Don't like being cooped up in winter? Some new classes are being offered by the Brookfield Parks and Recreation office. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Jan. 5, 2013 (read more details about winter/spring registration).

Archery

West Town Archery of Brookfield is offering instruction for youth and adults. The fee is $40 per archer for the complete set of (4) one-hour classes. Each student will receive a one-hour shooting pass with equipment to use at a later date of their choice.

Youth (ages 8-16) classes are scheduled for:

• January 9, 16, 23, 30:  5 to 6 p.m.
• February 4, 11, 18, 25:  7 to 8 p.m.
• March 4, 11, 18, 25:  7 to 8 p.m.
• April 8, 15, 22, 29:  7 to 8 p.m.
• May 6, 13, 20, 27:  7 to 8 p.m.

Adult (ages 14-up) classes are scheduled for:

• February 6, 13, 20, 27:  5 to 6 p.m.
• April 3, 10, 17, 24:  5 to 6 p.m.
• May 8, 15, 22, 29:  5 to 6 p.m.

Learn to Ice Skate

The Ponds of Brookfield is offering introductory ice skating lessons for youth and adults. The four-week program meets from 4 to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. Two sessions will be offered:

• January 13 to February 3
• February 10 to March 3 

The per-person cost is $40 (resident), $60 (Elmbrook School District resident) and $80 (non-resident).

No-School Play Day

Friday, Feb. 22 is a day off of school for the Elmbrook School District.

Brookfield East High School, 3305 Lilly Road, will host a FREE play activity event in the Field House from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Children ages 8 and younger can bring their big wheels and other small bicycles (no skateboards, razor/scooters, large bikes or in-line skates). Basketballs, jump ropes, hula hoops and more will be available for play.