CAPT, The Searchmont Polar Express Gathers Steam (SAULT STE. MARIE, November 15, 2013): Organizers of the first ever Searchmont Polar Express [the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT), the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library (SSMPL) and Searchmont Resort] were astounded by the community interest in the December 21st event. captrains.ca/ 130 tickets were available for purchase and these quickly sold out by 9:30 a.m. the morning they went on sale. A second event date cannot be added this year, but due to such overwhelming interest, the organizers will be looking at how the concept can be expanded for next year to enable more people to experience such a unique holiday event. The White Pines on Stage Theatre Group has generously donated time and talent for an on-board performance of the Polar Express. Several sponsors have made contributions to make the first Searchmont Polar Express a special day. They include The Station Mall, The Kiwanis Club of Sault Ste. Marie, Local 2, Rogers Radio Group along with AK Graphix, Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie & District, CN/Algoma Central Railway, Duke of Windsor Sport Shop, Family Video, Goodlife Fitness, Michael’s, Parkway Cleaners, Rome’s Independent Grocers, SK Group and the YMCA. About CAPT The Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT) is a not-for-profit organization comprised of individuals, businesses, First Nations, municipalities and other interests who recognize the significant economic, social, cultural, historical and environmental value of passenger rail servicing and interconnecting the people, businesses and communities of Northern Ontario’s Algoma District to each other, Ontario, Canada and the rest of the world. To accomplish this goal, CAPT has been working with local groups to organize events in the community that utilize the railway as a means of advertising and demonstrating its usefulness in the area. Since 1896 the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library has been serving the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area. The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library is a comfortable and welcoming environment where young readers are created and people of all ages can stimulate their imagination, satisfy their curiosity, connect to the on-line world, and gather in appealing physical and virtual spaces. Located 48 km north of Sault Ste. Marie, Searchmont Resort is a premiere ranked, regional training and recreation facility with high quality mountain terrain, amenities, events and entertainment. With caring, knowledgeable staff and quality service, Searchmont Resort supports a healthy, active lifestyle by providing winter recreation for families, sports enthusiasts and competitive athletes of all ages. Searchmont Ski Association Inc. (SSAI) is a not-for-profit organization that owns and operates Searchmont Resort.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:13:29 +0000
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