Looking for something to do close to home over this winter break? There are a variety of events and activities taking place at civic recreation facilities around town over the next couple weeks:
Christmas Shop & Drop at the Pool! takes place today from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Parents who need to get some last minute shopping or wrapping done can drop their kids (age seven and up) off for some fun and games. Regular admission rates apply.
The Grinch will pay a visit to the Ladner Leisure Centre tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 21) from 3 to 5 p.m. and hit the ice for a skate. Join others in Whoville to skate with the Grinch and see how his heart grows two sizes.
Regular admission rates apply.
The Delta Ice Hawks have home games on Dec. 21 (against Aldergrove) and Dec. 28 (against Ridge Meadows) at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Both games are at 7:45 p.m. Check out www.deltaicehawks.com for more on the local Junior B hockey team.
The arena at the South Delta Recreation Centre is being transformed again this holiday season into a Winter Wonderland. Those who drop by can check out a "decorated world of skating enchantment with spectacular lighting."
Winter Wonderland runs: -Dec. 22, 23, 27-30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 1:30 to 5 p.m. and then 6 to 8 p.m. -Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 1:30 to 5 p.m. -Jan. 1 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. -Jan. 2-3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 1:30 to 5 p.m. and then 6 to 8 p.m. Regular drop-in admission rates apply.
Delta will once again put on the annual Polar Bear Swim at Boundary Bay Regional Park in Tsawwassen on New Year's Day. Those looking to start the year with a chilly dip in the waters of Boundary Bay can register at noon. A registration form, which is available to download on Delta's website, can be completed in advance for quicker registration at the event.
"Swimmers head in to the water at 1 p.m. sharp and everyone is out by 1:05 p.m. Prizes are awarded to first, second and third place swimmers to the bell, the oldest swimmer and the swimmer from furthest away," notes Delta's website.
Those who come just to watch are encouraged to wear warm clothes and sturdy waterproof footwear. There will also be children's activities, a drumming circle and light refreshments.
There will be New Year's Day swims at the Ladner Leisure Centre and Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre from 12:30 to 4 p.m. There will be fun and games with a play leader from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is a donation of a non-perishable item for the food bank.
Hit the ice for a skate on New Year's Day at the Ladner Leisure Centre from 1 to 2:30 p.m. or at the South Delta Recreation Centre from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Admission is also a donation of a non-perishable item for the food bank.
South Delta Minor Hockey's big winter tournament takes place from Jan. 2 to 5 at local arenas.
Party in da House, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, includes all "C" division boys' teams from Atom to Midget and it's estimated over 300 athletes from ages eight to 18 will take part. Visit www.southdeltahockey. com for more.
