The Ohlson Mountain rope tow hours of operation are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, conditions permitting. Call 235-7669 for updates.

The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies has a free snowshoe loan program 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, at 708 Smokey Bay Way. Call 235-6667.

Nominate your heroine for Haven House's Annual Women of Distinction Awards Banquet recognizing women who contribute to our community. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 15. This is a community event with dinner, entertainment and an auction March 27 at Land's End. Nomination forms can be picked up and dropped off at Alaska USA, the Homer Bookstore, Latitude 59, Two Sisters and Haven House.