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FG POLAK SPLASH Icy plunge in Lake Scugog set for February 23 = The Port Perry Hospital Auxil- a iary’s popular “Polar Plunge” has + moved toa new time and date this year to tie-in with a new winter event called “Feb Fest”. The Polar Plunge takes place on Saturday, February 23 at 10 a.m. along the Lake Scugog waterfront. Ce Organizers encourage plungers to ero show their “creative” side and dress up, or down, for the great plunge. The Polar Plunge is celebrating its 6th year of support- ing the Port Perry Hospital and plungers are needed. You can take part as individuals or part of a group represent- Participants in the 2012 Hospital Auxiliary Polar Plunge. ing a business, a club or a family. Your group will plunge y together and you may even want to challenge another grou GREENBANK FOLK m USC in raising the most funds. 8 soup All plungers must register well ahead of the event, so JANUARY MUSIC FEST gather your group together, get the costume planned and Greenbank Folk Music Society presents a join the fun. After the plunge, an awards ceremony will be “Triple Feature” starting with JOE HALL with held in the Latcham Centre where all plungers will be hon- J.P. HOVERCRAFT, then THE CRIS CUDDY oured and thanked. ACOUSTIC UNIT and, finally, THE MAPLE This popular event is a great crowd-pleaser and the com- LEAF CHAMPIONS. It should be a lot of fun for munity is invited out to cheer on the brave souls who strip everyone. down to the bare essentials and jump into the icy water of Date: SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Lake Scugog - all for charity. Time: 8:00 p.m. For further information contact Mary Jane at 905-985-6002 Location: Greenbank Centennial Hall or Ruth at 905-985-6232. Following the Polar Plunge, enjoy Tickets: $25 per person. Available at: winter activities, music and goodies in the downtown and POE, Port Perry, 905-985-0060; or call take part in the events. See story about more “Feb Fest” 905-985-8351 or 905-852-4282. activities on page 9 of this issue. LUKE’S ANNUAL WINTER FURNITURE.SALE JANUARY 5 - 20 * with up to < all in stock furniture and we pay the tax on custom orders. * |LUKES ertome | 207 Queen Street, Port Perry 905.985.3011 www.lukesforhome.com 20 FOCUS - JANUARY 2013 O1.JANUARY. FINAL REVISED.indd 20 121247 8:39AM