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As we head into the winter months, most thoughts are on Christ- mas, but once the hustle and bustle of this busy season is over, there are three more months to fill in before the sun begins to warm us again. A PERA om” To help break up the long, cold winter, the Port Perry BIA, Hospital Auxiliary and Durham Children’s Aid Foundation are teaming up to bring you the third annual “Feb Fest” on Saturday, February 8. At a time when winter seems to last for- ever, here’s a chance to take part ina ‘funtastic’ time. The “FebFest” excitement begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Latcham Centre where you can pick up a hand- painted bow] to partake in the 2nd Annual “Soup for Thought Benefit” (a Soup-a-thon) with local food pro- viders temping your taste buds with their special soup recipes. Then vote for your favourite all benefitting the Durham Children’s Aid Founda- tion, generously sponsored by Vos’ Independent. Throughout the day, enjoy winter activities, music and goodies in the Downtown as participating mer- chants “Freeze the Tax” to brighten your February! Outside the Latcham Centre enjoy old time winter activities, displays and demonstrations. Enjoy some maple syrup “ice pops” at the Purple Woods booth! If that isn’t enough, wander over to enjoy the Hospital Auxiliary’s ‘After Christmas comes... FebFest “Polar Plunge”, which takes place beside the playground in Palmer Park. Hand painted bowls lined up on a table at last winter’s Soup-A-Thon. Dr. Workman, his wife Stephanie and their daughters, Sydney and Piper, wish everyone a very Mery Christmas, and Happy 201! www.northdurhameyeclinic.com see our ad on inside back cover In warm appreciation of our association during the past year, we extend our very best wishes for a happy holiday season. INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 Queen St., Port Perry * 905-985-7306 www. it com SINCE 1917 FOCUS - DECEMBER 2013 47