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Winter Carnival Schedule of Events – February 21- March 1
February 21, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Winter Carnival
February 21 – March 1, 2020
Hosted by the Special Events Committee
Slogan Winner
“Snow’s a Plenty in 2020”
Gracie Mugford, Grade 3
Carbonear Academy
Photo Contest
Get those cameras clicking and send us your best winter photo taken during 2020. There are three categories: Best Winter Scenery, Best Winter Pet Photo and Best Family Fun Photo. Pictures can be dropped off at the Town Council Office or emailed to [email protected]. Winning Photos will be posted on the Town’s website. No professional photos please. Judging will take place February 26. Photos must be pertaining to Carbonear and may be used for promotional purposes throughout the year.
Best Dressed Snowman
Let’s get creative in the snow. Let those imaginations run wild and start building your SNOWMAN. Upon completion of your work of art, snap a quick picture and send it along to the Council Office or email to [email protected] with your name and address. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place.
Deadline for Photo and Best Dressed Snowman Contest – February 26 @ 2pm.
No Professional Photos Please
Art Contest
15th Annual Youth to Teen Art
Celebrating our Visual Artists.
Primary, Elementary & Teen Divisions. Please drop off Artwork to the Town Office. Deadline February 20th. Selected Art will be on display at the Conception Bay Regional Community Centre during Winter Carnival week. Prizes will be awarded during opening ceremony.
Sponsored by Michelle’s Fine Art Studio.
FRIDAY –February 21
Starting at 6:30 pm – Opening Ceremonies & Frosty’s Birthday Celebrations
Recreation Complex
Outdoor games, activities & refreshments.
Weather permitting there will be a family skate.
7:30 pm Fireworks!!! – Recreation Complex
Thank you to the Carbonear Volunteer Fire Department
8 pm – FREE Swim
Carbonear Swimming Pool
Karaoke with Jake and Bonnie Parsons
West Side Charlie’s
SATURDAY – February 22
9-11am Winter Carnival Breakfast
Knights of Columbus
Admission at the door: $ 9 Adults, $6 kids(12 & under)
9am Registration
Mixed Dart Tournament,
Royal Canadian Legion
4 player teams, 2 male and 2 female. $40 per team. Limited to the first 14 teams registered.
Starting at 11 am “Snowshoe / Walk the Trail” Conditions permitting. Starting at Tilley Place to Milton’s Bridge (approx 30-40 minutes). Parking is available at the end of Forest Road. Bring your own snowshoes or just come to walk it. There will be a limited number of adult snow shoes available.
12-2 pm Haven Massage & Spa celebrates the grand opening of the Wellness Centre. They are offering Free Paraffin Dip Treatments to warm up winter hands.
1:30pm Winter Carnival Story Time
Carbonear Public Library –Thinking Day
Story Time with readings by the Carbonear Guiding Movement
7-9 pm Kids Dance, Knights of Columbus. $5 admission, Drink and popcorn provided. Canteen services will be available.
DJ Motz
Westside Charlie’s
9 pm Winter Carnival Adult Dance
Fongs Lounge, Featuring “Bic & the Ballpoints”. Tickets: $20.00. Tickets sold at the Town office
Prizes to be won.
SUNDAY – February 23
2:30 pm Sliding Fun
Snow permitting. Claude Garland Memorial Playground.
4-6 pm Children’s Movie
Admission: $5 Knights of Columbus.
Includes popcorn and drink. Canteen available for other confectionary items.
All you can Play Pool, $10
Westside Charlie’s
MONDAY – February 24
8 pm Old Fashioned Bingo (every Monday night)
Knights of Columbus – Doors open at 6:30 pm
TUESDAY, February 25
Family Movie Night 7:00-9:00 FREE
College of the North Atlantic Lecture Theatre
Movie: THE LION KING
Snacks provided
Sponsored by College of North Atlantic Student Council
Thirsty T Days
Westside Charlie’s
All day 3 for $10 specials
8pm Seniors Card Game, $2 admission
Royal Canadian Legion
8pm Texas Hold’em, $25 per player, 50,000 chips
Royal Canadian Legion
WEDNESDAY, February 26
Pink Shirt Day, or Anti–Bullying Day, is on February 26. It is a day when people come together by wearing pink shirts to school or work to show they are against bullying. The focus for 2020 is “lift each other up.”
8 – 10 am
Community Kindness Breakfast in support of the College of the North Atlantic Student Emergency Fund
(drop in), Cafeteria, CNA – Carbonear
Ticket Cost: $10.00 (tickets must be pre-purchased by calling College of the North Atlantic at 596-8921 or email [email protected] )
Bologna, bacon, eggs, toutons, hashbrowns, baked beans, tea/coffee/juice
Sponsored by Communities Against Violence, Foodland Carbonear, Crossroads Café and Catering, and the Student Council
10am – 2pm “SENIORS STUDIO” 50+
Open Studio Wednesdays. Michele’s Fine Art & Studio Boutique, 195 Water Street
Come gather & have a laugh with your friends, bring your crafting, knitting or whatever you are working on and enjoy the Studio! Located on the main floor. Wheelchair accessible.
FREE event. Tea & Coffee complementary. Providing soup and sandwiches.
All you can Play Pool, $10
Westside Charlie’s
5pm Burgers & Shakes
Class starts at 5:30 pm.
How to make the “Perfect Burger” and “Shake”
Cooking class for teenagers (ages 14-17) – how to make the perfect burger and shakes!
Princess Sheila Club Building. Hosted by: Chef Crystal of Crossroads Café
7 pm Awards Night
Presentation of Volunteer of the Year, Athletic Awards & Scholarships. Application on the Town of Carbonear Website.
Hosted by the Carbonear Recreation Commission.
THURSDAY – February 27
10:30am-12:30pm FREE Senior Talk and Tea
College of the North Atlantic Library
Seniors NL will do a presentation on SAFETY FOR SENIORS
Snacks and tea/coffee provided
Sponsored by College of the North Atlantic Student Council
1-3 pm High Tea Party (50+ event)
Princess Sheila Club , 163 Water Street
Sponsored by the SSVP Carbonear Food Bank.
An afternoon of fun, come along and bring a friend. Enjoy a cup of tea and good company.
Thirsty T Days
Westside Charlie’s
All day 3 for $10 specials
7 pm Texas Hold’em
Registration, Game at 8 pm
Knights of Columbus, $30 No buy ins, 50,000 in chips. Prize payouts subject to registration. FMI please call 596-5301
8 pm Seniors Card Game
Every Thursday night, Knights of Columbus. Call 596-5 301 for more details.
FRIDAY – February 28
All you can Play Pool, $10
Westside Charlie’s
6:30pm Children’s Free Movie Night – “FROZEN”
Princess Sheila Building, Water Street.
Free event. Movie snacks provided
Karaoke with Jake and Bonnie Parsons
West Side Charlie’s
SATURDAY – February 29
Starting at 8:30 am
Table Tennis Tournament
Table tennis invitational tournament to take place at the TC Square Mall. Come out and cheer them on.
9am-12pm Fish ‘N’ Brewis, Carbonear Fire Hall
Carbonear Volunteer Fire Department
$10 – First come first serve
10-11am Winter Carnival STUDIO SATURDAY
Michelle’s Fine Art. 195 Water Street
PRESCHOOL – Snowflakes. Ages 3-5 yrs of age. Max of 12
Free event. Must be accompanied by an adult.
To register call or text Michelle 709-597-1355.
12-1 pm 1, 2, 3 DRAW WITH ME!
Ages 6-12 yrs of age. Max of 20
FREE EVENT. To register call or text Michelle 709-597-1355
2 pm Snow Sculpture / Colouring Contest & Kettle Boiling Contest
Hot chocolate & prizes
Pergola area, Boardwalk
Sponsored by Keyin College
2:30-4 pm TEEN PAINTING
Ages 13-17 yrs of age. Max 12
*Special Carnival Pricing $15 each ($30 value)
MUST PRE REGISTER. Call or text Michelle 709-597-1355
5 pm Seniors Soup Soiree (Soup and Sandwich)
Princess Sheila Building , 163 Water Street
Food prepared by SSVP Carbonear Food Bank Social Enterprise ”Crossroads Café”. Music by Amanda Dowden.
6-9:30pm ADULT SIP & SPLAT
Ages 19+ of age. Max of 12
*Special Winter Carnival Pricing $30 each ($50 value)
MUST PRE REGISTER. Call or text Michelle 709-597-1355
9 – 12 pm Live Music by Ben Lewis & Jack Smith,
Downstairs, Royal Canadian Legion. Free entertainment. Moose burgers will be available for purchase.
9pm Adult Dance, Music by Glen Jewers Music
Knights of Columbus
Admission: $3.
DJ Hynesee
Westside Charlie’s
Please note, location for outdoor activities may change depending on the weather conditions. Check social media page for updates.