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Family-Friendly Hike with L.L. Bean Dates: Jan. 19 Time: Noon Address: Pie Traynor Field Parking Lot, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 888.552.5571 (L.L. Bean) Join in a family-friendly hike, stopping along the way to explore nature! Call for registration information. L.L. Bean Leap Day Hike at North Park Date: Feb. 29 Time: 1 p.m. Address: Pie Traynor Field Parking Lot, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 888.552.5571 (L.L. Bean) This hike only happens once every four years! (Ages 8 and up.) Call for registration information. Latodami Nature Center Maple Syrup Making Demonstrations Dates: Feb. 22 and March 21 Times: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Address: Latodami Nature Center, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.2170 (Registration is required.) Learn how to identify and tap trees, collect and boil down sap, and make table- ready syrup! Ages 5 and up; dress well for outdoor weather. Registration is required. Pens in the Park Date: Jan. 11 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Address: Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971 Through the Penguins Foundation Give Hockey a Shot program, try on hockey equipment and hit the ice with former Pittsburgh Penguin Tyler Kennedy! Iceburgh will be there for part of the time too and there will be kids’ activities to enjoy. Regular rink admission applies. Skate with Parker, the Chipmunk, at North Park! Date: Dec. 27 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Address: Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971 Skate along with Allegheny County Parks mascot Parker! Other activities to enjoy as well. Register on the website. Guided Winter Nature Hike at North Park: Animal Tracks Dates: Jan. 26 Addresses: Check online for the meeting location. Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks or 412.935.1971 (Registration is required.) Join a park ranger for a fun and educational wintertime hike! Be sure to have water and wear appropriate shoes. Please register. Hit the Trail for a Hike (Intermediate) at North Park Date: Feb. 29 Time: Noon Address: 461 McKinney Road, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks or 412.935.1971 (Registration is required.) Join in an approximately 5-mile hike on the trails! Please register. North Park Free Ice Skating Lessons, Tuesdays or Thursdays Dates: January Time: 4:40 to 5:20 p.m. Address: Ice Rink, 1200 Pearce Mill Road, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.1971 (Registration is required.) Instruction is for beginning skaters (ages 5 and up) to learn the correct skating techniques and basic skills. Includes a 30-minute group lesson with five-minute free skate immediately following. Start times may vary slightly depending on inclement weather/ice conditions. Register on the website.  Recreation Alliance of North Pittsburgh Special Needs Event: Valentine’s Dance Date: Feb. 7 Address: Ohio Township Nature Center, 325 Nicholson Road, Ohio Township Contact: [email protected] Dance the night away to celebrate the holiday that’s all about love! n d Didn’t see your favorite holiday event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! Email [email protected] with the information. d We do our best to make sure the events listed are accurate, but always check the website for the most updated information. NORTH ALLEGHENY ❘ WINTER 2019 49