Dr. Crawford W. Long is recognized as the first physician to use anesthesia for surgery on March 30, 1842, in the frontier town of Jefferson, which is known today as the “Birthplace of Anesthesia.” To honor him, the Fire and Ice 200th Birthday Frolic celebration will be from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the public square outside the Crawford Long Museum in downtown Jefferson. Visitors can enjoy ice-carving demonstrations, music, entertainment, food, children’s activities, birthday cake and fireworks at the free event.