Winterfest is excited to announce that we will have 2 amazing buskers doing performances thru out the day Kohel Mintz AKA YO-K will be performing 3 ~ 10 minute shows Right off the streets of Toronto, this yo-tastic teenager amazes and fascinates people with his yo-yo. Kohel Mintz has been yoyoing for four years and every year his tricks are more and more amazing. His mind-boggling skills fascinate and amaze hundreds of people a day Kohel will be performing at. 12:00 Am,1:30 Pm & 2:30 Pm Visit his facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KohelMintzYoyo/ SCOTT HAMMELL ( MAGICIAN 4 TIME GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER) www.scotthammell.com Scott will be performing at 12:30 - 1:00 pm Scott Hammell is a four-time Guinness World Record holder. Whether it’s magic, escape artistry, stunts, or speaking, his goal is to entertain and inspire.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PORT UNION WINTERFEST HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO WEST ROUGE COMMUNITY CENTRE. we will still be offering all of our original programming and activities. West Rouge Community Centre is located at 270 Rouge Hills Dr, Scarborough, ON M1C 2Z2

Our Winterfest is GROWING ! ! we are looking for individuals to Join our Volunteer Committee in the roles of, Inside Entertainment Manager Outside Kids Stage Manager Social Media Coordinator Certified Food Handler Cotton Candy& Popcorn Operators Zone Supervisors Inside Entertainment Manager Reports to the Port Union Winterfest Chair Attends 4 planning meetings appox 2 hours long Oct, Nov and 2 in Jan plus event day which is Saturday January 28 2017 11-3 ( 9:30am-4:00 pm set up and clean up) The inside entertainment manager is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all the live entertainment in the gym, entertainment could be bands,solo performers, dance groups, or any other kind of performances the inside entertainment manager is also responsible for providing or sourcing out all the equipment ( speakers main and stage monitors,soundboard,all microphones, di boxes,) performers will be responsible for providing their own,musical instruments and Drum kits,( including mats and stool) all amps, patch cables and additional extension/power cables. Outside Kidstage Manager Reports to the Port Union Winterfest Chair Attends 4 planning meetings appox 2 hours long Oct, Nov and 2 in Jan plus event day which is Saturday January 28 2017 11-3 ( 9:30am-4:00 pm set up and clean up) The outside kid stage manager will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling the performances for the kid stage, performers might include but not limited to Magicians,musical acts, and other kinds of buskers, they will also be responsible for sourcing out a PA system, with a microphone and a Di box part of the kid stage schedule will include the mutt show. Social Media Manager Reports to the Port Union Winterfest Chair Attends 4 planning meetings appox 2 hours long Oct, Nov and 2 in Jan plus event day which is Saturday January 28 2017 11-3 ( 9:30am-4:00 pm set up and clean up) the Social Media Manager will be responsible for promoting the event on Facebook,Twitter and instagram using our social media properties as well as engaging with our sponsors and the community prior and thru out the event. Live Posts thru out the event. Certified Food Handler Reports to the Port Union Winterfest Chair and the Food/BBQ Coordinator Reports to the Port Union Winterfest Chair Attends 4 planning meetings appox 2 hours long Oct, Nov and 2 in Jan plus event day which is Saturday January 28 2017 11-3 ( 9:30am-4:00 pm set up and clean up) we are looking for a Certified Food handler to Join our team to assist with over looking the BBQ. Cotton Candy & Popcorn Operators (2 Positions) Reports to the Food and BBQ Coordinator Time Commitment - Event day - 5 hours Prior knowledge of using Popcorn machines and Cotton Candy machines is mandatory. Food Handlers Certificate ( Not mandatory but would be an asset) Zone Supervisors (4 Positions) Reports to the children activity Coordinator Attends 4 planning meetings appox 2 hours long Oct, Nov and 2 in Jan plus event day which is Saturday January 28 2017 11-3 (10:00 am-4:00 pm set up and clean up) Zone supervisors will be responsible for ensuring that their Zone has all supplies and materials for their activity and zone to run smoothly, and to respond to questions from the public as well as student Volunteers. To apply for these Positions please email Jake Forsyth ~ Port Union Winterfest Chair jake@portunionwinterfest.com

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND ( Winterfest 2016) Once again we will have a Mutt Show there will be 4 Categories to sign up for. Registration will start at 11:30 and the Show will start at 12:00. Best Dressed Best Trick Best Singer Owner Look Alike If you have any questions please email us at: info@portunionwinterfest.com Sponsored by

New this year ! we will be having BEAVER TAILS on site from 11:00 am - 3:00 PM check back shortly for a menu !

(Winterfest2016) Indie 88.1 Street team will be at Winterfest from 11 AM-3:00 PM they will be located outside where they will be providing music. Stop by and get an amazing HIGH FIVE !

Kohel Mintz AKA YO-K will be performing 3 10 minute shows Right off the streets of Toronto, this yo-tastic teenager amazes and fascinates people with his yo-yo. Kohel Mintz has been yoyoing for four years and every year his tricks are more and more amazing. His mind-boggling skills fascinate and amaze hundreds of people a day Kohel will be performing at. 11:40 Am,1:00 Pm,2:00 Pm Visit his facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KohelMintzYoyo/

Port Union Winterfest is looking for a Hockey tournament Coordinator, position over view Registration of teams and confirmation of commitment organize the tournament on the day of ( create a roster ) out source equipment and supplies needed, attend monthly planning meetings. if you are interested in this position or want to know more about it please email chair@portunionwinterfest.com

MasterRob – PortUnion Winterfest

Q: Volunteer at Winterfest 2016

Are you a Student that needs Community Hours or know of a Student that needs Community Hours? Winterfest will require up to 50 volunteers to help at winterfest on January 30th Sign up is NOW at the Port Union Community Centre main office, Friday Night Set Up 7:30 Pm-9:00 Pm ( 2 community hours) set up includes setting up tables,chairs and signs ( if your available to help set up please indicate it on the sign up sheet) Saturday 10:15-3:30 ( 6 community hours) students will get a schedule which could include the following supervising and running activities food serving handing out passports All volunteers will be required to assist in the clean up and pack up of winterfest volunteer@portunionwinterfest.com

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