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Winterfest 2012

This year’s Winterfest January 20-22 attracted hundreds of people for games, activities, food and fun. Sponsored by Healthy Island Project, the event breaks up the long stretch of winter.

Hands-on arts and crafts

Hands-on arts and crafts activities at Winterfest.

Photo by Jessica Brophy
Balloon animals created by magician Conjuring Carroll

Balloon animals were created by magician Conjuring Carroll and appreciated by many children at Winterfest.

Photo by Jessica Brophy
Facepainting

Facepainting on Saturday, January 21 at Winterfest.

Photo by Jessica Brophy
Firepits and roasting marshmallows

Firepits and roasting marshmallows on Saturday night before the fireworks.

Photo by Jessica Brophy
The winning team of the WinterFest basketball tournament

The WinterFest basketball tournament was hosted by the Island Community Center on January 22. Four men’s and one women’s team entered the four-on-four double elimination contest. Holly Eaton called the plays and Royce Fifield and Will Morey refereed. The winning team, from left: Bennett Gray, Jay Boyce, Mario Bartlett and Justin Boyce.

Photo by Pat Gross

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More than 25 nonprofits set up tables

More than 25 nonprofits set up tables in the Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School on Saturday, January 21 at WinterFest.

Photo by Jessica Brophy

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