Enfield
Whaleback’s learning area and lodge will open on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at a cost of $5 for children ages 6-12 and $10 for everone else age 13 and older. Limited food and drink service also will be available.
The mountain plans to open all available terrain for the season on Dec. 23 and 24, running from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. The Upper Valley Snow Sports Foundation, the nonprofit group that oversees Whaleback, indicated in a news release that it will also hold a flash sale of season passes on Dec. 24.
Whaleback also has added slots and extended signup deadlines for its December vacation camp, Beluga Whales pre-K camps and its Sunday youth clinics. Registration also is underway for Thursday night race league.
For more information, contact Whaleback at 603-448-5500 or visit www.whaleback.com.
Lebanon
As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, a large part of Storrs Hill’s winter operations are based on volunteer help. The ski area is particularly looking for kitchen staff, lift attendants, snowmaking crew, ski patrol and lesson instructors. For every shift worked, volunteers receive a pass for free skiing on another day of the season.
Training will be provided for all positions. For more information, send an email to contactus@skistorrshill.com or call 603-448-4409.
Lebanon
Lebanon will sponsor a pair of trips on Jan. 17 (register by Jan. 10) and March 24 (register by Marh 17). Both trips leave Lebanon City Hall at 9 a.m., with a planned return of 5 p.m. Participants can either bring their own gear or rent at the mountain for an additional cost; they also may carry their own lunch or bring money to purchase something at the Burke lodge.
For costs and other information, contact Lebanon Rec at 603-448-5121.
West Lebanon
The skate will go from 2-4:10 p.m. In lieu of the usual $5 charge for skaters, a donation bucket will be set up to help the Barber family with its medical expenses. Julie Barber, a member of the Lebanon-Stevens co-op girls hockey team, is recovering from surgery to remove a tumor from her spine that has left her without use of her legs.
For more information, contact Campion Rink manager Dick Dodds at 603-643-1222.
Burlington
Charlie Macko set up an Ethan Dean goal and scored twice later in the contest to power Woodstock. Henry Trimpi provided the Wasps’ other goal, while Dean and Sebastian Yates both added assists.
Coaches Dan Jones and Josh Trimpi credited the entire roster for producing a clean and well-played contest.
Woodstock
The Wasps opened with a 9-0 win over Cardigan, with Andrew Gubbins netting a hat trick. Tommy Bissaillon and Aiden Yates both scored twice, and Luke Ricci and Field Willis accounted for Woodstock’s other goals. Bissaillon and Riley Shepherd both added two assists, and Willis finished with one. Keaton Piconi needed just five saves for the shutout.
The Wasps spent Saturday in upstate New York, dropping 6-1 and 5-0 decisions to the Saratoga Blue Knights. Woodstock had only eight skaters available, with Yates finishing a Charles Green pass for the only goal of the weekend. Piconi well in net, making 29 saves in the opening game with Saratoga.
Woodstock
The Wasps opened Saturday with a 5-1 loss to Harwood in Waterbury, Vt. Woodstock kept it close, trailing only 2-0 entering the final period before the Highlanders put it away. Silas Bohen provided the Woodstock goal.
Back home on Saturday evening, the Wasps bounced back with an 8-3 defeat of Chittenden-South Burlington. Calef Hepler and Gavin Huppe got things going with first-period goals, Ian Schell scored twice, Caleb Palazzo potted a rebound and Cam White finished off CSB with a natural hat trick. Bohen, Huppe, Auden Oliver-Yeager, Chase Christiansen, Evan Kurash and Dylan Deschamp hit the scoresheet with assists.
Woodstock
Ethan Havill and Reid Allegretto had their first career goals for the Wasps in the victory. Tyler Spaulding posted an assist, and goaltender Gerry Garrow played well in getting the win.
Woodstock closed the weekend with a 5-1 loss to the Rutland Spartans. Ridgely Dunne’s top-shelf backhander served as the Wasps’ only goal. Dominic Palazzo had a solid game in goal despite the final score.
Woodstock
Skylar Haley led the assault against Brattleboro, scoring two goals. Sophie Yates, Lily Gubbins, Maggie Mello and Myah Earl also hit the twine, Gubbins provided two assists and Earl contributed one.
After a day off, Woodstock returned with two games on Sunday. Emily Dean netted the only marker in a 6-1 loss to Barre, with Sadie Gravelle assisting. The Wasps finished with a 3-3 tie against the Rutland Peewee boys, getting two goals and two assists from Faye Stevens, another Yates goal and assists from Gubbins and Earl.
Lebanon
The hourlong class is free and open to anyone without prior belly dancing experience. Instructor Gina Capossela will teach beginning moves, building up to full dances. No special clothing is required, and one person will leave as winner of a coin hip scarf.
Although free of charge, participants are asked to register in advance through Lebanon Rec at 603-448-5121 or online at recreation.lebnh.net.
Capossela will hold a similar free workshop on Jan. 15 at the Dothan Brook School in Wilder from 1-2 p.m. Contact Hartford Parks and Recreation at 802-295-5036 to reserve a spot.
Quechee
Smart Start gives children and their parents a starting point for learning the game of basketball. Participants will work on the basic motor skills necessary to play organized basketball while also getting to work one on one with instructors and their parents.
Dribbling, ball handling, passing, catching, shooting, running and agility all have a part in Smart Start. Parent participation is a requirement of the program.
Smart Start runs for six consecutive Saturdays from 8:30-9:15 a.m. through Feb. 11. (Snow date: Feb. 18.) The cost of the program is $25 for Hartford residents and $40 for nonresidents. Call 802-295-5036 to learn more or reserve a spot.
White River Junction
The program provides a fun way for children to be physically active, develop confidence and build their self-esteem. Participants will learn the basics of cheerleading with the hope of instilling enthusiasm for the sport as they get older.
Each cheerleader will get a team T-shirt as part of registration and participation. Practices will be held on three Saturdays in January (Jan. 9, 16 and 23) in advance of a competition scheduled for Jan. 30.
Participants should wear appropriate shoes and clothing for an outdoor activity along with black pants; they should also bring a water bottle. The program is open to grades K-6 and costs $40 for Hartford residents and $55 for nonresidents.
Contact Hartford Parks and Rec at 802-295-5036 for more information or to register.
Concord
Speakers for the conference will include retired Hofstra University coach Bill Edwards and Dartmouth College assistant coaches Molly Fichtner and Jackie Traina. After the conference, Fichtner and Traina will lead 30 pitchers and catchers through a three-hour clinic.
The cost for coaches is $50 through Dec. 19 and $65 at the door. The cost for players seeking to join the clinic is $150 through Dec. 19 and $160 if postmarked after the deadline. Player costs include admission to the conference as well.
For more information or for a conference brochure, contact Windham High softball coach David Hedge at dhedge@windhamsd.org.
White River Junction
Wednesday Walkers features easy morning hikes at sites around the Upper Valley.
Each hike begins by meeting at the Hartford Municipal Building at 9 a.m. for transportation to that day’s hike. The winter schedule:
Jan 25: Mill Road Trail, Lebanon.
Feb. 8: Storrs Pond, Hanover.
March 1: Mink Brook Marsh, Hanover.
Participants are asked to bring snacks, bottled water, properly layered clothing and proper footwear to handle winter conditions. Wednesday Walkers is open to all ages, and each hike is done by noon.
Contact Hartford Rec at 802-295-5036 to find out more.