Colton Winterfest January 22, 2009

A variety of events for all ages including sports, entertainment, dining. A family weekend with many events free or at a nominal charge.COLTON TOWNSHIP WINTERFEST SCHEDULE
JAN 23-25, 2009

Weekend: Snow Creation Contest for kids of all ages, individuals, or families, at your home, sponsored by the CPCS Teachers’ Association. Judging will be Sunday. Prizes will be given.

NOTE:*** Donations of non-perishable foods will be accepted at WINTERFEST locations to benefit the local food bank. Please contribute!!
Many thanks to “Safe Schools”Project for their assistance throughout the events.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 2009
7:00P.M. Bill Smith and Don Woodcock perform. South Colton Community Center on Sugarbush Lane. Admission: non perishable food items for the Food Bank.
TAUNY exhibit:Funny Men of the Adirondacks, South of the Rock Restaurant in South Colton

SATURDAY. JANUARY 24th, 2009
7:00A.M.-1200 NOON or until all are served Pancake Breakfast at High Falls Lodge Masonic Temple - Main Street 5.50 adults, 5.00 seniors, under 5 free
9:00A.M. Colton 10 Miler Foot Race - Starts at CPCS, Ends at Town Hall
Awards to first 5 places
Organizer: Dan Dominie - 379-9290
9:00-3:00P.M.Health Fair - CPCS School - FREE
Free Cholesterol, Diabetes, Blood Pressure Screening, Much More
Organizer: Barbara Wheaton - 262-2663
9:00-3:00P.M.Craft Fair - CPCS School, Grace Hawley organizer 262-2439
9:00-3:00 Racquette River Corridor Project Display at Craft Fair
9:00-4:00 P.M. Snoskippers sponsored Snowmobile Safety Course at the School, free. Lunch provided. Registration at 8:00a.m.
11:00-1:00P.M. Sledding, Crafts and Cookie Decorating at the school sponsored by the PTSA
10:00-2:00 Informal Family Ski Day at Higley Flow State Park. Come meet your friends and enjoy the groomed and backcountry trails at the Park
10:00 Beginner Snowshoe Lessons at Catamount Lodge, sponsored by ADK.
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, Library, Hepburn Library, Catamount Lodge, Adirondack Artisans - FREE Organizer: Lorraine Gowing 379-9392
10:00 AM Story Hour-Hepburn Library, Teachers Assoc.
TAUNY exhibit “Funny Men of the Adirondacks”at South of the Rock Restaurant in South Colton
4:00-7:00P.M.All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner - CPCS Cafeteria
Take Outs Available - $6/Adults $3/Children 4-12 under 4 free
Sponsored by Senior Citizens' Club
7:30P.M.Community Variety/Talent Show - CPCS Auditorium - Admission - $2/adults $1/child $5/family, two hour show with 10 minute intermission. Please bring non perishable food donations for the food bank.
LOCAL TALENT WANTED!!!!!
For information or to participate call 262-2824

SUNDAY, January 25th, 2009

8:00-12:00P.M.Pancake Breakfast - CPCS Cafeteria - $5/adult $3/children Sponsored by Altar Rosary Society
10:00A.M. to Dusk free Snowshoeing at Catamount Lodge on maintained and marked trails. Free snowshoes available. Donastions of non-perishable foods accepted for the food pantry.
8:00A.M..Church Service - St. Paul's Catholic Church - South Colton
9:30A.M.Church Service - Zion Episcopal Church – Colton
9:45A.M.Church Service - Colton United Methodist Church – Colton
*10:00-12:00 Foul shooting contest at the school-all ages. Awards given.
11:00A.M.Church Service - St. Patrick's Church – Colton
11:00A.M.Church Service - Wesleyan Methodist Church
10:00A.M. Empire State Games X-Cross Ski Races – sponsored by Higley Asociation, Higley Flow State Park
11:00-3:00P.M.Sleigh Rides through the Thomas Sugar bush - Sugar bush Lane, South Colton Admission
nominal charge
11:00-3:00P.M.Quilt Show - Zion Episcopal Church, Colton Museum, Colton Town Hall, Hepburn Library, Catamount Lodge, Adirondack Artisans
Throughout the day-snow creation judging at area homes.
10:00 Citizen’s adult and children’s Ski Races @ Higley Flow State Park- 262-2362
TAUNY Exhibit: “Funny Men of the Adirondacks”at South of the Rock Restaurant in South Colton.

Skating at South Colton Rink 1-5:30 p.m. and 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.