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Winter 2009-2010 Calendar of Events
Fun for you and your family on and off the snow!
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Tuesday, November 17th
SNOWMAKING BEGINS — We plan to fire up our Snowmaking Operations in early November.
Friday, November 27th
OPENING DAY! Come on out and help us to kick off the 2009/10 Winter Season! Intermediate terrain will be open on Sterling Mountain. Birch Run Terrain Park will also be open! There's nothing better after a big Thanksgiving dinner than taking a few early season turns.
Friday, December 4th
5TH ANNUAL CAMBRIDGE CHRISTMAS SHOW - A variety show featuring gifted local talent of all ages! Hosted by singer/dj Annie Rheaume, this evening event is a festive way to kick off the holiday season. 6:30 p.m., Cambridge Elementary School gym in Jeffersonville. Admission by donation to the Cambridge Food Shelf.
CAMBRIDGE AREA ROTARY SKI, RIDE & SKATE SWAP - Friday is drop off from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Cambridge Elementary in Jeffersonville. Sale Saturday and Sunday, pick up unsold items Sunday, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5th
15TH ANNUAL BREWFEST Part 1 - Sample the finest in local & regional beers and wines, with music, munchies, and prizes. From 6:00 pm — 10:00 pm in the Meeting House. Tickets are $15 at the door - 21 and older, please. For BrewFest lodging information call 800-521-0536.
BREWFEST Part 2 is on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
CAMBRIDGE AREA ROTARY SKI, RIDE & SKATE SWAP. Sale of good condition snowboards, skis, skates and accessories in Cambridge Elementary School cafeteria in Jeffersonville. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit Winter Wellness Days program at the school.
Sunday, December 6th
CAMBRIDGE AREA ROTARY SKI, RIDE & SKATE SWAP. Sale of good condition snowboards, skis, skates and accessories in Cambridge Elementary School cafeteria in Jeffersonville. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit Winter Wellness Days program at the school.
December 19th
NEVADO MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES - Demo this year's latest and greatest mountain gear. Nevado offers access to products from 30 top Winter sports manufacturers. You may swap out equipment as many times as you like and everything is free to demo! Display near the Village Lift 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Special Holiday Schedule of Events
Thursday, December 24, 2009
7:00 pm — Join Santa, his elves and Goodtime Charlie at the Gazebo for rounds of holiday carols.
7:00 pm — Torchlight Parade & Fireworks lights up Lower Morse. It's a don't miss event!
9:00 pm-10:00 pm — Candlelight Christmas Eve Service in the Meeting House, lower level.
Thursday, December 25, 2009
5:00 pm-9:00 pm — Christmas Dinner at the Morse Mountain Grille. Please call ext. 1244 for reservations for parties over 10 people.
5:00 pm-9:30 pm — Christmas Dinner at The Hearth & Candle. Please call ext. 1260 for reservations.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
6:30 pm-12:30 am — Kids' Night Out at TREASURES. Reservations required.
7:00 pm-8:30 pm — The Friendly Pirate's FunZone party.
9:00 pm-12:00 midnight — FunZone DJ Dance Party - Fun for the whole family.
9:00 pm-12:00 midnight — Adult Karaoke. Ages 21 and older please.
9:00 pm-12:00 midnight — Goodtime Charlie’s Musical Time Machine in the Meeting House. Fun for the whole family!
9:00 pm — New Years’ Celebration Bonfire & Midnight Fireworks at the Gazebo.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
Saturday, January 3rd
GRAVITY CONTROL RAIL JAM - It's time to dust off the shred sticks and throw down some early season tricks. This is the first of three Gravity Control events; come check out what Smuggs has in store! $25 entry fee gets you in to compete for cash and prizes! Registration begins at 8:00 am at the Base Lodge and the event starts at 10:00 am.
Saturday, January 9th
WINTER TRAILS DAY - An afternoon celebration of snowshoeing and cross country skiing free for those new to both sport. Smugglers' Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Adventure Center will provide free rentals and offer short instructional sessions from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm for first time snowshoers and cross country skiers. For more info, contact the Smugglers' Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Adventure Center at (802) 644-1173. Nationally sponsored by Snow Sports Industries of America.
Saturday, January 16th
THE BIG STEEZY AT SMUGGS - Steez Magazine presents a big air competition at The Zone. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Base Lodge; the event kicks off at 11:00 am. $25 entry fee. For more on Steez, check out steezminimag.com
Saturday, January 30th
HERITAGE WINTERFEST - Our community celebrates Winter! On Saturday celebrate the wonder of Winter with a guided snowshoeing nature walk at Smugglers' Nordic Center, sleigh rides, children's story hour, a lasagna dinner, family contra dance, bonfire, and fireworks in Jeffersonville. The famous Primitive Biathlon takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the Sterling Ridge Inn near Smugglers'. Spectators welcome. Fee for some events. For more information contact Rockin' Ron Carter at 802-644-1118.
Sunday, January 31st
HERITAGE WINTERFEST - Our community celebrates Winter! The famous Primitive Biathlon takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the Sterling Ridge Inn near Smugglers'. Spectators welcome. Fee for some events. For more information contact Rockin' Ron Carter at 802-644-1118.
Saturday, February 6th
CASINO NIGHT - Viva Notch Vegas! Game tables, door prizes, silent auction, music, munchies ... what more could you want? A fun night for all! Casino Night benefits the Smugglers' Notch Ski and Snowboard Club's youth racing programs. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm in the lower level of The Meeting House. A $10 entry cover charge donation to the Club gets you $50 in "Casino Cash"! Ages 18 & older.
PHAT DAY! - Protect Your Head at All Times! Stop by the PHAT table in the Base Lodge during the day to learn about helmet safety on the slopes. Enter the raffles to win a free helmet! Free posters and stickers also available. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Sunday, February 7th
SUPER SUNDAY - Come watch Super Bowl XLIV live from Miami at our Big Game Football Party. We've got your seats in front of a huge 22-foot x 14-foot television screen and a FREE half-time Super Sunday Snack Buffet with all your favorite munchies! In the lower level of the Meeting House. Included with your Club Smugglers' Advantage Package.
9th Annual Northern Vermont Snowshoe Race and Family Snowshoe Festival - Smugglers' and TSL Snowshoes present this exciting day of treks, walks and races on snowshoes. There's something for everyone: a 1/2K kids' fun run, a 4K fun run/walk, and an 8K race that is a qualifier for the 2010 US Snowshoe Association National Championship. Sign up at the Smugglers' Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Adventure Center or stop by the center to cheer on participants.
VERMONT SPECIALTY FOOD TASTING - Sample delicious food products from our Green Mountain State. Enjoy Cabot Cheese, maple products and much more ... we recommend visiting the sample stand with an empty tummy! 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the check-in lobby.
Saturday, February 13th
GRAVITY CONTROL SLOPESTYLE EVENT - Show us your stuff and win cash and prizes! Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Base Lodge; the event kicks off at 11:00 am. $25 entry fee.
Thursday, February 18th
TORCHLIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS - Our Snow Sport University faculty lights up lower Morse on skis and snowboards, combined with a fireworks grand finale! 8:00 pm.
Thursday, February 25th
DISNEY FAMILYFUN MAGAZINE WINTER CARNIVAL - Always a family favorite! Disney FamilyFun magazine teams up with Smugglers' for this special Winter carnival on our Village Green featuring music and live entertainment plus face painting, games, a bonfire, giveaways and an outdoor barbeque. The festivities begin at 2:00 pm!
Thursday, March 18th
TORCHLIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS - Our Snow Sport University faculty lights up lower Morse on skis and snowboards, with a fireworks grand finale! 8:00 pm.
Saturday, March 20th
HELLY HANSEN BIG MOUNTAIN BATTLE - Back to Smuggs for a second year! Smugglers' three mountains are a regional competition site for this fun and physical challenge featuring teams of two taking on big mountains across the US. Teams negotiate mountain checkpoints in a three-hour course and are tracked by FLAIK GPS systems. Winners go on to finals at Aspen. Sign up for a team or spectate and cheer the Smuggs teams on! Ask our Ski & Ride department for details about signing up.
Friday, March 26th
Maple Open House Weekend - Celebrate the sweet taste of maple syrup during this annual event, when sugarmakers open their doors to visitors, with tours and an array of maple products for sale. Use Smugglers' as your home base to visit maple sugarhouses! For a listing of open sugarhouses all around the state visit vermontmaple.org
Saturday, March 27th
Maple Open House Weekend - Celebrate the sweet taste of maple syrup during this annual event, when sugarmakers open their doors to visitors, with tours and an array of maple products for sale. Use Smugglers' as your home base to visit maple sugarhouses! For a listing of open sugarhouses all around the state visit vermontmaple.org
Sunday, March 28th
Maple Open House Weekend - Celebrate the sweet taste of maple syrup during this annual event, when sugarmakers open their doors to visitors, with tours and an array of maple products for sale. Use Smugglers' as your home base to visit maple sugarhouses! For a listing of open sugarhouses all around the state visit vermontmaple.org
Saturday, April 3rd
15TH ANNUAL BREWFEST Part 2 - Sample the finest in local & regional beers and wines, with music, munchies, and prizes. From 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm in the lower level of the Meeting House. Tickets are $15 at the door - 21 and older, please. For Brewfest Lodging information call 800-521-0536.
GRAVITY CONTROL BIG AIR EVENT - The third and final Gravity Control event of the season! $25 entry fee. Win cash and prizes! Registration begins at 8:00 am at the Base Lodge; the event kicks off at 10:00 am.
Sunday April 4th
EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE - A non-denominational sunrise service will be performed at the top of Sterling Mountain. Skiers & riders and non-skiers & riders, are invited. The Sterling Lift will run from 6:00 am to 6:30 am for the 7:00 am service. After the service, ride the lift down or ski or ride down. This event is FREE and open to the public.
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