Friday, February 3, 2012
5:30 -7:30 p.m. Friday Night Lights: Night Snow Shoeing at Russell Mill Forest-(canceled due to lack of snow!)
Join the Chelmsford Open Space Stewards and the New England Mountain Bike Association for a special edition of “Friday Night Lights.” Meet at the main parking lot of Russell Mill Soccer Fields at 5:30 p.m. and explore over 6 miles of snowshoe trails on the 120 acres of town conservation land that stretches along Russell Mill Pond. Groups are broken up by ability from slow enjoyable walks to ones that will give even the best athletes a challenge. Hot chocolate and light snacks in the parking lot when groups return. Bring your own snowshoes and a night headlamp. Like all Chelmsford Open Space events, this is free and family friendly.
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. WinterFest/One Book Kick-off Community Social at the Chelmsford Library
Beat the Winter Blues-Warm up to Reading! This popular community social held after-hours at the main library is also the kick-off for the annual “One Book Chelmsford” town-wide reading campaign. The hot blues music of “Kid Pinky and his Restless Knights” will help to warm the evening! Local restaurants and bakeries will provide their best comfort foods -things like chicken pot pie, pulled pork, chowder, American chop suey, ziti and sausages, lasagna. Warm up with hot chocolate, mulled cider and then finish the meal with comforting desserts like ice cream or chocolate bread pudding! And as in past years, Harrington’s Wines & Liquors will make it possible for us to sell beer and wine. Tickets can be purchased at the library for $15 per person. Watch the donor’s list (on the left of this page) as we list our participating restaurants and vendors. For this year’s One Book program we will be reading the works of Geraldine Brooks and Tony Horwitz, both Pulitzer prize-winning authors. (They’ll be visiting Chelmsford on Saturday, May 12th!) You can pick up their books at the Social! Check the Library’s website for details on the One Book program www.chelmsfordlibrary.org/onebook
WinterFest ArtWalk
Central Square storefront window displays created by local artists to help celebrate WinterFest andChelmsford (starts Jan. 22; winners announced Feb. 3 at WinterFest kickoff celebration at the Library.) ArtWalk map
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00 -10:30 a.m. Central Co-Op Nursery School Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
Come one and all for great pancakes, eggs, bacon and lots more at the Central Congregational Church at 1 Worthen Street.!!!
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Outdoor Activities at Roberts Field (canceled due to lack of snow!)
Ice Skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and hot refreshments sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 77.
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Winter Rest at First Parish Church
Warm up and fill up with bagels and muffins in the early hours (We’re hoping to have First Parish’s famous homemade “holy donuts” – hot out of the oil); hot beverages and juices to wash them down. Lunch will be served from 11:30 until 2:00. We will serve soups and sandwiches as well as hot dogs and chili. Hot and cold drinks will be offered throughout the day. We’ll have live music, featuring The Chameleons (www.chameleons.org) and littlePROFIT. We are planning on a crafts corner to make Valentine cards etc. to help the Wish Projects’ Valentines Day Cheer up (for home-bound Senior citizens). Proceeds will benefit the outreach efforts of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Chelmsford. Warm up at this annual retreat, fortify yourself from the cold and satisfy yourself with hot drinks, food, live music, and lots of fun!
9:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Chelmsford Cultural Council’s Photo Exhibit at the Chelmsford Public Library
View the entries to the Chelmsford Cultural Council’s annual photography contest. See 2 p.m. for details on the reception this afternoon. This year’s judges are Bette Gagnon, Art teacher at CHS, and Paula Tognarelli, executive director of the Griffin Museum of Photography
10 a.m. -2 p.m. Farmers Market at Agway
Live music and a fundraiser sponsored by the Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship. For information on the Stewardship visit www.theChelmsfordian.com
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Malt Shop, Girl Scout Troop 215 – Central Baptist Church
Take a break from the outdoor festivities with this beloved annual tradition at Chelmsford’s Winter Fest sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 215.. The Pink Ladies Malt Shop will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on February 4th at the Central Baptist Church, 9 Academy Street in Chelmsford. Get ready for the return of poodle skirts, hula hoops and doo-wop! The tasty menu will include grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream sundaes, frappes and root beer floats. Retro games and trivia will keep customers entertained as the Girl Scouts from Chelmsford Troop 215 dish up service with a smile!
Noon – 5 p.m. Chowder Fest, Free Family Fun and Entertainment at the Senior Center
Come out of the cold and enjoy some hot, delicious food, entertainment and great FAMILY FUN! Free kids games, prizes, popcorn & balloons. For Sale: Clam, Corn and Fish Chowder, Hot Dogs Combo (chips & drink included), Pizza, Apple Crisp, Ice-Cream & Baked Goods. Treasure Shop will be open. Donations for all activities are appreciated!
1 p.m. MacKay Welcomes Sparky’s Puppets
Sparky will return to the MacKay Library to help us celebrate WinterFest with “Stories from Snowy Lands.” This is a wonderful drop-in family program for all ages.
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit/Reception
The Chelmsford Cultural Council’s Annual Photography Contest/Exhibit opens at the Chelmsford Library with a reception. Winners of the Photography Contest will be recognized as will 2012 Cultural Council grant recipients. Music by the guitar duo, The DoubleNecks. Refreshments.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Outdoor Activities at Roberts Field (canceled due to lack of snow!)
Ice skating, cross country skiing, snowshoeing at Roberts Field. Boy Scout Troop 77 will be serving up hot refreshments.
1:30 – 2:50 p.m. Free Public Skate at the Chelmsford Forum
Let the Forum know you are a WINTERFEST PARTICIPANT and you can get Free Skate Rental Also!
2 – 4 p.m. Winter Nature Walk (canceled due to warm weather & muddy conditions!)
The Chelmsford Land Conservation Trust will be sponsoring a Winter Nature Walk on Sunday, February 5th at the Archer Meadowbrook Reservation at the dead end on Fenwick Drive (off Route 4). At the end of the walk there will be a bonfire and s’mores at Skunk Island. Bring all the children you can find! Organizers respectfully request that you leave your dog at home.
All times and events are subject to change. You can link to the WinterFest Webpage from the Library’s website (www.chelmsfordlibrary.org) or the Town Offices website (www.townofchelmsford.us)
