Sunday, January 27, 2013
The annual Polar Bear Plunge capped off the three-day New Baltimore Lions Club Winterfest fundraiser in downtown New Baltimore.
Late January cold and ice didn't stop Polar Bear Plungers from braving frigid Anchor Bay waters Sunday for charity. Defying reason and comfortable body temperatures, teams of plungers eased onto the icy lake to dip into a makeshift pool for the New Baltimore Lions Club Winterfest fundraiser. The annual event drew a large crowd that spilled onto the pier and shoreline at Burke Park. See our photo gallery and video here. Did you participate in the Polar Bear Plunge? Tell us about your experience in the comments' section below.
The third and last day of the New Baltimore Lions Club Winterfest is Sunday.
Polar Bear Plungers are bracing themselves today for a wintry dip in Lake St. Clair. Unlike last year, when plungers ran into Anchor Bay, the iced-over lake brings back a makeshift pool amid vast sheets of ice. That's reminiscent of the 2011 Winterfest, when participants dipped in and out of icy waters from a carved-out section of the lake. New Baltimore Fire Chief Ken Lawfield says firefighters will be present to ensure safety on the lake. The New Baltimore Lions Club, which puts on Winterfest, will have warming tents for plungers before and after the dive. There was roughly 10-12 inches of ice on Anchor Bay by late last week, Lawfield said. Outdoor temperatures during the plunge are expected to reach a high of 29 degrees with a south …
Saturday, January 26, 2013
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The New Baltimore Lions Club is hosting its 20th annual Winterfest, bringing back many fun events during the three-day celebration in New Balitmore.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The New Baltimore Lions Club is hosting its 20th annual Winterfest, bringing back many fun events during the three-day celebration in New Balitmore.
A three-day winter celebration packed with fun activities and events will take place in New Baltimore this January. Thousands of people are expected to attend the New Baltimore Lions Clubs’ 20th annual Winterfest, scheduled for Jan. 25-27 in the city’s downtown area. Winterfest 2013 kicks off Friday, Jan. 25 with a youth dodge ball tournament at 6 p.m. in the New Baltimore Recreation Center. “Friday night, we’re doing an event called ‘Hots, Brats and Blues,’” Lions Club President and Winterfest Chairman Fred Kopson said. Hot dogs, bratwurst and beverages will be served that night. The Jamie Coe Band takes the stage at 7 p.m. Jan. 25. The band plays blues, Motown and classic rock, he said. The lucky envelopes raffle is set for 9:45 p.m. Jan…
Friday, January 27, 2012
New Baltimore Lions present their perennially popular Winterfest.
It's the end of January, so that means one thing for New Baltimore: Winterfest is back. The New Baltimore Lions present their 19th Winterfest, taking over downtown Jan. 27-29. Dubbed "Freezin' for a Reason," the festival is full of fun, albeit sometimes frosty, happenings, all benefiting Lions-backed charities, including the New Baltimore Goodfellows and the food pantries at St. Mary Queen of Creation and North Shore Church. The Lions also buy eyeglasses for local children and adults in need. The festival kicks off Friday evening. Events include: Check back with us tomorrow for more Winterfest fun and see the complete preview of the event here.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The New Baltimore Lions Club is getting ready for Winterfest 2012, a three-day fund-raising event set for Jan. 27-29 in downtown New Baltimore.
The New Baltimore Lions Club is gearing up for its 19th annual Winterfest, bringing back a slew of fun events during the three-day celebration downtown, starting Jan. 27. Cooks will prepare their best chili, competitors will hit the ice for a fishing tournament and folks brave enough to jump into icy Anchor Bay will join the Polar Bear Plunge. This year’s Winterfest will kick off with wine tasting in the big tent on Washington Street from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. The Anchor Bay Stars Glee Club will perform in the tent at the start of the wine tasting, followed by a live show from the Sound Alternative, according to New Baltimore Lions Club member Mary Rutledge. The International Fishing Tournament starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 and …
Sunday, September 18, 2011
No Name Car Club teams with the New Baltimore Lions Club for the charity event Sunday.
The New Baltimore Lions Fall Cruise in Car Show for charity celebrated its 20th year Sunday in the city's downtown. Walter and Mary Burke Park was booming with people passing between rows of perfectly and professionally painted classic cars on display. New Baltimore Lions Club Vice President Richard Gonyeau has long been involved in the event. "The No Name Car Show puts this on for us," Gonyeau said. "They bring in their beautiful cars; we promote the event and the donations benefit the Lions and all the charity programs we do." Lions Club member Fred Kopson, who co-chairs the show, said cars are a huge draw but so are gourmet hot dogs and raffle prizes. Greg Bayer, New Baltimore Lion and fellow co-chair of the car show, said the event …
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