2011 Brattleboro Winter Carnival schedule

BRATTLEBORO — The following is the schedule for the 55th annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival. For additional information, visit www.brattleborowintercarnival.org:

Friday, Feb. 18

• 4:30 p.m., Brattleboro Winter Carnival Torchlighting at Wells Fountain, with Frosty.

• 6:3o – 8:30 p.m., Scavenger Hunt, starting at Gibson-Aiken Center. $5 per team. Registration starts at 6 p.m. See program for details.

Saturday, Feb. 19

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Winter Carnival Outdoor Fun Day at Living Memorial Park. Snowmobile Rides, Free Skating, $5.00 Skiing and much more! Co-Sponsored by Brattleboro Savings and Loan.

• Noon-2 p.m., Sugar-on-Snow at Living Memorial Park, $3. Hosted by the Brattleboro Rotary Club.

• Noon-4 p.m., Retreat Petting Farm, Route.30, Ages 12 & older, $6; 2-11, $5. For more information, call 802-257-2240.

• 1-4 p.m., Sleigh/Hay Rides at Fairwinds Farm on Upper Dummerston Road. Adults $6, Children 12 & under $4.

• 7-9 p.m., Comedy Night with “The Logger” at the Latchis Theatre. Tickets $20.

Sunday, Feb. 20

• 8-11 a.m., Pancake Breakfast at the Elk's Home on Putney Road. Adults $5, 6-12 $3, 5 & under FREE. Sponsored by Price Chopper.

• Noon-4 p.m., Retreat Petting Farm, Route.30, Ages 12 & older, $6; 2-11, $5. For more information, call 802-257-2240.

• 1-4 p.m., Sleigh/Hay Rides at Fairwinds Farm on Upper Dummerston Road. Adults $6, Children 12 & under $4.

• 2 p.m., Brattleboro Figure Skating Club Ice Show at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. Adults $7, Students $3.

• 2-8 p.m., Country Western Jamboree at the American Legion $7. Age 10 and under not admitted.

• 4-8 p.m., Skateboarding Competition. Brattleboro Boys & Girls Club.

Monday, Feb. 21

• 11 a.m., Winter Carnival Movies at Latchis Theatre, all seats $1. Movie title TBA. For more information call 802-246-1500.

• Noon-4 p.m., Retreat Petting Farm, Route.30, Ages 12 & older, $6; 2-11, $5. For more information, call 802-257-2240.

• 1-4 p.m., Sleigh/Hay Rides at Fairwinds Farm on Upper Dummerston Road. Adults $6, Children 12 & under $4.

• 7 p.m., Variety Show at the BUHS Auditorium, $6 General Admission.

Tuesday, February 22

• 9 a.m., Jr. Olympics Cross Country Ski Race. Registration at 9 a.m. Registration is free. For more information call Ben at 802-258-0277.

• 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Carnival Bowling Day at the Brattleboro Bowl, $8 (includes $1 donation to Winter Carnival). Includes two games, shoe rental & lunch.

• 11 a.m., Winter Carnival Movies at Latchis Theatre, all seats $1. Movie title TBA. For more information call 802-246-1500.

• 7 p.m., Variety Show at the BUHS Auditorium, $6 General Admission.

Wednesday, Feb. 23

• 9 a.m., Jr. Olympics Skating Races at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. Registration 9 a.m., sharp.

• 9 a.m.-noon, “Friends Ski/Snowshoe Free” at the Brattleboro Outing Club. For more information, call 802 254-4081. See program for details.

• 11 a.m., Winter Carnival Movies at Latchis Theatre, all seats $1. Movie title TBA. For more information call 802-246-1500.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chili Cook-off, hosted by the New England House. Music by Kevin Parry. $6 for adults, 10 and under $4.

Thursday, Feb. 24

• 9 a.m.,  Mount Snow Carnival Ski Day. Stop by Recreation and Parks Office, 207 Main St. for $49 per person voucher.

• 9 a.m.-noon, “Friends Ski/Snowshoe Free” at the Brattleboro Outing Club. For more information, call 802 254-4081. See program for details.

• 10 a.m., Children's Concert with Les Julian, at Gibson-Aiken Center, 2nd floor gym. All seats $3, 60 and over free.

• 11 a.m., Winter Carnival Movies at Latchis Theatre, all seats $1. Movie title TBA. For more information call 802-246-1500.

• 11:30 a.m., “Grand Day” Lunch at the Brattleboro Senior Center. Must be with someone 60 or older. $2 for children, donation for seniors and $5 for all others. Call 802-257-7570 for reservations. Lunch will be served at noon.

• 1-4 p.m., Sleigh/Hay Rides at Fairwinds Farm on Upper Dummerston Road. Adults $6, Children 12 & under $4.

• 5:30-7 p.m., Union Institute & University at VABEC, Snow Pie Contest. See program for details.

• 7-11 p.m., Teen Dance at the Boys & Girls Club with The Keystone Club DJ. Grades 7-12, $5. Refreshments available. Co-sponsored by The Boys & Girls Club.

Friday, Feb. 25

• 9 a.m.,  Mount Snow Carnival Ski Day. Stop by Recreation and Parks Office, 207 Main St. for $49 per person voucher.

• 10:30 a.m., “The Annies” perform at Brooks Memorial Library, FREE. Sponsored by the Brattleboro Police Association and Key Bank.

• 11 a.m., Winter Carnival Movies at Latchis Theatre, all seats $1. Movie title TBA. For more information call 802-246-1500.

• 11-11:55 a.m. and 12:05-1 p.m.,  Swimming at the Colonial Motel & Spa. Pre-registration at 254-5808. Adults $5, children $2.

• Noon-4 p.m., Retreat Petting Farm, Route.30, Ages 12 & older, $6; 2-11, $5. For more information, call 802-257-2240.

• 1-4 p.m., Sleigh/Hay Rides at Fairwinds Farm on Upper Dummerston Road. Adults $6, Children 12 & under $4.

• 8 p.m., Queens Pageant at the BUHS Auditorium, $6 General Admission.

Saturday, Feb. 26

• 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Ice Fishing Derby at the Retreat Meadows, Adults $7, Juniors $3. For more information, call Dave Willard at 800-GRAFTON. Sponsored by Grafton Village Cheese Co.

• 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Carnival Family Day (for ages 3 and up) at the Brattleboro Area Middle School Gymnasium. Co-Sponsored by C & S Wholesale Grocers and Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department. Free.

• Noon-4 p.m., Retreat Petting Farm, Route.30, Ages 12 & older, $6; 2-11, $5. For more information, call 802-257-2240.

• 1-4 p.m., Sleigh/Hay Rides at Fairwinds Farm on Upper Dummerston Road. Adults $6, Children 12 & under $4.

• 8 p.m.-midnight, Winter Carnival Beach Party at the Eagles with The Guest Whoz, $7. Ages 21 and older.

Sunday, Feb. 27

• 3 p.m., Princess Pageant at BUHS, $6 General Admission.

• 5 p.m.,  BHA Hockey Exhibition at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, Free.

• 5:30 p.m., Withington Memorial Hockey Cup, Nelson Withington Skating Facility, Free.

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