Auburn (ME) 2014 Winter Festival

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Festival Sponsors

GOLD
City of Auburn
Federal Distributors

Event Locations

Gleason Media Services

Most events will take place at either Lost Valley Ski


Area (LV) or at Walton Field.

Jeff Soifer Illustration & Design

Directions to other event locations can be found at


to www.auburnmaine.gov.

Lewiston Auburn Magazine


Lost Valley Ski & Banquet Resort
Sun Journal

SILVER
Camden National Bank
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch
Isaacson & Raymond
Sign Shack of Maine

BRONZE
Dead River Company

Lost Valley (LV)

From the Auburn Mall, go through the traffic light at


the intersection of Turner St. and Mount Auburn Ave.
Wal-Mart and B.J.s to the left. Continue straight for
approximately 2.5 miles. The Lost Valley entrance is on
the right.
From Minot Avenue, take Hotel Road and continue for
approximately 3 miles to the intersection of Hotel Rd.
and Youngs Corner Rd. Take a left onto Youngs Corner
Road. The Lost Valley Access Rd. is on the right.

Walton Field

Follow South Main Street into New Auburn and continue


up the hill. Turn left onto 7th Street, and follow to the
end of the road. Walton School is on the left as you
approach the end of the road.

Mt. Apatite

From Rt. 4 coming into Auburn on Center Street, bear


right onto Union Street bypass and stay on Route 11,
turn right onto Hatch Road, turn right on to Small Road.
From Exit 75 Auburn, turn right onto Washington Street
South, turn right onto Kittyhawk, turn right onto Hotel,
bear left to stay on Hotel Road to Minot Avenue, turn left
on Minot Avenue (Route 11), turn right onto Hatch Road,
turn right on to Small Road.

Le Passe Temps Club


Linnell, Choate & Webber
Shaws Supermarket

For more information about events, to volunteer, or to become a


sponsor, please call Auburn Recreation at

333-6600

or visit www.auburnmaine.gov

Auburns Winter Festival


is a celebration of
everything winter.
After all, it is the longest of
our three seasons here in
Maine, so why not get out
and enjoy it?
Winter Festival events and activities take
place at various locations. Please refer
to the notes in this schedule so you know
where your activity is taking place.

For more information on any of these events go to


www.auburnmaine.gov or cal 207-333-6600

Schedule of Events

Schedule is subject to change without Notice.

Friday, January 24, 2014


All Day........................................................................................................................ CMCC
Snow Playground This playground will be created at Central Maine Community
College and will be available during daylight hours for children to come and play in.
Contact Auburn Recreation 333-6601

10am 11am...............................................................................................................APL
Winter stories and crafts Come and listen to stories and make a hand-made craft to
take home, for pre-schoolers. Contact the Auburn Public Library 333-6601 X 3

3pm 5pm...................................................................................................................APL
Snowman Making Come craft a snowman on the front lawn of the Library! For teens
& tweens. Contact Mamie at the Auburn Public Library 333-6640 X 6

5pm 7pm..................................................................... Norway Savings Bank Arena


Grand Opening Weekend! Business Community Open House Join us to kick off
the grand opening weekend of the only dual-sheet ice arena in the State of Maine! In the
heated mezzanine, you can enjoy good company, hors doeuvres, cash bar and door prizes!
Contact Josh MacDonald 333-6601 X 2120 or 404-0563.

5pm 8pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Bonfire & kiddy sledding Bring the kids to Lost Valley to enjoy the bonfire and
sledding! Contact Connie at Lost Valley 784-1561

5pm 8pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley

Snowmobile rides (snowmobile clubs) Snowmobile rides lasting about 10 minutes


will be offered at Lost Valley by the local snowmobile clubs. Helmets provided. Get
outside, get some fresh air and enjoy a ride! Contact Larry Cogel 782-0646

5pm 8pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Hot chocolate & SMORES $1 each by L/A Optimist Club Hey kids! warm up your
insides with a great cup of hot chocolate and a delicious SMORE and bring back a summer
campfire favorite. Contact George Matthews 783-5269

4pm 8pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


$15 lift tickets Lift tickets will be offered by Lost Valley for the reduced price of
$15.00 for 4:00-8:00 p.m. skiing! Contact Connie at Lost Valley at 784-1561

7pm 11pm.................................................................................................LV Brookside


Under the Covers band Listen to the music of the Under the Covers band and get
your groove on in the Brookside Lounge! Contact Connie at Lost Valley at 784-1561

Saturday, January 25, 2014


All Day........................................................................................................................ CMCC
Snow Playground This playground will be created at Central Maine Community
College and will be available during daylight hours for children to come and play in
reinforced snow forts. Join the fun! This is a free event.
Contact Auburn Recreation 333-6601

9am 3pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Otto Memorial Middle School Race Ski race for middle school students registered
in the Maine Junior League. Contact Jodd Bowles 576-0224

3:30pm 6pm......................................................................................... Walton School


Public Skating FREE! Double DZ will be on site with hot dogs and other great food
during the public skating period. Contact Auburn Recreation 333-6601

9am 3pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Ice sculpture creations The ice sculptures are a must-see. Take the time to see
these awesome creations in ice. They are created for your viewing enjoyment!

9am 4pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


$25 lift tickets and $25 rentals Reduced lift tickets at Lost Valley.
Contact Connie at Lost Valley at 784-1561

10am.................................................................................................................Mt. Apatite
Snowshoeing at Mt. Apatite Led by Androscoggin Land Trust Get outside and
enjoy the fresh air at Mt. Apatite, entrance on Small Road in Auburn. Bring your own
snowshoes, (limited snowshoes available for both children and adults, please call to
reserve.) All participants will receive a free, complimentary LA Trails Map & Guide.
Contact Kathy Young 782-2302, 699-6468

11am.................................................................................................................. Lost Valley


Perkins Ridge snowmobile ride to Lost Valley, brunch Got a snowmobile? This
ride will take you from Perkins Ridge to Lost Valley in convoy fashion. A brunch will
follow at 11:00 a.m. Contact Larry Cogel 782-0646

11am 2pm................................................................................................... PAL Center


Ice skating and warming hut Come enjoy an afternoon of skating and hot cocoa
at the PAL Center, located at 24 Chestnut Street. Contact Liz Allen, 333-6650 X 2041

11am 5pm................................................................... Norway Savings Bank Arena


Grand Opening Weekend! Open House Enjoy tours of the facility and stop by the
Norway Savings Bank booth to enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, door prizes and giveaways and to
meet the staff from the Auburn branch.
Contact Josh MacDonald 333-6601 X 2120 or 404-0563.

1pm 3pm ..................................................................................................................APL


Free family movie Monsters University- Contact APL 333-6601 X 3

1pm 3pm....................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Rail Jam for skier & riders (registration 12 noon)
Contact Connie at Lost Valley 784-1561

1pm .................................................................................................................. Lost Valley


Childrens Snow Obstacle Course Contact Connie at Lost Valley at 784-1561

2pm .................................................................................................................. Lost Valley


Shovel rides Free Event! Bring a shovel and slide down the hill on it. Lots of laughs
and tons of fun! Contact Connie at Lost Valley 784-1561

2pm..............................................................................................................Foss Mansion
Bunco Game Day! The Womens Literary Union of Androscoggin County will host an
afternoon of bunco at the Foss Mansion located at 19 Elm Street. $5 donation at the door
gains admission. Light snacks and prizes will be provided. A book sale will also take place,
$1 each. All donations help WLU maintain the Foss house and provide scholarships to
local students. Reservations are required.
Contact Denise at WLU, 753-0931 or denisescammon@gmail.com

2:30pm............................................................................................................. Lost Valley


Cardboard box sliding FREE! Bring a decorated cardboard box instead of a sled and
have a ball! Contact Connie at Lost Valley at 784-1561

4pm 8pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Teen night $15 lift tickets, $15 rentals - Everyone pays teen price!
Contact Connie at Lost Valley at 784-1561

5pm 8pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Bonfire & Kiddie Sledding Contact Connie at Lost Valley at 784-1561

5pm 8pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Hot Chocolate & SMORES $1 each by L/A Optimists
Contact George Matthews at 783-5269

5pm - 8pm....................................................................................................... Lost Valley

Snowmobile rides (snowmobile clubs) Snowmobile rides lasting about 10 minutes


will be offered at Lost Valley by the local snowmobile clubs. Helmets provided. Get
outside, get some fresh air and enjoy a ride! Contact Larry Cogel at 782-0646

5:30pm............................................................................ Norway Savings Bank Arena


Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting City Leaders, Senior Management from Norway Savings
Bank and Honored Guests Money Ribbon cutting in front of Norway Savings Bank Arena.
Contact Josh MacDonald 333-6601 X 2120 or 404-0563.

7pm 11pm.................................................................................................LV Brookside


Under the Covers band Listen to the music of Under the Covers band and get
your groove on in the Brookside Lounge! Contact Connie at Lost Valley 784-1561

8pm................................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Torchlight Parade You have to see this beautiful parade of skiers & snowboarders
holding torches, skiing & riding downhill in unison. It is breath-taking!
Contact Connie at Lost Valley 784-1561

Sunday, January 26, 2014


All Day........................................................................................................................ CMCC
Snow Playground This playground will be created at Central Maine Community
College and will be available during daylight hours for children to come and play in the
pre-constructed snow forts. Contact Auburn Recreation 333-6601

1pm dark............................................................................................... Walton School


Public Skating. FREE! Get those skates out of the mothballs and bring them to
Walton School for some free skating, fresh air and exercise!
Contact Auburn Recreation 333-6601

10:30am........................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Paintball Biathlon Registration 8am-10am. Contact Connie at Lost Valley at 784-1561
(Coordinator: Ben White Bart Race Timing (617) 835-0391)

11am................................................................................................................. PAL Center


Ice skating and warming hut Come enjoy an afternoon of skating and hot cocoa
at the PAL Center, located at 24 Chestnut Street. Contact Liz Allen, 333-6650 X 2041

1pm ................................................................................................................ Lost Valley


Maine Ski Challenge This is a slalom race for skiers and riders open to the public. $4
registration with purchase of lift ticket. Contact Connie at Lost Valley 784-1561

2pm 4pm..................................................................... Norway Savings Bank Arena


Grand Opening Weekend! Public Skating, Free for the first 300 skaters! Come
and see the brand spanking new Norway Savings Bank Arena on Turner Street and glide
along on the new ice surface! Contact Josh MacDonald 333-6601 X 2120 or 404-0563

2pm 7pm................................................................................................................ LACC


Cross-Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Rink Skating & Snowmobling Local trails
sponsored by Lake Auburn Community Center. There will be a warming fire, coffee and
hot chocolate available at 115 N. Auburn Road. Contact Jason Pawlina 576-1600

3pm.......................................................................................................Schooner Estates
Larry Gowell concert performance Echos of Sinatra
Contact Mark Prevost 513-5055, 784-2900

3pm................................................................................................................... Lost Valley


L.L. Bean Bootmobile Come check out this unique motor vehicle created in the
likeness of the famous Bean boot!

4pm 8pm...................................................................................................... Lost Valley


Ski Free! Free lift tickets sponsored by L-A Harley and Emerson Toyota.
Contact Connie at Lost Valley 784-1561

5pm 8pm..................................................................................................LV Brookside


Brookside Blues Band Listen to the music of the Brookside Blues Band and get
your groove on in the Brookside lounge! Contact Connie at Lost Valley 784-1561

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