Winter Bowling

The Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department is again sponsoring a free bowling program for all school aged children who are residents of the town. There is no cost to the participants. Children can bowl up to three games and receive the shoe rentals at no charge. All areas of the town will bowl at North Bowl Lanes on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 3 and continuing for 10 weeks. Registration will be starting at 8: a.m. the first day of bowling. Call the recreation department at 562-6860 with any questions.Add Expanded Text Here

Beartown Ski and Snowboard Club

The Beartown Ski and Snowboard club is a recreational and instructional program for children interested in skiing or snowboarding. The program is for children ages 5 and up.

The club has practices Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 3 through mid-March, weather permitting. Members do not need to attend every practice; they can choose the schedule that works best for them.

Register now for the season. For more information, contact Mike Collin, at 570-5565, or Beartown, at 561-3938.Add Expanded Text Here

Family Skiing

The Beartown Ski Area plans to open for the season following Christmas, weather permitting. Season passes are available until December 15 at a discounted rate of $190 for adults, $175 for students and $375 for families. After that date, rates will increase to $220 for adults, $200 for students and $440 for families.

The cost for a day pass this year will be $18 for adults and $16 for students. Half-day rates and discounts for members are also available. The cross country trails will be available daily for a nominal fee. The ski area will be open Friday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturdays and all school holidays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Call 561-3938 for conditions or to arrange for lessons, or check out the website, at www.skibeartown.com. Season pass applications and further contact information are available on the website.Add Expanded Text Here

Keeseville Ski registration

The Keeseville Youth Commission will hold registration for its 2010 Whiteface ski program on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9-11 a.m., at the Town of AuSable Town Hall. All forms are due no later than Dec. 10.

For more information, contact Tonia Finnegan, at 834-7363.Add Expanded Text Here