The first weekend in January seems to be designated holiday recovery time. You could catch up on the movies you may have missed, or bundle up for a winter adventure on the trail.
o We recently highlighted the bird watching at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s River “S” unit, South Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, with a $3 admission, and the improvements to Whipple Creek Regional Park, 17202 N.W. 21st Ave., that have made its 4.3 miles of multiuse trail more accessible in winter. Lacamas Lake Regional Park is another great option with the easy Heritage trail, a 3.5-mile walking path that follows the lake shore. There’s parking at the trailhead, 3344 N.E. Everett St., Camas, along with an additional 6 miles of hiking and cycling trails, featuring three waterfalls, views of Round Lake and Lacamas Creek. All of the parks are open from 7 a.m. to dusk. www.clark.wa.gov, www.whipplecreekparkrc.org or www.ridgefieldfriends.org
o There’s more to look forward to in January. Union High School will bring a contemporary take to Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical “Cinderella.” The winter theater production will run Jan. 9-10 and Jan. 15-17 at the school’s performing arts complex, 6201 N.W. Friberg Strunk St., Camas. Tickets at the door will be $10, $7 for students and seniors. 360-604-6250, ext. 7466
o Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy will present a musical starring everyone’s favorite honey-loving bear in “Winnie the Pooh.” The production will run Jan. 16-18 at Brunish Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Tickets are $10. 800-273-1530 or www.metropaa.org
