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<DIV>Sure wish we still lived in Idaho. We have been to this several times and
the some of the snow sculptures are awesome.</DIV>
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<DIV>Dick Schmidt</DIV>
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<H1>Head to McCall for the winter carnival</H1>
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<P>All the fun in McCall ain't over yet — there's still a lot planned for this
weekend, with the emphasis on outdoor recreation.<BR><BR>Strap on a pair of
snowshoes and play a round of golf at McCall Golf Course starting Thursday. On
Friday, watch the torchlight parade and have dinner at Little Ski
Hill.<BR><BR>Saturday's events include a snowmobile fun run, kids' snowman
building contest and horse-drawn sleigh rides.</P>
<P>If you prefer your sports indoors, get into the light-hearted spirit of the
carnival at Thursday's annual contest to honor the best beard, hairiest legs and
sexiest legs in town.<BR><BR>Or raise funds for wildlife rehabilitation Friday
at the Wine Tasting Festival and Snowdon Art Auction .</P>
<P>The conclusion of this week's Idaho State Snow Sculpting Championships means
there are even more great snowy masterpieces to see.<BR><BR>You won't want to
miss a minute of it. Here's a list of events:</P>
<P><STRONG>Today</STRONG></P>
<P>All Day: Idaho State Snow Sculpting Championships, Depot Park.<BR><BR>11
a.m.: 6th annual Snowshoe Golf, McCall City Golf Course.</P>
<P>2 p.m.: Avalanche Transceiver Extravaganza, Legacy Park,
634-8530.<BR><BR>5:15 p.m.: Dinner at the Senior Center.</P>
<P>7 p.m.: Beard, Hairy & Sexy Leg Contest, Yacht Club.<BR><BR>7:30 p.m.:
"Three Murders and It's Only Monday," Alpine Playhouse.</P>
<P><STRONG>Friday</STRONG></P>
<P>11 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Vendors and food court, Depot Park.<BR><BR>11 a.m.: Idaho
State Snow Sculpting Championship judging begins, Depot Park.</P>
<P>11 a.m.: 6th annual Snowshoe Golf, McCall City Golf Course.<BR><BR>5 to 9
p.m.: Music on the Main Stage, Depot Park.</P>
<P>5 to 10 p.m.: Beer Garden, courtyard at Hotel McCall.<BR><BR>5:30 p.m.: Wine
Tasting Festival and Snowdon Art Auction, McCall RV Resort's Northfork
Lodge.<BR><BR>7 p.m.: Little Ski Hill Torch Parade, Night Ski & Dinner,
Little Ski Hill.</P>
<P>7:30 p.m.: "Three Murders and It's Only Monday," Alpine Playhouse.<BR><BR>9
p.m.: Optimist Club Teen Dance, McCall Elementary School.</P>
<P><STRONG>Saturday</STRONG></P>
<P>8 to 11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast, Senior Center.</P>
<P>9 a.m.: Snowmobile Fun Run, Idaho 55 to Boydstun to West Mountain Road
(follow signs).<BR><BR>10 a.m. to noon: Snowman Building Contest, Rite Aid
parking lot.<BR><BR>11 a.m.: 6th annual Snowshoe Golf, McCall City Golf
Course.</P>
<P>11 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Vendors and food court, Depot Park.<BR><BR>11:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m.: Sleigh rides, Jug Mountain Ranch.</P>
<P>1 to 10 p.m.: Beer Garden, Depot Park.<BR><BR>1 to 9 p.m.: Music on the Main
Stage, Depot Park.<BR><BR>7:30 p.m.: "Three Murders and It's Only Monday,"
Alpine Playhouse.</P>
<P>9 p.m.: Optimist Club Teen Dance, McCall Elementary School.</P>
<P><STRONG>Sunday</STRONG></P>
<P>All Day: Snow sculpture viewing.<BR><BR>11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Sleigh
rides, Jug Mountain Ranch.</P>
<P>Noon: Closing ceremonies and national anthem, Depot Park.</P></DIV><!-- end articletx --></DIV></BODY></HTML>