Portland Bay Winter Games – January 30th

portl3 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:55:00 +0000

While Skate the Lake is on sabbatical in Portland this year it does not mean that the last weekend in January will be an idle one for the ice or the village. A group under the Portland Athletic & Recreational Committee is coordinating the Portland Bay Winter Games, a family oriented fun day to fill the gap.

There will be 2-3 rinks on the lake ice for fun hockey games (men vs the women), kids curling and general skating. There will also be a family team relay race. Snow sculpturing for the kids, horse & sleigh rides, hot chocolate on the ice and food service in the community Hall and shuffleboard for all are some of the many activities.

There is no entrance fee – just bring your enthusiasm! In case of a storm all will move indoors to the Community Hall and it will all work out somehow. Saturday January 30 is a go! 11am to 4pm.

Rick Mercer Reports from Skate the Lake

portl3 — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:30:51 +0000

Skate-the-Lake, the marathon speed skating event held annually in Portland, had a celebrity guest this year, comedian Rick Mercer. Rick was filming a segment for “The Rick Mercer Show” and certainly seemed to be having fun doing it. He participated in the relay race, one of the several skating events featured every year.

Strap on your skates as Rick heads to Portland, Ontario for the Sixth International Big Rideau Lake Speed Skating Marathon.

Please click here for more photos from Rick’s hilarious visit to Portland.

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Portland Bay Winter Games – January 30th

Rick Mercer Reports from Skate the Lake