http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest.html Skaneateles Winterfest by the Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club - Jan 29, 2011 - was a HUGE success.   This popular winter offered folks of all ages a chance to enjoy a Winter day in our picturesque Village Saturday, January 29, 2011.   This year's Winterfest featured the popular Taste of Skaneateles providing visitors a chance to sample delectable foods and beverages throughout the Village Center.   Spectacular ice sculptures carved by internationally acclaimed ice sculptor Stan Kolonko of The Ice Farm adorned the route and wowed passersby for several day following the event!  Once again Siberian Husky sled dogs offered demonstrations and rides to all ages on the frozen surface of the lake!  More than 40 polar bears plunged into the 34-degree waters of Skaneateles Lake for the second annual Skaneateles Polar Bear Plunge's Freez’n for a Reason event!   Jim Parr of Heart 'n Hand showed off his exceptional wood carving skills at Skaneateles Town Square and donated the finished product for a silent auction at Red Rooster Pub with all proceeds benefiting the Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary Club.  Thanks to all of the many sponsors, merchants and restaurants who participated, more than $13,000.00 was raised for charitable causes that will benefit Skaneateles and the surrounding community as well as valuable national and international service projects.   Stated simply, Winterfest was a great winter day in Skaneateles! click on photo to view may more pictures. http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest.html#0 dafcd6e8-7ce0-4e14-85f3-812280a79f27 http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest_files/Media/DSCN4657.JPG/thumb.jpg http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest_files/Media/DSCN4657.JPG/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_15"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest.html#1 d3ecfef3-102f-4e4e-82ab-011b2438d0f0 http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest_files/Media/DSCN4607.JPG/thumb.jpg http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest_files/Media/DSCN4607.JPG/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_15"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest.html#2 888d8e5b-5244-43aa-95e0-2a992bf8cfa8 http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest_files/Media/DSCN4587.JPG/thumb.jpg http://skaneatelesrotary.org/Skan_Rotary/WinterFest_files/Media/DSCN4587.JPG/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_191_15"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div>