Who needs snow? Celebrate Winterfest this Saturday
It won’t take snow for Winterfest to be a go on Saturday, Wiscasset Parks and Recreation Director Todd Souza said.
Some snow-dependent activities may need converting, such as a walk instead of snowshoeing, but the free, annual event at Wiscasset Community Center is on, with fireworks, ice-sculpting, winter-themed movies, and more, Souza said Tuesday.
Sub Zero Ice Carvings’ demonstration, winter games that Wiscasset Middle High School students are organizing in the ball field, Bath Cycle & Ski’s “Fat Tire” bike demonstration and group ride, and Wiscasset Public Library’s story and activities all start at 11 a.m. Feb. 6. The games and bike activities run until 1 p.m., the library’s portion until noon, and the ice-sculpting until it’s done, Souza said.
Anyone who misses the sculpting can still enjoy the end result: An ice throne is planned. It should be a good photo opportunity for event-goers, Souza added.
Wiscasset Middle High students will have a cocoa and S’more station from noon until 4 p.m. It and the games will also serve as fundraisers and food collection drives for the WGME Spirit Challenge now under way. Event-goers are welcome to donate food or money.
Chewonki Foundation will be taking part Saturday, with a presentation on animals’ adaptation to winter, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., and a winter tent and activities from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Souza was unsure how snowmobile rides would be possible given the recent mild stretch; however, the Wiscasset Sno-Goers were still scheduled to be on hand, he said.
Those looking to enjoy the first Saturday in February indoors can catch a showing of the movie, “Happy Feet” in the center’s gym from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Warm up at the bonfire from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The fireworks are planned for 6:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Then a showing of “Frozen” caps off Winterfest.
Souza hopes for a good turnout for Saturday’s fun, including the spaghetti supper benefiting the center’s scholarship fund. The supper runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Souza thanked The First for sponsoring Winterfest.
Check with the center for any schedule changes Friday, the day before Winterfest, at 207-882-8230 or www.wiscassetrec.com, Souza said.
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