THANK YOU!: The Recreation Department wants to extend a huge thank you to the volunteers, sponsors, and attendees that made the 95th Winter Carnival a huge success! From Parade of Lights and  Sleigh Bell Run Road Marshals to ice carvers to Chili Cook-off and Cookie Bake-off competitors, K-9 keg pull racers and cardboard sledders and many more, we are incredibly grateful to all who came out and warmed the winter with us! See below for some of the weekend’s contest winners.

Ice Sculpture Contest Winners

1st Place: Mark Bosworth, Mama Bear Rolling Cubs; 2nd Place: Alissa Hass, Seal Balancing # Rings; 3rd Place: Sue O’Sullivan, Abominable Snowman.

Parade of Lights Winners

Best and Brightest: Byrne Towing; Artistic Illumination: Finn Insurance; Town Council Award: FRTA.

Chili Cook-Off Winner, Best Chili Around: Taylor’s Tavern

Cookie Bake-Off Winners:

Most Original: Clarita Shaffer, Sugar Cookie Melt Baklava; Best Decorated:   Brendan, Winter Corgi Cookies; Best Overall Anira, Ice Balls.

Cribbage Tournament Winners

1st Place, Walter James, 2nd Place, Kay Lyons.

Lego Contest Winners

Grades K-2 Creativity: Johnny McIntyre, Poet’s Seat Tower. Grades 3 to 4 Creativity: TIE, Molly McIntyre, 2017 Peace Sign and Ruby Remillard, The Party House.

February Vacation Week:  Sign up today for a fun filled week of activities, games, and outdoor fun for your child grades K to 7.  This program is at the Youth Center on 20 Sanderson St. from Feb. 21 to 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Early Care available from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and late care from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Walking field trips to Beacon Field for sledding, skating, and snow fun! Lunch, afternoon snack, and drink must be sent with child. Morning snack provided. Children also must bring appropriate winter clothing (boots, hats, gloves, etc). Registration deadline was Feb. 7. $100 residents, $125 nonresidents, $25 late fee.

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Sign up for all programs online, or at 20 Sanderson St. or Town Hall. Find out more information about programs and events by calling 413-772-1553 or by visiting our website: www.greenfieldrecreation.com