WinterKids will kick off the 2012-2013 winter season with Cooper Campbell Day, a fun, fast-paced, on-mountain event for kids and their families at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton, ME from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16th.

The festival—now in its fourth year—celebrates the life of Cooper Campbell, of Scarborough, who was killed by a drunk driver on the Maine Turnpike in April 2008. According to Steve Campbell, Cooper's father, fifteen-year-old Cooper was an avid skier and snowboarder who "enjoyed winter with his whole heart and lived by the words ‘live, love, listen, laugh, learn and leave a mark.'"

WinterKids and Shawnee Peak will help "leave a mark" for Cooper by bringing kids and families out on the slopes to learn and have fun together. Shawnee Peak has generously offered 75 pre-registered children and adults the chance to try skiing and snowboarding for the very first time, with free lessons, rentals, and lift tickets.

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Trick or Treat? Many local and national businesses and restaurants are giving away Halloween Freebies this year. Matthew Cheng, creator of eCoupons.com and HalloweenFreebies.net said, "Trick or Treat your way to free donuts and meals with Halloween Freebies at your local restaurant. Dress yourself or come with your Costumed Kids and Eat Free."

Halloween Freebies for October 31, 2012

1. Bob Evans: Kids Eat Free when they wear their costumes.

2. Chipotle: Come into any Chipotle dressed in costume, from 4pm to close and you'll get a burrito, bowl, salad or an order of tacos for just $2.

3. Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Kids Eat Free in Costume on Halloween.

4. Krispy Kreme: Wear your favorite costume to Krispy Kreme to receive your FREE Halloween or Pumpkin Spice Doughnut.

5. Houlihan's: Kids eat for free on Halloween at Houlihan's with the purchase of an adult entree.

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