Give toys, get fit
Who knew giving was so healthful? Those who donate a toy at the Montclair Recreation Center on Dec. 18 get a free 5:30 p.m. interval training workout courtesy of John Mancuso’s Rialto Wellness Boot Camps. Mancuso promises to play holiday music. The rec center is at 729 Ulster Way. More at .
Snow job
Strap on a pair of snowshoes or get a refresher lesson in cross-country skiing Saturday as the season kicks off with special events at a dozen nordic centers across the state. Among the participants are Eldora and Devil’s Thumb, Beaver Creek and Keystone. Some resorts are offering free instruction and demos, while others have two-for-one deals. All offer rental equipment. Check them out at .
Kid stuff
For each Nike Youth Venture gift card in any denomination a shopper buys this month, Nike will donate an additional $5 — up to $75,000 — to community programs. The company has partnered with the international organization Ashoka’s Youth Venture and is launching its “Dream It, Do It Game Changers” at Nike retail stores across the country. Kids can also submit their ideas on ways to make the community a better place for young people. Past ideas have been soccer leagues, tennis programs, equipment swaps and clinics. Details at Niketown, 500 16th St., 303-623-6453.
