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RANGELEY — The Rangeley Skating Club and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to host the third annual Rangeley Winterpaloozah! — a fun-filled celebration of winter activities and competitions for the entire family — taking place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Haley Pond and Rangeley Town Park.
Winterpaloozah! 2018 will include activities from past years — skating, curling, pond hockey, fat tire bikes, snowshoes, kick sleds, horse and cart rides, marshmallow roast, snow golf, snow kite, snow castle and more.
New this year is a slate of pay-to-enter competitions for the entire family — including canine family members — with prizes awarded to winners in each competitions such as Cardboard Sled Race, Dog Keg Pull, Frying Pan Toss, “Paloozah” Carry (a variation on the popular wife-carry event), Fat Tire Bike Race, Snow Sculpture Contest and the “Paloozathon” Race.
The day will kick off at 10 a.m. with the “Paloozathon” Race — a mini-triathlon consisting of running, fat biking and snowshoeing. The full schedule of events will be posted soon, along with the registration form and competition rules, at the chamber web site. A barbecue lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Haley Pond.
In addition to supporting the event, purchase of a “Paloozah Pass” entitles the purchaser entry in all competitions, free hot cocoa and special offers from local businesses. Paloozah Passes will be available at Ecopelagicon and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce, both before the event and on the day of the event. Follow updates on the event’s Facebook page — Rangeley Winterpaloozah.
For more information, contact Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce at 207-864-5571, karen@rangeleymaine.com or Rangeley Skating Club at 207-864-2771 or linda.dexter@icloud.com.
