Karl's Kids Gathering to support "Karl's Kids" are, front row, left to right, Abbie Andrews, Emma Hall, Sebi Crocetti, Theo Crocetti and Joseph Levesque (in baby seat); second row, left to right, Susan Levesque, holding Austin Levesque and Mark Andrews.

Karl's Kids" was conceived to honor the late Karl Berger's passion for athletics, specifically, children's athletics in Lincoln County, because he devoted much of his time educating and working with kids to better themselves as athletes and as people.

Because of his passion for skiing at Sugarloaf, we are asking skiers and non-skiers to join in the fun at Sugarloaf on Saturday, March 1 for a day of skiing, along with a fun race with prizes and a silent auction and reception at the Sugarloaf Hotel. Special discounted ski tickets and have been arranged, but ski tickets must be purchased not later than Feb. 26.

We are looking for interested people to form teams (families, companies, friends) and get people in the community to help sponsor your team either on a per run basis (how many runs a team does in a day) or a flat donation. Event packets and donation forms can be emailed to you if you request by calling Mike Hall at 631-1471.

The event will kick off on Friday, Feb. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a welcome reception at the Sugarloaf Hotel. Saturday, March 1, there will be a registration from 7 to 8 a.m., followed by skiing from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At 2 p.m. a fun race will be held on the Boardwalk race course where each participant will get two chances for prizes for fastest run, slowest run, and craziest dressed. That will be followed by the closing reception with a silent auction, race prizes, hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, and thank you to sponsors at the Sugarloaf Hotel.

Karl's Kids is looking for sponsors for the event and silent auction items. If you interested in having a fun time at Sugarloaf and to raise money for children in Lincoln County, contact Mike Hall at 631-1471. All donations should be made out to "Karl's Kids," c/o Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary Club, P.O. Box 363, Waldoboro, ME 04572.