The Laurentian Lakes Chapter of the North Country Trail sponsors Winter Trails Day on Jan. 9 at Maplelag Resort. Activities include a group ski/snowshoe event at 1 (meet at the lodge), a presentation on “White Tail Deer Throughout the Year” by Dave Rave, DNR area wildlife manager, at 4:30 and a silent auction featuring local hand-crafted items throughout the afternoon. Guests are invited to an annual meeting and Chapter update following the presentation. Costs: dinner, $18; dinner and ski pass, $23; snowshoe pass, $3. Reservations can be made prior to Jan. 1 at [email protected] or by calling Karen at 218-841-2857.