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Winter Carnivale Winners Page and a new slide show of the Winter Carnivale by Bill Bernhardt!

cbdphotography.com Winter Carnivale Sunday - February 17, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Main Street, Chester Village Center, Chester, CT Free parking is available at the Water Street and Maple Street parking lots, both are a short walk to the center's activities. Courtesy shuttle bus into town from commuter lot at exit 6, provided by Chester Village West. 22nd Annual Winter Carnivale includes Public Outdoor Ice Carving Competition, Chili Cook-off, Tractor Parade, Gallery Openings, Receptions, Shop Events and more! See website for schedule of events. Arrive Early! Dress Warm... this is an OUTDOOR Event. Winter Carnivale LLC, 16 Main Street, Chester, CT 06412 (860) 526-1200 for more info	cbdphotography.com Four on the fourth The Chester 4 mile Road Race Chester Rotary Club Sponsor Thursday - July 4, 2013 NEW Start Time: 9:00 am SHARP Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT . Course: Through the hills of Chester Location: Chester Center at the Flag Pole. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center. Four on the Fourth The Chester 4 mile Road Race Chester Rotary Club Sponsor Competition prizes for participants and festivities for onlookers. Live Music. Registration: $20 pre-June 24th, $25 day of race. Contact: Chester Rotary Club www.chesterrotary.org
RiverQuest and CT Audubon are joining up again for their Seventh Annual Eagle Cruises, February and March. Cruises depart from Haddam, CT, Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, (across the river from the Goodspeed Opera House). Bring your winter spirit and join us aboard RiverQuest as we cruise the lower Connecticut River in search of eagles, hawks, ducks, seals and other winter wildlife. The extremely quiet RiverQuest has a heated, enclosed cabin, but dress warm so that you can enjoy the beauty and solitude of the river on our open decks. Listen and observe as our seasoned, experienced naturalists point out and educate all on our local wildlife and other points of interest. Bring your binoculars or borrow ours. Complimentary coffee/tea. Numerous weekend and weekday dates/times are available for these 2-hour cruises. For information, reservations, please visit: http://www.ctriverquest.com or call 860-662-0577.	cbdphotography.com
CONCERTS IN THE GALLERY SUNDAYS through April 4 - 6 pm Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, 1 Spring Street in Chester Center. BYOB, Bistro Seating. $10 donation. The Pattaconk 1850 Bar and Grille is offering 1/2 off an appetizer and $3.50 for a glass of wine or a beer, before or after the concerts. The Chester Historical Society Presents A Benefit Concert at The Chester Meeting House Saturday, April 20th, 2013 from 8 to 10 pm The Side Doors & The Dizzy River Band In Concert To benefit the Chester Historical Society at the Chester Meeting House. $20 Donation includes refreshments! Great music for a good cause! Be part of an historic live recording! CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, 1 Spring Street in Chester Center. Thursdays May - August 7 pm - 9 pm Check the site for more cool information about the bands. $10 donation - BYOB - Outdoor Bistro Style Seating in the Amphitheatre	Pillars of Chester is an annual acknowledgement and celebration of individuals who have continuously dedicated their hearts, minds and energy to the betterment of our community. Sponsors include Chester Rotary, Chester Merchants, Chester Hose Company, Chester Historical Society, Chester Librar y, Chester Land Trust, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, United Church of Chester, Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek and the Town of Chester. 860.526-9401 for more info. Chester Agricultural and Mechanical Society Country Fair Fri to Sun - August 23 - 25, 2013 Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: The Chester Fair Grounds Description: Traditional New England Fair (860) 526-5947 Chester Agricultural and Mechanical Society P.O. Box 646 Chester, CT 06412 http://www.chesterfair.org/
May Day Night Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions Friday - May 3, 2013 5:00 - 8:00 pm Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center. May Day Night Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions. (860) 526-1200 for more info	The Chester Rotary Club Lobster Festival Saturday - September 7, 2013 The Chester Fair Grounds Description: Fundraiser for the Rotary Club, Lobster dinner and Live band. Live Music till 10pm+ Serving time Time: 5 -7pm For more info: please visit our website: www.chesterrotary.org Come Home to Chester Days Fri/Sat - Sept 20 and 21, 2013 5:00 - 8:00 pm Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center. Come Home to Chester Days Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions. Contact: Sosse Baker (860) 526-9822 76 Main Street
cbdphotography.com Memorial Day Parade Monday - May 27, 2013 Cedar Lake Swimming and recreation opens. Parade Time: 9:00 am SHARP Chester Center and West Main Street Info: (860) 526-0013	Small Town Concer Series http://www.cbsrz.org Featured Artists to include: Lauren Agnelli, Meg Gister, Hillyn Natter, Rodney Maxwell, Brian and Rose Wolfe, Dana Takaki, Rachael Aikens and Matthew Male
Chester Townwide Tag Sale Saturday, May 25, 2013 8am to 3pm Location: all over town; maps at Town Center Description: Usually over 60 tag sales throughout town run by local residents and businesses. Maps with locations of all sales are distributed at the Town Center for $1 each. More info: kris.seifert@gmail.com 860-526-8440 / 860-510-3268 Sponsored by the Chester Republican Town Committee   Chester Sunday Market	cbdphotography.com Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Parade Friday - October 25, 2013 Pumpkin carving contest! 5:00 - 8:00 pm Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center. Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Parade Pumpkin carving contest along with Costumed Art Gallery Openings Halloween Parade and Halloween Hayrides in the Laurel Hill Cemetery. Costumes are encouraged. Dancing in the village center to monster mash music is mandatory. Shops and Galleries will be offering treats. Bring a carved pumpkin to The Local Beet for a raffle ticket to merchant donated prizes. The Local Beet, 16 Main Street 860-526-5554 for more info
cbdphotography.com Midsummer Nights Stroll Friday - June 21, 2013 5:00 - 8:00 pm Main Street, Chester Center, Chester, CT. Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center. Midsummer Nights Stroll Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions and previews. Contact: Kathryne Wright (860) 526-1654 P O Box 494 4 Water Street Chester, CT 06412	cbdphotography.com Holiday Night Town Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling Friday - December 6, 2013 5:00 - 8:00 pm Main Street, Chester Village Center, Chester, CT Free parking is available at the Water Street and the Maple Street parking lots, both a short walk to the center. Town Christmas Tree lighting, Caroling, Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions and Previews. Contact: Town Hall (860) 526-0013 Town Hall / Tree lighting P O Box 218 Chester, CT 06412

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