Amy Rice

"I think it's a real fun community event," said Amy Rice, events coordinator for the Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce.
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"I just hope as families experience all the different activities they have fun," said Rice.

Amy Rice, who is the events coordinator for the chamber, said she hopes the celebration gives people a reason to get out and have fun at a chilly time of year when it is tempting to just curl up in the comfort of our own home.

"We want it to get people out of their houses and spending time downtown," said Rice of the festivities, which runs until Feb. 18."We hope that is generates business for our chamber members in addition to offering great family events."

Upcoming weekends will be filled with popular events like the outdoor mixed volleyball tournament on Feb. 11 and the fishing contest, lawn mower races and turkey bowling on Feb. 17 and 18.An event that always attracts a good crowd, according to Rice, was this weekends curling bonspiel on Friday and Saturday.

"We're just going to have to switch the focus to our other events," said Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce Board Director Amy Rice, who is helping out with the celebration."There's no doubt the loss of the races will hurt us, but there are still plenty of other events for families or individuals to enjoy."

Things kick off this Friday with several events, but Saturday is chock full of interesting activities that cater to both the active and those who prefer to just hang out.

For the former, the first annual Frost Bite 5K Polar Bear Days Fun Run/Walk will be held on the shores of Longyear Lake.

Amy Rice Chisholm Chamber of Commerce