Participants (from left) Jaqueline Mace, Mary Herlevich, and Joan Hosafros test their snowshoes as they get ready to rack up kilometers during the "Ski, or Snowshoe, For the Heart of Our Community" event to be held Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Swedetown Trails in Calumet. (Photo courtesy Lois Berg)The money raised will benefit two local non-profits, Omega House and the Copper Island Cross Country Ski Club.
Omega House funds will continue to provide much needed hospice care to local residents, while the money for the Copper Island Ski Club will help maintain their chalet and beautiful network of trails in Calumet.
"This is a great way to get yourself and your family outdoors during mid-winter," said Lois Berg, one of the event organizers. "Besides fresh air and exercise, participants will be treated to food and drinks, along with t-shirts and door prizes. The Swedetown Trails are beautifully groomed for skate and classic cross-country skiing as well as for snowshoeing. We encourage children and adults to come out for a fun day."
Participants of all ages can cross-country ski or snowshoe individually or join a team. Donations are collected in advance and turned in during registration the day of the event. For more information and registration materials call Omega House at 906-482-4438. Registration materials can also be obtained at the Swedetown Chalet. Hours are 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday through Tuesday.
Everything is set for the Ski for Heart event except lining up CHALET VOLUNTEERS, who are needed for two shifts: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The first shift will be doing lots of registering, and the second shift will include clean up. Both have the potential for lots of good eating. If you want to work one of these shifts please contact LOIS BERG at 482-5960 or loisaberg@charter.net.
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