Winter Carnival Date Set

The annual Amherst Recreation Winter Carnival will be held in the village in just one month.

The Board of Selectmen recently voted to hold the annual event on Sunday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Middle Street, according to Torrey Demache, the selectmen's administrative assistant. The board approved the Winter Carnival date during Dec. 30 meeting, she said.

Last year, the Amherst Recreation Department offered fun family activities that included ice skating, snowshoeing, snow sculpture/ snowman contest where people could either create your snow sculpture at the carnival or submit a photo in advance.

Other things that were offered included a chance to meet Gail Guertin and her Dog Sled team and free pony rides provided by Walnut Hollow Farm.  

Members of the Amherst Fire Department will also sell hamburgers, hot dogs, hot chocolate, and other items.

The event is free and more information can be obtained by visiting the Amherst Recreation website.