Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 2017-2018 Winter Break activities for students and families Alaska Public Lands Information Center 459-3730 Inside the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center at 101 Dunkel Street, Suite 110 The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center supports the appropriate use and enjoyment of Alaska's public lands and resources through "one-stop shopping" for public lands information, trip-planning assistance, and resource education. It encourages visitors and residents to seek meaningful, safe and enjoyable experiences on public lands and inspires to conserve and sustain the natural, cultural and historic resources of Alaska. Alyeska Pipeline Celebration of Lights 452-8671 Downtown Fairbanks Alyeska Pipeline Celebration of Lights—8:00 pm on Saturday, December 23. A large fireworks show will be launching from Griffin Park, viewable throughout downtown, with premium viewing along the Chena River. A great event for all ages combines well with a night downtown – and last-minute, local Christmas shopping. So bring your ears and eyes downtown to celebrate the passing of the darkest day of the year and the light’s return. Special thanks to sponsors Alyeska Pipeline and North Haven Communities. Arctic Bowl 456-7719 952 10th Avenue, Fairbanks Winter Break: Call for open bowling schedule. Ben Franklin Crafts 488-8544 301 N. Santa Claus Lane, North Pole Craft class schedules are available the first of each month at the store. Call or stop by the store for further information. Big Dipper Ice Arena/Parks & Recreation 459-1104 1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING Saturday, December 23: 5:00-6:30 pm, SKATE WITH SANTA! Sunday, December 24: CLOSED~Christmas Eve Monday, December 25: CLOSED~Merry Christmas! Tuesday, December 26: 11:45-1:15 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm Wednesday, December 27: 11:45-1:15 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm, 5:30-6:45 pm Thursday, December 28: 11:45-1:15 pm, 6:00-7:30 pm Friday, December 29: 11:45-1:15 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm Saturday, December 30: 5:00-6:30 pm Sunday, December 31: CLOSED~New Years Eve Monday, January 1: CLOSED~Happy New Year! Big Dipper Ice Arena (continued) 459-1104 1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks Tuesday, January 2: 11:45-1:15 pm Wednesday, January 3: 11:45-1:15 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm, 5:30-6:45 pm Thursday, January 4: 11:45-1:15 pm Friday, January 5: 11:45-1:15 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm Saturday, January 6: 4:30-6:00 pm Sunday, January 7: 1:00-2:15 pm Monday, January 8: 11:45-1:15 pm FREESTYLE Tuesday, December 26: 1:30-2:45 pm Tuesday, January 2: 1:30-2:45 pm ADULT RECREATIONAL HOCKEY Wednesday, December 27: 1:30-2:45 pm Thursday, December 28: 4:15-5:45 pm Wednesday, January 3: 1:30-2:45 pm Friday, January 5: 1:30-2:45 pm Monday, January 8: 1:30-2:45 pm, 3:30-5:00 pm Recreational Skating/Hockey Fees: Ages 0-3, Free. Ages 3-17, $4.00. Ages 18-59, $6.00. Ages 60 & over, $2.00 TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Call the number above or check daily ice schedule at www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/parksandrecreation/facilities/BigDipper Birch Hill Recreation Area/FNSB 457-4488 101 Wilderness Drive, Fairbanks The Parks and Recreation Department, through partnership with the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, offers the Birch Hill Recreation Area and the Jim Whisenhant Cross Country Ski Trail system for recreational use. Winter Season Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday: 12:00 pm-9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Cold Weather Closure: During extreme cold temperatures (-25° or colder) the Cross Country Ski Center will not be open. At this temperature, the trail lights will be shut off. The warm-up hut will remain open. Boys & Girls Club 457-5223 645 8th Avenue, Fairbanks • The Boys & Girls Club of Fairbanks is open during Winter Break! • Hours are 12:00-6:00 pm. Club will be closed on December 25, 26, and January 1. • Memberships are $50 a year and scholarships are available! (Ages 7-17 or still in high school) • If you are not sure you want to become a member right away, you can visit for free up to 5 days. • Meals and snacks provided, fun activities, field trips • NEW Teen Center • Teen Open Gyms & Teen Nights Christmas In Ice 907-590-2522 101 St. Nicholas Drive, located next to Santa Claus House in North Pole December 2, 2017-January 9, 2018 Christmas In Ice is a winter ice park located next to Santa Claus House in North Pole, featuring Christmas-themed ice art pieces, ice slides and a maze and twirlers, adding color and light to the Interior Alaska winter! Local and international ice carvers compete in single, multi-block and junior division ice carving competitions, transforming massive blocks of ice into beautiful and creative pieces of art. Come enjoy the ice maze, plenty of ice slides and twirlers. If you want to try your hand at carving, sign up for the Amateur Exhibition and work on your piece throughout the month. Special events include BP's Community Picnic, Military Appreciation Day, Christmas Day with Santa, and the New Year’s Eve fireworks display. Discount admission coupons are delivered to all elementary school children in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, and a senior admission rate is offered daily. We will have trailers set up between Santa Claus House and the Reindeer as our warming area where you can enjoy beverages and light concessions, and shop for logo gear and clothing, sleds and unique post cards. Hours of Operation: Open Daily 11am to 10pm Christmas Eve 11am to 6 pm Christmas Day 12pm to 6 pm New Year's Eve Fireworks and Snowflake Drop Free admission 10 pm -11:45 pm Count down with Santa at MIDNIGHT Admission Daily Prices: Adults $9.00, Youth (6-12 years) $6.00 Punch Pass-10 visits for $60.00 Senior rate (60+) $5.00 5 and under-Free Season Passes: Adult $30.00, Youth (6-12 years) $15.00 Group Rates for 10 and more in a group. Educational demonstrations upon request. Please visit www.christmasinice.org for more information. Christmas Party for Children 389-2164 Chatanika Lodge, Mile 28.5 Steese Highway Friday & Saturday, December 15 and 16. Party held at the Chatanika Lodge. Santa will make an appearance and give gifts at 6:30pm each night! Call or visit www.chatanikalodgeak.com for further information. On Friday, December 15 the event will be focused to allow more time children with special needs. Saturday, December 16, the event is open to all families. Gift and free buffet for every child. FNSB Parks & Recreation 459-1070 Birch Hill Recreation Area, E. Birch Hill Road, Fairbanks Join the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department for their Winter “Try-Athlon Series Race #1” (skate ski/snowshoe/classic ski) at Birch Hill Friday, December 29, from 5:00-7:00 pm. Registration begins at 4:00 pm in XC Ski Center. Race starts promptly at 5:00 pm. May race as individual or relay team. Choose between competitive race or family fun race. Light refreshments and warm drinks provided. Competitive Race: 3km skate ski, 3km classic ski & 2km snowshoe. Family Fun Race: 1km freestyle ski, 1km freestyle ski & 1km snowshoe. Racers must provide own equipment (or rent from local stores). This is a FREE event. FNSB Parks & Recreation Adaptive Program 459-1097 Adaptive Recreation works within the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide recreational programs for the population of Fairbanks and North Pole who have a disability. Their programs change with the seasons, from biking and hiking in the summer to snow shoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter with almost everything else in between! The Adaptive Program requires a current registration form be on file and that anyone wishing to participate call the Adaptive Office at 459-1097 to register as well as speak with staff about program participation. The program does require that any youth be accompanied by a parent or care provider for the activity. For more information and a current newsletter and CALENDAR of activities, please visit: www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/pr/Pages/Adaptive-Program.aspx Fairbanks Children’s Museum 374-6873 302 Cushman Street, Suite 101, Fairbanks The Fairbanks Children's Museum is open from 10 am-5 pm Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday, and closed on Mondays. They will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. December 27: Mess Makers at 11am. - Fun, hands-on messy play in the museum. December 28: Pint-Sized Science at 11am. - Age-appropriate science topics focusing on STEM topics. December 31: Noon Year's Eve at Noon. - Celebrate the New Year with a special family-friendly party at Noon! January 2: Tinkering Tuesday at 3:30pm. - Learn to create and build using a wide variety of tools. January 3: Mess Makers at 11am. - Fun, hands-on messy play in the museum. Fairbanks Children’s Museum (continued) 374-6873 January 4: Pint-Sized Science at 11am. - Age-appropriate science topics focusing on STEM topics. January 5: Story Movers at 11am. - Learn the secrets to interactive storytelling! Daily Admission Prices: $8.00 (Ages 1-99), $7.00 for active duty military and dependents. Please visit https://www.fairbankschildrensmuseum.com/ for more information! Friends of Creamer’s Field 452-5162 Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge 1300 College Road, Fairbanks Holiday Ornament making workshops: Saturdays: December 9, 16, & 23.