Seasonal Events
Schedules for Colton, Massena, Canton, Ogdensburg Winter Festivals
COLTON TOWNSHIP WINTERFEST -- JANUARY 27 - 29
From bed races and cross-country contests to a quilt show and sled dog races, there’s something for everyone at the Colton Township Winterfest, Friday, January 27th through Sunday, January 29th.
The entire community has worked together to make the weekend a success; area students are providing assistance throughout the weekend’s activities. Residents are asked to turn on their holiday lights over the weekend, in celebration of Winterfest.
The Colton Winterfest Quilt Show is on Saturday the 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday the 29th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Quilts will be on display at the Colton Hepburn Library, Zion Episcopal Church, and the Colton Town Hall. At the library, featured quilts will celebrate the library's 100th anniversary. Zion Episcopal Church and the Town Hall will exhibit quilts made by local quilters. Catamount Lodge, located on SH 56 about 20 minutes south of Colton, will exhibit quilts of Mary Holmes Fisk.
Here is the Winterfest schedule; activities are free unless otherwise noted.
ALL WEEKEND
Colton Pierrepont Central School (CPCS) lobby display of “snow creations” photographs from Winterfest contest.
Donations of non-perishable foods will be accepted at CPCS and Colton and South Colton Post Offices (during regular hours) to benefit local food banks.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27th
7:00P.M.-9:00P.M. “Jack Frost” movie is presented in the CPCS auditorium by the Booster’s Club. Nominal charge.
SATURDAY. JANUARY 28th
7:00 A.M.-11:00 or until all are served Pancake Breakfast at High Falls Lodge Masonic Temple - Main Street $7.00 adults, 6.50 seniors.
9:00 A.M. Colton 10 Miler Foot Race - Starts at CPCS, Ends at Town Hall. Popular hill course designed by Dan Dominie promises to keep racers warm. Awards to first five places. Organizer: Dan Dominie - 379-9290
9:00-3:00 P.M. Health Fair - CPCS School; Organizer: Mary Long 262-2947
9:00-3:00 P.M. Craft Fair - CPCS School. Area crafters offer a wide variety of items to choose from. Grace Hawley organizer 262-2439
Refreshments Available-Senior Class at concession stand in CPCS Lobby.
10:00-2:00 Informal Family Ski Day by the Friends of HFSP at Higley Flow State Park. Come meet your friends and enjoy the groomed and backcountry trails at the Park. Free light refreshments provided at a camp fire by the parking lot.
10:00A.M.-DUSK Snowshoeing at Catamount Lodge, Lodge will be open for tours, refreshments available, snowshoes available for those not having their own. Hiking if no snow. Catamount Lodge trails, Rte 56 South of South Colton. Sponsored by McWilliams’Family.
10:00-4:00P.M.Quilt Show - Zion Episcopal Church, Town Hall, Hepburn Library, and Catamount Lodge.Antique quilts will be featured at the Library and the quilts of Mary Holmes Fisk, Grandmother of Mary Jane Watson and Bethany Fisk Manchester will be on display at Catamount. Event is free. For more information contact: Lorraine Gowing 379-9392
10:00 AM -11:00A.M. Story Hour-Hepburn Library, sponsored by the Library, presented by Peggy Horton.
10:00A.M.-5:00P.M. Silent Auction antiques and collectibles, at Three Falls Antiques on Rte.56, S. Colton, Judy Brassard
11:30-1:30P.M. Sledding, Crafts and Cookie Decorating at the school gymnasium lobby sponsored by the PTSA
4:00-7:00P.M.All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner - CPCS Cafeteria. Their own, very popular sauce.
Take Outs Available - $7/Adults $3/Children 4-12, under 4 free
Sponsored by Colton Pierrepont Senior Citizens' Club
1:30P.M.Bed Races- at The Amvets. Refreshments available. Awards. Sponsored by Amvets Post 262. Beds Provided-bring your team! Sign up at the Amvets Post.
6:00 St. Patrick’s Church services
7:30P.M. The Hollowbodies – Sponsored by the Colton-Pierrepont Teachers’Association. Popular eclectic rock band featuring Michael Welsh, Christian Parker. Don Canamela and Steve Manders.CPCS Auditorium - ¬Admission - $5.00 family, 3.00 individual
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29TH
8:00A.M.-12:00P.M.Pancake Breakfast - CPCS Cafeteria - $5/adult $3/children Sponsored by Altar Rosary Society
9:00A.M.Church Service - Wesleyan Methodist Church
9:30A.M.Church Service - Zion Episcopal Church – Colton
9:45A.M.Church Service - Colton United Methodist Church – Colton
8:30A.M.Church Service - St. Patrick's Church – Colton
10:00A.M. to Dusk free Snowshoeing at Catamount Lodge on maintained and marked trails. Free snowshoes available.
10:00A.M. X-C Classic Ski Races , 12:00 Bill Koch and Skate TechniqueRaces– sponsored by Higley Asociation, Higley Flow State Park 262-2362
10:00A.M.-5:00P.M. Silent Auction antiques and collectibles, at Three Falls Antiques on Rte.56, S. Colton, Judy Brassard
11:00-3:00P.M.Sleigh Rides through the Thomas Sugar bush - Sugar bush Lane, South Colton. Admission: nominal charge
10:00-3:00P.M.Quilt Show - Zion Episcopal Church, Town Hall, Hepburn Library, and Catamount Lodge. Antique quilts will be featured at the Library and the quilts of Mary Holmes Fisk, Grandmother of Mary Jane Watson and Bethany Fisk Manchester will be on display at Catamount. EVENT IS FREE. For more information contact: Lorraine Gowing 379-9392
11:00-4:00P.M. Sled dog rides, Call of the Wild Kennel, call 262-2145 for rates and reservations.
1:00 P.M. Foul shooting contest at CPCS school-students of all ages. Awards given.
1:00-4:00P.M. Class of 2016 Skating at the New Pavilion in South Colton. Refreshments will be available and music will be played.
MASSENA WINTER CARNIVAL -- JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 5
Friday January 27th:
5 pm Massena Cup Hockey Tournament—Massena Arena
Saturday., January 28th :
8 am Massena Cup Hockey Tournament—Massena Arena
8:30 am Opening Ceremony & Breakfast—Massena Arena
9:30 am Learn to Snowshoe & Snow / Candles for Kids—Nature Center
11 am Children’s Activities Massena Community Center
w/Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (Weather permitting)
Sunday, January 29th:
12:30 pm Kickball – The Ale House
1:30 pm Trivia Afternoon—Massena Elks Club
Monday Jan. 30th:
10 am Special ‘Celebrate Winter’ Storytime—Massena Public Library
Tuesday Jan. 31st:
4:30 pm Spaghetti Dinner & Bonfire—Massena Rod & Gun Club
Thursday Feb. 2nd:
10 am Special ‘Celebrate Winter’ Storytime—Massena Public Library
7 pm Family Feud—Knights of Columbus
Friday., Feb. 3rd:
7 pm Parade – Downtown Massena (Line up 6 pm)
8 pm Fireworks – Bushnell Field
Saturday, Feb. 4th:
All Day Dog Sled Races—Hawkins Point Visitors Center
8:30 am 5 K Walk/Run —Massena Country Club
9:30 am Learn to Snowshoe & Snow Candles for Kids—Nature Center
9:30 am StoryWalk™ Snowshoe for young children & families—Nature Center
11 am Children’s Activities—Hawkins Point Visitors Center
w/Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (Weather permitting)
10 am Vendor Tables, Bake Sale, White Elephant Sale – Community Center
11 am Ladies Day In—Hawkins Point Visitors Center
Noon Chicken Bar-B-Q—Massena Fire Department
12:30 pm Volleyball Tournament—The Ale House
6 pm Meet & Greet the Mushers & Thank You to Our Sponsors—Dar’s Place
7 pm Guided Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe Hike—Nature Center
9 pm Karaoke – The Village Inn
Sunday, Feb. 5th:
8 am Pancake Breakfast at the Knights of Columbus
All Day Dog Sled Races- Hawkins Point Visitors Center
3 pm Closing Ceremony—Hawkins Point Visitors Center
For updated information: www.massenachamber.com
CANTON WINTERFEST -- 20TH ANNIVERSARY -- FEBRUARY 9 - 18
FEBRUARY 9TH – FEBRUARY 18TH
PUBLIC SKATING: Inside ice at the Pavilion during Winterfest is as follows: Feb. 11- 7 to 8:20pm, Feb. 12- 3 to 4:45pm, Feb. 18- 7 to 8:20pm. Cost is $1.00. Outside skating is free and schedule as follows: Open skating 10am to 12noon, Hockey 12 noon to 2pm, skating alternates every two hours until 10pm.
SNOWMAN/SNOWSCULPTURE “JUST FOR FUN” : Grasse River Heritage is sponsoring a Snowman/Snowsculpture recreational opportunity throughout Winterfest, just for fun! Individuals and Groups are welcome to participate anytime during Winterfest on the corner of West Main and Gouverneur St. (across from the Cascade) or in front of Heritage Park. To register your creation, please contact Linda Fay at 386-5228 or at amafay@gmail.com.
MONEY FOR MITTENS: Money for warm outerwear for elementary age children collected throughout Winterfest by the Canton Area Zonta Club. Donations may be sent to: Zonta Club, PO Box 365, Canton, NY 13617 or contact any Canton Zonta member. Watch for “Money for Mittens” jars at Winterfest events.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
CHAMBER “CELEBRATION” DINNER: Annual Chamber dinner held at Eben Holden on St. Lawrence University Campus. Displays and Cocktails 6:00pm, Dinner 7:00pm and Program starting at 7:30pm. Buffet includes London Broil w/ Sauteed Onions, Apricot Glazed Chicken, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Baked Red Herbed Potatos, Glazed Baby Carrots, Fresh Green Garden Salad, French Rolls, and Chocolate Mousse for dessert, tea and coffee. Cost is $35.00. Reservations required, deadline for dinner is February 3rd, call the Chamber office at 386-8255. Cash bar and Auction available on main dining floor along with Business Displays.
CANTON CENTRAL BASKETBALL: JV vs Franklin Academy 5:30pm, Varsity vs Franklin Academy 7:15pm at High School Gym.
GRASSE RIVER PLAYERS: The Grasse River Players will present “THE NEW YORK IDEA”, a period comedy adapted by David Auburn from the original by Langdon Mitchell at 7:30pm in the Gulick Auditorium, St. Lawrence University. A delightful comedy with a wonderful cast of characters. Tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased at the Pear Tree in Canton and at the door.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
ZONTA WINE TASTING: The Canton Area Zonta Club will host its 5th Annual “Local Wine Tasting” at Dave’s Upstairs Banquet Room, 37 Main St., Canton from 4pm to 8pm. River Myst Winery will wet your palette with their unique wines of The North country. Have a seat, buy a bottle and relax to music by Ed McCarthy, or just stop in to taste or bring a bottle home. Live Auction at 7pm of baskets filled with goodies. The Zonta Store will be present to offer items for Valentine’s gifts. Bake sale to include cookies and chocolate covered strawberries. Tickets are $4.00 in advance or $5.00 at the door. Advance tickets from any Canton Zonta member or by calling Julie 386-8114 or Carol 386-4684. All proceeds fund local Zonta service projects and scholarships.
WINTER POOL TOURNAMENT: Held at the Hoot Owl beginning at 4:30pm. All ages welcome. Prizes awarded. Register at the Hoot Owl, 40 Park St. any day after 8:30pm or Friday after 4:30pm.
TWILIGHT SLEDDING: Sponsored by SUNY Canton. Sledding for children and adults will be offered at 7:00pm at the SUNY Canton sled hill near parking lot #1. Hot chocolate and donuts will be served. (Rain or ice date Friday, February 17th)
SLU MENS HOCKEY: SLU vs Qinnipiac, 7:00pm at Appleton.
SLU MEN & WOMEN BASKETBALL: Women vs Bard, 6:00pm. Men vs Bard 8:00pm at Burkman Gym.
GRASSE RIVER PLAYERS: The Grasse River Players will present “THE NEW YORK IDEA”, a period comedy adapted by David Auburn from the original by Langdon Mitchell at 7:30pm in the Gulick Auditorium, St. Lawrence University. A delightful comedy with a wonderful cast of characters. Tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased at the Pear Tree in Canton and at the door.
AMERICAN GIRL DOLL MOVIE NIGHT: The Friends of the Canton Free Library will be hosting an American Girl Doll Pajama and Movie Night from 6-8pm. Children will enjoy a movie in the Paige Room, complete with popcorn and bedtime snack. Bring your doll, sleeping bag and pillows to snuggle with! Tickets are $10 each and are on sale at the library. Only 30 tickets are available. There will be donated merchandise for sale at this event. 100% of all proceeds benefit the Canton Free Library.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Sponsored by the Canton VFW Men’s Auxiliary. Held at the VFW Post 1231 on Gouverneur St. from 8am to 12 noon. Menu includes pancakes w/ real local maple syrup, eggs, sausage/ham, home fries, toast, juice and coffee. Price is $6.00 adults, 6-12 yrs. $4.00, 5yrs and under Free. All proceeds go to the Charities of Post 1231 VFW Men’s Auxiliary.
FROZEN FOOTE RACE: A four mile road race at St. Lawrence University held regardless of weather conditions. Race starts at 10:30am with registration beginning at 9:30am in the lobby of Appleton Arena, on Miner Street in Canton. Registration fee is $2 or free with a Winterfest button.
SCRAPBOOKING ADVENTURE: Knights of Columbus Hall, Miner St., 9:00am to 4:00pm. Cost of $15.00 includes lunch (must pre-register). Come and learn the art of scrapbooking and preserving memories in photo safe albums. This event is for both beginners and advanced scrapbookers. You will need to bring the photos and memorabilia you wish to include as well as any scrapbook materials you wish to use. Products will be available for purchase as well. A creative Memories consultant will be on hand to motivate attendees and provide great tips and ideas with some break out demonstrations. RSVP or for more information, contact Sherry Stone at 370-0419 or consultant Pam Tishberg at 268-0268, pamcrops@yahoo.com
LITTLE RIVER SCHOOL FESTIVAL: Celebrating their 13th Annual Winter Festival, Canton-Russell Rd. 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Outdoor events include sledding and snow castle building. Indoor activities include music, warm beverages and craft projects for children. For more information call 379-9474.
OPEN HOUSE: Smile Associates is celebrating the opening of their new state of the art office at 331 Cty. Rt. 310 from 11am to 4pm. Tours, refreshments and door prizes are available. All are welcome.
SENIOR SWEETHEART SALE: Canton Senior Citizens are hosting a bake sale, along with sales of Avon and Tastefully Simple food party. Held at 35 Riverside Dr. from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Just in time for Valentines Day, buy some sweets for your sweetheart!
WINE TASTING: Held at Riverside Liquors, Riverside Dr. from 12 noon to 4pm. Various red and white wines to sample.
SECOND SATURDAY CHILDRENS PROGRAM: Sponsored by the St. Lawrence County Historical Association at the Silas Wright House. This Saturday Series is Washing Wool & Making Drop: This programis part of the SLCHA’s “Sheep to Shawl” series; kids will learn about washing wool, learn how to use a drop spindle & make their own to take home; this event is free.
TAUNY EXHIBIT: Carvin’ Critters and Knittin’ Mittens- exhibit open from 10:00am to 4:00pm., open all Winterfest week. This wintertime fun contest and exhibit will showcase two popular North Country winter pastimes and arts. Mittens contest will open during Canton’s Winterfest and all are invited to enter a pair of adult-sized mittens or a carving of a North Country animal in the contest. All entries will be part o the exhibit. For all the rules of the contest, contact TAUNY at 386-4289 or visit www.TAUNY.org .
GRASSE RIVER PLAYERS: The Grasse River Players will present “THE NEW YORK IDEA”, a period comedy adapted by David Auburn from the original by Langdon Mitchell at 7:30pm in the Gulick Auditorium, St. Lawrence University. A delightful comedy with a wonderful cast of characters. Tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased at the Pear Tree in Canton and at the door.
COMEDY & DINNER: Held at the Best Western University Inn, Comedy at 8:00pm. Must be 21 years old. Held in the Laurentian Room. $8.00 cover charge for just Comedy. Dinner and Comedy package available for $31.00 inclusive. Dinner choices are Chicken Breast in Caper Cream Sauce. Beef Tenderlion with Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Raspberry Tilapia or Pasta Con Broccoli. Seating from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. For more information and reservations, contact Leland at 386-8522.
WINE TASTING: Held at Ye Old Liquor, University Plaza from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. A variety of wines will be tasted, cheese and crackers served.
SLU MEN’S HOCKEY: SLU vs Princeton at 4:00pm, Appleton Arena.
SLU MEN & WOMEN TRACK: 11:00am, Liberty League Championship at Newell Field House.
SLU MEN & WOMEN BASKETBALL: Women vs Vassar at 2:00pm, Men vs Vassar at 4:00pm, Burkman Gym
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Sponsored by the Canton Rotary Club, held at the Best Western University Inn. 8:00am to 12 noon. Price $6.00 adults, $4.00 under 12. Contact Aron McLaughlin at 386-8522. Proceeds to benefit scholarships for Canton Central students.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
CHURCH CONCERTS: Kick off from 5:00pm to 6:00pm with a soup and bread dinner at St. Mary’s Church, sponsored by the Clergy. Free to public. Music during dinner. Bagpiper will start the concerts off at 6:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church, then the Grace Episcopal, the First Baptist, the Unitarian Universalist and ending at the United Methodist Church for music and refreshments. Free admission. Contact the Chamber office for more information, 386-8255.
BINGO: The Knights of Columbus will award a special Winterfest “Warm Your Heart” basket during regular Bingo hours, 7:00pm at the K of C hall on Miner St.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
SINGING VALENTINES: Representatives from the Canton Goldenaires will be delivering singing valentines, starting at 8:00am and going throughout the day. To order a singing valentine for your sweetheart, call 386-2802.
SLU MEN & WOMEN BASKETBALL: Women vs Skidmore at 6:00pm, Men vs Skidmore at 8:00pm in Burkman Gym.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
FREE WILL DINNER: Held at the Methodist Church, Court St. Serving from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Donations accepted but not expected.
LADIES HOME REPAIR NIGHT: Ladies, still waiting for those minor home repairs to be done? Do it yourself!!! Triple A Lumber, 25 Commerce Lane, will teach you all the basics. Learn to change a faucet, repair a toilet, patch a wall, change electrical outlet, lights and switches. Special discounts will be available. Refreshments served; 6 to 8 p.m.
HOOTENANNY: Held at the Blackbird Café, 107 Main St. from 7:00pm to 10:30pm. Blaine Holocomb, country music, soulful and gritty at 7:00pm, Leon Arguella & Angie Beeler, Jazz, Soul, R&B at 8:00pm, Geoff Hayton and Friends, Rock & Roll at 9:00pm. All local musicians. Free admission, we’ll pass the hat after each act.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
POLAR GOLF: A golf extravaganza for the “Stout of Heart”, play 9 hole par 3 tournament in the snow at St. Lawrence University Golf & Country Club and the Best Western University Inn. Enjoy great food, warm drinks, contests, prizeds and back massages for all the golfers. Golf & Dinner $40.00, Golf or Dinner $25.00. Sponsored by Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities. For more information contact Mackensie Taylor at 386-1156.
BROWN BAG LUNCH: Sponsored by the St. Lawrence Historical Association at noon at their 3 Main St. location. The topic will be Hope Marston, Eye on the Iditarod: Author Hope Marston will talk about her new book “Eye on the Iditarod;” this true story is about a young girl who is training for Alaska’s grueling 1150 mile dog sled race from Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast; bring your lunch, beverage & dessert provided; this event is free.
GARDENSHARE FILM: Small Farm Rising is a one-hour film documenting a growing season at three unique Adirondack farms. This beautifully-shot film aims to inspire a new generation of farmers, and to help consumers understand the power of small-scale agriculture to build a more healthy and equitable food system. It is never too early to start thinking about the growing season! Presented by Garden Share at 7:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church. Free to the public. A reception will follow the movie.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
HOSPITAL GUILD SOUP LUNCHEON: Sponsored by the Canton Edward John Noble Hospital Guild. Warm yourself with homemade soup (Broccoli Cheddar & Hearty Vegetable) breads and salad. Held at the Methodist Church from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Price of lunch is $5.00 Adult, $3.00 Children, Desserts available at the Bake Sale tqable. Take outs are available.
FISH FRY: Sponsored by the Canton VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1231. Hours are 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Menu includes fish (baked or fried), macaroni and cheese or French fries, cole slaw, roll, dessert, coffee or tea. Price is $8.00 Adult ,$7.00 Senior, $6.00 Children 5-12, and children under 5 free.
AMERICAN GIRL DOLL MOVIE NIGHT: The Friends of the Canton Free Library will be hosting an American Girl Doll Pajama and Movie Night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Children will enjoy a movie in the Paige Room, complete with popcorn and bedtime snack. Bring your doll, sleeping bag, and pillows to snuggle with! Tickets are $10 each and are on sale at the library. Only 30 tickets are available. There will be donated merchandise for sale at this event. 100% of all proceeds benefit the Canton Free Library.
SLU MEN’S HOCKEY: SLU vs Colgate at 7:00pm in Appleton Arena
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
FFA SALE: The Canton FFA will be holding its 5th Annual Indoor Garage Sale, Craft Fair and Kids’ Corner. These events will take place at Canton Central School in the Banford Elementary Cafeteria, Gymnasium and hallways with doors opening at 9:00am and ending at 3:00pm. Admission fee of $1.00 will be charged to visit all areas of the event. Items for the garage sale will be accepted until Tuesday, Feb. 14th. The Craft show boasts over twenty vendors, and all sorts of items (except clothing) can be found in the Garage sale. All aspects of this event will go toward the costs associated with students attending the 87th Annual NYS FFA Convention in May. Canton FFA will compete and join over 1,000 FFA members from across NYS at VVS High School. For more information contact Carol Wright at 386-8561 ext. 367 or email cwright@ccsdk12.org
Pool Tournament: Third Annual Pool Tournament, VFW Post 1231 on Gouverneur Street. $10 per person; sign-up at 11 a.m.
WINE TASTING: Held at Bessette’s Wine and Liquor, 37 Gouverneur St. from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. At least five different wines to sample, cheese and crackers will be served.
8TH ANNUAL FRED NARROW MEMORIAL CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT: Held at the VFW Post 1231 at 3:00pm. Five dollar entry fee, 80% return-cash prizes. Five game tournament, two person teams-blind draw for partner – no spouse rule. One point for win, two pts. as tie breaker. For more information call Linda Boak at 714-2000.
SLU MEN’S HOCKEY: SLU vs Cornell at 7:00pm in Appleton Arena
For further information contact the Canton Chamber of Commerce; 315-386-8255.
TRI-TOWN WINTER CARNIVAL -- February 9 - 12
The annual event for Brasher, Stockholm and Lawrence.
2012 Tri-Town Winter Carnival Schedule
Thursday February 9, 2012
Snow Sculpture Contest Judging - Start: 12:00 p.m.
To enter your creation, contact Rick Sequin at 389-5618
Snowbaby Contest – 4:00-5:00 p.m. SLC Elementary Gym
Elizabeth Dow 244-5552
Opening Ceremonies – Start 6:00 p.m.
W inter Carnival 2012 Opening Ceremonies will be held at the Helena Volunteer Fire Department.
Hilby the German Juggler is our entertainment.
Dinner at 6:00 show at 7:00.
For tickets to the dinner contact any Winter Carnival Committee member
Friday February 10, 2012
American Legion Spaghetti Dinner
Start 4:00 p.m. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. $7 per plate. Under 5 free.
Talent Show Sponsored by SLC HS Yearbook Club
Start: 6:00 p.m. End: 8:00 p.m. SLC Elementary School Cafeteria/Stage. $3 admission, children 10 and under free.
$7 entry fee- Please send description and contact information to Alaina Goodrich agoodrich@bfcsd.org, or leave hard copy in the High School Main Office by February 2nd.
$100 first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third.
Fireworks
Start 9:00 p.m.
Backdraft at the Pit Stop Pub in Winthrop. –Start: 9:00 p.m. End: 1:00 a.m.
Karaoke at The Jug – Start 9:00 p.m. DJ and Karaoke at 9:00 p.m. at The Jug in North Lawrence. Contact Gary Sirles for more info: 389-5394.
Saturday February 11, 2012
Snowmobile racing registration
Start: 8:00 a.m. – End 10:00 a.m.
For more information, contact Ed and Kim Russell at
389-4864
Sixth annual Ski and Snowshoe Poker Run
Start: 8:30 a.m. – End 10:00 a.m.
For details contact Mark Helmer 389-4390
Indoor Yard and Bake Sale – Start: 9:00 a.m. End: 3:00 p.m. The Stockholm Historical Organization will hold its annual Bake and Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday from 9 – 3 at the St5ockholm Municipal Building in Winthrop. No early birds please. For information call Gloria Gardner 315-389-4627, or Janice Kelsey 315-353-2192.
Snowflake Craft Fair Start: 10:00 a.m. End: 4:00 p.m.
The Snowflake Craft Fair is held at the American Legion and benefits the Quad Town Lions Club. Prizes will be awarded for the Ski Run at 1:00 and the Parade at 4:00. Tables are $10. For more information contact Ann French 389-4952
Parade Line Up – Start 10:00 a.m. The parade line up will take place at the Elementary School. For more information, contact Elizabeth Dow 315-244-5552
Snowmobile Drag Races – Start: 11:00 a.m. End: 4:00
The Snowmobile Races will take place in Helena, on the river: CR53. Follow the signs.
Tri-Town Winter Carnival Parade – Start: 11:00 a.m. End: 12:00 p.m. The annual parade starts at Munson’s in Brasher Falls and ends at Reservation St. in Winthrop. Judging will be at the downtown deck in Brasher Falls For more information, contact Elizabeth Dow 315-244-5552.
Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament at The Pit Stop in Winthrop – Registration 12:00 first serve 1:00 pm Six players per team. Must have at least two females. Contact Stephanie Toomey 315-705-8231 or Steph21T@gmail.com for more information.
Bed Races at the Pit Stop Pub – Start: 12:30 p.m. $25 entry per team. First prize $100. For more information, contact Karissa at 389-5577
Kid’s Zone – Start: 1:00 p.m. End: 5:00 p.m. The Kid’s Zone will be held at the SLC Elementary School. New this year is Hilby the German Juggler. Mark Manski and his Birds of Prey, and also 3 kids bounce houses. Concession and other entertainment 1-5 pm. Open swimming 3-5 pm. For more information, contact Alaina Goodrich at 250-3629.
Cake Auction – Start: 3:00 p.m. Cake Auction held at Craft Fair, American Legion, Winthrop. Auction services provided by Bill Demo, proceeds to benefit Quad Town Lions Club. Contact Ann French 389-4952 to enter or for more information.
Wine Tasting – Start 4:00 p.m. End: 7:00 p.m. Spirits of Downtown, Visit us for a sampling of select wines offered by Johnathan Wood of Southern Wine and Spirits.
De-stress with a soothing Chair Massage provided by Bridgette Pike, LMT, of Natural Massage Therapy. For more information, contact Connie at 389-7453.
Ten Cent Green at the Pit Stop Pub in Winthrop – Start: 6:00 p.m. Live music from Ten Cent Green. For more information, contact Karissa at 389-5577
Wild, Wild West costume party and contest
9:00 to 11:00 pm at the Pit Stop Pub in Winthrop. Judging at 11:00. First prize $250, second $150 third $100.
Karaoke at The Jug – Start 9:00 p.m. DJ and Karaoke at The Jug in North Lawrence. For more information, contact Gary Sirles 389-5395.
Sunday February 12, 2012
Snowmobile Drags Continued from Saturday
Start 10:00 am
North Lawrence Kickball Tournament – Start12:00 p.m. End 5:00 p.m.
Starts at noon Sunday at the baseball field in North Lawrence.
Eight players per team. Co-ed teams. We need at least three ladies per team. Fee is $5.00 per adult. 13 and under play free. Winning team gets all the registration fees collected.
For more information contact-Jerry and Faith St. Hilaire
Action in Helena sponsored by Helena General Store and Helena Volunteer Fire Department – Start: 12:00
12:00 Bed Races, Tug of War, 1:00 Wheelbarrow Races, Frying Pan Tossing Contest, Barrel Rolling Contest and Fire Truck Pull. 1:00-5:00. Concession stand Helena General Store.
Chinese Raffle – Start: 12:00 End: 6:00 p.m. The Chinese Raffle will be held in the American Legion in Winthrop.
Closing Ceremony – Start: 5:00 p.m.
OGDENSBURG RIVER SHIVER -- FEBRUARY 18 - 26
A Polar Bear Plunge, ice fishing derby and Battle of Ogdensburg reenactment highlight this year’s 'River Shiver' celebration in Ogdensburg.
The event runs February 18 through 26 and will include:
• February 18: Polar Bear 5K Walk/ Run, 9 a.m., sponsored by the area Lions Clubs, Visitor's Center, 100 Riverside Ave.
• February 18: Polar Bear Plunge and Costume Contest, Visitor's Center/Ogdensburg Marina, 100 Riverside Ave., 1 p.m. Plungers get pledges to jump into the St. Lawrence River to benefit the Chamber of Commerce and the Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad. Jumper bringing in the most money gets 10 percent of entire purse collected. Prizes for costumes, hot tub available, refreshments. Free towels to each jumper!
• February 18: Annual Ice Fishing Derby, Wheathouse Bay 6 a.m., sponsored by Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad. Fabulous prizes!
• February 18: Indoor homemade snow painting at Kids Place of Remington Art Museum. Paint pictures featuring snow scenes. Scavenger Hunt, ages 5 and up, in main Museum.
• February 19: Bridal Expo "Rediscovering your Backyard Bridal Expo," former BreckenRidge/Mitel building at the foot of the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, sponsored by Assemblywoman Addie Russell, Ogdensburg Zonta, Ogdensburg Boys & Girls Club, Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority and 96.7 YES-FM, PAC 98.7, Q Country 102.9.
• February 19: Making snowflakes at Kids Place of Remington Art Museum. Scavenger Hunt in main Museum for kids 5 and up
• February 25 & 26: Battle of Ogdensburg reenactment at Fort LaPresentation on Lighthouse Point, 1 p.m. Actual reenactment of the winter Battle of Ogdensburg featuring cannons, muskets, period costumes
• February 25: Outdoor Snow Painting at Kids Place of Remington Art Museum, using Kool -Aid, food coloring in spray bottles and stencils to create paintings on snow.
• February 26: 2nd Annual Zonta Snowflake Social at the Freight House Restaurant, 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Teddy Bear Tea, bring your teddy bear and enjoy tea. Dressing up is encouraged. Snowflake Social, 11a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring wine tasting, silent auction and 50/50 raffle, Express Spa services offered by BOCES and local artisans and craftsman vendors.
For more information or if you would like to participate in any of these events, contact Sandy Porter at the Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce, 315- 393-3620 or email your question to chamber@gisco.net.
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