Open Swim: Turners Falls High School Pool. Family swim, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and adult lap swim, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday evenings: Jan. 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 and 31; Feb. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 and 28; and March 3 and 6. Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Season passes are available. Non-swimmers must wear a United States Coast Guard Certified life jacket. Open swim is canceled if school is canceled. Fees available online at montague.net.
American Red Cross Babysitting Course: Youths ages 11 to 15, Tuesday, Feb. 4, and Wednesday, Feb. 5, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Obtain the knowledge and resources to become a great babysitter. This fun, interactive course teaches students first aid and safety skills, as well as helpful tips on how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Montague residents, $40; non-residents, $45. Maximum enrollment: 12.
Night Sledding: Saturday, Feb. 15, 4 to 9 p.m., Unity Park. The hill will be illuminated with a camp fire and light towers — courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Refreshments will be available.
The winter programs brochure is out. To view it, visit the Montague Parks & Recreation Department’s webpage at montague.net, call 413-863-3216 or visit the department’s office at 56 1st St. in Turners Falls. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.