Flobots to Play Free Concert During Dew Tour

The Winter Dew Tour announced that Flobots, the band whose top-ten billboard hit “Handlebars” thrust them into the limelight, will headline at the Verizon Wireless music stage on Friday, Jan. 9, at the second stop of the Winter Dew Tour at Mount Snow, Vermont. Reggae-infused band Dirty Heads will open. The free concert kicks off at 4 p.m. at the base of the Carinthia mountain face.

As one of the most talked about newcomers of 2008, Flobots most recent release, Fight With Tools, sold more than a quarter million copies. The band recently joined the celebrated record label Universal Republic.

The six-man band began as a hip-hop trio in 1995 and evolved into the musical powerhouse they are today with the addition of live instrumentalists. Their live shows are defined by infectious beats enhanced by a high-octane rhythm section that includes bass, drums, funk guitar chords and a viola.

"We're really excited about playing this event. We always have a great time in Vermont and we're amped about getting to see the competition in person," said Andy Guerrero, Flobots' guitarist.

Dirty Heads hail from Huntington Beach, California and their music is an influence of reggae and hip hop styles infused with the raw energy of punk. Dirty Heads latest album, Any Port in a Storm, was released in September on EMG Fontana/Universal.

All music from the Verizon Wireless music stage is free to the general public including the Friday night concert with Flobots and Dirty Heads.

Similar to the Dew Tour’s summer competition structure, the Winter Dew Tour is based on a cumulative points system as the top snow athletes battle it out for a piece of the $1.5 million prize purse and the chance to take home the Dew Cup at the conclusion of the season in February.

For more information, visit www.allisports.com or www.mountsnow.com.

Grinold Family Announces Beaver Brook Bed & Breakfast Offical Opening

Beaver Brook Bed and Breakfast in Southern Vermont is a friendly B&B offering your friends and family a great vacation at affordable rates.

Close to the skiing slopes of Mt. Snow and conveniently located on Route 9 in the old New England village of Wilmington, Beaver Brook B&B is just minutes from the many attractions of the Mount Snow and Deerfield Valley area.

Beaver Brook B&B consists of two buildings offering space for a total of [20] people. Both The Cottage at Beaver Brook and The Guest House at Beaver Brook feature tastefully decorated cozy rooms that will provide your group with all the amenities they need for a vacation together in the mountains. Each space can be rented together or individually.

The Cottage at Beaver Brook

Offers accommodations in two deluxe suites
Each room has an over-sized whirlpool tub and sitting area
The ground floor suite has an original wood-burning fireplace
The upstairs suite offers a balcony with spectacular mountain views
The two rooms may be rented together or separately
The Guest House at Beaver Brook

The Guest House has been a favorite Vermont B&B since 1998
The Guest House has a common living room offering TV, gas fireplace and a wide selection of games
Each room has a queen size bed, private bath, air conditioning & TV
The Guest House also offers wireless internet connection
Beaver Brook B&B is a great snowmobile destination

Our B&B provides direct access to the V.A.S.T snowmobile trail network, offering valuable trailside parking for trailers of all sizes. This makes Beaver Brook B&B the ideal destination for the snowmobiling family. Want to try snowmobiling or don’t have your own snowmobile? Let us help you plan your stay and book a tour for you. Click here for more details...

Try a Vermont Sleigh Ride at Adam's Farm

Adams Farm in Wilmington offers afternoon and evening traditional Vermont sleigh rides pulled by Belgian draft horses. The ride takes you through the maple sugar grove and up along the ridge of the Adam’s Mountain. You come to a halt for a toasty log-cabin warm-up by the wood fires before the sleigh carries you back down. This will be a memory the entire family will fondly recall for years to come. Click here for more details...

Skiing at Mt. Snow

Mount Snow is the perfect destination for people from all over New England. Just two hours from Hartford, Boston and Albany, Mt. Snow offers five Mountain faces, extensive tree areas and top rated parks and pipes. Beaver Brook is connected to the services of “The Mover” the area bus service that makes it easy to get to Mt. Snow without having to worry about traffic or the expense of parking.

The Grinold Family

Family owned and operated, Beaver Brook B&B is run by Robert and Adam Grinold. For 30 years, the Grinold’s owned the well-known White House of Wilmington, a 32-room Inn located just up the hill from Beaver Brook. In the spring of 2008 the White House of Wilmington was sold to Mr. Stanley Smith, while the Grinold’s maintained ownership of the property’s out-buildings known as The Guest House and Cottage. Guests of Beaver Brook B&B often enjoy making the short walk up the hill to the White House to take advantage of the Inn’s award winning dinning room and bar.

The Valley’s most affordable B&B

Whether you looking for the hustle and bustle of an activity-filled vacation or a quiet get-away reading a book in front of the fire, we hope you’ll consider making Beaver Brook your home base in Southern Vermont.

Room rates for The Cottage at Beaver Brook start at $145 while the Guest House is home for $98 a night.

Real time reservations are available on our web site or give us a call at 802-464-5222.



Beaver Brook | 210 Route 9 E | Wilmington | VT | 05363

Kelly Clark Wins Silver at Winter Dew Games

Breckenridge, Co. Dec. 21,2008. Winter Dew Tour. U.S. Team member, Kelly Clark ( Mt. Snow, Vt.) won the Silver Medal at the first stop of the Dew Winter Tour Superpipe contest. Teammate, Gretchen Bielier came in first and Elena Hight took third place. Kelly, along with the best riders in the world, will be competing at Mt. Snow on Jan. 8th -11th. at the second stop of the Winter Dew Tour.

Kelly Clark takes 1st Place

12/11/2008. Copper Mountain, Co. Olympic Gold Medalist Kelly Clark ( Mt. Snow, Vt. ) qualified in 1st place at the U.S. Grand Prix Superpipe Snowboarding Championships. Kelly, the 2007-2008 reigning U.S. Superpipe Champion, rode in a field of 60ty international women all competing for 8 positions on the roster that is to determine the coveted spots for the 2010 Olympic Snowboarding team. Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen Co. ) Elena Hight (South Lake Tahoe) and Hannah Teter (Belmont, Vt.) will also be competing in the finals on Sat. Dec. 13th.

“Landscapes of Emotion: Figure Work” opens at Gallery Wright

Artists who work with the figure are not so different from landscape painters; it is only that the vistas are of mind, memory, reevaluation and imagination. “Landscape of Emotion: Figure Work” the new exhibition at Gallery Wright explores these landscapes.
Included in the exhibition are new works from painters Pam Murphy and Eric Angeloch and new clay figure sculpture from Diane Sullivan. Each of these artists paints with compassion and a keen eye, celebrating our humanity as we pass through the human condition. “Landscapes of Emotion: Figure Work” opens at Gallery Wright Saturday December 13th. Gallery Wright, located at 7 N Main St Wilmington Village represents premier Vermont artists working in fine art, fine craft and fine jewelry. “Landscapes of Emotion” will be on view through the winter. Gallery Wright is open Thursdays through Sundays 11-5 with extended weekend and holiday hours. Appointments welcome.
802-464-9922 or gallerywright.com for more information



Gallery Wright
7 N Main St, PO Box 764
Wilmington,VT 05363
gallerywright.com
802-464-9922

Bright Lights of Dover

Bright Lights of Dover

Light up our town spirit!

$2,000 in prizes

This holiday season get involved in a contest to light up the Town of Dover. Both commercial and residential properties are invited to decorate their buildings with holiday lights in a judged competition with two grand prizes of $1,000 each! One prize will be awarded for residential and one for commercial properties.

The competition is open to any business or residence in the Town of Dover. In order to qualify, the display must be an exterior display visible at night, and any color lights may be used. A registration form must be filled out and must be submitted by Wednesday December 10th. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.DoverVermont.com or www.VisitVermont.com or can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office in Wilmington.

Commercial buildings will be judged Friday December 12th. Residential buildings will be judged Saturday December 13th.

Registrations can be turned in at the Dover Town Office on the corner of Route 100 and Dorr Fitch Road or mail to: Bright Lights of Dover, PO Box 723, West Dover, VT 05356.

Contact Deb Bradshaw at (802) 464-5108 or Becky Clark at (802) 464-8142 with any questions or email dedc@sover.net


SPONSORED BY THE DOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
www.DoverVermont.com

3rd Annual Walk of the Santas

Celebrate the Valley Inc.
PO Box 577
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 380-8297
pr@celebratethevalley.com
www.celebratethevalley.com
www.walkofthesantas.com
For Immediate release:

3rd Annual Walk of the Santa’s Weekend in the Mount Snow Valley of Vermont

Where: Mount Snow Valley, Home of Mount Snow, VT
When: December 12th – December 14th
Contact Information: James Angus (802) 380-8297

This December, the Mount Snow Valley will be celebrating Santa with a weekend full of fun activities for all ages. The main event will be a short “Pledge Walk” around the base of Mount Snow on Saturday at noon. In order to participate in the Pledge Walk and the Scavenger Hunt, we are asking participants to raise pledges from their friends. Those with pledges of $10 or more will receive a Santa ID card good for discounts throughout the valley and a passport for the Scavenger Hunt. Those with pledges of $50 or more will receive a free Santa suit which will be worn during the Pledge walk (while supplies last) and any one in a Santa suit is eligible for $25 off skiing/riding at Mount Snow.

The weekend will start with a kick off party at the Matterhorn Inn in West Dover on Friday, December 12th.

The Pledge Walk is on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Grand Summit Hotel where there will be an Arts & Crafts Fair as well. There will also be a Gingerbread House Exhibit downtown Wilmington in Memorial hall.

Saturday night will be a Charity Dinner & Dancing with a “Vermont Experience” Auction.
A plated dinner and live music from Peter Miles and The High Road will compliment this interesting and unusual auction.
On Sunday there will be a Snowman making contest at the Matterhorn as well as the presentation of prizes for the Scavenger hunt and the Snowman contest.

A portion of the proceeds of this event will go to Deerfield Valley Community Cares, a local organization that supports working families and seniors with fuel assistance during the colder months. Last year they helped 57 families with almost $40,000.

This event is brought you by Celebrate the Valley Inc. and sponsored in part by the Dover Economic Development Committee.

Mount Snow Opening with Five Top to Bottom Runs

WEST DOVER, Vermont (November 18, 2008) – Mount Snow will open its slopes to skiers and riders on Saturday, Nov. 22. Thanks to a solid week of snowmaking and a little help from natural accumulation, Vermont’s southernmost ski resort will start the season with five top-to-bottom runs on three mountain faces, including two full terrain parks and three high speed lifts.

4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 marked the beginning of an intensive weeklong snowmaking effort. Mount Snow’s fan guns blanketed trails on the Main Face including Canyon, Standard, Deer Run and Long John, in addition to The Gulch and Nitro on the Carinthia face. Chute, on the North Face, will receive enough attention late in the week to be ready by opening day. Learning terrain will also be open near the Discovery Center.

“We’re very excited to have terrain available for everyone on opening day – from the just-learning beginner, to the hardcore freestyle skier or rider, to the expert looking for a black diamond. It’s all here, on day one,” said Mount Snow’s general manager Kelly Pawlak.

Mountain operations director Dave Moulton said that six to seven lifts will be spinning all weekend, including three high-speed detachable quads and a “magic carpet” learning lift. The Carinthia Base Lodge and Main Base Lodge, as well as the Summit Lodge, will be open with full food service and amenities.

Mountain manager Elia Hamilton reported that a variety of over 20 rails and boxes will be set up on Carinthia for freestyle enjoyment, with a full top to bottom park on Nitro and a smaller park on The Gulch.

Moulton pointed out that he’ll suspend snowmaking operations on open trails while guests are skiing and riding, but snowmaking will continue on other trails. Weekend snowmaking plans include Snowdance on the Main Face and Mineshaft and Inferno on Carinthia.

Opening weekend lift tickets will be set at Mount Snow’s midweek rate of $69 for adults and $56 for young adults. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Clocktower building and Carinthia Base lodge.

For updated information as opening day nears, visit the snow report at www.mountsnow.com.

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual installation dinner on November 13, 2008 at the newly reopened Hermitage Inn in Dover. Over 125 people came out for this yearly function.

Laura Sibilia, Executive Director of the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed attendees and introduced long time valley resident Cheryl Rothman as the newest member of it’s Board of Directors. Rothman joins Lisa Sullivan of Bartleby’s Books, Laurie Newton of Mount Snow Resort, Magnus Thorrson of the Gray Ghost Inn, Chris Cooke of Valley Cab, Randy Terk of Accupay Payroll, Bruce Korb of the Nordic Hills Lodge, Joe Krusewski of the Matterhorn Inn, Randy Capitani of the Deerfield Valley News, Sarah Shippee of Scott’s Clean Sweep, John Redd of SkiHome Realty and Tom Consolino of Wilmington. Outgoing board member, Karen Gallivan was thanked for her time and dedication on the board.

Sibilia spoke at length about progress in the valley over the past year, highlighting the Blueberry Festival and the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival as well as the communities commitment to economic development.

The ten day long Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival in August combined events at businesses throughout the Deerfield Valley with “blue” themed activities. This festival was named one of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Events for the Summer of 2009.

The Chamber awarded Janet Boyd of Boyd Farm with the Chamber Person of the year award for her efforts and initiative with the Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival, and noted her continued involvement with the Deerfield Valley’s annual Make-A-Wish duck race Memorial Day weekend.

The Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival, held during the last weekend of September, showcased Vermont wineries & cheese makers, food vendors, local crafters & artists, and featured a number of wine pairing events. This well attended first year event also received the award as one of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Fall Events.

Arlene Palmiter presented the Ralph and Vern Howe Community Service Award came to Bruce Mullen of Wilmington. Mullen’s involvement in the Deerfield Valley Rotary, the chamber, the Tri-Town Economic Development Committee, his new election to the Wilmington Board of Selectman and his success in securing municipal parking in downtown Wilmington were cited as critical factors for his selection by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce as the 2008 award winner. Mullen spoke about what a tremendous honor it was to receive this award after being in the valley for a few years.

New Membership Year Starting

Wow is it busy here at our lovely chamber offices! We’re in high gear for the upcoming Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival at the end of the month, knee deep in planning our Black and White Masquerade Dinner and Auction of the Vermonsters of the Deerfield Valley at the end of October, and working on the plans for our annual chamber installation dinner (which just might be a breakfast this year!) and community awards ceremony in November. Occasionally we also try to sneak away for a soccer game.

October 1st is also the beginning of a new chamber membership year. This past year we had some great successes, a few thrills and chuckles, a couple hundred or so meetings, and a truly dedicated board, staff and volunteer crew working on behalf of the business and residential community here in the valley. As a valley, we are making progress!

Sitting with Ann Coleman during the final bidding at last falls’ bears in the valley auction I had a front row seat to a witness what can happen with cooperation, collaboration and hard work. I believe we’re going to see similar results from this year’s Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival.

Thanks to the collaboration of many chamber businesses, town officials and employees, our legislators and state agencies and Steve Wrathall; combined with Chamber President Lisa Sullivan’s fortuitous comments to a Vermont Life representative at a travel conference, a fabulous luncheon at the Deerhill Inn, a dozen or so trips to points north for negotiations and meetings, one session trying to pin down legislators at the statehouse cafeteria, a beautiful sunny day bill signing with the Governor at the White House of Wilmington, a year’s worth of Thursday morning meetings with our dedicated volunteers, and the foresight of the Dover Economic Development Committee and Selectboard, we are about to host an inaugural event we believe will make a significant positive financial impact in the valley for years to come.

The potential for success for not just this festival, but for additional events to come and our greater economic survival, hinges upon the cooperation between the valley towns of Dover, Wilmington and Whitingham, and our valley’s interactions with its neighboring regions and the state at large. We are careful to try and encourage local collaboration with all of the chamber’s projects and efforts, and both Lisa and I have been actively involved with a number of other discussion and activities centered on economic development and collaboration.

The message (and data) we keep bringing to these meetings is that the valley is a serious economic contributor to the state, and our economy benefits school and social programs in many of the much larger population centers. We repeatedly advocate for better understanding, protection and assistance for the valley, including trying to help different entities understand the impact education funding has had overall and on our business owners who in particular are not income sensitive. Though we often hear that folks are sick and tired of hearing the valley whine about property taxes, we have also seen quite a few light bulbs go on when we talk about protecting this important state revenue stream.

These efforts have been winning us cooperation amongst entities willing to join forces to our mutual benefit, and also causing folks to think twice about what they thought they knew about the valley. We’ve spent a significant amount of time on advocating for greater collaboration and know we have to continue to raise the level of business and quality of life here in the valley. There are no quick fixes to our challenges and no business, association, town or region is an island in today’s economy. The answer to our shortage of bodies, time and money has to be a continued and growing movement to joining forces with those who share common causes.

So this year, when you think about renewing your membership or becoming a new member or friend of the chamber know that in addition to putting your name in front of 240,000 plus unique visitors to our web site, having access to group health and dental insurance, getting discounted rates on seasons passes for skiing and golf, promoting your events weekly in our newsletter and your promotions and packages on our website, you are also supporting a full time advocate for the valley.

Membership in the chamber grew by 18 percent this past year and 10 percent in the year prior and we intend to make that at least a three year trend.

If you don’t receive a packet for membership in the mail, or are a resident or second homeowner interested in becoming a friend of the chamber, please give either myself or Megan Longe a call at 464-8092.

Vermont Life wine & Harvest Festival

Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival Celebrates Vermont Wineries, Food Producers and Artisans

August 24, 2008 – Wilmington, VT – Vermont wines, cheese, specialty foods and products will be celebrated at next month’s Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival in the Mount Snow area of Vermont. Hosted by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine, the weekend long festival held September 26-28, will take place in the towns of Dover, Wilmington and Whitingham.

Laura Sibilia, Executive Director of the chamber says the Mount Snow area is eagerly anticipating the festival kick-off. “We’ve spent some time creating an appealing blend of events and activities centered on traditional Vermont food and artisan favorites combined with fresh new Vermont products like our newly minted Grape and Wine Council.”
The weekend long event features authentic Vermont experiences which include a Bluegrass BBQ, farmer’s breakfast and a series of wine pairing dinners at the Mount Snow Valley’s finest eateries in addition to the daytime outdoor festival. The Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival is a showcase for Vermont wines, Vermont specialty foods and artisans of all types celebrating the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Vermont producers. Set in the backdrop of Vermont’s world renowned Vermont fall foliage; attendees will discover, savor and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, chefs, photographers and farmers. “Culinary topics and enjoying the good life are of a major interest to Vermont Life readers,” explains Tom Kelly, Publisher of Vermont Life. “The festival provides an excellent connection between the magazine, its readers and what its readers enjoy: high quality food and the good things in life.”

The centerpiece of the weekend is the two day outdoor festival set at the intersection of Routes 9 and 100 in Wilmington, at the former site of the Southern Vermont Garlic Festival. Some highlights of the festival include:
· A wine-tasting tent featuring 10 Vermont wineries
· Sampling of Vermont cheese and specialty foods
· A panel of Vermont Life food writers including:
o Marialisa Calta, author of several books including Barbarians at the Plate,
o Melissa Pasanen, author of Cooking with Shelburne Farms and
o Ellen Ogden, author of The Vermont Cheese Book
· Entertainment by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Brass Trio Fanfare, the Will Patton Trio, the Stockwell Brothers, and the Richard Mayer Group
· Restaurant food tent featuring local Vermont specialties
· Cider press demonstration by Adam Buursma of Arboreal Habitats
· Weaving demonstration by Adams Farm
· Rock climbing wall and 100 foot inflatable – fun for all ages!
· Book signings with Vermont authors
· Presentations by the Vermont Cheese Council and Vermont Grape and Wine Council

Schedule of weekend events:
Friday, September 26: Welcome to Vermont Bluegrass Party and BBQ featuring The Stockwell Brothers at the Matterhorn Inn in West Dover. Hours: 7pm – 11pm

Saturday, September 27:
Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival at junction of Routes 9 and 100 in Wilmington. Hours: 10am – 5pm.

Vermont Wine and Cheese reception at the Inn at Sawmill Farm, sponsored by The Purple Chef and hosted with Shelburne Farms Vineyards and The Vermont Cheese Council. Hours: 4:30-6pm

Vermont Wine Pairing Dinners at The Doveberry Inn, Deerhill Inn, The SteakHouse Grill at the Nutmeg Country Inn and Harriman's Restaurant at the Grand Summit Resort and Conference Center featuring Vermont wines and scintillating menus. Reservations required.

Sunday, September 28:
The Indigenous Vermonter Breakfast sponsored by Vermont Smoke and Cure and hosted by the Deerfield Valley Sportsman's Club in Whitingham. Hours: 8-11 am

Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival at junction of Routes 9 and 100 in Wilmington. Hours: 10am – 3pm.

Sponsors for the festival include: Town of Dover, Chittenden Bank, Honora Winery and Vineyard, Vermont Public Radio, Deerfield Valley Energy, Southern Vermont Arts Guide, WKVT 92.7 Classic Hits, Mount Snow, Vermont Smoke and Cure, Vermont National Guard, Vermont Vacation (Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing) and The Purple Chef.

Tickets and more information are available from the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce either online at http://www.thevermontfestival.com/ or by calling 802-464-8092. Weekend packages at local inns available with promotions posted on http://www.visitvermont.com/.

The Mount Snow Valley is a four season resort area known for world class skiing, mountain golf courses and an abundance of hiking and biking opportunities. Centered at the southern tip of the Green Mountains along Southern Vermont’s major east-west route 9, Mount Snow is 4 hours from New York City, 2 hours from Boston, MA and 1 ½ hours from Hartford, CT.

Press Contact:
Laura Sibilia or Lisa Sullivan
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
(802) 464-8092
laura@visitvermont.com

Mount Snow to host 2009 Dew Action Sports Tour!

West Dover, VT. (July 15, 2008) - Freestyle skiing and snowboarding's elite athletes will converge in southern Vermont January 8-11, 2009, as officials announced today that Mount Snow has been selected as the only East Coast stop of the AST Winter Dew Tour. The announcement comes on the heels of Mount Snow's decision to turn its Carinthia mountain face into a massive, 95-acre terrain park system, making it the largest freestyle destination in the East. After several years of successful summer tours, this is the Dew Tour's inaugural winter series. The event features slopestyle and superpipe disciplines in both skiing and snowboarding, with top athletes like Simon Dumont, Kelly Clark, Hannah Teter and Jen Hudak expected to compete. It will be televised live on NBC. "We are extremely excited to have Mount Snow Resort as a host for the inaugural AST Winter Dew Tour," said Wade Martin, AST President. "We feel that Mount Snow Resort is a great fit for the AST and we look forward to the AST Winter Tour being as successful as the AST Summer Dew Tour." "The timing couldn't be better," said Kelly Pawlak, Mount Snow General Manager. "We want to show the world that Mount Snow is taking East Coast freestyle skiing and snowboarding to new levels. It's really an honor to host the Winter Dew Tour." "I'm so excited that Mount Snow will be hosting the AST," said pro snowboarder Kelly Clark, who grew up riding at Mount Snow Academy. "I'm really excited to compete at such a high level event in front of my hometown and ride my favorite mountain." Mount Snow opened the first freestyle terrain park in the East in 1992 and hosted the ESPN X-Games in 2000 and 2001. The Dew tour features three separate stops over the winter, with a cumulative points system and a $1.5 million competitive purse spread across the three events. Lifestyle elements at each stop include the Festival Village, with video gaming and interactive events, as well as live cutting edge music. More information can be found at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Klj8RzTN1hoYkx-zt2N2J-sK_T0b1Pxj-Vr-c_tPRHe0ytRlV_nsIBwn02x_bXDz1koyU99DbEeTS8KGfowp9DWkjDeCsu3wvXx2lgiKOpo=.

The complete 2008/2009 AST Winter Dew Tour schedule is as follows:
Date LocationDec. 18-21 Breckenridge Ski Resort - Breckenridge, Colo. Jan. 8-11 Mount Snow Resort - West Dover, VT. Feb. 19-22 Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort - Lake Tahoe, Calif. For more information on Mount Snow, visit www.mountsnow.com, or contact Luke Q. Stafford, Communications Manager, at 802-464-4013 or lstafford@mountsnow.com.

2008 OLYMPIANS SELECTED, SET TO RACE AT MOUNT SNOW

West Dover, Vt. (July 14, 2008) — For the second year in a row, the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships will return to Mount Snow, July 17-20. More than 1,000 athletes are already registered to compete for the coveted Stars-and-Stripes jersey in seven different styles of off-road racing, including the four riders recently selected to represent the United States at the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

2008 Olympians Adam Craig (Bend, Ore.) and Mary McConneloug (Chilmark, Mass.) will be on hand to defend their 2007 national titles in the pro Olympic-style cross country contest, along with Todd Wells (Durango, Colo.) and Georgia Gould (Fort Collins, Colo.), who have also qualified for Beijing. Fresh off the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Cole Bangert (Twin Lakes, Colo.) and Kathy Pruitt (Santa Cruz, Calif.) are set to defend their Stars-and-Stripes jersey in the pro downhill races on Sunday. To view complete results from the 2007 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships, click here.

With over 2,000 competitors expected to compete across beginner, sport, expert, semi-pro and professional categories, the 2008 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships will also feature several additional disciplines of mountain bike competition including Short Track Cross Country, Dual Slalom, Super D, Observed Trials and Singlespeed Cross Country. Although online registration has closed, on-site registration will be available for a nominal fee.

Mount Snow has been hosting world-class mountain bike competitions for the past 20 years, including UCI World Cups and National Mountain Bike Series events, and is widely recognized for some of the most challenging and technical terrain in the East.

A fully-enabled media room will be set up at the base of the mountain to accommodate journalists and photographers. Those interested in covering the event should call Luke Q. Stafford, Mount Snow’s communications manager, at 802-464-4013.

Utilizing largely the same routes as the 2007 competition, athletes can expect demanding, technical courses that will challenge even the sport’s best. This year’s cross country competition will cover the same five-mile loop as in 2007 with race lengths from five miles for the 12 & under juniors, to 25 miles for the professionals. For a complete list of race lengths and lap counts, click here. The 2008 downhill competition will feature two different courses with one specifically suited for the beginner and sport classes and the other designed to challenge the skills of the nation’s top pro gravity riders. Click here for course maps for both the cross country and downhill competitions.

In addition to the various off-road cycling competitions, USA Cycling is set to present the four U.S. Olympic mountain bikers with their official Olympic jersey during a special ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. At that time the national governing body will also be announcing the dates and host venue of the 2009/2010 USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships.

For more information visit http://vocuspr.vocus.com/VocusPR30/Url.aspx?519621x2518x447483 or call 800-245-SNOW.

SOUTHERN VERMONT’S DEERFIELD VALLEY INITIATING A GIANT, BLUE FESTIVAL AUGUST 1-10TH 2008

Berries, vintage cars, music, food and tarp displays; if it’s blue, it’s probably happening in the Mount Snow area towns of Wilmington, Whitingham and Dover in early August.

The 2008 Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival is the culmination of a community effort coordinated by Janet Boyd from Boyd Family Farm in Wilmington in which dozens of businesses, organizations and individuals have created blueberry or blue themed events happening the first ten days of August.

“It’s fun, it’s silly, and something everyone can take part in,” Boyd said of the event which she hopes will become an annual community event.

Visitors to the Valley will find children’s activities, jam making, blueberry themed specials in the local eateries, blue music events, a blue car auto show, blueberry bake sales, blue beer, special “Blues fees” at Mount Snow’s Golf Course as well as pick your own blueberry opportunities.

Don’t miss Boyd’s Farm “Fields of Blue” public art display. Inspired by Christo and Jean-Claude’s Central Park orange canvas display “The Gates”; Vermont farmers Janet and Buck Boyd’s display of blue tarps in their fields will have you chuckling.

Highlighted Events for 2008:

Aug 1- 10 Fields of Blue join us at the Boyd Family Farm in the pick your own blueberry fields. Celebrate Blueberry Season! Experience our "Field of Blue" Ya might be a farmer if you appreciate our Outdoor Art Walk! Photo opportunities...your friends will be blue with envy! Stay long enough to pick some berries! Fields are open daily. Hours will be posted. 802- 464 -5618

August 2 Blueberry Stampede - Walk the Valley Trail to benefit the Guy Hawkins Cancer Fund 10 a.m. Registration at the Matterhorn Inn West Dover Noon – 2:00 pm Barbeque and Entertainment 802-464-4676

Aug 2 Tony's Pizza & Blueberry Festival Auto Show Vintage cars, custom wheels and the owners that own them! Barbers corner across from Tony's Pizza Route 100 North Dover! Info at 802-464-8669

Aug 2 & 3 Blueberry Pie & Open House at the Kingswood Model- Handle Road, Dover, Vermont. 10:00-3:00 Teresa Friol Kingswood of Vermont, Inc. 802-464-8877
Aug 2 LET’S DANCE! at 6:30PM: Deerfield Valley Community Cares & Let’s Dance So. VT presents: “Celebrate the blueberry festival with “A Summer’s Night of Dancing” at the Dover Town Hall. Country Line Swing Ballroom Latin 6:30pm Dance Lesson (come early) 8:00pm Dancing $15 per person, payable to DVCC snacks, beverages, raffles & silent auction Michael Rodriguez 362-1819 Ray Warren 348-6671 Valerie Kaufman 464-2758
Aug 6 Jammin’ with Blueberries! Whitingham Free Public Library: FROM 3:00 PM TO 4:30 PM We will be reading “Blueberries for Sal” by Robert McCloskey and making blueberry jam. Please call Kristine @ 368-7506 for more information.

Aug 6 Deerfield Valley Blues Jam with Bonfire Party & Fireworks at Adams Farm Musical Performances and prizes throughout the evening beginning at 7:00 pm, Bonfire lights off at 8:00pm and Fireworks are set to kick-off at 10:00pm. B.Y.O.B. Adult Admission$12.00; Children 4-12 years $7.50 and 3 years and under is Free!$2.00 off admission for driving in with your blue car, blue truck or blue motorcycle. Adams Farm, Wilmington, Vermont. 802-464-3762 or adamsfamilyfarm.com.

Aug 7 Thirsty Thursday at The West Dover Inn. Live Music by Jim Flynn and we will be serving Blueberry Beer and Blueberry Desserts

Aug 9 The wearing of the blue! Wilmington Village Center Blue Stroll 5-8 pm – contact the Chamber of Commerce 802-464-8092

Aug 10 Blue Fees Mount Snow Golf Course will be offering “Blue Fees” (instead of green fees) for $56. (802) 464-4254

Aug 10 The Teddy Bear’s Blueberry Brunch with Bill Shontz 11:00 AM – 1:00PM: at Adams Farm as part of the Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival, Adams Farm is hosting their first ever Teddy Bear Brunch featuring local recording artist Bill Shontz. Experience all the joys of Adams Farm, the friendly farm animals, great locally grown and prepared food and all the thrills and sing-a-longs you could ask for.Join Bill Shontz and his “No-See-ums” Band singing songs from Bill's award-winning releases. You can also look forward to real, live, dancing Teddy Bear plus the famous Teddy Bear Toss, when all the guests throw their teddy bears in the air at the same time! Don't forget your camera! This is much more than a concert with local great food- it's a happening! Come early and B.Y.O. Bears. Teddy bears, dolls and other stuffed animals always get in free. A great family event!Reservations required. Adams Farm, Wilmington, Vermont. 464-3762 or adamsfamilyfarm.com.

For complete listing of events check http://www.visitvermont.com/ or call the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at 1-802-464-8092.

Fourth of July in Southern Vermont

Southern Vermont’s cool clear mountains and lakes are the backdrop for a traditional July fourth holiday weekend. The Mount Snow Valley is chock full of events for visitors.

Friday, July 4 - 59th Annual Wardsboro Parade & Street Fair - Vermont's Oldest Continually Held Parade happens again at 10am followed by a street fair. The oldest street fair & parade in the state complete with bands, floats, clowns, antique cars, fire trucks & tractors 9 - 10 a.m., Auction at 1:30. Game booths, lots of homemade strawberry shortcake, baked goods, chicken barbecue, arts and crafts and an antique quilt show 9 - 5 p.m.. FREE Admission Sponsored by the Wardsboro Churches and the Friends of the Wardsboro Library. Rt. 100 North, Wardsboro, VT 802-896-6405.

Friday, July 4, 2008: Pre-Fireworks Wagon Ride and Ice Cream Social
Get in the old-time spirit of Independence Day and take an authentic wagon ride through the gently sloping terrain of the local hillside farm to enjoy the views, the ambiance and indulge yourself with sumptuous homemade Vermont ice cream at the conclusion of the journey. There will be plenty of time to make it to the traditional fireworks display in downtown Wilmington. Rides depart at 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm; reservations required. Adams Farm, Wilmington, Vermont. 802-464-3762 or adamsfamilyfarm.com.

Friday, July 4, 2008 The 31st Annual Independence Day at Baker Field Party and Fireworks, The party starts at 6 p.m. at Baker Field in Wilmington with live entertainment by Jim Flynn, Inflatable Fun, food and vendors. A spectacular fireworks display follows at 9 p.m. Fireworks sponsored by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and paid for by the taxpayers of Wilmington and Dover. Rain date Saturday July 5th. 802-464-8092. Free Entry, Free parking at MOOver park and ride locations Deerfield Valley Supply Route 9 West and Howe Field Route 100 North. Busses start at 5 pm for more info and weather updates check www.VisitVermont.com

Saturday, July 5th 2008 “Master Gardeners Share All!”
Master Gardeners Mari-Lou Rich & Christina Clough answer your gardening questions! Join them in the shade garden for an informal chat about your gardens. Bring your plant questions! Bring photos and sketches of existing gardens and gardens yet to be! Let their wisdom of gardening in Vermont guide you! 11-12:00 pm The Boyd Family Farm http://www.boydfamilyfarm.com/ 802-464-5618

Saturday, July 5th 2008 The Historical Society of Wilmington guided walking tour of the village area Saturday July 5th continues every Saturday at 12 pm through Labor Day, September 1. The historical society's tours offer locals and visitors a chance to ask questions of guides who are well-versed in the area's colorful history. Tour groups will meet at the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce, and each tour is slated to last an hour. Tickets for the tours, for a suggested donation of $3 for adults (kids are free), will be available at the chamber of commerce office.

Saturday, July 5th 2008 A TRIBUTE to the ROLLING STONES!
The BLUSHING BRIDES, featuring MAURICE RAYMOND, the original and best Mick Jagger tribute artist, perform in a nostalgic spectacle with all the dynamic energy, vigor and intensity of the originals. 8:00 p.m. A presentation of Memorial Hall Center for the Arts at The Grand Ballroom, The Grand Summit Hotel, Mount Snow, Vermont. www.memhall.org. For ticket reservations and further information please call the box office at 802-464-8411.

Pennsylvania Youth Chorale to perfrom Vermont benefit concernt

Wilmington – The Deerfield Valley Rotary Club in conjunction with the Snow Goose Inn will sponsor a free concert at Memorial Hall in Wilmington, VT on Saturday, June 28 at 8 pm.

Performing will be the Pennsylvania Youth Chorale, a community children’s choir based Pennsylvania for boys and girls ages seven to fifteen. They have performed in 25 states, Europe and even in Carnegie Hall. Founded in 1977 by Artistic director Eileen Finley, the choir is an educational and civic instructional arts program for children emphasizing musicianship training and vocal study for the cultural enrichment of its members and the community.

Donations will be accepted and sent to aid earthquake victims in China through ShelterBox Trust. ShelterBox is a registered UK charity that provides emergency aid for disaster victims all over the world. Each box contains shelter, bedding and water purification for ten people. ShelterBox was set up by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard in 2001 and has helped an estimated 500,000 people in more than 40 countries: www.shelterbox.org.

For more information please contact Cyndee at the Snow Goose Inn at 464-3984. The Deerfield Valley Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at the Matterhorn in West Dover at 8 am. Those interested in becoming a member can contact a Deerfield Valley Rotarian or Ken Lady at 464-5108.

Vermont's Governor signs new wine festival bill

Wilmington, VT – Vermont wineries and organizers of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival were in a celebratory mood last week when Vermont’s Governor Jim Douglas signed into law new legislation beneficial to Vermont wineries and the festival. Vermont Life publisher Tom Kelly, Commissioner Bruce Hyde from the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing and area legislators joined businesses and residents from the Mount Snow area at the historic White House of Wilmington for the signing.

“It’s a real pleasure to be here today in support of both Vermont agriculture and Vermont wine makers,” Douglas said prior to the signing.

The bill, H.700, was sponsored by Representatives John Moran and Ann Manwaring during the 2008 Vermont legislative session and allows Vermont wineries the ability to sell bottles of wine at festivals Previous Vermont liquor legislation allowed only for sales of glasses of wine, and festival organizer Laura Sibilia of the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce says the new law will be a boon both for Vermont wineries and for visitors to this falls Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival.

“This is really an exciting opportunity for Vermont’s burgeoning wine makers,” she said, adding “the one stop shopping at the festival will give visitors an opportunity to sample, purchase, and learn about the majority of Vermont’s growing wineries.”

The Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival will take place in Southern Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley September 26-28 in 2008, and in addition to showcasing Vermont wines, will highlight the large number of quality small specialty food producers in the state. Vermont artisans of all types will round out this uniquely Vermont festival, which will include headline entertainment from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s brass trio Fanfare, and an education segment from the Vermont Grape and Wine Council

"The passage of the wine bill only makes it better. Expectations for the first annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival are even higher. For us, the event is a natural, Vermont Life readers are self described foodies”noted Tom Kelly, Vermont Life Publisher. “Working together with the talented and energetic folks at the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce is a pleasure. Because of their efforts, the event planning is well in hand. We feel we can add a lot to the event. Vermont Life magazine has credibility and media reach in Vermont and the region. Culinary topics and enjoying the good life are a major interest of Vermont Life readers. Our readership is passionate about Vermont.”

Vermont Agriculture officials say wine is another example of how Vermont farmers are diversifying to find new markets. Vermont wineries have focused on using cold-hardy French hybrid grapes, but have also been experimenting with some other varieties. Honey, apples, pears, blueberries, and maple are also increasingly being used in Vermont wines.

For more information on The Vermont Grape and Wine Council contact President Dave Boyden of Boyden Valley Winery & Farm 70 Vermont Route 104 Cambridge, Vermont 05444 Email: info@boydenvalley.com Telephone: (802) 644-8151 Fax: (802) 644-8212

For more information on The Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival or visiting Vermont this fall contact: The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce PO Box 3 Wilmington, VT 05363 Email: info@VisitVermont.com Telephone (802)464-8092 Fax: (802) 464-0287

Vermonsters Appear Around the Valley

The Vermonsters of the Deerfield Valley are now on display around the valley waiting to be discovered by locals and tourists. The sculptures are made of diverse materials from wood to metals and of subjects including animals, people and mythical figures.
Deerfield Treebeard, a whimsical tree being with a long Spanish moss beard created by Jesse Morgan, is located at the Grand Summit Resort at Mount Snow.
Driving by Chittenden bank in Wilmington you may notice a giant black fly made of copper, brass and steels titled ‘Ms. Vermont Black Fly’ created by Ron Karpius.
Locations of all twenty five unique Vermonsters as well as over forty Baby Vermonsters, can be found on the Vermonster Locator Map which can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce and at many businesses around the valley.
Information on the Vermonster project can be found at www.Vermonsters.org.

Fireworks and Festivities in the Deerfield Valley

Wilmington, VT - Baker Field at Twin Valley High School is the site of the 31st annual July Fourth Fireworks, entertainment and festivities, happening Friday July 4th 2008. Beginning at dusk, spectators and residents make their way to Bakers Field to enjoy live music, children’s inflatable fun, and a wide array of local food offerings, delectable desserts, ice cold concoctions and a carefree summer night picnic atmosphere. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and grab your friends and family for a night of good old fashioned fun!
Attendees are strongly encouraged to use the Deerfield Valley Transit Authority’s free MOOver busses to avoid the traffic to and from the event. Park and ride spots are at Howe Farm on route 100 North and Deerfield Valley Supply on route 9 west; the MOOver busses begin pickup at 5:00 pm and return to park and ride locations immediately following the fireworks.
The Deerfield Valley fireworks are sponsored by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and funded by the taxpayers of Wilmington and Dover. Rain date is Saturday July 5th; current info and vendor information can be found at http://www.visitvermont.com/ or by calling 1-802-464-8092.

Village Stroll and Baby Vermonsters

Get ready for another great year of Strolling in Wilmington, Vermont. This year’s season will kick off on May 9th with a Friday evening stroll, from 4 to 7PM. The highlight will be a hunt through the village to find forty "little monsters". School children throughout the Valley have created their own smaller tabletop versions of the Vermonsters, similar to the “baby bears” from last year’s arts program. A drawing to chose the full sized “Vermonsters of the Deerfield Valley” that will be unveiled Memorial Day Weekend will take place at the stroll. In addition, check out the recycled art expo inspired by found items from Green Up Day and created by our community.

Musical performances, children’s activities, art exhibits, wine tastings and shopping specials are all offered at the village stroll. There will be a selection of talents both indoors and out with classical music by Robin Matathias and her flute quartet, Jean Chaine playing his thirteen stringed archguitar, and High School percussion students with their own version of “Stomp”.
The young and young at heart will enjoy face painting, and trying out new tricks on our Circus Lawn. Three fine art galleries will be hosting “little monsters” as well as their own works including Pastels of Local Scenes at Anne Coleman’s, more “Small Works” at Jim McGrath’s Gallery, and new monoprints at Gallery Wright.
Apple fritters will be served by the Weathervane Inn at the stroll. Pickwells Barn will host a wine tasting provided by Honora Winery. Some of the downtown specials offered include a “Fancy Nancy” party with 15% off all kids books at Bartleby’s and 50% off all candy at The 1836 Country Store.
The village strolls celebrate the artistic talent of the Deerfield Valley. Everyone is encouraged to wear a strolling hat and bring as many friends as possible. Village Strolls will continue throughout the summer on the second Saturday of July, August, and September. For more info, contact the Mount.Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at 464-8092 or go to http://www.visitvermont.com/
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For more information or photographs please contact Jim Follett at 802-464-8092 or by e-mail at jim@visitvermont.com

Summer/Fall 2008 Visitors' Guide

The Mount Snow Valley Summer/Fall 2008 Visitors Guide is now being printed.

You can view the guide in .pdf form by clicking here.

Kelly Clark Wins Title

While it is still available online you can view the article by clicking here.

Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival

Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 3
21 West Main Street
Wilmington, VT 05363
Phone (802) 464-8092
Fax (802) 464-0287

Press Release
Contact: Jim Follett
Phone: (802) 464-8092

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, February 12, 2008

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine are pleased to announce that they are working together to create and promote a premiere annual wine and harvest festival on September 26, 27 and 28th. This new outdoor event officially entitled the "Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival", will take place in the Mount Snow Valley in the Southern Vermont town of Wilmington with additional events occurring in the nearby towns of Dover and Whitingham. The festival will celebrate the best of wine, food and the good life and highlight the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Vermont producers and artisans.

Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce Director Laura Sibilia and Vermont Life Publisher Tom Kelly have expressed a shared goal to build and grow this event into a premiere destination event.
“We’re obviously thrilled to see our shared vision for this premiere annual event become reality with Vermont Life. We want to showcase Vermont’s burgeoning wineries, high quality food producers, and well know artisans,” Laura Sibilia explained.
"For us, the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival is a natural. A recent survey revealed Vermont Life readers are self described foodies” noted Tom Kelly. “We immediately saw the mutual benefits of working together with the good folks at the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce. Vermont Life magazine has credibility and media reach in Vermont and the region. Culinary topics and enjoying the good life are a major interest of Vermont Life readers. Our readership is passionate about Vermont so we feel we can add a lot to the event."

The Weekend Schedule is as follows:
Friday September 26th:"Welcome to Vermont Square Dance and Blue Grass Party" at the Matterhorn Inn West Dover Hours 7-11pm
Saturday September 27th: Day 1 "Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival" at juncture of Routes 9 East and 100 South in Wilmington (former location of the Garlic Festival) Food, Wine, Crafts, Entertainment and Demonstrations - Hours 10-5
Saturday September 27th: Evening wine pairing dinners at variety of Mount Snow Valley Inns and Restaurants.
Sunday September 28th: "The Indigenous Vermonter Breakfast" in Whitingham - Hours 8-11 am
Sunday September 28th: Day 2 "Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival" at juncture of Routes 9 East and 100 South in Wilmington (former location of the Garlic Festival) Food, Wine, Crafts, Entertainment and Demonstrations - Hours 10-3
There are a variety of ways wine and food producers and crafters will be able to participate, including actual sales, as well as sampling and demonstrations, at the Wilmington site, Co-op advertising (at special rates) in Vermont Life's Autumn 2008 issue, a limited number of wine pairing dinner hosting opportunities, early promotion of block reservation vendor lodging, and weekend long promotional packages for visitors. Vendor registration information can be found at http://www.thevermontfestival.com/ or by calling the chamber at 1-802-464-8092.


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Bears auction catalog wins award

Howard Printing, Inc was awarded a "Pinnacle" (Best of catagory) award for the Bears in the Valley auction catalog. While it is still online, you can read about it here: http://www.vermontbiz.com/vermontbiz/business_info/pressrelease_detail.cfm?PRID=1930

Best of Backroads 2007

The Gray Ghost Inn is mentioned in The Best of Backroads 2007 Magazine which is a publication about motorcycle travel. One notable quote from the article is "All were impressed with the Gray Ghost and touched by the genuine hospitality that we found there.

Mothersday Ride for our Daughters Events Schedule

Mothers-day Ride for Our Daughters
Events Schedule

Friday May 9th

Participants should plan on arriving anytime after 12 pm. A welcome reception at each lodge will be held from 5–7pm this will include snacks; fruit and cheese display, chips and salsa etc. and non alcoholic drinks. There will be several dining establishments available throughout the evening, with-in walking distance as well as a local cab working on gratuity basis only. The Lodge at Mount Snow will offer live entertainment as well as a pub menu and a full bar. Other entertainment will be provided at the West Dover Inn with a musical performer, open bar and pub fare.

Dinner will be at the discretion of the clubs or groups with the restaurants listed below. The lodging establishments can take it upon themselves to offer dinner on Friday in agreements with the Motorcycle clubs.

Saturday May 10th

A full breakfast will be served at each lodging facility between 7:30 and 9:30am.
There will be several pre-planned rides ranging from 100 to 150 miles available with maps and directions, allowing the participants to be back in Wilmington VT for the start of the Poker-run.

3pm - the Poker-run and silent auction will commence. There will be 7 stops each with decks to draw from, so that we will play a 7 card stud with two cards being discards. At each participating stop there will be complementary soft drinks and coffee available.
The poker-run stops will all have items on display for the silent auction, for participants to bid on. The silent auction and poker-run will end at 5:30 and results of both will be announced at the dinner at the Silo Restaurant. Gate City HOG members will be on hand at each stop to facilitate the poker game and encourage bidding for silent auction items.

Participating Restaurants:
Maple Leaf Brewery 3 N Main St. Wilmington VT 05363 Tel: (802)-464-9900
Sitzmark Lodge & Golf 54 E Dover Rd Wilmington, VT 05363 (802)464-3384
Road House Restaurant Rt. 100 Wilmington VT 05363 (802) 464 5017
West Dover Inn 108 Rt. 100 West Dover VT 05356 (802) 464 5207
TC’s Tavern 178 Rt. 100 West Dover VT 05356 (802) 464 5900
Gringos Mexican Restaurant 271 Rt. 100 West Dover VT 05356 (802) 464 0398
Silo Restaurant 324 Rt. 100 West Dover VT 05356 (802) 464 2553

The Silo will be the last stop on the poker-run and the place of the evening dinner and entertainment.

Dinner Saturday Evening:
The Silo will begin the evening reception at 6pm with dinner at 7pm. During the reception a live auction will be held and the poker winner announced. Following the 3 course meal a band will be performing until 2am. Results of fundraising will be announced during dinner.

Valley Cab Service; will provide a complementary taxi service for the evening working only for gratuities.

Sunday May 11th

A full breakfast will be served at each lodging facility between 7:30 and 9:30am.
All lodges will offer 4pm late check-out to enable visitors to make the most of our great riding roads. Maps and pre-planned routes will be available for people to choose from for a leisurely ride before heading home.

Thank you all for coming and furthering the fight for the cure.

Motorcycle is the ultimate toy,
Vermont is the perfect playground.

Texas Hold 'em tournament

Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 321
West Main Street
Wilmington, VT 05363
Phone (802) 464-8092 Fax (802) 464-0287

Press Release

Contact: Jim Follett
Phone: (802) 464-8092
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Texas Hold 'em tournament

The 2nd annual 5k Texas Hold 'Em Tournament sponsored by the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held on February 2nd at the Grand Summit Resort at Mount Snow. The tournament begins at 7pm when a $100 buy in will give card players the chance to go home with five thousand dollars.Participation is limited to 100 players and the games will continue until one player wins the entire pot.

Robson, Texas is officially recognized as the birthplace of Texas hold 'em by The State Legislatures of Texas. The game was introduced to Las Vegas in 1967 by a group of Texan gamblers and this past decade has seen a surge in the games popularity. Texas hold 'em is a variant of poker in which each player receives only two cards called pocket cards. Players make the best poker hand out of their pocket cards and five community cards.

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce serves businesses in the Mount Snow region of Southern Vermont including the towns of Wilmington, Dover, Whitingham and Marlboro.

For reservations or more information call the chamber at 802-464-8092 or visit the website at http://www.visitvermont.com/.

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For more information or photographs please contact Jim Follett at802-464-8092 or by e-mail at Jim@VisitVermont.com