25 Things to Do This Winter
21. Visit the city's quaintest corner
Village Lights in German Village
Brick streets, artisan shops and some of the most beautiful homes in town will be accented by rows of sidewalk luminaries during this annual opportunity to shop, dine, drink and stroll.
22. Learn to scuba dive
Underwater Connection
It seems odd to learn a skill set primarily used in the tropics when it's 20 degrees and sleeting. However, taking a scuba certification class now will help you get even more out of that upcoming island getaway.
23. Freeze your ass off for a good cause
Columbus Polar Bear Plunge
The Columbus Zoo's newest attractions will inspire crazy but charitable swimmers to dive into the frosty deep near the polar bear exhibit to raise money for Special Olympics Ohio. Admission costs $10. (Don't worry: The bears will be looking on from a different pool.)
24. Stay fit (without hitting the gym)
Indoor adult sports
Since setting up in Columbus several years ago, this league organizer has upped its winter offerings to include indoor versions of kickball, volleyball, bowling, basketball and cornhole. A number of leagues start in early 2011.
25. Master the casserole
Comfort Foods class at the North Market
The city's eat-local hub continues its accessible, affordable kitchen classes with an installment about hearty, homey treats. Robin Davis, food editor at The Columbus Dispatch, will be on hand to help you improve your favorite go-to grub.
Village Lights
German Village Society
6-10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5
588 S. Third St., German Village
614-221-8888
Underwater Connection
1177 W. Third Ave., Grandview
614-298-9777
Columbus Polar Bear Plunge
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
614-239-7050
Indoor adult sports
SportsMonster
Various locations
614-443-0190
Comfort Foods class
North Market
1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6
59 Spruce St., Arena District
614-463-9664