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February 12, 2010

Three rings under the big top

THURSDAY

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A member of Sculpted Ice Works staff creates a masterpiece at the 2009 Festival of Ice.

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PARADE: Beginning at 7 p.m. down State Street. Help welcome ice sculptures to town with “Ice Under the Big Top” live ice carving, juggling, clowns, local performers and much more.

Post Parade Party “Family Fun Fair”- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Borough building, 304 S State St. featuring Emcee and DJ Frankie Carll, introduction of Festival of Ice Ringmasters and live entertainment. Children’s activities include: complimentary face painting, storytelling with Chris Arcangelo, animal crafts, Juggler Rob Smith and more. Beverages and refreshments will also be available for sale.

Abington Community Library: Movie premier- “The Greatest Show on Earth,” at 6 p.m. Volunteer Michael Tammaro will be on hand to show this classic on the big screen. All ages invited. Stop by and fill out a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a one of a variety of bundles of books, for all ages; purchase chances on 50th Anniversary Celebration basket raffles. Visit display of circus -related books and other materials. And, see hand-carved wooden circus animals, compliments of patron Gene Moyer.

ALL WEEKEND:

Friday-Monday

Everything Natural: When it comes to our (free) concession stand, we’re not clowning around; Sample animal cookies, kettle corn, and mat� organic tea.

In Touch Medi Spa: Free eyebrow waxing with purchase of product or service; enter to win a Free Facial.

Kidazzle: Free wallet or cell phone holder with a $50 purchase; refreshments and in store specials; Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday , 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Paulette’s Pretty Purses: complimentary refreshments; 50 to 75 percent off sale and select purses and shoes for $10; enter to win a Dooney and Bourke handbag

Woods and Company: complimentary hot chocolate and sugar cookies; 20 percent off sale; Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.

FRIDAY

Abington Community Library: Stop by and fill out a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a one of a variety of bundles of books, for all ages; purchase chances on 50th Anniversary Celebration basket raffles. Visit display of circus -related books and other materials. And, see hand-carved wooden circus animals, compliments of patron Gene Moyer; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Abington Travel: Complimentary cookies and beverages and special Festival of Ice travel discounts; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Citizens Savings Bank: Complimentary animal crackers and beverages; enter children’s coloring contest for a chance to win a sled; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Clel’s Place: Complimentary hand crafted “Ice Under the Big Top” cookies to the first 500 visitors along with hot chocolate, a Clel’s Place coupon, and a chance to enter our annual Festival of Ice contest.-

Community Bank and Trust: Complimentary cookies; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Everything Natural: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Acoustic Guitar Jam. Bring an acoustic instrument and join others in taking turns performing. The jam. is especially suited for amateur musicians seeking a friendly, informal setting. Hosted by Pete Olden. Please call 570.585.1054 for more information.

Fidelity Bank: Stop by the bank voted “Best Bank in the Abingtons” and enjoy some complimentary sweet treats just in time for Valentine’s Day; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lee’s Denim Diner: Enjoy our new Spring Collection and while your here check out our 75% off sale.

Monogram Muse: Introducing The Body Bar at Monogram. Muse. Complimentary skin care sampling bar dedicated to all natural, moisture rich, pamper me products that promise to relax, restore or refresh; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free chocolate product sampling from Bella Faccias Chocolate Gifts. Complimentary skin care product sampling and free hot cocoa and red clown noses to kids while supplies last.

Penn East Federal Credit Union: Complimentary organic cotton tote bag, available while supplies last; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pennstar Bank: Complimentary refreshments.

PNC Bank: Complimentary refreshments.

Sanderson State Street Salon: Complimentary refreshments, special giveaways and a raffle basket

Sylvan Learning Center: Free academic assessments (reading and math) for anyone visiting the center; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SATURDAY

Abington Community Library: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by and fill out a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a one of a variety of bundles of books, for all ages; purchases chances on our 50th Anniversary Celebration basket raffles. Visit display of circus -related books and other materials. And, see hand-carved wooden circus animals, compliments of patron Gene Moyer; Free hot chocolate sponsored by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee, all ages invited,1 to 3 p.m. Circus Craft: sponsored by Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee, children of all ages invited, 1 to 3 p.m.

The Abington Journal: Open house featuring complimentary varieties of flavored popcorn; take a souvenir photo of yourself with our popcorn Ice Sculpture, while supplies last; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Abington Travel: Complimentary cookies and beverages and special Festival of Ice travel discounts; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Armetta’s Pizzeria: Free wings with every large pizza purchase (limit 2).

Citizens Savings Bank: Children’s face painting by CSB staff. Enter children’s coloring contest for a chance to win a sled. Complimentary animal crackers and beverages as well as Girl Scout Cookies available for sale; 9 a.m. to12 p.m.

Clarks Green Assembly of God Church “The Warming Center”: Come warm yourself at our fireplace while enjoying complimentary popcorn, cotton candy, hot chocolate; Children’s activities: including make and take station, face painting/tattoos, toss across game, and jelly bean guessing contest; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Clarks Summit Borough Building: Clown Car College Competition: see teams compete to see who can fit the most people into a clown car. Registration information will be available at the CS borough building; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Guitar Hero: Come and rock out with the Army National Guard; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Clel’s Place: Complimentary hand crafted “Ice Under the Big Top” cookies to the first 500 visitors along with hot chocolate, a Clel’s Place coupon, and a chance to enter our annual Festival of Ice contest.

Community Bank and Trust: Complimentary cookies; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Everything Natural: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Electric City Coffee Demo: Sample a variety of Electric City coffees, including Everything Natural Buzz; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ed Smith Body and Soul Therapeutic Massage: Chair massage, $1 per minutes; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Footprints Reflexology with Beverly and Kim Robertson, $20 per 30 minutes, $35 per 60 minutes; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Foot Detox by Marilyn: Ionic foot baths to detox your body $35.

Fidelity Bank: Stop by the bank voted “Best Bank in the Abingtons” and enjoy some complimentary treats in time for Valentine’s Day; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit: Chili Con Carnival Cafe: featuring a variety of chilis and other goodies hosted by the Youth Group, proceeds will benefit the youth summer mission trip and Art Show: featuring works by members of the congregation located in the Session Room, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lee’s Denim Diner: Enjoy our new Spring Collection and while you’re here check out our 75 percent off sale.

Penn East Federal Credit Union: Stop in to receive a complimentary organic cotton tote bag, available while supplies last; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pennstar Bank: Complimentary refreshments.

Monogram Muse: Introducing The Body Bar at Monogram Muse. Complimentary skin care sampling bar dedicated to all natural, moisture rich, pamper me products that promise to relax, restore or refresh;11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free chocolate fountain courtesy of Bella Faccias Chocolate Gifts; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet the creators of XO Skin Care, Franceen Pisano Carabetta and Jill Pugliese at The Body Bar in Monogram Muse. Complimentary skin care product sampling and free hot cocoa and red clown noses for kids while supplies last.

Sanderson State Street Salon: Complimentary refreshments; special giveaways and a raffle basket.

Sylvan Learning Center: Free academic assessments (reading and math) for anyone visiting the center; complimentary refreshments; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SUNDAY

Abington Community Library: Stop by and fill out a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a one of a variety of bundles of books, for all ages; purchase chances on 50th Anniversary Celebration basket raffles. Visit display of circus- related books and other materials. And, see hand-carved wooden circus animals, compliments of patron Gene Moyer; 2 to 5 p.m.

Clarks Summit Borough Building: Complimentary children’s face painting with Happy Faces, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pet Tricks: Come watch as pet’s perform for your entertainment; 1 to 2 p.m. Pet Parade: Come watch as these animals strut their stuff; 2 to 3 p.m. Guitar Hero: Come and rock out with the Army National Guard; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Clel’s Place: Complimentary hand crafted “Ice Under the Big Top” cookies to the first 500 visitors along with hot chocolate, a Clel’s Place coupon, and a chance to enter our annual Festival of Ice contest.

Monogram Muse: Introducing The Body Bar at Monogram Muse. Complimentary skin care sampling bar dedicated to all natural, moisture rich, pamper me products that promise to relax, restore or refresh; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Chocolate fountain courtesy of Bella Faccias Chocolate Gifts; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet the creators of XO Skin Care, Franceen Pisano Carabetta and Jill Pugliese at The Body Bar in Monogram Muse Complimentary skin care product sampling and free hot cocoa and red clown noses for kids while supplies last.

Sylvan Learning Center: Free academic assessments (reading and math) for anyone visiting the center; complimentary refreshments; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MONDAY

Abington Travel: Complimentary cookies and beverages and special Festival of Ice travel discounts; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PLACES TO DINE DURING THE FESTIVAL OF ICE:

Armetta’s Pizzeria: 329 Northern Blvd., Chinchilla; Fri. and Sat.: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sun: 3 to 9 p.m.

Bazil Ristorante:1101 Northern Blvd.; serving lunch and dinner Sun. and Sat.

Big Top Cafe: located inside the Clarks Summit Borough Building, 304 S. State St.; Sat and Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Colarusso’s Cafe:100 E Grove St; Fri. and Sat.: 11 a.m. to11 p.m., Sun. and Mon.: 11 a.m. to10 p.m.

Euro Cafe: 1121 Northern Blvd; Fri., Sat. and Mon.: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chili Con Carnival Cafe: located at Fellowship Hall inside the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St.; Sat.:11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

State Street Grill: 114 S State St.; Fri. and Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sun. brunch 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.

Summit Diner:108 S State St.; Fri., Sat. and Mon.: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.







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Shawn Caden of Raag Chimp performs at the 2009 Festival of Ice. The band will perform from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at the State Street Grill.

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Sarah MacCombie plays at the Melt My Heart Drum Circle held at Everything Natural during the 2009 Festival of Ice.

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