COLTON -- “Get in Gear,” the Colton Winterfest, scheduled for Jan. 26-29, kicks off Thursday, Jan. 26 with a spaghetti dinner at Colton-Pierrepont Central School. A Citizen of the Year will be named at the dinner.

A variety of activities throughout the town will be on tap for the weekend.

The complete schedule is:

All weekend:

• Silent Auction of Themed Baskets at Colton-Pierrepont Central School (benefits Neighborhood Center), kicks off Thursday during spaghetti dinner and continues at locations in school during scheduled events. For more information call Scott Muller, 244-9956;

• Open Skating in Town Pavilion at Swift Field (weather dependent) off Sugar Bush Lane (South Colton). For more information call Darren Richards, 262-2810;[img_assist|nid=190045|title=The Adirondack Wildlife Refuge will display a live coy wolf at the Colton-Pierrepont school auditorium.|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=250|height=250]

• Remembrance Trees in Colton and South Colton, fifty trees sponsored and decorated by individuals, families, and groups; located along Main Street behind the Museum and between the library and town hall plus in Three Falls Park in South Colton. Call Scott Muller 244-9956 for more information.

Thursday, Jan. 26

• 4-7 p.m. All you can eat spaghetti dinner with music at CPCS cafeteria. Take-outs available. Free for children younger than 5 years; $5 for children 5-10 years of age; $8, 11 years of age and older. Citizen of the Year to be named. Live music. Benefits Colton-Pierrepont Central School Class of 2020. Call Diane Ladison 262-2100 for more information.

• Boys and girls modified basketball games, CPCS vs Norwood-Norfolk Central School; Boys at 4:30 p.m. and Girls at 5:45 p.m. at the CPCS Gymnasium. For more information call Craig Bogart, 262-2100.

• 7-8:30 p.m. Pub Quiz at Raquette River Pub, 102 Main St. Call Randa and Matt Mitchell at 262-4161 for more information.

Friday, Jan. 27

• 3-7 p.m. Pizza Sale at CPCS cafeteria, eat-in or take-out; cheese pizza, $2.50 per slice, $7 per pizza or for $13; pepperoni, $3 per slice; $8 per pizza or 2 for $15. Call Nora Buckley, 262-2071, or the Colton Wesleyan Church at 262-2618 for more information.

• 6-9 p.m. High school varsity and junior varsity basketball games, CPCS vs. Norwood-Norfolk Central School at the CPCS gymnasium. Call Craig Bogart at 262-2100 for more information.

Saturday, Jan. 28

• 7-11 a.m. Pancake breakfast by Masons at the High Falls Lodge, 85 Main St.; $7 general, $6 seniors. Call Shanion McDonald at (518) 856-9293 or (315) 250-7876 for more information.

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Snowmobile safety course at CPCS Room 216. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. No fee. Sponsored by Sno-Skippers. Call Danny Collins, 212-0070, for more information.

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mid-Winter broomball tourney at town pavilion at Swift Field off Sugar Bush Lane. Call Mike Schwartfigure at 244-1851 for more information.

• 9 a.m. 10-Mile foot race along well-marked and marshalled roads. Race lasts until the last person finishes. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Fees and other details to be announced. Trophies in eight age groups. Race steps off from Colton school and ends at the town hall. Call Dan or Renee Dominie at 379-9290.

• 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Health fair at CPCS gymnasium. Will include Operation Safe Child ID, blood pressure and cholesterol readings and more. There is no fee. Call Mary Long at 262-2947 for more information.

• 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Craft fair at CPCS gymnasium. Fifteen dollar fee per table for vendors only. Call Grace Hawley for more informaton at 262-2439.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Clothing giveaway at CPCS auditorium lobby. Includes shoes and boots. Donations accepted until Jan. 26 at organizer’s house, 83 Gulf Rd. Free to residents in CPCS district; 25 cents each for non-residents (proceeds support local organizations including Neighborhood Center). For more information, call Cindy McLean, 244-4948.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. White elephant sale at Colton Methodist Church, 11 Church St. Sale donations taken until Jan. 27. Call Shirley Gardner, 386-2103, to coordinate drop-offs. Face painting plus soup, hot drinks and baked goods will be available to purchase.

• 10-11 a.m. Story hour at Colton Hepburn Library, 84 Main St. Story, craft and snack. No fee. Call Dennis Eickhoff, 262-2310, for more information.

• 10 a.m.-noon. Rod Thomas Memorial Higley Hustle Ski Races at Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr. Registration at 9 a.m. X-country ski races for all ages/abilities, and two classical events. First-timers welcome. Youth younger than 14 years of age race at noon. 5K Classic Technique Race for Adults (14 years and older) with age and gender divisions, $10 fee; 2.5K Classic Technique Race for Youth (younger than 14 years of age. Awards will be given for each age and gender category. Sponsored by Friends of Higley Flow State Park. Call Judy and Ed Fuhr at 262-2362 for more information.

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wood carving at Robideau’s Mahogany Ridge Bar & Grill, 3927 State Highway 56 (to be confirmed). Restaurant also opening early Friday, Saturday & Sunday with Winterfest specials; free hot chocolate for donations of food or pet items. Call Terrie Woodward at 274-0351 for more information.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual Quilt Show at venues on Main Street; family and heritage quilts and at the Zion Episcopal church sanctuary; fabric, patterns and notions from The Fabric Corner in the church undercroft; Fiberistas in the library; and barn quilt display and sales at town hall; free; raffles at town hall will support the neighborhood center, town tourism and beautification activities. Call Ruth McWilliams, 262-2450, for more information.

• 10 a.m. until dusk. Quilt Show at Catamount Lodge, 2092 State Highway 56, featuring quilts of Borderline Quilt Guild Members; free; assisted by CPCS students and clubs. Call Ruth McWilliams, 262-2450, or the lodge at 262-2255, for more information.

• 10 a.m. until dusk. Recreational snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Catamount Lodge, 2092 State Highway 56, free, school snowshoes available to sign out (first come basis). Call Ruth McWilliams, 262-2450, for more information.

• 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Chilifest at CPCS, $4 for chili with roll; $2 for chili dog; $1 for drinks; CPCS gym lobby and store, 4921 State Highway 56. Contact CPCS Class of 2017 and Diane Wolf, 265-0933 for more information.

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cookie decorating and sledding at CPCS; free; meet at the CPCS gym lobby and outdoors. For information, call Nicole Weakfall at 262-2100.

• 1-4 p.m. Wine Tasting at Robideau’s Mahogany Ridge Bar & Grill, 3927 State Highway 56; Call Terrie Woodward at 274-0351 for more information.

• 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Tap takeover and live music at Raquette River Pub, 102 Main St.; deep discount on beer from Township 7 Brewery in Dickinson Center. Must be 21 years of age and older. Music all day with Backdraft from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; info: Randa and Matt Mitchell, 261-4161

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bubble soccer at CPCS Gymnasium; teams needed in three age categories, grades 5-8, grades 9-12 and adults; $15 per high school student; $20 per adult; and $3 for spectators. Contact the CPCS Class of 2017 and Diane Wolf, 265-0933, for more information.

Sunday, Jan. 29

• 8 a.m.-noon. 5th annual International Breakfast at CPCS cafeteria;breakfast bakes, waffle station, muffins, scrambled eggs, sausage and hashbrowns; $8 adults, $6 seniors and children ages 6-13 years old, free for 5 years and younger. Call Class of 2017 and Diane Wolf, 265-0933, for information.

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Clothing giveaway at CPCS auditorium lobby; includes shoes and boots; info: Cindy McLean, 244-4948

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Family day at Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Drive, light refreshments provided while skiers and snowshoers enjoy groomed trails; ski and snowshoe rentals; youth rentals at no cost on first-come basis; free lessons by SLU ski team members for skiers all ages and abilities; gear swap and sale (skiers invited to bring good used equipment to sell). Call Judy and Ed Fuhr, 262-2362, for information.

• 10 a.m. until dusk. Recreational snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Catamount Lodge; snowshoes, hot drinks and snacks; Call Ruth McWilliams, 262-2450, or the Lodge, 262-2255 for more information.

• 10 a.m. until dusk. Quilt Show at Catamount Lodge, 2092 State Highway 56, featuring quilts of Borderline Quilt Guild Members; free; assisted by CPCS students and clubs. Call Ruth McWilliams, 262-2450, or the lodge at 262-2255, for more information.

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual Quilt Show at venues on Main Street; Call Ruth McWilliams, 262-2450, for more information.

• Noon-3 p.m. Vintage snow sled show at Robideau’s Mahogany Ridge Bar and Grill, 3927 State Highway 56; call Terrie Woodward, 274-0351, for more information.

• Noon to 4 p.m. Sleigh rides by Double H Percherons on St. Lawrence County forest land off Lenny Road (past Pleasant Mound Cemetery; park along Lenny Road or at Transfer Station); info: Tim Hatch, 244-0928.

• Starting at 1 p.m. Hoop shoot and foul shooting contest at CPCS gymnasium; registration at 12:30 p.m.; 5 age groups, grades K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12; free; awards to female and male winners in each age group (donated by Mike’s Trophies). Call Diane Wolf, 265-0933, for more information.

• Starting at 1 p.m. Frying pan toss at AmVets Post 262, 5082 State Highway 56; three age categories, 15 years and younger, 16-50 years, older than 50 years; $5 entry fee supports neighborhood center; food available to purchase. Call Grace Hawley, 262-2439, for more information.

• 2-3 p.m. Educational presentation on wildlife by Adirondack Wildlife Refuge at CPCS auditorium; featuring coy wolf and fisher; students in K-12, free; adults, $5 donation; info: Judy Fuhr, 262-2362.

• Starting at 4 p.m. Bonfire at AmVets Post 262, 5082 State Highway 56; info: Grace Hawley, 262-2439.

• 6-8 p.m. Rock ‘n Skate at town pavilion ice rink at Swift Field, off Sugar Bush Lane; music and disco lights; free hot chocolate; $1 fried bread; drawings to support town recreation activities: 1st prize, mountain bike; 2nd prize, trolling motor; 3rd prize, double tree stand; 4th prize, maple syrup; info: Kevin LaMora, 262-0899.

This schedule is subject to change.

Call 262-2439, or log-on to www.townofcolton.com/winterfest.html, for more information regarding the event.