Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
February 19 & 20, 2010

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2010 Snowball Schedule of Events

Friday Evening Events

• Family Skating Party with Music - Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate at the Dorset Rink 6 to 9 pm, provided by the Dorset Recreation Centre Committee. DJ KJ Chris will be providing a selection of music and a light show to skate by! If you have any special music requests, call the Rec Centre at 766-9968 and they will pass them along to Chris. Donations to help cover costs gratefully accepted.
  

Saturday Events - Inside Stuff

• Dorset Volunteer Fire Fighter's All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
  Adult - $6 plus a Snowball Button, Children 6-12 - $4 plus a button, Children under 6 are free. Upstairs in the Recreation Centre from 8:30am to 11 am sharp.
• Dorset Lions Club will be selling draw tickets upstairs in the Rec Centre throughout the day with proceeds to community betterment.
• Library Open 10am to 1pm - a quiet spot to come in, warm up and have a rest.
• Drumming and Rhythm Circle with Barry (Bazza) Hayward in the library from 1 to 2:30pm. The spirit and magic of drumming and rhythm transcends all ages, gender, religions, races, and cultures. Drum circles have the power to heal and empower, to foster unity and community, and to liberate our primal souls! Experience RHYTHMANIA-Create community, shed inhibitions, release your passion, and celebrate life through rhythm. No Hand Drumming Experience Necessary! (instruments will be available) Bring any hand-drums or percussion instruments you have. An all ages, accessible, family-friendly event.
• Silent Auction - upstairs in the Rec Centre from 11am to 3pm. A selection of wonderful items to bid on - auction closes at 3pm. Proceeds towards next year's Snowball.
• Dorset Heritage Museum - 50/50 Draw, calendars, post cards and cookbooks on sale upstairs in the Rec Centre from 11am to 3pm.
• Dorset Heritage Museum will be open today from 10am to 4pm - come in and have a look!

• Snowball Cafe - Tea, Coffee & Sweets & Bake Sale provided by Knox United's UCW and St. Mary Magdalene's Anglican Church, downstairs in the Rec Centre. Have a seat, take a rest and warm up! 11am to 3pm.

• Paul Wilson will entertain with his voice and guitar in the Snowball Cafe

• Chili Lunch with a dinner roll to eat in or take home, provided by the Dorset Lifeliners. Individual serving $5. (Vegetarian chili will be available.) Available downstairs in Rec Centre 11am - 3pm.

• Stonecarving Workshop with Elise of Stone Tree Studio downstairs in Rec Centre 12 - 3pm. Try your hand at stonecarving. An assortment of files, polishing papers and stone (alabaster and soapstone) will be available to try. Elise will also be displaying and selling her sculptures.
• Clay Demo - Roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty and ask questions. Dorset clay artist Tara Gilchrist of Chetolah Studio can be found downstairs in the Rec Centre from 11am to 3pm.
• Snowball Souvenirs such as sweatshirts, coffee mugs, hats and headbands, on sale in the Rec Centre. Don't forget to fill out your ballot for the free draw. (draw held at next Snowball Committee Meeting) .
• Minnow Races downstairs in Rec Centre 12 - 3pm. Provided by The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council.
• Kid's Face Painting - upstairs in the Rec Centre from 12 to 3pm. Provided by the Simcoe / Muskoka YMCA.

Non Stop Entertainment Schedule - Inside

• 11 to 3 - Clown Michou - balloon twisting and entertainment downstairs in the Rec Centre
• 12pm - Circus Jonathan One Man Circus Show , in the main hall of the Rec Centre
• 1pm - Wye Marsh Birds of Prey Show - upstairs in the Rec Centre - learn all about birds from our area and see an amazing bird of prey hunt in our gym - keep your fur hats covered!

Saturday Events - Outside Stuff

• Free Skate at the rink to 12pm.
• "Fast Food" hot and delicious, at the fire hall.
• "Hot Moose Tongues" by the fire hall
• Hot Apple Cider by the Dorset Lions Club in their booth beside the Dorset Community Policing office.
• Maple Syrup Display by the ball diamond, provided by the Emes Family. Free maple taffy samples will be available.
• The Shanty Man's Tools - A 19th Century woodworking demonstration. Learn to hew, crosscut & drill the old way. Presented by Portico Timber Frame display by the ball diamond.
• Bruce Kruger, Member of the Ontario Guild of Town Criers will host the official opening and will be announcing Snowball events throughout the morning.
• Chainsaw Carving Demonstration - watch carver Gerald Guenkel of Get A Head Carvings in front of the Recreation Centre from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Carvings will be available to purchase.
• Remax Balloon Ride. Enjoy a tethered balloon ride provided by Bill and June Johnson, Remax Muskoka, Dorset. Weather permitting. Behind the LCBO.
• Circus Jonathan will be in the parade, strolling the carnival area from 1:15 to 2 and strolling in the Recreation Centre from 2 to 2:45pm - very entertaining and balloon twisting too!

Saturday Timed Events - More "Outside" Things to Do

• 11:00am Snowball Parade All are welcome to participate in the parade! No float is too big or too small - get creative and join the fun! Be at Dorset Garage at 10:45am to join in. Kid's, pick up a costume at the Rec Centre and be a part of the celebration!
• 11:30am Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting in front of the Rec Centre with our Town Crier and local politicians.
• 11am to 3pm Karaoke with karaoke jockey KJ Chris. Sing your heart out and join the fun!
• 11:30am and 1:15pm Wildlife Caller 2 shows - given by Stephen Morrin (outdoorsman, poet & wildlife caller) - a very entertaining demo showcasing wildlife calls from geese to woodpeckers & a few surprises in between - don't miss it! By the Firehall.
• 12 to 3pm Mini Snowmobile Rides in the ball diamond, Organizers: Andy McEachern & Bill Johnson.
• 12 to 3pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides down Main St., sponsored by Haliburton North Construction Ltd. & Algonquin Projects Limited.
• 12:30 and 2pm Junkyard Symphony: Junkyard Jam - a 45 minute show. Jonny and friends jam with the audience along to the beat of the junk. The only language spoken is the language of rhythm. Volunteers get to drum on buckets, dance the macarena, do the limbo and have a ball!
• 12 to 1pm Kid's Broomball Game for kids at the rink. Teams of 6. Bring a team or just come & join a team! Helmets required. Organizer: Joe Alfano
• 1 to 2pm Snow Snake Games Try your luck at this ancient activity traditional to our area. No experience required! At the ball diamond. Organizers: Doris & Craig Macdonald. Prize for everyone who tries it!
• 12:30 pm Snowshow Race for ages 8 to 11 organized by Sheila & Harry Edgar, behind the Recreation Centre. Great Prizes!
• 12:50 pm Snowshoe Race for ages 12-18 organized by Sheila & Harry Edgar, behind the Recreation Centre. Fabulous Prizes!
• 1:10 pm Snowshoe Race for ages 18 & up organized by Sheila & Harry Edgar, behind the Recreation Centre. Spectacular Prizes!
• 10:30am - 2:30 pm Get A Head Chainsaw Carving Demonstration in front of the Rec Centre.
• 2:30 pm Hockey Shoot Out at the rink. Helmets required.
• 3 pm Kids vs Adults Shinny Game at the rink, everyone welcome, helmets required.
• 8 pm Hockey Night in Dorset. Come out and cheer for your favorite team! Helmets required.