Location: Colchester High School

2012 Theme: “Everyday Heroes to Superheroes”

Highlights:

* Colchester’s Got Talent * Laser Tag * Hay Rides * Sugar on Snow * Bubble Trouble * Caricatures * Pony Rides * Colchester Theatre Co. * Balloon Twister Joey D * Face Painting * Maple Cotton Candy * Inflatables * Arts & Crafts Room * Rotary Auction

Winter Carnival Bracelets:
$5.00 per bracelet, Before noon on February 3rd. Children Ages 2 & Under FREE! Bracelets will be $6.00 per bracelet at the event

Purchase Bracelets at:

* Bayside Bakery * Bayside Quick Stop * Biben’s ACE * Burnham Memorial Library * Colchester Parks & Recreation * Mazza’s General Store * Sunny Hollow Quick Stop

Winter Carnival Schedule:

Friday, February 3, 2012
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Winter Carnival Information Booth
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Face Painting by Colchester Theatre
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CHS Girl’s JV Basketball Game
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CHS Girl’s Varsity Basketball Game
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM COLCHESTER’S GOT TALENT – A COMMUNITY TALENT SHOW

Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
9:00 AM                      Softball in the Snow
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Winter Carnival Information Booth
9:30 AM                     Rotary Auction Preview
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Live Rotary Auction
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM PERFORMANCE: JuMP!
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Laser Tag with Colchester Paintball
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Balloon Twisters with Joey D
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Chair Massages with Krista Wilbur
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Marc Hughes Caricatures
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM Hero & Superhero Costume Contest
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Inflatables (bounce & obstacle course)
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pony Rides
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Face Painting 2 face 1 air brush
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Hands-On Arts and Crafts
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Playdough Extravaganza
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Live Auction – Rotary Club
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Horse Drawn Hay Rides
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Coat Check available (nominal donation suggested)
10:30 AM                     Chili Contest
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM PERFORMANCE: Wreckage-O-Rama
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Dunk Tank
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Food Concessions
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sugar on Snow & Maple Cotton Candy
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM PERFORMANCE: Colchester Theatre
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM PERFORMANCE: Bubble Trouble
6:00 PM                     MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

Sunday, February 5, 2012
12:15 – 2:15 PM Skate with the Cops

Details:

Friday, February 3rd

At Colchester High School
Winter Carnival Information & Bracelet Booth 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Your Winter Carnival bracelet is your admission to every event unless noted otherwise. Buy it before Friday, February 3rd at noon for $5.00 at the stores listed on the cover or at the carnival for $6.00. Ages 2 and under are free.
Location: Main Lobby.
CHS Girl’s JV & Varsity Basketball Games 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Show your bracelet at the door of the Gym for admission into the Colchester High School Girl’s JV & Vasity Basketball Games.
Location: Gymnasium.
Face Painting 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Let the hands of Colchester High School Theatre Company create a simple yet fun face painting design for you to enjoy.
Location: Lobby next to Theatre.
COLCHESTER’S GOT TALENT – A COMMUNITY 6:30 – 8:30 PM
TALENT SHOW MC: MIKE TOOMEY
Join us for an evening of spectacular amatuer talent. From children to adults this is an evening full of entertainment and extreme talent from Colchester residents. Based on the hit TV talent show “America’s Got Talent” these local acts will be judged by age groups. Judges will choose the winners. Cash Prizes will be awarded, 1st Place: $200.00, 2nd Place: $100.00, 3rd Place: $50.00 per age group. Acts were chosen through tryouts which were held in January.
Location: Theatre. Sponsored by Cummings Electric & Early Years ChildDevelopment Center.

Saturday, February 4th

Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast 8:30 -11:00 AM
The Lion’s Club of Colchester will be hosting the Pancake Breakfast. What a way to get the day off to a great start. $3.00 under six years of age, $5.00 over 6 years of age, maximum of $15 per family of 4.
Location: High School Cafeteria.
Softball in the Snow 9:00 AM
The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences of Vermont invite those looking for a fun, recreational winter softball game, to come out and play ball! Coed Teams of at least 10 adults, 3 begin women, will play games on a snow covered field while contending with winter attire, clunky winter boots and laughter. $10.00 per player with proceeds going towards community programs and training though the Albany College of Pharmacy. Those interested in signing up can contact Karen at (315)869-1370.
Location: Bayside Softball Field.
Winter Carnival Information & Bracelet Booth 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Your Winter Carnival bracelet is your admission to every event unless noted. Cost is $6.00 per bracelet at the carnival. Ages 2 and under are free.
Location: Main Lobby.
Hero & Superhero Costume Contest 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Dress up in an outfit from your favorite superhero or an everyday hero. When you arrive your photo will be taken and the Winter Carnival Committee will pick the best dressed representation of an every day hero and a superhero. Children winners will receive great prizes. Adult winners will receive a 3 month membership to Colchester Health & Fitness.
Location: Main Lobby. Sponsored by Colchester Health & Fitness.
Chair Massages with Krista Wilbur 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Need a moment to yourself and time to relax after running around with the kids all day? Then don’t miss Krista’s massages! Krista Wilbur will provide you with a relaxing moment before you move on to your next activitiy.
Location: Cafeteria Hallway.
Face Painting 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Face Mania is a small group of artists who are masters in face painting. They have been at the Colchester Winter Carnival for years.
Location: Down the left hallway from the gym. Sponsored by Hergenrother Construction, LLC.

THERE WILL BE A COAT CHECK AVAILABLE ALL DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH. THE CHS GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM WILL BE PROVIDING THIS SERVICE. A MINIMAL DONATION IS SUGGESTED FOR THIS SERVICE.
LOCATION: LOBBY

Hands-On Arts and Crafts 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Children of all ages can enjoy a little quiet time creating a Winter Carnival souvenir for themselves.
Location: Room 101/103 down the left hallway from the main office. Sponsored by Baker Distributing.
Playdough Extravaganza 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Parents with children ages birth to 6 years old will not want to miss the Building Bright Futures of Colchester Playdough Station. Join the BBFC staff in discovering the many fun and creative things that can be done with homemade playdough.
Location: Room 117/119 down left hallway from the gym. Sponsored by Building Bright Futures of Colchester.
15th Annual Auction – Colchester-Milton Rotary 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Rotary Annual Auction will help the Colchester-Milton Rotary Club support charitable giving. Auction items range from exotic vacation getaways to donated items guaranteed to delight and surprise. Proceeds from this auction event will go to the Colchester-Milton Rotary Charitable Fund in order to support both local and international projects.
Location: CHS cafeteria
Marc Hughes Caricatures 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Marc Hughes is back this year for a day of caricatures. He will be here to draw a great caricature of you, your family or your friends. If you do not want your caricature done it’s fun just to watch!
Location: Down the left hallway from the main office. Sponsored by Champlain Consulting Engineers & Coburn Partnership.
Balloon Twister: Joey D 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Children’s entertainer Joey D does balloon sculptures… but he does way more than just dogs and giraffes. He uses 6 different shapes and over 20 colors to create hundreds of different balloon animal creations. Joey D calls them Wild Wearables.
Sponsored by Diane Handy & Pension Works, Inc.
Laser Tag with Colchester Paintball 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
New to the carnival this year! Join us for some shooting fun in the mini-gym for a game of laser tag provided by Colchester Paintball.
Location: Mini-gym off of the main gym. Sponsored by Mike’s Auto Parts, LLC, Dick Mazza’s General Store, DJ’s Tree Service & Logging Inc.
Inflatables 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
One of the Winter Carnival’s most popular activities is back and bigger than ever! This year we will have 2 inflatables. There is an inflatable for every age group to enjoy. Come jump on the inflatables.
Location: Gym. Sponsored by Coca-Cola of Northern New England.
Food Concessions 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
When you get hungry, check out the reasonably priced family fare served by local non-profit organizations.
Location: High School Cafeteria.
Pony Rides 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
It is never too cold to take a pony ride. Put on your cowboy hat and go for a ride that you will remember for quite some
time.
Located: Grass area outside main entrance. Sponsored by Chamberlain Construction & Danform Shoes.
Horse-Drawn Hay Ride 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Catch a hay ride on your way in or out of the High School.
Look for the signs at the main entrance of the high school. Sponsored by Engelberth Construction, Inc.
CHILI CONTEST 10:30 a.m.
Think you have the best chili in town? Well then, test your chili against your neighbors, possibly win a trophy and most importantly help support Blue Stars Mothers of Vermont (BSMVT) by signing up. BSMVT is a non-profit 501(c)3 Veterans Service Organization whose mission is to support and advocate for our Soldiers and Veterans while also being dedicated to honoring and assisting families of our fallen. Lt. Governor Phil Scott and local Veterans will be on hand to judge who has the best meat and vegetarian chili. $15.00 to enter with all proceeds going to BSMVT. the top three in each category (vegetarian and meat) will win a trophy, but most important: bragging rights. Download a Chili Contest Entry Form
Location: Cafeteria Hallway.
Dunk Tank 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
You may be cold but come make a member of the Colchester Technical Rescue and Colchester Recreation Advisory Board colder by dunking them in fridgid water.
Sponsored by Colchester Technical Rescue, Colchester Center Volunteer Fire Company & Saint Michael’s Fire Department.
Sugar-On-Snow & Maple Cotton Candy 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Maple Promotion Board has generously agreed to cook up some of this old-fashioned Vermont favorite. Stop by the main entrance of the high school and get a free sample with your Winter Carnival bracelet! ONE PER PERSON OF EACH.
Sponsored by Chittenden County Maple Producers.

PERFORMANCES IN THE CHS THEATRE

PERFORMANCE: JuMP! DANCE COMPANY 10:00 – 10:45 AM
This high energy performance is sure to get you dancing in your seats. Join us for this special presentation by students from The Movement Center. JuMP! is a group of area teens that love to dance and perform.
Location: Theatre.
PERFORMANCE: WRECKAGE-O-RAMA 11:00 – 11:45 AM
High-powered overhaul of classic, vaudeville with cartoon characters and slapstick stunts. “Wreckage-O-Rama” is 45 minutes of physical theatre buffoonery. This is a fantastic one-man vaudeville, juggling, stunts and character comedy from Patrick Ferri. This is well worth a look!
Location: Theatre. Sponsored by Vermont Information Processing.
PERFORMANCE: COLCHESTER THEATRE COMPANY 1:00 – 1:45 PM
“Music! Music! Music!” The Colchester Theatre Company is proud to present hit showtunes for Broadway Musicals. All songs will be focused on this year’s theme “Everyday Heroes to Superheroes”.
Location: Theatre.
PERFORMANCE: BUBBLE TROUBLE 3:15 – 4:00 PM
A bubble volcano. Bubble roller coaster. A kid in a bubble? Jeff Boyer takes bubbles to the max in this one-man bubble extravaganza. It’s the craziest, most creative bubble show around. Jeff juggles bubbles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles and more. Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble-magic, he engages and delights audiences
of all ages. A hit at schools, libraries, camps, resorts, cruises, fairs…anywhere there’s air!
Location: Theatre. Sponsored by Seaway Car Wash.
DINNER THEATRE MURDER MYSTERY 6:00 PM
The Colchester High School Theatre Company and National Honors Society are back once again for this popular dinner theatre night. This dinner theatre will bring many laughs and questions as to “who dunnit”. This production is an audience participation murder mystery that the entire family will enjoy. The NHS members will prepare a delicious dinner that will be to die for. Tickets are $12.00 per person and are available for purchase at the Colchester Parks & Recreation Department Office.
Location: Colchester High School Cafeteria.

Sunday, February 5th

Skate with the Cops at Leddy Park 12:15 – 2:15 PM
Join the Colchester Police Department in this once a year opportunity to skate and meet your community officers. Skates are available for rental at the rink for $3.00 per pair. Don’t forget your bracelet so you don’t have to pay admission.

Printable Brochure

Colchester Youth Recreational Basketball League (CYBL) promises to be a fun season. There will be designated practices for players in Grades 1 – 8. Participants will be assigned to teams, with practices once a week and games on Saturdays. Games will be played at Malletts Bay School and Colchester Middle School. Grades 5-6 and 7-8 will have the chance to play teams from surrounding communities.

CYBL League Format:

Grades 1 – 2 Coed
Grades 3 – 4 Boys & Girls
Grades 5 – 6 Boys & Girls
Grades 7 – 8 Boys & Girls

2011 – 2012 Season: November 28 – February 18

1 hour practice per week, per team between the hours of 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on assigned weekdays, plus 1 hour games on Saturdays.

Games will begin Saturday, January 6th

$10.00 late fee per child (After November 4th)

More information can be found at the Colchester Parks and Recreation page or click here for the registration form.

Investors Take Note: Great opportunity for the right person. Walking distance to schools, public beach, bike path and shopping. Minutes to downtown Burlington, the Airport & Lake Champlain. Home is in need of many improvements including roof & foundation. Sold As Is.

This 4 bedroom, 3 bath Colchester colonial has plenty of room to roam on 1.86 acres. The huge 21×17 master suite gives you lots of privacy with your own bathroom w/whirlpool tub and separate shower. The 1st floor laundry makes life easier for all and the large deck overlooking the 27’ above ground pool and huge back yard invites lots of outdoor activity. Out in the “country” yet only minutes to I-89, 20 minutes to downtown Burlington, the airport, FAHC, IBM, UVM and many other amenities. Newer furnace, hot water heater and water treatment system. Virtual Tour

Following are real estate statistics for Colchester Vermont for the 3rd 1/4 of 2011:

Colchester Single Family Homes

Sold 3rd 1/4: 20  +18% over 3rd 1/4 2010

Average Sale Price: $281,000  +14% over 3rd 1/4 2010

Median Sale Price: 246,000  flat

Average Days on Market: 76 + 27 % over 3rd 1/4 2010

Colchester 3rd 1/4 Single Family Home sales:

107 Wintergreen Drive $230,900
638 North Harbor Road $322,000
24 Marsh Lane $150,000
18 Timberlake Drive $163,500
2079 Blakely Road $217,750
470 Colonial Drive $249,900
1175 Grandview Road $519,000
129 Shady Lane $210,000
244 South Bay Circle $255,00
64 Oak Ridge Drive $180,000
60 Gregg Lane $241,900
1139 East Lakeshore Drive $160,000
1912 Blakely Road $259,900
54 Lone Birch Street $95,000
655 Holy Cross Road $220,000
421 Justin Morgan Drive $265,000
25 Ryan Place $325,000
Lot 3 Haskins Woods $369,960
155 Moonlight Ridge $387,500
50 Waterview Road $800,000

Condos

Sold 3rd 1/4: 14  + 75% over 3rd 1/4 2010

Average Sale Price: $223,000  +3% over 3rd 1/4 2010

Median Sale Price: $227,000  +19% over 3rd 1/4 2010

Average Days on Market: 64  +25% over 3rd 1/4 2010

Colchester 3rd 1/4 Condo sales:

56 Stone Drive $260,000
33-309 Naomi’s Way $203,500
243-4 Blakely Road $149,000
48-4 Chestnut Lane $166,900
402-A Dalton Drive $170,000
138-4 Partridge Hill $178,000
108 River Road $225,000
172-2 Deer Lane $230,000
165 Fern Court $260,000
2 Village Walk $270,359
31 White Lilac Way $265,000
113 Fern Court $273,000
173 Fern Court $276,250

The numbers above are from our local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and can vary widely depending on several factors including but not limited to location, style, condition and circumstances.

Call or email us for statistics specific to your neighborhood, town or city. Search Colchester Homes for sale.

Vermont is Open and Eagerly Awaiting Your Visit!

Vermont’s legendary foliage will soon be on display throughout Colchester and the Champlain Valley as we head into our biggest event of the year: Autumn in Vermont!

The greater Burlington area is easily accessible and we boast a variety of fall-themed activities to welcome our travelers. Vermont’s apple orchards, pumpkin patches, hiking trails, sweeping mountainous drives, warm hospitality, and family-friendly fall festivals await you!

Let us know when & where you plan to visit and we’ll hook you up with the best places to stay, eat, shop & leaf peep!

Acreage & privacy yet close to amenities – this cozy contemporary is ready for immediate occupancy. Well maintained with custom cabinets & built ins, 6 panel doors, 3 season room, Anderson windows and a wood stove. Includes several out buildings for all of your wants and needs including one full of enough wood for a couple of years of cost free heat! Close to nature yet minutes from I-89.

Following are real estate statistics for Colchester Vermont as of 08.30.11:

Colchester Single Family Homes for sale: 90

Average List Price: $464,051

Median List Price: $352,500

Currently Under Deposit: 16

Sold Year to Date: 60

Average Sale Price: $285,400

Median Sale Price: 270,450

Average Days on Market: 84

Recent Colchester Single Family Home sales:

60 Rudgate Road $297,000
204 Greenwood Drive $215,000
214 Young Street $255,000
68 Bluebird Drive $203,000
107 Wintergreen Drive $230,900
638 North Harbor Road $322,000
24 Marsh Lane $150,000
18 Timberlake Drive $163,500
2079 Blakely Road $217,750
470 Colonial Drive $249,900
1175 Grandview Road $519,000
129 Shady Lane $210,000
244 South Bay Circle $255,00
64 Oak Ridge Drive $180,000
60 Gregg Lane $241,900
1139 East Lakeshore Drive $160,000
1912 Blakely Road $259,900

Condos for sale: 42

Average List Price: $253,112

Median List Price: $259,900

Currently Under Deposit: 14

Sold Year to Date: 30

Average Sale Price: $193,462

Median Sale Price $180,000

Average Days on Market: 97

Recent Colchester Condo sales:

75 Granite Creek Road $250,000
60-1 Woodlins Circle $180,000
56 Stone Drive $260,000
33-309 Naomi’s Way $203,500

The numbers above are from our local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and can vary widely depending on several factors including but not limited to location, style, condition and circumstances.

Call or email us for statistics specific to your neighborhood, town or city. Search Colchester Homes for sale.

“The Diocese will sell the camp to the Town of Colchester for $4.5 million. The purchase would be financed through the issuance of a bond. There are no immediate plans to change the usage of the land and facility. Town resident use of the facility would be in keeping with past and current practices: beach use, fishing, camping, boating, use of the chapel for weddings and ceremonies, community meetings, community events, and winter recreation including ice fishing and snowmobiling.”

Yesterday the town hosted an “Open House” at Camp Holy Cross and the turnout was overwhelming and surprising as stated by several of the officials and attendees. I arrived around 5:45 PM to see almost 100 randomly parked vehicles and over 200 people (my estimate) perusing the grounds.

I did a quick tour of the camp buildings and grabbed a hot dog, chips and a drink that were graciously donated by several local businesses. I spoke with about a dozen folks most of whom seemed against the idea of such a large purchase especially with out a definite plan as to what to do with the property after it was purchased.

What I really came for was to watch the “opportunity for residents to speak” prior to the Colchester selectboard meeting that was held in the Chapel after the open house wound down.

Many people stood up to speak who were very passionate about Camp Holy Cross and their position on the purchase. In my opinion the room was leaning mostly against it – mainly because there was no defined plan as what to do with the property.  A few pointed to the purchase of the East Lakeshore Drive property that was purchased a few years ago for over $1,000,000 (which also includes lake frontage) and the fact that there is still no plan in place as to what to do with that.

There were many suggestions from citizens for what the property could be used for (public beach & camping aside) including: weddings that could have potential to bring in $5,000 a pop, allowing private vendors to have a presence and charge them a fee, partnering with someone like Vermont Tent to coordinate events, having the ability to sustain year round activities like Leddy Park and someone even mentioned that if  no viable plan is put in place within five years of the town’s purchase that the property be sold.

Paul Simon stood up and agreed to attempt to coordinate all of the plans and ideas  and suggested a viability study of the property to find out just what the property could be used for. The problem is there is only five weeks to figure this all out…

In the end the question still remained: Should the Town of Colchester Purchase Camp Holy Cross for $4,500,00 for public use. You can decide with your vote on October 4th.

FYI – A second open house will be scheduled for Sunday, September 25, 2011, from Noon to 5:00 PM and citizens will get another chance to voice their opinion on the purchase at the September 27th selectboard meeting.

Please feel free to comment below.

Visual Tour

Google Map