It may be the only Mat-Su holiday event that pairs chainsaw demonstrations with free ice skating.
On Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., the City of Wasilla and nonprofit North America Outdoor Institute will hold the first Wasilla Safe and Sound Christmas Fair at the Menard Sports Center.
The fair includes information on fire safety, snowmachine safety and avalanche awareness training through seminars, demonstrations, or hands-on training sessions. Participants can also sign up for future training programs or qualify to purchase a new Snell/DOT helmet for $25 to $45. Training programs will be presented by the Outdoor Institute and partner agencies, including Mat-Su Borough Emergency Services, MATSAR, FireWise, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, and H2O Guides.

The free skating will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Register to present or participate online at www.naoiak.org or call 376-2898 or 357-9100 for more information.