SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Winter Carnival 2008
February 23rd to March 8th

Community Snow Sculpture Contest

Anyone in the community who builds a snow sculpture between Feb 28 and Mar 9th, call 786-2126 and a representative will arrive and take a picture. Winners will be announced March 12th.


Entry- Snow Poker -February 2007
by Graham Badcock and Jason Parsons

Note:
Please pick up a button at the Council Office or Bartlett’s Irving and
listen to 103.9 FM Kixx Country Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 8:00AM for a chance to win great prizes if your button number is called.

Many Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors:
Tim Hortons               Bartlett’s Irving
Avalon Coal Salt and Oil LTD              Powell's Supermarket
Catherine's Dance Studio              Bishop's Building Center

Thursday, Feb 28

3:00PM Free Family Skate at the Bay Arena
Opening Ceremonies/ Cutting of Winter Carnival Cake . Bring your Family along for hot dogs and hot chocolate. Sponsored by the Bay Roberts Special Events Committee.

7:30PM Heritage Concert “We’ll Rant and We’ll Roar” Amalgamated Academy.
Featuring Coley’s Point Primary Choir, Ascension Collegiate Concert Choir, Amalgamated string Ensemble, Traditional Music Ensemble and Elementary Choir, All Hallows Fiddlers The Calico Steppers and The Fitz Brothers.
Doors open at 7:00PM
. Cost $3.00

Friday, Feb 28

9:30AM Free Adult Skate at Bay Arena with refreshments.
Sponsored by the Bay Roberts Town Council

Winter Carnival Pee Wee “B” Invitational. Sponsored by the Bay Roberts Special Events Committee. Drop by the Bay Arena and support the local team in action.

10:30PM Kelly’s Landing Music by Derrick Tuttle . No Cover
10:00PM West Side Charlies Live Entertainment featuring Contraband
Great Specials. Drop by and check it out. $3.00 Cover Charge

Saturday, March 1

8:00 - 11:00am Community Breakfast— Sponsored by the 50+ Club
at Bay Roberts 50+ Club Building

Winter Carnival Pee Wee “B” Invitational. Sponsored by the Bay Roberts Special Events Committee. Drop by the Bay Arena and support the local team in action

10:00am [Registration] Snow Blast Horseshoe Tournament Sponsored by the Avalon North Wolverines. Registration takes place at the Ground Search and Rescue building in Bay Roberts. Try something different, Horseshoes in the snow!!! Great Prizes. Space is limited and everyone 19+ is welcome.. For further information please call 786-2126 and ask for Ed or Perry.

8:00– 10:00am [Registration] Ice Fishing Derby sponsored by Bay Roberts Special Events Committee/Ground Search and Rescue. Registration at the Building. Registration is $5.00 Per Family. Great Prizes to be awarded

7:30pm “Ascension to Nashville” Benefit Concert. Featuring Greeley’s Reel, Ascension Collegiate Jazz Band, Concert Choir and String Ensemble. Hosted by Aiden Hibbs.
Advance tickets $8.00, Doors open at 7:00PM. In aid of the Ascension Music trip to Nashville and Memphis for Easter 2008.

Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance– Royal Canadian Legion Bay Roberts. Hot Roast beef Dinner and Music by Derek Vaters. Cost $15.00 double. Open to the public. For tickets please call 786-2075

Sunday, March 2

Winter Carnival Pee Wee “B” Invitational. Sponsored by the
Mar 2nd Bay Roberts Special Events Committee. Drop by the Bay Arena and support the local team in action.

2:00-4:00pm Open House at the Bay Roberts Fire Station
Stop by to see the rescue tools in action!! Also learn safe fire extinguisher operation and other fire safety, or take a ride in our fire truck. All ages are welcome and don’t forget your camera. Hot and cold refreshments provided.

8:00pm West Side Charlies Pool Tournament $12.00.
Call for Details

Monday, March 3

3:00pm Free Skating at Bay Arena: Sponsored by Morgans Furniture

7:00pm Hypnotist Gary Summers Ascension Collegiate. Sponsored by the Ascension Student Council. Cost $5.00 Doors open 6:30PM Everyone Welcome.

Tuesday, March 4

Coley’s Point Primary Outdoor Fun Day. Sponsored by the Bay Roberts Special Events Committee. Please have your child prepared for a great day of out door activities!!!!

7:00pm Ascension Idol Ascension Collegiate. It is the finals, so come out and support your favorite! The audience determines the winner. Cost $5.00 and the doors open at 6:30PM

Wednesday, March 5

1:30pm Free Children’s Skate. Sponsored by the Bay Roberts Special Events Committee. Many Special Guests in Attendance.

10:00pm West Side Charlies Karaoke w/ Jake Parsons Great Specials. Drop by and check it out. $2.00 Cover Charge

Thursday, March 6

3:00pm Free Skating at Bay Arena: Sponsored by Morgan's Furniture

9:00pm Kelly’s Landing, Card Game 120’s

5:30pm Winter Carnival Steak and Stein at the Royal Canadian Legion. Cost $15.00 Tickets can be purchased by calling 786-2075.
Deadline to order, March 3rd, 4:00PM

Friday, March 7

7:00-10:00pm Pre-Registration - for the Scavanger Hunt and Volleyball Tournament which will take place on Saturday!!
Located at the Ground Search and Rescue Building
Cost for 19+ Scavanger Hunt $20.00 Per Team .

7:30pm High Valley Gospel Concert. St Matthew's Church. $12 Adv $15 Door
Tickets can be purchased at Subway in Bay Roberts /Carbonear or call 683-5235

Kelly’s Landing Music by Dave Pike.

10:00pm West Side Charlies Karaoke w/ Hubert Oates. Great Specials. Drop by and check it out. $3.00 Cover Charge

Saturday, March 8

8:00-11:00am Community Breakfast Sponsored by the Bay Roberts Special Events Committee at the Ground Search and Rescue Building. Cost $5.00

19 and Over Scavanger Hunt. Must pre -register your team of 4 on Friday March 7th from Event 7:00PM to 10PM at the Ground Search and Rescue Building. Can you assemble a team that can outsmart the rest? Sponsored by the Crime Prevention Committee. For further information, please call Viki: 786-2118

Snowflake Volleyball Tournament Must pre -register your team
on Friday March 7th from 7:00PM to 10PM at the Ground Search and Rescue Building.
Min of 6 Players per team. Great prizes. Sponsored by the Crime Prevention Committee

1:00–3:00pm Outdoor Family Bonanza at the Wilbur Sparkes Recreation Complex. Bring your family along for snowshoe races , face painting, family snowman contests horse and sleigh rides, and much more Sponsored by the Bay Roberts Special Events, Recreation and Tourism Committees. Hot and Cold refreshments served throughout the day.. Great prizes to be awarded throughout the day.

9:00pm Winter Carnival Dance at the Ground Search and Rescue Building Sponsored by the Crime Prevention Committee. $10.00 Double to purchase tickets. Please call 786-2126 ext 228 . Must 19 or over.

Sunday, March 9

8:00pm (Sharp) West Side Charlies Pool Tournament $12.00.
Call for Details

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