Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022 by Berkshire Eagle Media

Brattleboro Winter Carnival

February 19-27

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

ecialThanks to our EventSponsor

FROSTY LEVEL

Brattleboro Reformer

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Green Mountain Creamery

BLIZZARD LEVEL

Against The Grain

Brattleboro Elks

Brattleboro Kiwanis Club

SNOWBALL LEVEL

Brattleboro Savings and Loan

Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club

New England House

Professional Dental

Sam’s Triple T Trucking

VFW

SNOWFLAKE LEVEL

Berkley & Veller Inc.

Burrows Specialized Sports

Community Bank

Internet Consulting of VT

Dr. Robert Tortolani

Brattleboro Winter Carnival Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting for the Brattleboro Winter Carnival will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, 6:00 pm at the Gibson Aiken Sr. Center This is open to anyone who would like to attend.

Brattleboro Winter Carnival COVID Guidelines

We encourage everyone to enjoy our Winter Carnival Activities however we ask that you follow the COVID Guidelines below:

1. A mask must be worn at all indoor events (unless otherwise posted at the door).

2. While in Town owned buildings the following masks must be worn: double multi-layer paper style, or KN95, or N95, or other approved medicaltype masks (no cloth mask, neck gaiters etc.). Masks are required for all staff and visitors while in Town Facilities regardless of vaccination status. Per recommendation of the Brattleboro Selectboard & CDC Guidelines January 18, 2022.

3. Universal Covid Guidelines should be followed: Stay home if you are sick.

Social distance when possible. Use good hygiene.

3. Have you been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19 in the past 10 days? Please do not participate.

American Legion Post #5

Brattleboro Bowl

Brattleboro Area Chamber

Brattleboro Museum and Art Center

Brattleboro Food Co-op

Brattleboro Hockey Association

Brattleboro Outing Club

Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept.

Brattleboro Reformer

Brattleboro Rotary Club

Breanna Elaine

Brooks Memorial Library

Cube Smart

Downtown Brattleboro Alliance

Dummerston School

Elnu

Latchis Theatre & Hotel

LMPSS Snow Sports

Marty Sprague & Son Sugar House

Milt Gilmore

Next Stage Arts

Pine Heights

Retreat Farm

River Garden Marketplace

Sandglass Theater

Suburban Propane

The Boys & Girls

Club of Brattleboro

Trend Business Solutions

Vermont Fish & Wildlife

Vernon Trail Breakers

Whetstone Station

WKVT

Abenaki Band

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

President’s Welcome!

Welcome to the 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival. As the 66th Winter Carnival President, it is my pleasure to share with you some of the highlights of our full slate of COVID friendly activities for 2022. We will be bringing back some of our traditional favorites that the committee has offered over the past 65 years. This includes everything from Sugar- on-Snow to The Ice Fishing Derby to the Jr. Olympics and much more. This year we have added some new winter fun whether it be teaming up with the Whetstone for a night of Music and BINGO or a Glow Light Skate at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility.

This year we focused on sponsoring family activities that can take place in and out of your home and throughout the community. Our hope is that you will grab your mask and your family and get outside and enjoy our events. Some highlights of this year’s carnival include: The Annual Fishing Derby, Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing at the BOC, Skiing & Snowboarding at Living Memorial Park, Skating at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, going on a Scavenger Hunt in downtown Brattleboro

to find a snowman in the window of local businesses or grabbing your crayons or camera and entering the coloring or photo contest. Please join us at the Latchis for a children’s puppet show performed by Sandglass Theater. You can check out our website for a complete listing of our activities at www.battleborowintercarnival.org or you can follow us on our Facebook Page “Brattleboro Winter Carnival”.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee members who used their creative energies to come up with new programs and activities in these challenging times and to personally extend a special thank you to them for volunteering their time to bring these exciting family activities to the 2022 Winter Carnival.

A special thank goes out to all of our 2022 sponsors. Please find a complete listing of our sponsors on our website. We couldn’t do it without your support! I look forward to seeing all your creative postings on our Facebook page at “Brattleboro Winter Carnival” and all of you out and about as you enjoy this years’ events.

Carol Lolatte 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival President

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

Past Presidents:

2021 Carol Lolatte

2020 Nancy Doyle

2019 Rosemary Harris

2018 Dawn Ravenna

2017 Carol Lolatte

2016 Belinda Lashway

2015 Jamie Lynn Howard

2014 Debbie Partrick

2013 Nancy Doyle

Meet the Past Presidents:

2012 Terri Barrett

2011 Carol Lolatte

2010 Laurie Kuralt

2009 Rosemary Harris

2008 Kathleen Saunders

2007 Jackie Dix

2006 Deb Heller *50th*

2005 Samantha Houle

2004 Lisa Johnson

2003 Belinda Lashway

2002 Bruce Lawrence

2001 Carole (CJ) Cummings

2000 Patty Walior

1999 Steven Dix **

1998 Steven Patch 1997 Emilie Thomas

1996 Bonnie Carr *40th*

1987 Gene Krisher**

1986 Bruce Corwin** *30th*

1985 Ken Heile **

1984 Greg Worden

1983 Fred Noble

1982 John Enola **

1981 Desi Lane **

1980 William Bengtson **

1979 Jack Dempsey **

1978 Gary Ferguson

1977 John Godfrey **

1976 Dave Pearson *20th*

1975 Richard Waitt**

1974 Richard Rousseau **

1973 Andrew W Wind **

1972 William M McCarty

1971 William P Bedard

1970 Francis Speno **

1969 Robert G Abel **

1968 David E Parnigoni

1967 David H LaMarche

1966 Robert H Jones *10th* **

1965 Donald E Long

1964 Roger Miller

1963 Robert H Gibson **

1962 W Robert Johnson, Jr **

1961 Fred H Harris **

1995 Marlene Jameson

1960 Pliny N Burrows **

1994 Peggy DeAngelis

1959 Peter Van Iderstine **

1993 Carol Lolatte

1992 Charlotte Harrington **

1991 Craig Bengtson

1990 Michael McKenzie

1989 Dana Nelson

1988 Linda Dierks **

1958 Robert C Clapp **

1957 Robert C Clapp ** *1st*

** deceased

FREEESTIMATES

Officers:

President: Carol Lolatte

Ex-Officio:

Secretary: Lynn Patno

Treasurer: Kim Isaacsen

Publicity: Erin Wessel

Program: Erin Wessel, Gwyneth Mogg-Hall, and Jessica Bennett

Directors:

Jeni Clary

Ricky Davidson

Lisa Johnson

Lynda Lawrence

Dawn Ravenna

Nina Willson

Pictured: (back) Jessica Bennett, Erin Wessel, Lynda Lawrence, Lisa Johnson, Nina Willson(front) Carol Lolatte, Jeni Clary, Gwyneth Mogg-Hall

Not pictured: Ricky Davidson, Kim Isaacsen, Lynn Patno, Dawn Ravenna

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

WEEKLONG EVENTS

Saturday 2/19 - Sunday 2/27

WINTER CARNIVAL AMATEUR

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Sponsored by Pine Heights at Brattleboro, Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Saturday, February 19th -

Thursday, February 24th

Get your cameras or phones, get outside and take some pics!

Two Categories: “Winter Scenery” and “Winter Adventure”

Each photographer may submit one image per category. Please email your submissions to info@brattleborowintercarnival.org.

Please include your name with your photo(s) & their category.

All photo entries received by Thursday, February 24th will be eligible for judging by a panel of Pine Heights residents.

Winners will be announced the last weekend of Carnival by email and via Facebook. Please note your photos will be displayed on our Facebook page for everyone to enjoy! Have fun and good luck!

WINTER CARNIVAL COLORING CONTEST

Sponsored by Pine Heights at Brattleboro, Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Saturday, February 19th -

Thursday, February 24th

It’s time to have some fun, get creative and show off some amazing coloring skills! This year’s coloring contest is open to children in the following age groups: 0-4, 5-7, 8-12.

You can pick up this year’s coloring page downtown at Brooks Memorial Library or at the Brattleboro

Recreation Department. It is also available to download from the Brattleboro Winter Carnival website and is in the 2022 Brattleboro Winter Carnival program on page 3 published in the Brattleboro Reformer.

Please turn in your completed entry to the Brooks Memorial Library Children’s Room any day from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (except Sunday, February 20th). All entries received by Thursday February 24th will be eligible for judging by a panel of Pine Heights residents. Only one entry per person. Be sure to include the artist’s first name, age and parent’s phone number so winners can be notified. Please note: submissions will be posted on our Facebook page for everyone to enjoy!

ARTFUL ICE SHANTIES

Retreat Meadows

Saturday, February 19th - Sunday, February 27th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Presented by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center and Retreat Farm, the Artful Ice Shanties outdoor exhibit is a place-based celebration of artistic talent, creative ingenuity, and the rich history of ice fishing at the Retreat Meadows. The Artful Ice Shanties will be displayed in and around Farmhouse Square at Retreat Farm from Saturday, February 19th through Sunday, February 27th.

Last winter, over 1,000 people attended our inaugural Artful Ice Shanties exhibit. They saw ice shanties shaped like a giant iridescent fish, a black dye with moon-shaped dots, a seascape with a three-dimensional octopus, and more. They hiked and snowshoed on the Retreat Farm trails, visited Carlos the ox and other animals, went cross-country skiing, and skated on the Retreat Meadows. As weather and COVID conditions permit, this second iteration of the exhibit will include more outdoor events, activities, demonstrations, and performances.

Join us on Sunday, February 26th, at 2:00 pm for a wintry, wonderful outdoor Awards Ceremony where a panel of local judges will give out an array of awards for ice shanties with notably artistic, inventive, or silly qualities.

ADMISSION: Free.

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

WINTER CARNIVAL

SNOWMAN

SCAVENGER HUNT

Saturday, February 19th - Sunday, February 27th

Walk about town and keep an eye out for the many Carnival Snowmen posted in storefront windows of participating businesses. From Wells Fountain on the north end of Main Street all the way down to the Brattleboro Food Coop you can spy the Snowman on display. Feel free to post how many you've found on the Winter Carnival Facebook page, and at the end of the week we will let you in on how many were hidden!

BROOKS MEMORIAL

LIBRARY WINTER ACTIVITY KITS

Saturday, February 19th, Monday, February 21stSaturday, February 26th

Pick up a Bag-o-Fun for families at the library, with winter and snow themed crafts and activities to do together, during Winter Carnival Week.

The craft bags will be available and located in the Children’s Room to be picked up.

TODAY'S EVENTS

Saturday 2/19

CARNIVAL OUTDOOR

FUN DAY AT LIVING MEMORIAL PARK

Saturday, February 19th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Several outdoor fun and winter activities are being planned for this special day at Living Memorial Park. There is something for everyone, take your pick. There will be skating at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, the Ski Lift will be in operation (weather permitting), snowmobile rides, or you can display your creativity by participating in the Snow Sculpture Contest. Prizes will be awarded. Hot chocolate will be served during the Family Day Events. Gather up your friends and family and join in on the fun at the Park!

10:00 am - 9:00 pm Skiing $5.00

10:30 am - 1:30 pm Snow Sculpture Contest 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Snowmobile Rides with Vernon Trail Breakers

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sugar-on-Snow

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Stick Time

Resident Students $3.00 / Resident Adults $4.00

Non-Resident Students $4.00 / Adults $5.00 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Skating $1.00 – Rentals $3.00

Photographs provided by Brattleboro Reformer, Kelly Fletcher, Kristopher Radder, Pixabay, and Unsplash

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

SUGAR ON SNOW

Living Memorial Park

Saturday, February 19th

Noon – 2:00 pm

Hosted by: The Brattleboro Rotary Club

80 At wood Street, Brat t leboro, V T 05301

802- 451-3586

www.w rcc v t.com

Come try one of the sweetest Vermont traditions of the season. Golden brown syrup warmed to the perfect temperature. Pour this amazing liquid onto a clean bowl of snow and magically it turns into a very tasteful snack. Served up with a donut and pickle to cut the sweetness. This is a must try winter treat. A special thanks to the Brattleboro Rotary Club and Marty Sprague of Sprague & Son Sugar House. Cost $4.00.

TODAY’S EVENTS

Sunday 2/20

GLOW DISCO ON ICE

Nelson Withington Skating Facility

Sunday, February 20th

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Next Stage Arts presents Glow Disco on Ice as part of Brattleboro’s Winter Carnival at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. With every paid admission of $5.00 will receive hot chocolate and a glow necklace. Participants are encouraged to bring their glow items as well. Door prizes will be drawn.

The arena will have festive lights as families are invited to enjoy skate time while listening to a DJ spin music. Please come out and enjoy the winter fun.

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

TODAY'S EVENTS

Monday 2/21

JUNIOR OLYMPICS

Living Memorial Park

Monday, February 21st

9:30 am

Registration at 9:00 am SHARP

There are miles of wellgroomed ski trails, for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as several miles of snowshoe trails.

Young Olympians of the future are invited to participate in the Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Jr. Olympic Races.

Monday, February 21st

9:30 am Downhill Ski Races (Living Memorial Park)

Wednesday, February 23rd

2:30 pm Skating Races (Living Memorial Park)

Students from school grades 1-12 are eligible and are encouraged to enter the events. All events are free of charge; there will be five grade groups for each event; grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Each event will have a boy’s division and girl’s division. Ribbons will be awarded to the first five winners in each division and participation ribbons to all. Register for each event the morning of the event.

Carol Lolatte, Recreation and Parks Director, Sarah Clark, Assistant Director, and Erin Cooke, Program Coordinator will direct the Junior Olympics. These events are co-sponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department and Winter Carnival. Special thanks goes to Living Memorial Park Snow Sports for operating the Ski Lift on Monday for the downhill races.

FAMILY CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING DAYS

Brattleboro Outing Club

Monday, February 21st - Wednesday, February 23rd

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Enjoy snowshoeing or cross country skiing on the trails at the Brattleboro Outing Club, located at the Brattleboro Country Club.

The suggested donation is $10.00 for an individual or $20.00 per household. Please place all donations in the box located on the kiosk just outside of the BOC Ski Hut. Please be sure to sign in at the kiosk to use the trails.

You may bring your own ski or snowshoe equipment or borrow snowshoes from the Brooks Memorial Library. Alternatively, rental equipment will be available for a fee from the BOC Ski Hut. All rentals will need to be returned by 2:00 pm.

For more information, visit www.brattleborooutingclub.org/crosscountry-skiing

SNOWSHOE

SCAVENGER HUNT

Brattleboro Outing Club

Monday, February 21st

10:30 am - 2:30 pm

**For loan at the Brooks Memorial Library.

Kids up to age 13 are invited to go on a scavenger hunt on the BOC snowshoe trails.

Collect clothespins of 4-5 different colors to earn a treat at the BOC Ski Hut.

The Brattleboro Outing Club Ski Hut is located at the Brattleboro Country Club.

Snowshoes are available on a first-come, firstserved basis:

**For rental (free to BOC Members; $5.00 for Non-members) at the BOC Ski/Snowshoe Hut

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY 19-27

***Week Long Events: Please see details in the Winter Carnival Program

Snowman Scavenger Hunt — Downtown all week

Winter Carnival Photo Contest — Sponsored by Pine Heights

Winter Carnival Coloring Contest — Sponsored by Pine Heights

Artful Ice Shanties — on the Retreat Meadows all week

Winter & Snow Themed Bags and Take & Make Craft Bags —Brooks Memorial Library (Not open on Sundays)

Saturday, February 19

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Winter Carnival Outdoor Fun Day at Living Memorial Park: Snowmobile Rides, $1.00 Skating ($3.00 rentals), $5.00 Skiing and much more!! See program for times.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sugar-on-Snow at Living Memorial Park, $4. Hosted by the Brattleboro Rotary Club. Special thanks to Sprague & Sons Sugar House

Brattleboro Area Realty is a proud su ppor ter of the Winter Car nival.

Sunday, February 20

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing at Living Memorial Park. $5.00 per person.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Glow Skate with a DJ at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. $5 per person. Co-Sponsored by Next Stage Arts.

Monday, February 21

9:30 am Jr. Olympics Downhill Ski Races at Living Memorial Park. Registration 9:00 am SHARP.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Brattleboro Outing Club Family Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing, suggested donation $10 or $20 per family. For more information, visit www.brattleborooutingclub.org/cross-country-skiing

10:30 am -2:30 pm Brattleboro Outing Club, Clothespin Scavenger Hunt, Kids Up to 13 years old. See program for more details.

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing at Living Memorial Park. $5.00 per person. 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Family BINGO Night at the American Legion, 32 Linden St., Brattleboro. $5 and play one card all night (additional cards available for purchase, too) $2/card for children 12 and under. Doors open at 5:30 pm, food available.

Tuesday, February 22

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Carnival Bowling Day at the Brattleboro Bowl, $9.00 includes 2 games, shoe rental & lunch.

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing at Living Memorial Park. $5.00 per person. 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brattleboro Food Co-op Cooking Classes, homemade hot pretzels and cocoa, pre-registration required. Maximum enrollment 8 kids-first come first served. Call 802-246-2821 or sign up on line at https://www.brattleborofoodcoop.coop/carnival/ FREE

1:30 pm Kids Movies at the Rec., Gibson Aiken Center, preregistration required at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549A4AD22ABFF2winter 30 people maximum. FREE Movie: “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild”

Wednesday, February 23

10:00 am -11:00 am Sandglass Theater Puppet Show, for all ages, at Latchis Theatre. FREE Sponsored by Brooks Memorial Library. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing at Living Memorial Park. $5.00 per person.

a viewing map, please send a picture and address to info@brattleborowintercarnival.org by Wednesday evening. Map will be posted on the Winter Carnival Facebook page for everyone to enjoy on Thursday 2/25 and winners to be announced on Sunday 2/28.

Winter Carnival Snowman Scavenger Hunt

Brattleboro Outing Club members may bring a friend to ski or snowshoe for free.

Brooks Memorial Library Winter Carnival Fun

Saturday February 20 – Sunday February 28

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

Saturday Feb 20 – Sunday February 28

SCHEDULE

a few silly ones. Share pictures on the Winter Carnival Facebook page.

Cozy up with a good book, let your creative juices flow with a fun craft, share your love for our Vermont winter by adding a snowflake to the book blizzard, try tromping around on show shoes, and much more. Brooks Memorial Library is enthusiastically offering a variety of safe, fun activities for friends of all ages. Please check out their web-

FEBRUARY 19-27

2:30 pm Jr. Olympics Skating Races at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. Registration 2:00 pm SHARP

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Boys & Girl Club of Brattleboro, Open Skate Park, 10 to 18 years old. FREE (limited to 25 people)

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Skiing at Living Memorial Park. $5.00 per person.

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Monday February 22 – Wednesday February 24 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Brattleboro Outing Club, Family Friendly Snowshoes Walk, See program for more details.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Whetstone Restaurant, Charity Bingo Night-to benefit Brattleboro Winter Carnival.

Thursday, February 24

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing at Living Memorial Park. $5.00 per person. 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pop-Up Art Activities with Robin, Retreat Farm. FREE 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brattleboro Food Co-op Cooking Classes, homemade hot pretzels and cocoa, pre-registration required. Maximum enrollment 8 kidsfirst come first served. Call 802-246-2821 or sign up on line at https://www.brattleborofoodcoop.coop/carnival/ FREE

Saturday Feb. 20 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm River Garden Marketplace Music, 157 Main Street Brattleboro, Free Live Music, from Breanna Elaine, cash bar. Childcare available at the Boys & Girls Club, with Pre-registration. See program for more details

Sunday Feb. 21 Noon – 4:00 PM

Monday Feb. 22 12 – 4:00 PM

Tuesday Feb 23 12 – 4:00 PM

Wednesday Feb 24 12 – 4:00 PM

This year the trails at the Brattleboro Outing Club will be open to Vermont residents and available for snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Mon. February 22 – Wed. February 24. Please bring your own equipment and enjoy the trails on your own or with your own household members or borrow snowshoes from the Brooks Memorial Library. Additionally, we ask that you leave a suggested donation of $10.00 single/$20.00 for the family in the black mailbox located at the bulletin board at the trail head. COVID protocols will be in place, please see the program for further details.

Saturday, February 26

Thursday Feb 25 12 - 4:00 PM

Friday Feb 26 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Saturday Feb 27 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday Feb. 28 Noon – 4:00 PM

6:00 am - 3:00 pm Ice Fishing Derby at the Retreat Meadows, Classes: Juniors (14 & under) and Adults. Registration is FREE and begins at 5:30am. (Suggested donation - $5.00) For more information or to pre-register, call 802-490-2270.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Clinic: Intro to Ice Fishing at the Retreat Meadows. Registration at VT Fish and Wildlife website.

10:00 am - 9:00 pm Skiing at Living Memorial Park. $5.00 per person.

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pop-Up Art Activities with Robin, Retreat Farm. FREE 2:00 pm Artful Ice Shanties, wonderful outdoor Award Ceremony.

Living Memorial Park Snow Sports will be opening the Ski Hill at Living Memorial Park for additional hours during Winter Carnival Week. Grab your skis or your board and head to the Park for the day skiing for $5.00. Do not forget your snack and mask. COVID protocols will be in place. For up-to-date information on the Ski Hill please check www.brattski.org

1:30 pm Kids Movies at the Rec., Gibson Aiken Center, preregistration required at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549A4AD22ABFF2winter 30 people maximum. FREE Movie: “The Mighty Ducks”.

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thirsty Goat Bar with Fire Pit and S’Mores, Retreat Farm. See program for more details

Friday, February 25

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thirsty Goat Bar with Fire Pit and S’Mores, Retreat Farm. See program for more details

Sunday, February 27

Winter Carnival Coloring Contest Saturday February 20 – Thursday February 25

Winter Carnival Amateur Photography Contest Saturday February 20 – Thursday February 25

10:00 am - 2:00 pm 2-FOR-1 Ski and Snowshoe Day at the Brattleboro Outing Club, Adults $15, Youth 6-12 $10, children 5 and under FREE, BOC members may bring a friend to ski or snowshoe for FREE.

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pop-Up Art Activities with Robin, Retreat Farm. FREE

1:30 pm Kids Movies at the Rec., Gibson Aiken Center, preregistration required at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549A4AD22ABFF2winter 30 people maximum. FREE Movie: “Encanto”

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing at Living Memorial Park. $5.00 per person. 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pop-Up Art Activities with Robin, Retreat Farm. FREE 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Snow Snake Competition, Retreat Farm. See program for more details

Get your cameras or phones, get outside and take some pics! Three Categories: “Ice and Snow”, “Action”, and “Make Me Laugh” Two divisions: Children (under 17) and Adult.

It’s time to have some fun, get creative and show off your coloring skills! Open to kids and the young at heart! All entries will be judged for creativity in the following age groups: 0-4, 5-7, 8-10, and 11+.

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thirsty Goat Bar with Fire Pit and S’Mores, Retreat Farm. See program for more details

4:10 pm Withington Memorial Hockey Cup, BHA Squirts vs RHA Squirts at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, FREE.

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thirsty Goat Bar with Fire Pit and S’Mores, Retreat Farm. See program for more details

For more information:

Send photo’s to: info@brattleborowintercarnival.org

Look for our full program in the 2/17/2022 edition of The Reformer

Listen for our daily updates on WTSA and WKVT

Please turn in your completed entry to the Brooks Memorial Library Children’s Room any day from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. All entries received by Thursday, February 25 th will be eligible for judging. Only one entry per person. Be sure to include the artist’s first name, age and parent’s phone number so winners may be notified. Please note: your submissions will be displayed on our Facebook page

Memorial Park Ski Hill

Torch located at Wells Fountain on the north end of Main Street and snap

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

WINTER CARNIVAL

FAMILY BINGO

American Legion, 32 Linden Street

Monday, February 21st

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a night of family fun and BINGO at the American Legion! Doors open at 5:30 pm with yummy food and drinks available for purchase. Bingo begins at 6:00 pm and will run until 8:00 pm. Enjoy a variety of prizes and take a chance in the 50/50 raffle. All ages welcome!

$5.00 per card (good for all games)

$2.00 per card for children 12 and under.

TODAY'S EVENTS TUESDAY 2/2

FAMILY CROSS COUNTRY

SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING DAYS

Brattleboro Outing Club

Monday, February 21st - Wednesday, February 23rd

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Enjoy snowshoeing or cross country skiing on the trails at the Brattleboro Outing Club, located at the Brattleboro Country Club. There are miles of well-groomed ski trails, for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as several miles of snowshoe trails.

For more information, visit www.brattleborooutingclub.org/crosscountry-skiing

WINTER CARNIVAL BOWLING DAY

Brattleboro Bowl on Putney Rd.

Tuesday, February 22nd

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

On Tuesday, February 22nd, children are invited for a day of bowling at the Brattleboro Bowl from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. This event is open to all ages. We ask that children under the age of 10 be accompanied by an adult. The fee for this activity is $9.00, which includes two games, shoes, a hot dog, and a drink. $1.00 per person will be donated to the Winter Carnival Committee.

For more information, please contact the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department at 802-254-5808.

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

BRATTLEBORO FOOD CO-OP

COOKING CLASS

Hot Cocoa & Pretzels

Tuesday February 22nd

1:00 - 2:00 pm

This event is FREE.

Pre-registration required.

Come join the Education Staff at the Brattleboro Food Co-op as we make a big batch of hot cocoa and bake some yummy pretzels together! There will be alternative milks available for those with allergies.

This event will last approximately one hour and is capped at 8 participants. This event is geared to children ages 11 and younger. The event will need to be small to accommodate spacing distances in the kitchen and masking is mandatory; we will have masks available for those who need them.

Tuesday, February 22nd or Thursday, February 24th from 1:002:00 PM.

To pre-register visit https://www.brattleborofoodcoop.coop/carnival/

If you have questions, call Shareholder Services at 802-246-2821. Please note you do not need to be a shareholder at the Co-op to attend.

WINTER CARNIVAL FREE MOVIE!

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department

Join us for a FREE movie, popcorn, and juice on three different days during Winter Carnival Week!

Tuesday, February 22nd

1:30 pm

“Ice Age: The Adventures of Buck Wild” The hilarious escapades of everyone’s favorite prehistoric mammals continues!

Thursday, February 24th

1:30 pm

“The Mighty Ducks” A hotshot trial attorney gets a unique community service assignment: coaching a hapless group of peewee hockey players.

Friday, February 25th

1:30 pm

“Encanto” A Disney animated tale about an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the Colombian mountains. Mirabel, the only ordinary family member, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger and may be her family’s last hope.

Space is limited; 30 people maximum per day! Pre-registration is required. Please visit the link below to sign up for a spot.

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TODAY'S EVENTS

WEDNESDAY 2/23

SANDGLASS THEATER PUPPET SHOW

The Latchis Theatre

Wednesday, February 23rd

10:00 am - 11:00 am

On Wednesday, February 23rd, beloved local puppet troupe Sandglass Theater will be performing at the Latchis Theater at 10:00 am. PUNSCHI is an enchanting tradition of imaginative puppetry and entertainment! Originally created by Sandglass’ Co-Founder, Ines Zeller Bass, now performed by her daughters, Jana Zeller and Shoshana Bass. Featuring hand puppets, a miniature circus, general buffoonery, and music, these second generation performers present their children's entertainment program for your pleasure.

This event is free and open to all ages. Sponsored by Brooks Memorial Library.

For more information, please contact the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or Brooks Memorial Library at 802-254-5290.

FAMILY CROSS COUNTRY

SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING DAYS

Brattleboro Outing Club

Monday, February 21st - Wednesday, February 23rd

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The suggested donation is $10.00 for an individual or $20.00 per household. Please place all donations in the box located on the ki-

osk just outside of the BOC Ski Hut. Please be sure to sign in at the kiosk to use the trails.

For more information, visit www. brattleborooutingclub.org/crosscountry-skiing

JUNIOR OLYMPICS SKATING RACING

Living Memorial Park

Wednesday, February 23rd 2:30 pm

Registration at 2:00 pm SHARP

Young Olympians of the future are invited to participate in the Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Jr. Olympic Races. (Living Memorial Park)

Wednesday, February 23rd 2:30 pm Skating Races

(Nelson Withington Skating Facility -Living Memorial Park)

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OPEN SKATE PARK AT THE CLUB

Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro

Wednesday, February 23rd

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Masks are required and space is limited to 25 participants. Ages 10 -18 years old. Free! Call the Club at 802-254-5990 for more information.

FAMILY FRIENDLY SNOWSHOE WALK

Brattleboro Outing Club

Wednesday, February 23rd

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Come explore the Snowshoe Trails led by BOC volunteers. There will be two options: One for beginners (shorter, easier course - the group will determine the route), and one for the more intrepid snowshoers (2-3 miles on some hilly terrain).

Make sure you have snowshoes! They are available first come, first serve basis:

For loan at the Brooks Memorial Library

For rental (free for BOC members; $5 for non-members) at BOC ski/ snowshoe hut. Please arrive between 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm.

Send questions to kateandpete77@gmail.com

CHARITY BINGO TO BENEFIT WINTER CARNIVAL

Whetstone Station

Wednesday, February 23rd

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Whetstone Station hosts BINGO from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with ten prize rounds and buy-in is just $1 per bingo card! We can all use a little time with friends so what better way to cozy up with great food and drinks than to play a classic game of bingo and support the continued offerings of Winter Carnival.

Whetstone Station is located downtown at 36 Bridge St., Brattleboro.

SWNH DISTRICT FIRE MUTUAL AID DISPATCH CENTER

66th ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL

For further infor mation contact: Chief Joe Sangermano, PO Box 443, Keene, NH 03431 or by calling 603-352-1291

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THURSDAY 2/24

POP-UP ART ACTIVITIES WITH ROBIN

Retreat Farm

Thursday, February 24th -

Sunday, February 27th

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Put your imagination and creativity to work with our Pop-Up Art on the Farm series, Thursday through Sunday of Winter Carnival Week. These daily activities are sure to delight all ages. Drop in anytime to get your creative juices flowing.

All materials provided. Free. Donations welcome and appreciated.

BRATTLEBORO FOOD CO-OP

COOKING CLASS

Hot Cocoa & Pretzels

Thursday, February 24th

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This event is FREE. Pre-registration required.

for those who need them.

Tuesday, February 22nd or Thursday, February 24th from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

To pre-register visit https://www.brattleborofoodcoop.coop/carnival/

If you have questions, call Shareholder Services at 802-246-2821. Please note you do not need to be a shareholder at the Co-op to attend.

WINTER CARNIVAL

FREE MOVIE!

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department

Join us for a FREE movie, popcorn, and juice on three different days during Winter Carnival Week!

Tuesday, February 22nd

1:30 pm

“Ice Age: The Adventures of Buck Wild” The hilarious escapades of everyone’s favorite prehistoric mammals continues!

Thursday, February 24th

1:30 pm

“The Mighty Ducks” A hotshot trial attorney gets a unique community service assignment: coaching a hapless group of peewee hockey players.

Friday, February 25th

1:30 pm

Space is limited; 30 people maximum per day! Pre-registration is required. Please visit the link below to sign up for a spot.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549A4AD22ABF2-winter

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THIRSTY GOAT BAR WITH FIRE PIT AND S’MORES

Retreat Farm

Thursday, February 24th - Sunday, February 27th

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come join us at Retreat Farm, Thursday-Sunday of Winter Carnival week, to hang by the fire with our beloved Thirsty Goat Bar. Featuring Vermont Craft Beers, Ciders and Wines, all $5, as well as make-your-own s’mores! Serving from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Yellow Farmhouse.

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FRIDAY 2/25

2-FOR 1 SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING AT THE BRATTLEBORO OUTING CLUB

Friday, February 25th

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Brattleboro Outing Club invites the public to share the freedom and fun of cross country skiing and snowshoeing on the trails at the Brattleboro Outing Club, located at the Brattleboro Country Club. There are miles of well-groomed ski trails, for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as several miles of snowshoe trails. Participants fees are as follows - $15.00 Adults, $10.00 Youth ages 6 -21, free children 5 & under. Pairs of participants should pay for one pass at the higher rate, if two rates are involved. BOC XC Ski and Snowshoe members may bring a friend to ski and snowshoe free.

Please place all trail fees in the box located on the kiosk just outside of the BOC Ski Hut. Please be sure to sign in at the kiosk to

use the trails.

For more information, visit www.brattleborooutingclub.org/cross-country-skiing

The 66th Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2022

POP-UP ART ACTIVITIES WITH ROBIN

Retreat Farm

Thursday, February 24thSunday, February 27th

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WINTER CARNIVAL FREE MOVIE!

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department

Join us for a FREE movie, popcorn, and juice on three different days during Winter Carnival Week!

Tuesday, February 22nd

1:30 pm

“Ice Age: The Adventures of Buck Wild” The hilarious escapades of everyone’s favorite prehistoric mammals continues!

Thursday, February 24th

1:30 pm

“The Mighty Ducks” A hotshot trial attorney gets a unique community service assignment: coaching a hapless group of peewee hockey players.

Friday, February 25th

1:30 pm

Space is limited; 30 people maximum per day! Pre-registration is required. Please visit the link below to sign up for a spot.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549A4AD22ABFF2-winter

THIRSTY GOAT BAR WITH FIRE PIT AND S’MORES

Retreat Farm

Thursday, February 24thSunday, February 27th

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

LIVE MUSIC AT THE RIVER GARDEN MARKETPLACE WITH OPTION OF CHILD CARE

Friday, February 25th

7:00 pm - 9:00 pmFREE

Treat yourself to an adult night out to enjoy live music performed by Breanna Elaine, a local guitarist, singer/songwriter, at the new downtown hot spot River Garden Marketplace. If there are parents pondering how this can happen with the juggle of already overstretched child care, well the Brattleboro Boys & Girls Club has you covered!

Free child care is being offered from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm for children ages 5-10 with pre-registration required at

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https://forms.gle/vnDsth5XkqXZYJTVA. See more information on the Winter Carnival website or Facebook page.

River Garden Marketplace is located at 157 Main Street, and the Brattleboro Boys & Girls Club is located at 17 Flat Street.

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SATURDAY 2/26

ICE FISHING DERBY

Retreat Meadows

Saturday, February 26th

6:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join Retreat Farm for the annual Fishing Derby on the Retreat Meadows!

Grab your fishing gear, a thermos, and your lunch and head to the Retreat Meadows for a fun-filled day of ice fishing. Prizes will be awarded by age class. Register starting at 5:30 am on the ice.

FREE FOR ALL AGES! A suggested donation of $5 is greatly appreciated to support the 2022 fishing derby.

CLINIC:

INTRO TO ICE FISHING

Retreat Meadows

Saturday, February 26th

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join the VT Fish and Wildlife Department to learn the basics of ice fishing! Topics covered will include safety, equipment, regulations and more, providing you with the skills to ice fish on your own. All equipment will be provided. Participants should dress for the weather and bring plenty of hot chocolate,

as well as a bucket or chair to sit on.

Registration is required. Please visit VT Fish & Wildlife’s website directly to sign up.

POP-UP ART ACTIVITIES WITH ROBIN

Retreat Farm

Thursday, February 24th - Sunday, February 27th

12:00 pm3:00 pm

All materials provided. Free. Donations welcome and appreciated.

THIRSTY GOAT BAR WITH FIRE PIT AND S’MORES

Retreat Farm

Thursday, February 24thSunday, February 27th

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Come join us at Retreat Farm, Thursday, February 24th - Sunday, February 27th of Winter Carnival Week, to hang by the fire with our beloved Thirsty Goat Bar. Featuring Vermont Craft Beers, Ciders and Wines, all $5, as well as makeyour-own s’mores! Serving from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Yellow Farmhouse.

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SUNDAY 2/27

POP-UP ART ACTIVITIES WITH ROBIN

Retreat Farm

Thursday, February 24th - Sunday February 27th

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SNOW SNAKE COMPETITION

Retreat Farm

Sunday February 27th

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Elnu Abenaki Band would like to invite all community members to participate in a snow snake competition at the Brattleboro Retreat Farm from noon to 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 27th. Snow snake is a traditional game played during the winter months featuring a slicked track, carved wooden snow snake, and a community of players. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Snow snakes will be available for those that wish to participate.

All are welcome to either play or enjoy the company at the gathering. Rules will be posted. All ages and abilities are welcome.

WITHINGTON MEMORIAL CUP

Nelson Withington Skating Facility

Sunday, February 27th

4:10 pm

The Brattleboro Hockey Association will be presenting the 20th Annual Withington Memorial Cup Game on Sunday, February 27th at 4:10 pm at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility.

Each year a Brattleboro team invites a worthy opponent to compete for the cherished Withington Cup. This year the BHA Squirts will be hosting the RHA Squirts of Rutland.

Dress warmly and come out and enjoy a great game of hockey!

THIRSTY GOAT BAR WITH FIRE PIT AND S’MORES

Retreat Farm

Thursday, February 24th - Sunday, February 27th

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come join us at Retreat Farm, Thursday, February 24th - Sunday, February 27th of Winter Carnival Week, to hang by the fire with our beloved Thirsty Goat Bar. Featuring Vermont Craft Beers, Ciders and Wines, all $5, as well as make-your-own s’mores! Serving from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Yellow Farmhouse.