Willa Brigham, storyteller extraordinaire and host of the Emmy award-winning show 'Smart Start Kids' will regale patrons of North Regional Library Saturday as it celebrates one year in its new location at 7009 Harps Mill Road.

Willa will perform at 1 p.m. for preschoolers and again at 3 for school-age kids and adults. What can attendees expect?

'My stories are educational, motivational and entertaining,' Brigham said. 'There's call-and-response and a lot of interaction. I teach them in songs -- it's so much more fun to sing when you're learning.'

Photos are encouraged, so bring your camera.

To learn more about Willa, visit www.willabrigham.com.

'Smart Start Kids' airs locally at 10 a.m. Saturdays on WRAL.

CAUTION: SNOW ANGELS AHEAD

Mother Nature didn't pull through for us, but the folks at Wakefield Development Company are going to make up for it from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday when they will bring truckloads of shaved ice to create its Snow Extravaganza. The developers promise several feet sprayed all around the Bedford Clock Tower and Town Square in the Bedford at Falls River neighborhood at 4390 Falls River Ave.

Bring your hat, gloves and maybe a few carrots to take part in the best snowman contest, the best snow angel contest and a snowball contest in which the mighty arm that throws the farthest snowball wins. Refreshments will be available under the clock tower and children's activities will be held in the recreation center. The event benefits the local chapter of The Salvation Army so be sure to bring hats, gloves and mittens and other warm clothing to donate.

The public is invited, but sign up by sending an e-mail message to activitiesdirector@bedfordtraditions.com or calling 792-0188.

DAY OF SERVICE

The City of Creedmoor will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall at 111 Masonic St.

Event organizers will provide information and ideas about where citizens can volunteer and allow residents to meet and connect with organizations that are planning volunteer projects.

For additional information, call Mayor Darryl D. Moss at 528-3332.

REGISTER TO SKATE IN '08

The Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club is getting ready for its 2008 street hockey season. Today is the last day to register for games that will start Jan. 28 and end March 28. Games are played on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. No games on teacher work days or vacations days.

The cost is $8. For more information, call Jason Weather with the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club at 556-7266 or visit www.wakebgc.org.

Raleigh Parks and Recreation will offer inline hockey leagues for ages 7 to 14. The deadline to register is Jan. 25. All games and practices will be at Marsh Creek Park Rink. This is a recreational athletic league with age divisions from 7 to 10 and 11 to14.

The program will run from March to May. Volunteer coaches are also needed. Cost for the league is $42 for city residents. For more information, call 831-6836.