Saturday, February 7: Bug Country sponsors the 4th annual "Walk a Mile in My Shoes," a one mile walk in Utica, to benefit the homeless, through the Utica Rescue Mission. Registration begins at 10am, the Walk starts at 11. Sign up here: Walk a Mile in My Shoes.

Saturday, February 14, 7pm: Bug Country is sponsoring Utica College Hockey again this season. Dave Silvers will be at the game against Elmira College, handing out prizes with the "Random Fan" giveaway and T-shirt toss in between periods. Happy Valentine's Day!

Saturday, February 21, 2-6pm: It's the 1st ever Bug Country FREE Winter Carnival! Held at the Val Bialas Ski Area in Utica. Free admission, bounce house, face painting, bonfire, fireworks and more! Plus, special pricing on tubing and ski lift tickets. More info.: Winter Carnival

Bug Country is sponsoring the 7th annual HALO Chinese Auction will be held at the Silverado Inn, Marginal Road (turn at Denny's) in Herkimer. Hundreds of new items, about 100 gift certificates, baskets, raffles, 50-50, food available. Viewing starts at 11am, drawings begin at 2pm and you don't have to present for the drawings. All proceeds benefit HALO, Helping Animals Live Organization, a not-for-profit, no kill, no cage cat shelter in Little Falls. Visit halorescue.net