park field house, park, rink.
![[Horse Drawn Sleigh from 2016 Carnival]](https://champlainpark.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/2016wintercarnivalsleigh.jpeg)
Field house: Set up / Clean up, Ticket sales, contribute a slow cooker and be in the chili contest, provide baked goods, help in the kitchen and lunch counter.
Contact Event Organizer, Erin Topping, to help at erintopping@hotmail.com.
![[2016 Winter Carnival Chili]](https://champlainpark.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/2016chili.jpeg?w=863)
Outdoor rink and park: Organize outdoor games and fun on rink, assist seniors and children with boarding sleigh, help rink supervisor with shovelling.
Contact Rink Supervisor, Jim Kot, to help at kris.tom@sympatico.ca
![[2016 Winter Carnival Hockey]](https://champlainpark.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/2016wintercarnivalhockey.jpeg)
Spread the word! Bring friends and family to Champlain Park !
Snow, rain or shine this event will take place on the last Saturday in January.
The carnival is coming soon, Saturday January 26th to be precise, noon to 3pm at the Field House. More details about that later, but first, we need chili and baked goods!
Continue reading “Chili Makers and Volunteers for the Winter Carnival”
The carnival organizers would like to thank:
We’d also like to thank Carol Arnason (Social event coordinator) and the community Winter Carnival event organizers Natalie Raffoul and Sarah Kotyck for putting the whole thing together.
By the way, the horse drawn sleigh did get past the fence for the very first time. Here’s a good photo Dennis tweeted:
It’s going to be busy in the park this weekend and we hope you will be able to join us with your family and friends for both of these winter events – the Winter Carnival on Saturday and SJAM Winter Trail Celebration and Ski Festival on Sunday.
Our Winter Carnival event organizers are asking for your help with the following, if you have some free time for a few hours:
Thanks, we appreciate your support and hope you have fun!
Here’s the Ski Festival schedule from Dave Adams:
Just a reminder that our Winter Carnival is being held this Saturday, see https://champlainpark.org/2018/01/06/winter-carnival-january-27/ for details (Chili contest, Horses, Music, Hockey, Skating and more). Contact the organizers if you have questions or want to help out.
![[Horses pulling a sleigh]](https://champlainpark.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/wintercarnival2013.png?w=863)
When : Saturday January 27, 2018
Where: Champlain Park Fieldhouse
Time: Noon – 3:00pm
Snow, rain or shine, this festive annual event takes place on the last Saturday in January.
Hope to see you there!
12:30-2:30pm Free horse-drawn sleigh rides
After lunch skating, hockey skills competition, and prizes throughout the afternoon
2pm live music, games
Please spread the word, and bring your friends and family.
Admission, hot chocolate and coffee are FREE.
There will be Chili cook-off , baked goodies, juice, hot dogs and more for sale in the Fieldhouse.
If you are able to bring a chili or baked goodies, or helping out in any other way, PLEASE contact one of the organizers to let us know.
We would be VERY grateful!!
Sarah Kotyck email: sarahkotyck@gmail.com
Natalie Raffoul email: nraffoul@cbrcanada.com
Carol Arnason, Social Committee Coordinator on the CPCA Executive, reports a large turnout of neighbours and a very successful party on Saturday afternoon, January 28, 2017. We welcomed visits from our elected representatives in all three levels of government: City Councillor Jeff Leiper, MPP Yasir Naqvi, and MP Catherine McKenna. Our Federal Environment Minister was judge of the Chili Cook-Off Contest and diplomatically celebrated all of the cooks until she awarded the Metro Gift card prize to Joscelyn Coolican, long time volunteer from Carleton Ave.
Thank you from the Champlain Park Community to the following enthusiastic volunteers who made it a memorable fun event:
Here are a few photos by John Arnason from this year’s Winter Carnival:
When : Saturday January 28, 2017
Where: Champlain Park Fieldhouse
Time: Noon – 3:00pm
Snow, rain or shine, this festive annual event takes place on the last Saturday in January.
3 more days before it starts! Details at https://champlainpark.org/2016/12/02/winter-carnival-january-28/
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