To-Do List: Jan. 18-Jan. 29
» SNOWSHOE HIKE, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Participants will snowshoe along the Ridges Sanctuary trails and learn about winter ecology and wildlife from a naturalist. If snow is insufficient, the group will hike the trails. Meet at the Marshall Cabin at the Ridges, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. $5 for those bringing their own snowshoes, $10 if using the Ridges' snowshoes for ages 18 and older; call ahead to reserve a pair. (920) 839-2802. » SNOWSHOE HIKE, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Participants will snowshoe along the Ridges Sanctuary trails and learn about winter ecology and wildlife from a naturalist. If snow is insufficient, the group will hike the trails. Meet at the Marshall Cabin at the Ridges, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. $5 for those bringing their own snowshoes, $10 if using the Ridges' snowshoes for ages 18 and older; call ahead to reserve a pair. (920) 839-2802. » WINTER WONDERLAND TROLLEY TOUR, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Heated Door County Trolley car takes participants to Simon Creek Winery for a tasting, then on a sleigh ride and ending at a fireside lunch at the White Gull Inn, Fish Creek. 9:30 to 10 a.m. pickup at Sturgeon Bay resorts, 10 a.m. pickup at Door County Coffee and Tea, 5773 Wisconsin 42, Carlsville. $60; reservations recommended. (920) 868-1100. Jan. 22» DOOR COUNTY READS KICKOFF CELEBRATION, 7 p.m. for "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers, chosen for this year's program. Phillips Sweet will discuss "Enchantment of Everyday Life," and Nanette Anschutz will interpret his message in sign language; music by violinists Beth Chafey-Hon and Christine Whyatt; homemade Southern refreshments. Door Community Auditorium, 3926 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek. (920) 743-6578. » SCHOOL MUSICAL, 7 p.m. 37th annual event presented by Southern Door fifth-graders. "Memorable Moments, Magical Memories" pays tribute to former shows and has an electric light parade, a magical time machine and visits by 20 costumed characters from past years. Southern Door Community Auditorium, 2073 County DK, Brussels. $3. (920) 825-7321. » TV PREVIEW, 6:30 p.m. Advance screening of "Jazz at Birch Creek," a concert recorded in August 2011 by Wisconsin Public Television, followed by a reception and discussion with WPT producer Deb Piper on how the program was made. Birch Creek Music Performance Center, 3820 County E, Egg Harbor. Free, but reservations required. (920) 868-3763. » LUMBERJACK SUPPER, 4:30 to 7 p.m. 77th annual event. Family-style corned beef, roast pork, cabbage, rutabagas, baked beans, mashed potatoes, bread, desserts and beverages; carryouts available. Sponsored by United Methodist Men's Club. Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. $14 adults, $6 children. (920) 743-3241. » SCHOOL MUSICAL, 12:15 p.m. 37th annual event presented by Southern Door fifth-graders. "Memorable Moments, Magical Memories" pays tribute to former shows and has an electric light parade, a magical time machine and visits by 20 costumed characters from past years. Southern Door Community Auditorium, 2073 County DK, Brussels. $3. (920) 825-7321. » DOOR COUNTY READS THEATER PRESENTATION, 7 p.m. Isadoora Theatre Company members will read from the play "The Member of the Wedding" by Carson McCullers, preceded by a 6 p.m. optional natural and organic dinner. Greens N Grains, 7821 Wisconsin 42, Egg Harbor. $7.50 for dinner, free for play reading, but reservations requested. (920) 868-9999. » SCHOOL MUSICAL, 9 a.m. 37th annual event presented by Southern Door fifth-graders. "Memorable Moments, Magical Memories" pays tribute to former shows and has an electric light parade, a magical time machine and visits by 20 costumed characters from past years. Southern Door Community Auditorium, 2073 County DK, Brussels. $3. (920) 825-7321. » SNOWSHOE HIKE, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Participants will snowshoe along the Ridges Sanctuary trails and learn about winter ecology and wildlife from a naturalist. If snow is insufficient, the group will hike the trails. Meet at the Marshall Cabin at the Ridges, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. $5 for those bringing their own snowshoes, $10 if using the Ridges' snowshoes for ages 18 and older; call ahead to reserve a pair. (920) 839-2802.
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9:30 to 10 am pickup at Sturgeon Bay resorts, 10 am pickup at Door County Coffee and Tea, 5773 Wisconsin 42, Carlsville. $60; reservations recommended. (920) 868-1100. » RECITAL, 1:30 pm Jazz and classical music performed by members of the Gamma Zeta
By Jesus Lopez Jr. OGDEN -- Guests at Ogden Valley ski resorts soon may have a chance to go quickly from sitting by the fireplace to hitting untouched powder under the whirl of helicopter blades. On Jan. 3 the Weber County Commission approved an
Increasingly, the answer is to develop all-season resorts that will sustain a business even if a winter falls short of hopes. Swain Ski, located in Allegany County, is doing just that. Two couples who had been leasing the ski center since 2009 — Scott
Of the arrival of MGM Resorts next door, Mr. Etess cited the bond Mohegan Sun had established with the community over the past two years, including jobs, revenue and ancillary economic development. He said his group was in the best position of any
Even better, the medium range pattern calls for a persistent northwest flow to linger over the area throughout the week and into next weekend, with continued chances of snow on and off, helping ski resorts open more terrain and easing water woes.