Alton Winter Carnival?

nj2nh · 01-04-2008, 05:36 PM

My brother was wondering if Alton has scheduled a Winter Carnival for February this year. I checked the Parks Dept webpage, but didn't see anything. I know it has been cancelled a couple of times because the lake wasn't frozen enough and thought that perhaps they were just giving up on the whole thing.

Does anyone know????

nj2nh

idigtractors · 01-05-2008, 09:44 AM

Can't the Alton Bed Race Team answer this little ole question????

eyenotall777 · 01-07-2008, 12:57 PM

I know that the radar run w/ Mt. Major Club is usually the same weekend and read that the Towns insurance policy may not cover that so maybe they it will not cover that either.....

nj2nh · 01-07-2008, 05:14 PM

Okay, but the Winter Carnival is RUN by the Alton Parks and Recreation Department so their insurance must have covered it in the past. The other thing must be different.

I googled "Alton Winter Carnival" and found that the Christian Conference Center is taking bookings for the weekend of Feb. 16-18, but I couldn't find any other references.

Anyone????

nj2nh

gtxrider · 01-08-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nj2nh

Okay, but the Winter Carnival is RUN by the Alton Parks and Recreation Department so their insurance must have covered it in the past. The other thing must be different.

I googled "Alton Winter Carnival" and found that the Christian Conference Center is taking bookings for the weekend of Feb. 16-18, but I couldn't find any other references.

Anyone????

nj2nh

Did you say they making book on their bed to win?

I hope there is a Carnival since we plan to be there that weekend!

Island Girl · 01-09-2008, 09:38 PM

I emailed the Parks and Recreation Department and got a reply today.
Winter Carnival is scheduled for Sunday, February 17, 2008- 1:00pm-3:00pm, weather permitting.

The activities have not been announced yet for need of volunteers... so volunteer, folks!!!!

They will have a pre-registration for the Bed Race.... we will be ready!!!

IG

SIKSUKR · 01-14-2008, 11:12 AM

Upthesaukee is usually right on top of this item.

upthesaukee · 01-14-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Upthesaukee is usually right on top of this item.

But he is not on Parks and Rec any more

. So, I'm kinda an outsider my self now.

idigtractors · 01-15-2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

But he is not on Parks and Rec any more

. So, I'm kinda an outsider my self now.

That's not good. Can't you be put on a special type of list or something???

SIKSUKR · 01-16-2008, 03:24 PM

Got it.You must still have those "Big Wheel" connections though!

bigpatsfan · 01-17-2008, 09:03 AM

On a different subject but staying in Alton, does anyone know what the final outcome was regarding Lt. Correia of the Alton Police Department?

The last I read was Correia presented his case for a new hearing to the Belknap Court back in December but I have not read anything regarding what the Court’s decision was.

Thanks

mcdude · 01-17-2008, 09:52 AM

Winter fun with Alton Parks and Recreation

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Winter fun with Alton Parks and Recreation

January 17, 2008
ALTON — Alton Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a couple of events in the coming months.

ALATON BAY WINTER FESTIVAL

The Annual Alton Bay Winter Festival is scheduled for Sunday, Feb, 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Alton Bay Bandstand on Lake Winnipesaukee, weather permitting. More information will be available in upcoming publications or contact Alton Parks and Recreation at 875-0109 or parksrec@alton.nh.gov.

"FULL-MOON" SNOWSHOE WALK

Thursday, Feb. 21, join Parks and Rec for a snowshoe walk at 7 p.m. through the woods, including gradual down hills and slight inclines. Please bring snowshoes and poles and be sure to dress in layers for winter. The moon should be bright enough to light the way, but an extra headlamp or flashlight is helpful for each person. The snowshoe walk is free and is led by an experienced snowshoe enthusiast. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 15. Please call Peter Bolster at 776-1622 for trail directions and to register. Participants should be in good physical condition and be able to complete a three to five-mile hike. Participants under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

"SUNSHINE" SUNDAY AFTERNOON CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING EXCURSIONS

Dates include: Feb. 10 and 17 and March 9 and 16, starting at 2 p.m. Please dress for the outdoor weather and be sure to include all of your gear, including water and a camera. The cross-country skiing event is free and is led by an experienced cross-country skier. Pre-registration is required, please call Peter Bolster the Wednesday before each Sunday event for trail directions and to register. Different locations will be featured each Sunday afternoon including loop trails, trails through the woods with gradual down hills and good long glides. Participants should be in good physical condition and be able to complete a cross-country skiing trail on varied terrain. Participants under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

upthesaukee · 01-17-2008, 11:11 PM

I spoke with someone today about the flyin on winter carnival day, and they hope to open the ice runway very soon. I was told by someone else they have put the signs out stating there is an active runway, but haven't plowed it off yet. I suspect they are waiting for this latest storm to pass, so that they can plow it and not have puddled water that snowmobiles will run through, leaving tracks that will freeze and make the runway unsafe and unuseable.

Keep good thoughts for the cold weather to kick in and stay in past the fishing derby and winter carnival.

Just Sold · 01-19-2008, 08:44 PM

The airport is open.

3 planes were there today and the runway is marked.

Will post photos when photopost is back up.

Island Girl · 01-23-2008, 03:34 PM

Click on the poster for a much larger view if needed

ghfromaltonbay · 01-25-2008, 04:21 PM

Sunset Bob is willing and able to provide transportation for the Forum Flyers bed from its secret location to the Carnival site. However, we need some strong backs and weak minds (or something like that) to act as mushers and alternates in case someone winds up on the DL. 4 mushers and 1 rider are required to register the bed with the Alton Rec. Dept. Do we have any forum members out there who will make sure we cross the finish line 1st and show those guys from the Alton Bay Conference Center that they don't own the race??

01-04-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 529 Thanks: 80 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Alton Winter Carnival? My brother was wondering if Alton has scheduled a Winter Carnival for February this year. I checked the Parks Dept webpage, but didn't see anything. I know it has been cancelled a couple of times because the lake wasn't frozen enough and thought that perhaps they were just giving up on the whole thing. Does anyone know???? nj2nh __________________

01-07-2008, 05:14 PM	#4
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 529 Thanks: 80 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Okay, but the Winter Carnival is RUN by the Alton Parks and Recreation Department so their insurance must have covered it in the past. The other thing must be different. I googled "Alton Winter Carnival" and found that the Christian Conference Center is taking bookings for the weekend of Feb. 16-18, but I couldn't find any other references. Anyone???? nj2nh __________________

01-09-2008, 09:38 PM	#6
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Winter Carnival is on for 2008 I emailed the Parks and Recreation Department and got a reply today. Winter Carnival is scheduled for Sunday, February 17, 2008- 1:00pm-3:00pm, weather permitting. The activities have not been announced yet for need of volunteers... so volunteer, folks!!!! They will have a pre-registration for the Bed Race.... we will be ready!!! IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-14-2008, 11:12 AM	#7
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Upthesaukee is usually right on top of this item. __________________ SIKSUKR

01-16-2008, 03:24 PM	#10
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Got it.You must still have those "Big Wheel" connections though! __________________ SIKSUKR

01-05-2008, 09:44 AM	#2
idigtractors Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 248 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Can't the Alton Bed Race Team answer this little ole question????

01-07-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
eyenotall777 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 154 Thanks: 39 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts	I know that the radar run w/ Mt. Major Club is usually the same weekend and read that the Towns insurance policy may not cover that so maybe they it will not cover that either.....

01-17-2008, 09:03 AM	#11
bigpatsfan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 86 Thanks: 21 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts	On a different subject but staying in Alton, does anyone know what the final outcome was regarding Lt. Correia of the Alton Police Department? The last I read was Correia presented his case for a new hearing to the Belknap Court back in December but I have not read anything regarding what the Court’s decision was. Thanks

01-17-2008, 11:11 PM	#13
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,600 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,461 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	fly-in I spoke with someone today about the flyin on winter carnival day, and they hope to open the ice runway very soon. I was told by someone else they have put the signs out stating there is an active runway, but haven't plowed it off yet. I suspect they are waiting for this latest storm to pass, so that they can plow it and not have puddled water that snowmobiles will run through, leaving tracks that will freeze and make the runway unsafe and unuseable. Keep good thoughts for the cold weather to kick in and stay in past the fishing derby and winter carnival. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-19-2008, 08:44 PM	#14
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Alton Bay Airport The airport is open. 3 planes were there today and the runway is marked. Will post photos when photopost is back up. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

01-23-2008, 03:34 PM	#15
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Alton Bay Winter Carnival Poster Click on the poster for a much larger view if needed __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-25-2008, 04:21 PM	#16
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 827 Thanks: 255 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Any mushers out there??? Sunset Bob is willing and able to provide transportation for the Forum Flyers bed from its secret location to the Carnival site. However, we need some strong backs and weak minds (or something like that) to act as mushers and alternates in case someone winds up on the DL. 4 mushers and 1 rider are required to register the bed with the Alton Rec. Dept. Do we have any forum members out there who will make sure we cross the finish line 1st and show those guys from the Alton Bay Conference Center that they don't own the race??