Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
February 17 & 18, 2012

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2012 Snowball Schedule of Events

Friday Evening Events

• NEWS FLASH!!!! NO MATTER THE WEATHER In the event of poor ice conditions at the rink on Friday, "the Family Skating Party" will morph into the all new "Family Dance Party" at the Dorset Recreation Centre - same time (6 to 9pm) - same show - KJ Chris with music & lights.

• Family Skating Party with Music & Light Show - Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate at the Dorset Rink 6 to 9 pm, provided by the Dorset Recreation Centre Committee. 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 705-766-9968 and they will pass them along to Chris. Donations to help cover costs gratefully accepted.
• A new 2012 Snowball event! The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival "Snowball Princess Pageant" Fun for girls ages 4 to 13. Please enter by January 31, 2012 in one of 3 Age Categories: Snowball Snowflake ~ Ages 4 to 5 ~ enter a snow themed picture, Snowball Snow Princess ~ Ages 6 to 8 ~ enter a snow themed poem, Snowball Snow Queen ~ Ages 9 to 13 ~ enter a snow themed essay. Entries must be previously unpublished original work and there are prizes for the winners. Parents must complete & sign an entry form. Winners must participate in Prize Ceremony at the Family Skating Party on Fri. Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and in the Snowball Parade on Sat. Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. ~ $3 Snowball Button required. For more information or to obtain an entry form contact: Phone: 705-766-9968, Email: drc@algonquinhighlands.ca or deb@eichlerracing.com
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Saturday Events - Inside Stuff

• Muskoka Shrine Club Hillbilly All Day Pancake Breakfast
  Adult - $6 plus a Snowball Button, Children 6-12 - $4 plus a button, Children under 6 are free. Pancakes, sausage, syrup, coffee, tea, milk, orange juice or hot chocolate. Upstairs in the Recreation Centre from 8:00am to 3:00pm.
• Muskoka Shrine Club Hillbilly Lunch
  One sausage = $5, One hot dog = $3 (Snowball Button required). On a bun with fixings, coffee, tea, orange juice, milk or hot chocolate. Veggie Dogs will be available. Upstairs in the Recreation Centre from 8:00am to 3:00pm.
• Dorset Lions Club will be selling draw tickets upstairs in the Rec Centre throughout the day with proceeds to community betterment.
• Haliburton Land Trust What animal has a blue tail that it can drop to fool predators? Which snake in Haliburton is more comfortable in the water than on the land? Just how long can Snapping Turtles live? Come and visit the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust’s display to learn the answers to these questions and much more about biodiversity in Haliburton County. Our Species at Risk slide show will help you identify the 21 Species at Risk in the County. Drop by to learn more about how you can protect the land you love. The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust is a non-profit, non-governmental environmental charity. The Land Trust works to protect the natural heritage of Haliburton County for future generations. We now own, manage and protect 600 acres of ecologically sensitive land in Haliburton County: Norah’s Island, Dahl Forest and Smith Forest. - upstairs in the Rec Centre throughout the day.
• Library Open 10am to 12pm - children's activity,a quiet spot to come in, warm up & have a rest.
• Drumming Circle with Rhythmic by Nature in the library from 1 to 2:15pm. 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 Rhythmic by Nature, 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 and winners can pick up their items 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 - downstairs in the Rec Centre 11am - 3pm.

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

• Stonecarving Workshop with Elise Muller 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.
• Face Painting with Painted Kids downstairs in Rec Centre 12 - 3pm. Kids - stop in and get a cheeky work of art created by a professional face painter.

• 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.

Non Stop Entertainment Schedule - Inside

• 12pm & 2pm - Circus Jonathan , One Man Circus Show in the main hall of the Rec Centre. See Circus Jonathan stilt walking in the parade, strolling through out the carnival area juggling and balloon twisting.
• 1pm - Central Ontario School of Falconry 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.
• Tall Pines Snowmobile Club The club's groomer will be on display by the ball diamond.
• Algonquin Highlands Fire Station 60 Open House The fire station will be open throughout the day. Stop in for a visit - check out the equipment. The FD will be demonstrating an ice water rescue in the narrows beside Cedar Narrows Park.
• "Hot Moose Tongues" by the fire hall
• Hot Apple Cider & Peameal on a Bun by the Dorset Lions Club in their booth beside the Dorset Community Policing office.
• 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.

Saturday Timed Events - More "Outside" Things to Do

• 10:00am - 12:00 pm Snow Sculpture Activity by the ball diamond. Join organizer Linda - she needs your help to create wonderful Snowball Snow Sculptures. All are welcome to participate - Snowball Button required. Tools provided. No experience needed.
• 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, municipal, provincial and federal 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.
• 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 and are provided thanks to Dorset Community Policing. Organizer: Joe Alfano
• 1:30 to 2:30pm 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 and friends, behind the Recreation Centre. Great Prizes!
• 12:50 pm Snowshoe Race for ages 12-18 organized by Sheila & Harry Edgar and friends, behind the Recreation Centre. Fabulous Prizes!
• 1:10 pm Snowshoe Race for ages 18 & up organized by Sheila & Harry Edgar and friends, behind the Recreation Centre. Spectacular Prizes!
• 2pm Ice Water Rescue Demonstration The volunteer fire fighters from Algonquin Highlands Fire Services Station 60 Dorset will be demonstrating an ice water rescue in the Dorset channel beside Cedar Narrows Park (behind Northern D'Lites).
• 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.

Participation in all events is at the user's own risk.