Shiver Elk River Events are February 25 2012!

Elk River will be hosting its 2nd annual Shiver Elk River on February 25^th. There will be events all over town: Handke Pit with hockey, Lake Orono for the Shiver Plunge and ERX Motor Park for snowmobile races for the kids.

The Shiver Elk River is sponsored by the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce.

Here’s a rundown of events:

•A key feature is the Shiver Plunge. Last year 45 plungers raised more than $11,000 for 12 different local non-profits when they jumped into Lake Orono. An even larger number of jumpers is expected this year. The plunge begins at 10:30 a.m.

•Bring the family and be a People’s Choice judge for the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off. Local restaurants and a few amateurs will cook up their chili recipes. The cook-off will be on the shore of Lake Orono starting at 11 a.m. Tastings are $1 per taste, and ballots will be available. Also enjoy playing around with Snow Golf and the Hockey Slap Shot. If there is enough snow, there will be a snowman contest!

•Enjoy hockey in all of its outdoor glory at the historic Handke Pit. Eight teams will compete in the tournament beginning at 8 a.m. and running all day.

•An ERX Motor Park snowmobile race for kids ages 4-12 begins at 2 p.m. Admission is free. $20 entry fee per class of competition. All racers must register and sign a waiver. Forms and registrations on-line at www.shiverelkriver.com.

The deadline to register for the Shiver Plunge and the Chili Cook-off is February, 17th.

Come and enjoy Elk River in the midst of winter. What a great warm place to be!