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cbdphotography.com Winter Carnivale Sunday - February 19, 2012 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. Contact: email Leif Nilsson Winter Carnivale LLC, 16 Main Street, Chester, CT 06412	cbdphotography.com Four on the Fourth The Chester 4 mile Road Race Chester Rotary Club Sponsor Wednesday - July 4, 2012 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
	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. August 19th at 4 pm 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 24 - 26, 2012 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 4, 2012 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: email Leif Nilsson Chester Merchants PO Box 261 Chester, CT 06412	The Chester Rotary Club Lobster Festival Saturday - September 8, 2012 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 21 and 22, 2012 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
cbdphotography.com Memorial Day Parade Monday - May 28, 2012 Cedar Lake Swimming and recreation opens. Parade Time: 9:00 am SHARP Chester Center and West Main Street Info: (860) 526-0013	Chester Air & Land Festival On October ? 2012 (rain date of ?) the Chester Rotary and The Chester Pilots Group will be sponsoring the 1st "Chester Air & Land Festival". The event will take place at the Chester, CT airport and on the grounds of Whelen Engineering. The event will feature local airplanes (new, old, and exotic), helicopters, "Lifestar", A Blackhawk helicopter, firetrucks, tractors, and other equipment. The Rotary will be selling sightseeing airplane rides to raise money for local charities. The event is being designed as a "family day". www.chesterrotary.org
Chester Townwide Tag Sale Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012 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. More info: kris.seifert@gmail.com   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 26, 2012 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 22, 2012 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 7, 2012 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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