Seekonk residents braved the snowy roads to kick off the town’s 200^th anniversary with the Bicentennial Ball at the Johnson and Wales Inn Saturday.

Residents were treated to cocktails, a chicken dinner, and the music of the band Malloi.

Many town officials made an appearance at the event, including Town Clerk Jan Parker, Selectmen Dave Parker and Bill Rice, School Committee Chairman Mitch Vieira, and Representatives Steve Howitt and Betty Poirier.

Longtime resident and former Selectman Donald Kinniburgh was also in attendance. He said he enjoyed himself and was looking forward to the next bicentennial event, the Kiwanis Annual Taste of the Town.

 “These things are always a good time,” he said.

The ball also featured an ice sculpture featuring the town’s logo. It was donated by the Seekonk Republicans.

The ball was just the first of many events being planned throughout the year to commemorate Seekonk’s incorporation into Massachusetts in 1812. Events include:

• February 7: Kiwanis Annual Taste of the Town, Johnson & Wales Inn, 213 Taunton Ave., 6 to 9 p.m. 
• February 12: Newman YMCA 200th Birthday Party, 472 Taunton Avenue, 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. A family day with cupcakes, DJ, obstacle course, family swim, moon bounce, arts and crafts. 
• March 4: Seekonk Night at the Celtics with Seekonk Honor Guard.  Children 14 and under will high five the players at half time.  Call Town Clerk’s Office at 508-336-2920 for tickets.
• March 18: Music program by Jacqueline Devillers and Make We Music, Historic Jacob Hill Inn, 2 p.m. By reservation only. Contact Eleonora Rezek at jacobhillinn@msn.com (put "Music Program" in subject line) or 508-336-9165.
• April 9: Opening event for Seekonk Schools' 200th anniversary celebration, at Hurley Middle School.
• April 10: Seekonk Schools' 200th anniversary celebration, Martin School.
• April 11: Seekonk Schools' 200th anniversary celebration with the Seekonk High School Symphonic Band conducting the premier performance of The Seekonk Symphony. Time to be announced.
• May 26: The Memorial Day Parade with floats and period costumes. Contact Dave Viera, d.viera5@verizon.net, or 508-844-3657.
• June 23: Grand Opening of The Meadows Park behind the Seekonk Public Library. Ecumenical gathering featuring choirs and other musical offerings at The Seekonk Meadows. 2 p.m.
• June 24: The Seekonk Lions Club and the Hearthstone Lions will host a family event with a barbeque, antique fire trucks, local bands and other activities behind the Hurley Middle School.
• July 7: Seekonk Night at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, with barbecue and fireworks. Contact Jan Parker at jparker@seekonk-ma.gov or 508-336-2920.
• August 25: Friends of Seekonk Library will sponsor a Family Barbeque provided by 99 Restaurant at 5 p.m., followed by a family movie under the stars, at The Seekonk Meadows behind the Seekonk Public Library. Contact Mary Ellen Siniak at msiniak@seekonkpl.org or 508-336-8230 x140.
• September 1 and 2: The Seaconke Wampanoag Annual Pow Wow on the Red Plain in Rehoboth.
• October: The Seekonk Public Library will host a One Town/One Book celebration, with book discussions, film showing and possibly an event with the author.
• October: Luncheon at the Old Grist Mill Tavern and dessert at the Historic Jacob Hill Inn with a historic tour.
• November: Holiday house tour organized by the Seekonk Historical Commission.  A historic Seekonk quilt will be made and raffled off.
• December 6: Annual Kiwanis Tree Lighting at Town Hall, 6 p.m.

The town is also selling a variety of merchandise to celebrate the anniversary, including t-shirts, mugs, hats, pens and pencils, bottled water and car magnets. All are available at the Town Clerk’s office, 100 Peck Street, and the School Administration office, 25 Water Lane.