End of Bears Auction

End of Bears Auctions
Release Date: Tuesday, September 25th 2007
It’s Time to Bid Goodbye to the Bears in the Valley

Deerfield Valley, VT – September 12, 2007 – Columbus Day weekend will have three separate events to see off the bears in the valley. Two events offer the option of bidding on a bear of your own and the Sunday procession is a great way to see all of the big bears in a parade. Bears in the Valley has been the result of hundreds of volunteers and supporters including the organizing committee, artists, students, teachers, sponsors, and many others throughout the valley. While some of the bears will be going to other places, there is still opportunity to bid on bears to keep them here in the valley by bidding at the live auction or the final call for the silent auction.

Columbus Day Weekend events include:

Baby Bears Silent Auction Final Bids will be taken from 9am-noon on Saturday, October at Memorial Hall in Wilmington. This is your absolute last chance to bid on the baby school bears. Be there or risk losing your bear! The Members of the Deerfield Valley Rotary will man the hall and bids. Remember, 100% of the profits benefit our local school arts programs. Proxy bids are allowed. Please contact the Mount Snow Valley Chamber at 802-464-8092 for details.There will be a Bear Procession from Twin Valley High School to Grand Summit Resort on Sunday October 7th at High Noon. Here’s a big thank you again to the Deerfield Valley Rotary who are organizing this farewell procession of all the auction bears to Mount Snow's Grand Summit Resort. The best spot for viewing the procession is at the Snow Barn or lower parking lot at Mount Snow.The Live Auction and Formal Gala will be held at the Grand Summit Ballroom on Sunday October 7th at 7pm. Join the hard-working Bear Committee and Tennessee auctioneer Tim Milks at a festive live auction for the big bears Proceeds from the auction benefit local charities including Deerfield Valley Food Pantry, Deerfield Valley Community Cares, Deerfield Valley Health Care Volunteers, Make-A-Wish Foundation, local school arts programs, artists and upcoming chamber events and initiatives. Tickets are now on sale: Single ticket price of $75 and couple $125 includes pre auction champagne, live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and dessert. RSVPs are appreciated. Proxy bids are allowed if you’d like to bid on a bear, but cannot make the gala. Contact Laura Sibilia at the Mount Snow Valley Chamber at 802-464-8092 for details.

For more information on Bears in the Valley, please call the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at 802-464-8092 or visit www.bearsinthevalley.org or http://www.visitvermont.com/.

Baby Bears coming out May 11th

Baby Bears coming out May 11th
Release Date: Friday, May 4th 2007
For immediate release

Baby Bears Come Out for Stroll on May 11

Wilmington, VT, April 24, 2007 – Bears in the Valley’s table-top sized Baby Bears will be unveiled on Friday, May 11 from 5pm – 7pm in a fun-filled Village Stroll in downtown Wilmington. The evening will feature 56 baby bears in galleries and shops throughout the village, as well as entertainment, shopping and family dining. The baby bears will be on display in Wilmington village for this weekend only before moving to their summer destinations throughout the Valley.
The baby bears have been sponsored by local businesses, schools and individuals and hand-painted as part of local arts education programs. Students in ten area schools have created one-of-a-kind bears that will be sold via silent auction throughout the summer. Participating schools include: Deerfield Valley Elementary, Whitingham School, Dover Elementary, Twin Valley Middle School, Twin Valley High School, Readsboro School, Halifax School, Marlboro Elementary, Wardsboro School, Leland & Gray HS, Kids in the Country Child Care and Wings After School Programs. All silent auction proceeds are being donated to the participating schools
There will be tons to do at this Village Stroll besides seeing all the beautiful designs created by our budding artists. Street performers will be spread throughout the village and will include musicians such as Andy Muhler & friends, Jean Chaine, Dale Doucette and George Adair. The Stroll will also feature Bear Bandits (strolling face painters), kids on stilts, a circus activity lawn, and Cole, the Bear. The Village Stroll will also offer a “red carpet”-type photo opportunity for students attending the prom who would like to stop in the village for a photo shoot from 6:30-7pm on the Crafts Inn lawn.
Businesses with bears on display for Village Stroll will have balloons attached to their doors. Most village shops are staying open late in order to support the event and several village restaurants will be running specials or opening early to allow families flexible dining options. Restaurant choices include: Poncho’s Wreck (opening at 4pm), Zuppardi’s Pizza, Dot’s Restaurant, Jezebel’s, Vermont House, Beanheads, Village Pub, Anchor (reservation suggested for parties of 6 or more), and Red Shutter Inn. Come early and eat at 4pm, anytime during the stroll, or extend your evening and dine after the stroll. Popcorn will also be for sale at the chamber.
Bear merchandise will be for sale including t-shirts, hats, and bear painting sets. Cole, the Bear will be passing out Bears in the Valley balloons to all the kids. This is a great opportunity to come out and celebrate our local budding artists and get a sneak peak at the bears before they move to their summer homes.
The Village Stroll is the first in a series of Bears in the Valley events happening until Columbus Day weekend here in the Deerfield Valley. The next event is the Bear-B-Que on May 26 at the Sitzmark, where the Big Bears will be unveiled. Keep an eye out for details on more events like the Artist Reception, Bear-foot Jam-bear-ee Dance at Adams Farm, more Village Strolls, and the Gala Auction at Mount Snow.
According to Laura Sibilia, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, “This is the inaugural event of what promises to be an exciting summer-long celebration of the arts. The community support and enthusiasm for the Bears in the Valley has been incredible.”For more information, please contact the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at 802-464-8092 or visit www.bearsinthevalley.org.