Weekly Bird Walk, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth, 7 am, 781-2330
Join Audubon staff naturalist and expert birder Eric Hynes for a guided bird walk. Bring binoculars and a field guide. $3 member/$5 nonmember.
SATURDAY DEC 1
Christmas Rush 5K Road Race, Mother’s Beach, Kennebunk, 11 am, 800-287-3361
Celebrate Christmas Prelude Weekend with this 5K USATF certified distance along the shore. Cocoa and Christmas cookies at the finish line. Proceeds benefit Kennebunk Fire Rescue Association’s West Kennebunk Fire Company. $12 adults, $8 kids.
Public Skating, Family Ice Center, Falmouth, 5-6 pm, 781-4200
Skate on the indoor ice for $5. Skate rental is $2 and sharpening is available for $5.
SUNDAY DEC 2
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, Freeport High School, 10 am, Arthritis Foundation at 800-639-”3
Entry fees and T-shirt fees waived for those who raise at least $50 in donations. $20 or $23 on race day, with an additional $10 fee for those who want a long-sleeve T-shirt. Free for children 10-and-under (but $10 for a T-shirt).
Public Skating, Portland Ice Arena, 2:30-4 pm, 774-8553
Come and enjoy the rink with other skating fans. $5 adults, $3 youth and seniors. Rental skates $2.
TUESDAY DEC 4
Winter Skills Series #1 — Skills Workshop, South Portland Library, call for time, 778-0801
Join experienced winter leaders and climbers from the Appalachian Mountain Club, Maine Chapter for this introduction to clothing, snow travel, gear and taking care of yourself in the winter.