Ski area events

SUGARLOAF, CARRABASSETT VALLEY: Carry the Torch for the Cure, 5 p.m. Tuesday, for a minimum $25 donation skiers can ski down Spillway trail carrying a torch, advance registration required. Proceeds are donated to the Maine Cancer Foundation and the Martha B. Webber Breast Cancer Center. For more information visit http://www.sugarloaf.com/torch.html or call 1-800-THE-LOAF.

MT. ABRAM, GREENWOOD: Friday night dinner specials and kids’ activities every Friday.

MT. ABRAM, GREENWOOD: Inaugural opening of Sobe Carve Park, Saturday, opening of a self-timed race course offered to skiers with the price of a lift ticket throughout the season.

BLACK MOUNTAIN, RUMFORD: New Year’s Eve celebration, Saturday – happy hour from 7 to 9 p.m., dance with Scot and Cindy Grassette from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and midnight buffet and champagne toast. Tickets are $35. Phone 364-4919 or 364-3408 for more information.