Schedule of Events

Saturday, February 13, 2010

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• PolarBear 5k Sponsored by Tri-Maine
  To Register, Go to trimaine.com
  For More Information, Call 207-751-6003 or Visit trimaine.com
  East End Community School

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

• 1st Annual City of Portland Snow Plow Parade
  Check Out the City's Snow Equipment in Along Park Avenue!
  Kids will have a chance to check out the equipment after the parade.

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES AT DEERING OAKS PARK


• Hannaford Sledder Shredder — Slide Down the State Street Extension Sledding Hill. Open to All Ages! BYOS (Bring Your Own Sled)
  
  Build Igloo Forts with Snowball Fights along the Bowling Green Path
  Hop on a Pogo Stick or Get Into the Swing of Things with Hula-Hoops
  Take the Challenge with the Wheel of Fun
  Musical Book Walk
  Build Snowmen and then Play Ring Toss
  Try Your Hand at Snow Painting
  Other Fun Snow Games for All Ages on Farmer's Market Road
  Brought to You by Portland Recreation and Healthy Portland
   
• Track Animals and Join Maine Audubon for a Scavenger Hunt along Farmer’s Market Road
  
  
• Walk Through "Snow Day!" on Snowshoes with WinterKids (Illustrated by Local Artist Scott Nash) along Farmer’s Market Road
  Snowshoes Will Be Provided
  
  
• Take a Snowshoe Adventure in the Deering Oaks Woods near the Ravine Water Play Area with Portland Trails
  Snowshoes Will Be Provided
  
  
• Try Cross-country Skiing on Freshly Groomed Trails Throughout the Park
  
  
• Take a Guided Walking Tour of the Bayside Trail with Portland Trails. Meet at the Castle at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM.
  
  
• Vote for the Best Snowman in the Rose Circle at the 1st Annual Neighborhood Organization Snowman Contest and Help Determine the Winner of the Coveted Golden Mitten Award
  
  
• Watch Experts and Amateurs Try Their Hand at Snow Sculpting at the Maine Snow Sculpting Contest at the Ball Field
  Vote for Your Favorite! Ballot Boxes Will Be Located Throughout the Park. To Register Teams Two or  Three, Contact Portland Recreation, via Email at kseymour@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-756-8275 ($15 Registration Fee) Download Registration Form. To Sign up for Free Snow Sculpting Instructional Classes, Starting January 20th 2010, Call 207-756-8275 for More Information

Noon - 1:00 PM

• Freezin' For a Reason - Maine Polar Plunge to Benefit Camp Sunshine At the Eastern Promenade Beach
  For More Information, Visit FREEZINFORAREASON.COM or Call 207-655-3800

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Free Ice Skating Lessons Sponsored by the Portland Ice Arena and Portland Recreation Department on Deering Oaks Pond (Bring Your Own Skates)

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

• Winners Announced at the Stage Bandstand for the 1st Annual Neighborhood Organization Snowman Contest and the Maine Snow Sculpting Contest

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• Second Annual Pat Cushman Memorial XC Sprint Race
  Ski Races Open to All Ages with $5 Registration Fee along Tennis Court Road
  Register via Email at bbigelow@skimaine.com, or for More Information, Visit nensa.net