Mark's Photographs .com Chester Winter Carnivale Samba Dance Saturday - February 20, 2010 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. St. Joseph Parish Center, (across the street from) 48 Middlesex Avenue, Chester, CT The Samba Dance is the ultimate kick-off party for the Chester Winter Carnivale. Catch the thrill of Brazilian music, dancing, food and 2 drinks included in ticket price, (then cash bar), beverages, costumes, prizes and more! Tickets will be available $45 in advance on the website. http://www.brayce.org, at The Hammered Edge in the center of Chester (and other locations in the area - see the website); or, by check in mail to BRAYCE, P.O. Box 100, Chester, CT 06412, or, $50 at the door, students $15, with card, at the door. Proceeds benefit BRAYCE (Brazilian and American Youth Cultural Exchange), a non-profit foundation based in Chester. Contact: Richard Calder Phone: 860-526-2374, or email: rcalder@brayce.org	cbdphotography.com Four on the Fourth The Chester 4 mile Road Race Chester Rotary Club Sponsor Monday - July 5, 2010 Hours: Start Time: 10:00am SHARP Location: 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. Description: 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 For info and registration please visit our website: www.chesterrotary.org Phone: 860-526-2122 Email
cbdphotography.com Winter Carnivale Sunday - February 21, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 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. 19th 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. Contact: Leif Nilsson (860) 526-2077 Winter Carnivale LLC, One Main Street, Chester, CT 06412	cbdphotography.com
Chester Historical Society "Historical Hospitality" Fund Raiser: Saturday, April 24, 2010 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Gourmet Dinner at various Chester, CT homes Enjoy a unique meal prepared by either a "celebrity" or local host chef. Includes wine. Cocktail party and hors d'ouevres prior at the Historical Society Mill. Tickets: $100 per person Contact: Jo Anne Park Phone: 860-526-9875 Chester Historical Society, PO Box 204, Chester, CT 06412 info@chesterhistoricalsociety.org http://www.chesterhistoricalSociety.org	Chester Agricultural and Mechanical Society Country Fair Fri to Sun - August 27, 28, 29, 2010 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/ United Church of Chester 29 West Main Street 860-526-2697 Check with the church directly for dates Pot Roast Supper – April Rummage Sale - May Home Tour – September
May Day Night Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions Friday - May 7, 2010 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. Contact: Leif Nilsson (860) 526-2077 Chester Merchants PO Box 261 Chester, CT 06412	The Chester Rotary Club Lobster Festival Saturday - September 11, 2010 The Chester Fair Grounds Description: Fundraiser for the Rotary Club, Lobster dinner and Live band. Live Music till 10pm+ Serving time Time: 5 -7pm Contact: Bill Bernhart (860) 526-3672 For more info: please visit our website: www.chesterrotary.org
cbdphotography.com Memorial Day Parade Monday - May 31, 2010 Cedar Lake Swimming and recreation opens. Parade Time: 9:00 am SHARP Chester Center and West Main Street Info: (860) 526-0013	Come Home to Chester Days Fri/Sat - Sept 17 and 18, 2010 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 Chester Merchants 76 Main Street Chester, CT 06412
Chester Townwide Tag Sale Date: May 29, 2010 Hours: 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. Contact: Glenn Reyer at 860-526-9924 glenn@thechestercompany.com or Katie Wright at The Hammered Edge at 860-526-1654. More info: info@chesterhistoricalsociety.org http://www.chesterhistoricalSociety.org   Chester Sunday Market Chester Sunday Market is a weekly farmers’ market and town-wide celebration of our community. Our vibrant piazza-style market is designed to bring the focus and energy back home—by maximizing the sale and use of regional produce and products right in the town’s center. We feature only Connecticut-grown agriculture, locally-produced food and regionally-made delights. Each week the theme-based market unites and engages our small town with delicious foods, as well as social and civic interaction and connections. Sundays, May through October, 9 am to 1:00 pm, downtown Chester center.	cbdphotography.com Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Parade Friday - October 29, 2010 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 Contact: chesterparade@yahoo.com for more info
cbdphotography.com Midsummer Nights Stroll Friday - June 18, 2010 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 Chester Merchants P O Box 494 14 Main Street Chester, CT 06412	cbdphotography.com Holiday Night Town Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling Friday - December 3, 2010 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. 18th annual. Contact: Town Hall (860) 526-0013 Town Hall / Tree lighting P O Box 218 Chester, CT 06412

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