Coach Amanda Blanch (missing from photo Coach Victoria Wells) with her class of Red and Burgundy Level Gymnasts at the wrap-up for the 2011 Spring session. MARATHON, ON– Another season of activities and sports is upon us. The Marathon Gymnastics Club is ready for another great season [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July 10th the Marathon Summerfest Show ‘n Shine was held in the parking lot of the Marathon A&W; in excess of 30 vehicular entrants drew admirers of classic cars throughout the afternoon. Vehicles were enterred by participants from Marathon, Manitouwadge, [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – This Friday, July 9th the Marathon Gymnastics Club hosted two consecutive Youth Dances at the Moose Hall; the first was from 6:30 – 7:45 pm for children up to Grade 3, the 2nd from 8 – 11pm was for kids from Grades 4 – 8. Louise Blanch wanted to thank Barrick [Read more]
Summerfest High Tea a great success by Karina Hunter (Photos courtesy of Christina Welch, Lakeview Manor B&B) MARATHON, ON –2010. Lakeview Manor Bed & Breakfast planned 2 separate sittings for their high tea July 5th, they were such a success however that they added a third the [Read more]
Marathon Summerfest’s 2010 Top 10 winners in Fish Derby 6 year old Ethan Desmoulins surprised everyone realing in the winner on day one, a 13.69 lbs Lake Trout. Desmoulin was rewarded $5,000 for his efforts. Taylor Angers, 13.1 lbs, Boat pkg. Sylvain Dunn 10.79 lbs Fishing Trailer [Read more]
2010 Marathon Summerfest Dance MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July3rd residents from Marathon welcomed neighbours from Pic River, Manitouwadge and Terrace Bay as well as the participants of the Fish Derby being held in Marathon this weekend to kick up their heels to the sounds of Headliners [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Sat.July 3rd,2010. The Summerfest Fish Derby continued today, with the first day on the water for anglers who came from accross the Northshore and the US joining the many locals participatig. Many boats were challenged during the afternoon as reported 6 and 7 foot waves [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – July 2nd 2010 – What many are predicting will be the ‘Northshore’s biggest party of 2010″ began today with a parade from the Curling Club ending in the parking lot of the Superior Place Mall. More than 40 boats participated in the parade, a gentle [Read more]
As part of the Marathon Summerfest celebrations, the Marathon & District Museum is challenging YOU to a Historic Scavenger Hunt. What is a Historic Scavenger Hunt you say? Well, the questions are all associated with Marathon’s history, the answers to these questions can be found around [Read more]
The Summerfest team, volunteers from businesses and organizations throughout Marathon, held their last meeting this week. It seems that everything continues to be on track for an incredible 10 days of festivities which will kick off tomorrow with a parade (beginning at the Curling Club) and [Read more]
Northshore Arts & Entertainment News by Natalie Labbée For those of you looking for a good time this weekend, Marathon has a treat for you! For those from othere northshore communities, why not take a trip to Marathon for their Summerfest Celebrations! The Summerfest Dance is one not to be [Read more]
MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! MARATHON, ON – Marathon’s biggest party in years is just around the corner and organizers are digging deep to pull it all together; they met this week to discuss last minute details, dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s to ensure Summerfest is a hit. [Read more]
