By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
On Saturday Sept. 25, don’t miss the chance for a homemade dinner, a chance to visit with friends and to hear about what’s being planned for this winter’s Stockholm, New Sweden and Westmanland’s 75th consecutive Snow Carnival.
The dinner, being held at the Stockholm Community Center (the former school building) is being held as the primary fundraiser for the event, with proceeds to be used to help with the cost of purchasing trophies and other carnival awards. This event also will allow for those who haven’t visited the new Community Center to learn more about it.
David Spooner, chairperson of the upcoming winter event, stated, “We have done some research and as far as we can determine this will be the 75th consecutive snow carnival the two communities of New Sweden and Stockholm have held.”
“The snow carnival is a complete family event,” said Spooner, “the really neat thing about it is the activities and events are set up for all ages — in past carnivals we’ve had ages 3 to 70 participate in some of the sledding and other events.”
The community supper isn’t only a fundraiser for the Snow Carnival,” said Spooner, “ it is also one more way these events benefit our children, ensuring they are part of all the excitement — they will be helping with the supper, waiting on tables and meeting everyone. It’s a community family event and we invite everyone to attend — we invite those who don’t live in our towns to come and be a part of our Swedish culture.
Spooner also noted that the Snow Carnival creates an open friendly environment with events for everyone to participate in or just observe. “We are looking to bring back some of the more popular events during the Carnival including among others, the ski/snowshoe race and the three-legged snowshoe races, as well some of the events that were part of the earlier carnivals.
The Sept. 25, supper promises to sate even the heartiest of appetites with a menu that will include turkey, and fixings, potatoes, homemade meatballs and rolls all topped off, if you have room left, with wonderful desserts.
“This will be a very good meal,” stated Spooner, “there will be real potatoes — we’re starting out with 50 pounds.”
The supper begins at 5 p.m. and won’t be over until the food is gone. There is no set cost for the meal as donation canisters will be available on the dining tables.
Members of the three-community Snow Carnival committee include David Strainge, Tamara Cote and Spooner.
