Mahoney Ice Skating Sun Jan 3

Hey Cubs!
As Mr. Denne mentioned at the last Pack Meeting, we are still having our trip to Mahoney this Sunday, January 3rd.

We'll meet at the Mahoney craft center (ask at the entry booth for directions) at 2pm. The craft center closes at 4pm. We'll then meet at the activity center for ice skating at 3:30pm. We'll start with a safety discussion and then skate. Scouts can earn their ice skating belt loop by attending.

Remember:
1. The ice rink is a covered, but outside rink. Please dress accordingly (forecast is 20F). The rink is adjacent to the indoor activity center though, so warming up is easy.

2. If you don't know where the craft center is, just ask at the park entrance booth - they'll tell you the directions.

3. Driving conditions sound like they'll be okay. I will call Saturday for ice rink condition (it was good today). If either condition changes or we need to cancel I will call to let you know. Check your email before you leave for Mahoney!

4. Of course parents should skate with their scout, if necessary

5. Here is the google map to Mahoney, if you are not familiar:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=41.138847,-96.043167&daddr=28500+W+Park+Hwy,+Ashland,+NE+68003+(Mahoney+State+Park)&hl=en&geocode=%3BFQracQIdg1FC-iGzEATwh17i0Q&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=11&sll=41.100569,-96.176376&sspn=0.230254,0.4422&ie=UTF8&z=11

6. You can purchase ceramics and leather products to paint and work at the craft center for a reasonable price. Here are the costs:
Craft Center is open 11-4 on the 3rd
Skating is open 11-6 on the 3rd

Costs:
Park Entry – Daily $4
Entrance to the Activity center AND Skating - $2
Skate Rental - $3

Leather craft and pottery items range from $3 to $18 average, you can spend more on bigger pottery items.

Please reply to this email so we can get a head count.

Jim Astuto

Join us for the December Pack Meeting

The whole family is invited to the Pack meeting on Monday, December 14th at 7pm in the Social Level. The meeting will start promptly at 7:00 pm, so please arrive a little early if possible.

Other items of interest:

• Our Webelos IIs will receive their Arrow of Light, a major award in scouting. Venture Crew 483 will participate in the memorable ceremony.
• Coloring for the younger siblings
• Awards and belt loops will be presented to scouts
• Someone special will visit our pack, with a surprise for all...

Hope to see you there!