
Joelle Morris of Sparta plays with a life-size chess set during the Sparta Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Sparta Middle School. (Photo by Maria Kovic)

Boys prepare to run a race during the Sparta Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Sparta Middle School. The event, sponsored by the Sparta Parks & Recreation Department, included a bounce house, GaGa Pit, sand art, face painting, a magic show, and dance and martial arts demonstrations. (Photos by Maria Kovic)

Children take part in a competition.

Children play chess at a long table.

Boy Scouts display parts used for their Pinewood Derby.