A fun, and silly way to usher in the holiday season, our annual Ugly Sweater trip to the Farmington with the Candlewood Valley Chapter is always a festive affair.

We'll meet at 10 a.m. at UpCountry Sportfishing, then head out on the water to fish. A warming station with fire, hot chocolate, coffee and snacks will be open and running at the People's state Park pavilion at Matthies Grove around noon.