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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 FAMILY SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST RIVERVIEW PARk SHINNY HOCKEY WINTER IN THE WILD POOL PARTY Zamboni unveiling friday only PUBLIC SKATING HUG A MUG FUNDRAISER BONFIRE TOBOGGANING FREE HOT CHOCOLATE EASY FAMILY SNOWSHOE FIREWORKS VIEWING FIREWORKS BEST VIEWING SPOT PANCAKE BREAKFAST SNO PITCH TOURNAMENT BLAINE BORyS BALL FIELD CARDBOARD TOBOGGAN RACES TURKEY TOSS WINTER IN THE WILD FREE PUBLIC SWIM BUTTON MAKING ELKFORD DOG PARK CLUB INFO BOOTH TOY TOSS FREE SHINNY HOCKEY YOUTH ARCHERY AT ELKFORD ROD GUN CLUB S INDOOR ARCHERY RANGE CREATE DAY LEGO BOARD GAMES FAMILY DINNER MOVIE NIGHT MOONLIGHT CROSS COUNTRY SKI FIREPIT MOUNTAIN MEADOWS GOLF COURSE FREE FAMILY YOGA 3

friday february 14 1 FAMILY SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST ALL DAY Free Sponsored by the Elkford Lions Club Step 1 Assemble your team and register by February 12 at 4 p m by calling 250 865 4010 or emailing events elkford ca Maximum of eight teams Step 2 Think of a sculpture that matches this year s theme Winter in the Wildness Find several piles of snow at Riverview Park near the green bucket ready to go whenever you are starting Friday morning and you have until Sunday February 16 at 3 p m to complete your masterpiece for judging Your team is responsible for all supplies required to create your sculpture Cash prizes for first second and third place will be awarded Spectators welcome and encouraged Important rules and guidelines Sculptures must be at least two feet tall must have some colour must be made of snow and must include a sign stating your team s name and what you have built for judging purposes 2 SHINNY HOCKEY NOON TO 2 P M Regular admission rates apply Offered by the District of Elkford All ages welcome but those 12 years and under must be accompanied on the ice by an adult guardian who is 18 years or older Helmets are mandatory 3 WINTER IN THE WILD POOL PARTY 12 45 TO 3 P M Regular admission rates apply Offered by the District of Elkford Pool toys and prizes Children under the age of six require a guardian in the water and within arms reach of them 4 ZAMBONI UNVEILING 3 30 TO 4 P M PUBLIC SKATING 4 TO 6 P M Free Sponsored by the District of Elkford and Elk Valley Resources EVR Join us for the grand unveiling of the District of Elkford s new Zamboni Generously donated by EVR Elkford s first ever electric Zamboni also has an epic twist that is truly Elkfordian Stick around after the unveiling for free public skating courtesy of the District of Elkford plus free hot chocolate and treat bags along with other surprises provided by EVR and distributed by the Fernie Volleyball Club s 14U Peak Girls team All ages welcome for skating children under the age of five must be accompanied on the ice by an adult guardian who is 18 years or older Helmets are strongly recommended and no hockey shinny is permitted 5 HUG A MUG FUNDRAISER 6 30 TO 8 30 P M ww w e lkf ord ca wi tw2 025 Mugs for purchase for a minimum donation Sponsored by the Elkford Arts Council and the District of Elkford Come see us on the patio outside Teck Hall access from the outside only to purchase a one ofa kind locally made mug and we will fill your new mug with hot chocolate Mugs are available for purchase by minimum donation 5 to 20 depending on mug style Buy your new pottery mug or bring a reusable disposable mug of your own to enjoy free hot chocolate courtesy of the District of Elkford Cash or e transfer accepted for mug purchases 4

6 BONFIRE TOBOGGANING AND FREE HOT CHOCOLATE 6 30 TO 10 P M Free Offered by the District of Elkford Hot chocolate is on us and you re welcome to bring your own marshmallows and roasting sticks 7 EASY FAMILY SNOWSHOE FIREWORKS VIEWING 7 30 TO 9 30 P M Free Sponsored by the Elkford Trails Alliance A guided snowshoe along groomed trails leading to a picturesque vantage point for watching the fireworks show Meet at the river end of the Esso parking lot and don t forget your snowshoes headlamp or flashlight snacks and beverages S mores fixings will be provided Participants should be able to snowshoe up a nine percent grade for 30 minutes 8 FIREWORKS APPROX 8 30 P M Free Offered by the District of Elkford Watch the show from the ball fields Devonian Park area 5

saturday february 15 1 FAMILY SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST ALL DAY CONTINUED FROM FRIDAY 9 PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8 TO 11 A M Charges apply Sponsored by the Elkford Lions Club Cost 14 per plate for adults and 8 per plate for kids under 12 years 10 SNO PITCH TOURNAMENT 9 A M TO 5 P M Free to watch Sponsored by the Elkford Minor Ball Association Coffee and hot chocolate by donation The team roster is full but if more space becomes available the Minor Ball Association will advertise on their Facebook page 6 BONFIRE 10 30 A M TO 4 30 P M TOBOGGANING 2 TO 10 P M No tobogganing before 2 p m because the toboggan hill is being used for the Cardboard Toboggan Races 11 CARDBOARD TOBOGGAN RACES 10 45 A M TO 1 P M Charges apply Sponsored by the Elkford Snowmobile Association Step 1 Assemble your team and register by February 7 at 9 p m by emailing elkfordsnowdragraces gmail com Maximum of 50 teams racers Cost 5 per team if registered by deadline 10 if you register late Step 2 Your team creates your toboggan in advance using only cardboard tape glue and paint and maybe some stickers for extra horsepower Your team is responsible for all supplies required to create your toboggan Cash prizes for first second and third place will be awarded Spectators welcome and encouraged Step 3 Show up at the race 10 45 to 11 15 a m toboggan and team check in 11 15 to 11 30 a m safety briefing and rules overview 11 30 a m to 12 30 p m toboggan races 12 30 to 1 p m awards prizes and closing Important rules and guidelines Open to all ages with categories for youth teens and adults Children under ten must be accompanied by a parent guardian on site parent guardian does not have to race Toboggans must be made from cardboard tape stickers and paint only no metal wood or other materials permitted Bottom of toboggan must be bare cardboard All participants must bring and wear their own helmets Extras are not available No helmet no racing 12 TURKEY TOSS 11 A M TO 1 P M 2 per toss Sponsored by the Elkford Curling Centre You ll be curling with a real frozen turkey provided instead of curling stones Everyone welcome and prizes will be awarded 13 WINTER IN THE WILD FREE PUBLIC SWIM 12 30 TO 4 30 P M Free Offered by the District of Elkford This free public swim will replace the regularly scheduled family and public swims Children under the age of six require a guardian in the water and within arms reach of them 14 BUTTON MAKING 12 30 TO 2 30 P M Free Sponsored by StellerVista Credit Union Get Steller creative and we will turn your creation into a button All ages welcome 6 w ww el k d for ca w wit 202 5

15 ELKFORD DOG PARK CLUB INFO BOOTH TOY TOSS 12 30 TO 3 30 P M Free information charges apply for game Sponsored by the Elkford Dog Park Club Visit us for info about joining our club and toss a dog toy to win a treat 2 per toss 16 FREE SHINNY HOCKEY 1 TO 3 P M Free Offered by the District of Elkford All ages welcome but those 12 years and under must be accompanied on the ice by an adult guardian who is 18 years or older Helmets are mandatory 17 YOUTH ARCHERY 1 TO 4 P M Free Sponsored by the Elkford Rod and Gun Club Calling all youth 14 years and younger join us at the indoor archery range next door to the Blend Bistro in downtown Elkford and bring your listening ears and a willingness to learn 18 CREATE DAY LEGO AND BOARD GAMES 1 30 TO 4 30 P M Free Sponsored by the Elkford Public Library Drop in for crafting colouring sheets board games and LEGO building All ages welcome Adults guardians required to supervise their children 4 PUBLIC SKATING 6 TO 8 P M Free Sponsored by the District of Elkford and Elk Valley Resources EVR All ages welcome children under the age of five must be accompanied on the ice by an adult guardian who is 18 years or older Helmets are strongly recommended and no hockey shinny is permitted Free hot chocolate treat bags and glow sticks provided by EVR and distributed by the 2025 Elkford Grads 19 FAMILY DINNER MOVIE NIGHT 6 TO 8 P M DOORS OPEN AT 5 30 P M Free entry cash concession Sponsored by the Elkford Early Years Committee and Elk Valley Resources Pizza and concession treats are available for purchase to enjoy while you cozy up for a family friendly movie 20 MOONLIGHT CROSS COUNTRY SKI FIRE PIT 7 P M TO LATE Free Sponsored by the Elkford Nordic Ski Club Moonlight ski around the golf course with a cozy fire at the Club House Hot chocolate and light snacks provided Bring your own skis a headlamp and a chair for enjoying the fire This event is subject to weather conditions

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ww w e lkf ord ca wi tw2 025 1 FAMILY SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST UNTIL 3 P M CONTINUED FROM FRIDAY SATURDAY 6 BONFIRE 10 30 A M TO 4 30 P M TOBOGGANING ALL DAY 21 FAMILY YOGA NOON TO 1 P M Free Offered by the District of Elkford All ages and abilities welcome Bring water a yoga mat and a cozy blanket No registration required 4 PUBLIC SKATING 4 TO 6 P M Free Offered by the District of Elkford All ages welcome children under the age of five must be accompanied on the ice by an adult guardian who is 18 years or older Helmets are strongly recommended and no hockey shinny is permitted 2 SHINNY HOCKEY 8 TO 10 P M Regular admission rates apply Offered by the District of Elkford All ages welcome but those 12 years and under must be accompanied on the ice by an adult guardian who is 18 years or older Helmets are mandatory 9

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Elk Valley Resources Elkford Arts Council Elkford Curling Centre Elkford Dog Park Club Elkford Early Years Committee Elkford Lions Club Elkford Minor Ball Association Elkford Nordic Ski Club Elkford Public Library Elkford Rod Gun Club Elkford Snowmobile Association Elkford Trails Alliance StellerVista Credit Union 11

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