Annual Winter Carnival to be Held at Memorial School Saturday

Discounted tickets are still available for the fifth Annual Winter Carnival to be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Memorial School.

The Winter Carnival is the main fundraising event put on by the Memorial and Wheelock CSA, and proceeds are shared between the two schools. 

“These funds supplement limited school budgets and have funded playground equipment, computers, books and guest speakers,” said Terry Corbett, who is co-chairing this year’s event with Karen McCarthy.

Carnival games and activities are geared toward children in pre-school through second grade.  The event typically raises between $5,000 and $6,000 per year and has raised approximately $25,000 over the last four years.

“The event is fun,” said Corbett.  “We have food, games, and activities geared toward young children so they have a good time.  There is something for everyone with our raffles, fabulous sweets and treats [home baked goodies], and a very impressive silent auction.”

Game tickets purchased on or before March 11 will receive a 20 percent discount – 80 cents each. Tickets are the only currency accepted at fun booths, games, refreshment stands, including lunch, at the Carnival.  Tickets purchased on the day of the event are $1 each.   

 According to this year’s flyer, activities will include a Bean Bag Toss, Basketball Shoot Moon Walk, Ice Fishing, Sandy Candy, Punk Hair, Tic Tac Toe, Cookie Decorating, Sand Art, Ring Toss, Face Painting, Guess How Many?, Water Yo Yos, Obstacle Course, Putting Green, Inflatable Slide, Hockey Shoot, Cotton Candy, Soccer Kick, Popcorn, Nerf Archery High Striker, Pong Ping, Treasure Hunt, and Wheel of Fortune. 

 To purchase activity tickets, contact Adrienne Brooslin atambrooslin@aol.com or 508-359-6371.

 Tickets for the Basket Bonanza Raffle are $10 per sheet, six for $5, or $1 each. Basket themes include “Summer Vacation,” “Learning is Fun,” “It’s a Playdate,” “Spring is in the Air,” “Family Fun,” “Girl Power, Just for Girls,” “Boys Rule, Just for Boys,” “Be an Athlete,” and “American Girl.”

 There will also be a raffle for one of the not-yet-released Nintendo 3DS system, which offers the ability to play 3D games, take 3D pictures and watch 3D videos. Chances are $3 each or five for $10. 

 Also sure to make a splash is the “Silly Shower” where children will be able to take a chance to soak their favorite teacher or coach including Principal Andrea Trasher, boys basketball coach Herb Grace, and custodian George Howland.

 “This is truly a community event,” said Corbett.  “The event is organized by a devoted group of mothers and utilizes over 300 volunteers from our community as well as generous donations from dozens of local businesses.” 

For more information, visit the town's website or contact Corbett at Terrycorbett@comcast.net  or (508) 359-7810.