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Celebrating outdoor winter family fun with special events and activities for families! Snow sculptures, broomball tourney, learn to ski outhouse racing revival, Scavenger Hunt, Keystone Kops will be in the area, so watch out. Information: www.cariboumaine.net or call 207-498-6156

A human slalom race, Kardboard Klassic sled race, big air terrain park contest, youth ski race, torchlight parade and fireworks, and a hot chicken sandwich supper are planned during the weekend. Information: 207- 425-6711 ý

Choose 12 samples from a selection of 31 delectable chocolate delights, including candies, truffles, cakes, puddings, and a chocolate fountain. There will be a Children's Festival along with a Chinese auction of items donated by members of the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce. Time: 1-4 p.m. Fees: Adults. $10; children, $5. Information: www.mooseheadlake.org or call 207-695-2702

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Ogunquit. Information: www.visitogunquit.org. Tentative schedule:
Friday, February 17:
Mardi Gras King & Queen Crowning Competition, , 8:30 p.m. at MaineStreet.
Saturday, February 18, 2012:
Hat & Mask Making Party, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at MaineStreet.
Hat & Mask Parade MaineStreet to Old Village Inn, 1 p.m..
Parade Awards Ceremony and Entertainment, 1:30 – 3 p.m. at Old Village Inn.
Island Tones Steel Drum Band Concert, 3-4:30 p.m. at Front Porch.
All weekend: Ice skating at the Community Ice Skating Rink, Cottage Street, next to the Dunaway Center.

Come to Bethel and enjoy the fresh mountain air, and the events of WinterFest 2012. Events include supervised sliding hill, huge bonfire, Nordic, Alpine and snowshoe events, Mount Abram rail jam (Friday), snow groomer rides, sleigh rides, indoor activities throughout the area, lots of lodging and dining options, and more. Time: Varies. Information: www.bethelwinterfest.com or call 800-442-5826

Celebrating outdoor winter family fun. Family Fest will feature lots of activities, recreation and good times. Sign up for the Poker Run, Snow Volleyball Tournament, Pie-Eating Contest and Ugliest Ski Sweater contest on the courtyard. Other activities are the Snow Sculpture Contest, Cartoon Character parade down the Rabbit Run, Snow Poker Run or Ski, Family Nastar on the Main Slope, and a Blueberry Pie-Eating contest. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: www.shawneepeak.com/