Lots of winter fun for everyone
Feb 07, 2010 - 02:11 PM
By Jennifer Stone
AJAX -- After taking in many of the varied activities and sights at Ajax’ Winterfest celebration, Christine Jones had an idea of what she wanted to do next: “Go inside and get warm.”
But the Pickering mom’s daughters, five-year-old Rebecca and six-year-old Nicole, had other ideas. They hadn’t yet had a hay ride, and that’s where they headed next.
The event was held Sunday at the McLean Community Centre, and in spite of the bitter cold and biting wind, it drew a large crowd.
“It’s just a good chance to get out together,” said Pickering mom Cynthia Sauve as her three-year-old took a turn painting one of the many intricately carved ice sculptures, including one representing the Olympic rings and others depicting hockey plays, on display.
Ice sculpture artists provided hourly demonstrations, to show how they created the large works of art.
The event included an array of activities, indoors and out. Outside, a large skating rink was set up, complete with a Zamboni for frequent flooding. Jumping castles, kids’ games, and even an extreme trampoline show, featuring snowboarders doing trampoline tricks, were among the events outside the Community Centre, while an array of events, including face painting and crafts, took place inside.
The event was sponsored by CIBC and Ontario Power Generation.
Despite the cold, there was a good reason to be there, Ms. Jones said.
“Just for the family fun of it.”
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