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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2011
Portland WinteRush Coming Soon!

Maine’s coolest outdoor festival will offer fun activities and events for all ages in Deering Oaks Park
What: Next Friday, the city will officially kick-off the second annual Portland WinteRush with the Downtown Showdown, a ski and snowboard competition in Monument Square. The following day, Portland WinteRush moves to Deering Oaks Park for a number of fun activities for people of all ages to enjoy outdoors.

“WinteRush is the answer to the question, how can I survive another snowstorm? It’s a chance to be outdoors and enjoy the winter with the entire family,” stated Mayor Mavodones. “From igloo forts to snowball fights, there is pretty much something for everyone.”

The day begins with the PolarBear 5K sponsored by Tri-Maine at the East End Community School at 9:00 AM. At 11:00 AM, the Deering Oaks Park events will open to the public and at noon, those ready to brave the water will take the Maine Polar Plunge at the East End Beach to benefit Camp Sunshine . Families can try their hands at snow fort building, snow painting, and snowball fights with Portland Recreation and Healthy Portland staff. Kids can don a pair of snowshoes and walk through the pages of Snow Day! (illustrated by local artist Scott Nash) and for those more interested in spectator sports, attendees can vote for the best snowman for the 2nd Annual Neighborhood Organization Snowman Contest or check out teams as they create art out of snow for the Maine Snow Sculpting Contest.

For more information about WinteRush and an event schedule, go to www.portlandwinterush.com.

When: & Where: Friday, February 11, 2011
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Downtown Showdown
Monument Square
Saturday, February 12, 2011
11:00 AM -3:00 PM WinteRush
Deering Oaks Park

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	SCHEDULE MAP ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEWS PHOTOS HOME News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2011 Portland WinteRush Coming Soon! Maine’s coolest outdoor festival will offer fun activities and events for all ages in Deering Oaks Park What: Next Friday, the city will officially kick-off the second annual Portland WinteRush with the Downtown Showdown, a ski and snowboard competition in Monument Square. The following day, Portland WinteRush moves to Deering Oaks Park for a number of fun activities for people of all ages to enjoy outdoors. “WinteRush is the answer to the question, how can I survive another snowstorm? It’s a chance to be outdoors and enjoy the winter with the entire family,” stated Mayor Mavodones. “From igloo forts to snowball fights, there is pretty much something for everyone.” The day begins with the PolarBear 5K sponsored by Tri-Maine at the East End Community School at 9:00 AM. At 11:00 AM, the Deering Oaks Park events will open to the public and at noon, those ready to brave the water will take the Maine Polar Plunge at the East End Beach to benefit Camp Sunshine . Families can try their hands at snow fort building, snow painting, and snowball fights with Portland Recreation and Healthy Portland staff. Kids can don a pair of snowshoes and walk through the pages of Snow Day! (illustrated by local artist Scott Nash) and for those more interested in spectator sports, attendees can vote for the best snowman for the 2nd Annual Neighborhood Organization Snowman Contest or check out teams as they create art out of snow for the Maine Snow Sculpting Contest. For more information about WinteRush and an event schedule, go to www.portlandwinterush.com. When: & Where: Friday, February 11, 2011 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Downtown Showdown Monument Square Saturday, February 12, 2011 11:00 AM -3:00 PM WinteRush Deering Oaks Park ###
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