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, capoeira demonstration, food included, beverages, costumes, prizes and more! Tickets will be available $35 in advance at The Hammered Edge in the center of Chester; or by check in mail to BRAYCE, P.O. Box 100, Chester, CT 06412 or, on the website. http://www.brayce.org or, $45 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 Saturday - July 4, 2009 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 Gala Fund Raiser: "Dance the Night Away" Saturday, April 25, 2009 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. St. Joseph's Hall, Middlesex Ave, Chester, CT Free parking is available onsite Dance to the music of the Dick Campo 16-piece orchestra. "Taste of The Shoreline" Hors d'euorves and open bar. Tickets: $100 per couple for members, $120 for non-members Contact: Sosse Baker at Chester Gallery (860)-526-9822 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 28, 29, 30, 2009 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 Pot Roast Supper – April 25th Rummage Sale - May 16th Home Tour – September 12th
May Day Night Art Gallery and Shop Opening Receptions Friday - May 1, 2009 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 12, 2009 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 25, 2009 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 18 and 19, 2009 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 23, 2009 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 market promotes economic relocalization—bringing the focus and energy back home—by maximizing the sale and use of regional produce and products. We feature only Connecticut-grown agriculture, locally-produced food and regionally-made delights. Each week we unite and engage our small town with our vibrant community organizations. Main Street Sunday's 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. June through early October http://www.chestersundaymarket.com	cbdphotography.com Halloween Pumpkin Festival and Parade Friday - October 30, 2009 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 19, 2009 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 4, 2009 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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