The phone number listed for the Howard County Tourism Council in the Jan. 5 issue of the Sun Magazine was incorrect. To reach the council, call (410) 750-8582 or (800) 288-TRIP.

* The Sun regrets the error.

COME OUT FROM BENEATH THOSE flannel sheets. Get up off that couch. You don't have to hibernate in the den this winter just because you can't go to the tropics. Baltimore is not an arctic wasteland during the cold-weather season.

To prove it, we've rounded up 101 places to go or things to do in the greater Baltimore metropolitan area during January and February. Some are free and some have a fee. Some are ongoing and some have specific dates. Some are guaranteed to keep you warm, but others require a good set of long johns and a hearty disposition. We recommend phoning ahead to check on specifics and prices.

Our list covers a wide range of interests. Some activities might actually turn your winter blahs into spirited hurrahs. Well, maybe not quite a hurrah. We know you're saving that for the first day of spring.

SPORTING ADVENTURES

1. Cross-country ski on trails in Piney Run Park, 30 Martz Road in Sykesville. No admission in winter. Open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (410) 795-3274.

2. Visit the Lacrosse Hall of Fame, 113 W. University Parkway (on the campus of Johns Hopkins University), to find out everything you could possibly want to know about this sport that's so popular with Marylanders. Open Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (410) 235-6882.

3. Celebrate the Babe's birthday at noon on Feb. 6 at the Babe Ruth Birthplace/Baltimore Orioles Museum, 216 Emory St. Admission. (410) 727-1539.

4. Hike the North Central Railroad Trail from Ashland Road in Cockeysville 20 miles north to the Maryland line. Maps available at the Gunpowder Falls State Park Headquarters, 10815 Harford Road in Glen Arm. Free. (410) 592-2897.

5. Walk three miles of nature trails through the preserve and bird sanctuary of Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave. Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Free. (410) 367-2217.

6. Fish for trout in the winter waters of the Big Gunpowder River, Bunker Hill Road off York Road, near Hereford. Fishing license and trout stamp required. A good pair of wadders suggested. (410) 592-2897.

7. Watch archery demonstrations Feb. 14-16 at the seventh annual Maryland Fishing and Hunting Show at the Pikesville Armory, 610 Reisterstown Road. Admission. (410) 841-6974.

8. Observe craftsmen carving and painting duck decoys at the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, Giles and Market streets. Weekends only from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Decoys for sale in the gift shop. (410) 939-3739.

9. Cruise the wintry waters of the Inner Harbor on Feb. 13 with professional indoor soccer stars in town for the Soccer All-Star game at the Baltimore Arena. Reservations required. $25 per person. (410) 327-2100.

10. Join about 200 people on a brisk morning walk around Owings Mills Mall, 10300 Mill Run Circle. "The Wellness Walk" starts every day at 7:30 a.m. Free, but registration is required. Blood pressure screening once a month. (410) 521-5968.

11. Learn to ski on special ramps at Bare Hills Athletic Club, 1422 Clarkview Road. Skis supplied. Fee. Reservations required. Open seven days a week. (410) 823-1628.

12. Cheer the Skipjacks, Blast, Thunder and Bullets at the Baltimore Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. Call (410) 347-2000 for dates of games and prices.

13. Play a round of golf on the simulated course at Myrtle Beach North at Loch Raven Boulevard and Taylor Avenue. There are also six indoor driving stalls. Lessons available. Fee. Reservations suggested. (410) 825-GOLF.

14. Fly over Annapolis and Baltimore. To arrange an hour's air tour in a Cessna 172, call or visit the Essex Skypark, 1401 Diffendal Road. Fee. (410) 682-3444.

15. Ski and sled at Oregon Ridge Park in snowy weather. Rope tow available. Free. 13501 Beaver Dam Road in Cockeysville. (410) 887-1818.

16. See the hottest new foreign cars at the International Auto Show at the Baltimore Convention Center, Jan. 18-26. Admission. 1 W. Pratt St. (410) 385-1800.

17. Bird-watch on the White Oak Trail at the Irvine Natural Science Center on the campus of St. Timothy's School in Stevenson, 8400 Greenspring Ave. Open Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. (410) 484-2413.

18. Gawk at the world's second-largest bass -- 21 pounds and 12 ounces. It's alive and will be swimming Jan. 10-12 at Bass Expo '92 at the State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Admission. (410) 574-6139.

19. Ice skate at the Mimi DiPietro Ice Rink in Patterson Park, 200 S. Linwood Ave. Open Tuesdays to Sundays. Lessons and skates available. (410) 396-9392.

20. Horseback ride through the woods and fields of Misty Manor Farm, 4994 Sheppard Lane, near Ellicott City. Riding helmets supplied. Closed only when the ground is icy. Fee. (410) 531-6039.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

21. Watch 45 artists at work in their studios at Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St. in Savage. Open Mondays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free. (410) 792-2820.

22. Attend the Feb. 28 concert of the Ysaye Quartet, a string group from France, at the Evergreen Carriage House, 4545 N. Charles St. Admission. (410) 516-0341.

23. Listen to music performed by budding Peabody artists during Thursday noon recitals beginning Jan. 23 at the Peabody Conservatory, 1 E. Mount Vernon Place. Free. (410) 659-8140.

24. Admire the historic jewelry -- by Tiffany, Lalique and Faberge -- on display at the Walters Art Gallery, 600 N. Charles St. Admission except on Wednesdays. (410) 547-9000.

25. Get some soul at a jazz concert celebrating Baltimore's old Royal Theater. Music of the 1930s and '40s will be featured at the show, Feb. 15-16 at the Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument St. Admission. Reservations required. (410) 685-3750.

26. Enlist for a tour of the Fort George G. Meade Army Museum, Griffin Avenue on the base, Anne Arundel County. See displays of tanks, missiles and cannons outdoors and guns, photos, uniforms and artwork indoors. Free. (410) 677-6966.

27. Watch national companies combine mime and theater at the Mid-Atlantic Movement Theatre Festival, held in cooperation with Towson State University. Jan. 9-11, Fine Arts Building at the college, Osler and Cross Campus drives. Admission. (410) 876-6640.

28. See African-American folk art at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center during the month of February. Tuesdays to Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. Weekends from noon to 5 p.m. Free. 409 N. Charles St. (410) 396-1300.

29. Celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at a special concert on Jan. 15 at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Admission is free but tickets are required. (410) 783-8000.

30. View ceramic treasures -- collected by Marylanders -- at the National Museum of Ceramic Art, 250 W. Pratt St. The show runs through Jan. 15. Admission. (410) 837-2529.

31. Catch double features of classic flicks, plus cartoons and short subjects, at the Orpheum Cinema in Fells Point, 1726 Thames St. Open seven evenings a week, with late shows on the weekend. Admission. (410) 732-4614.

32. Marvel at the 32 masterpieces of French Impressionist Claude Monet at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Art Museum Drive. Show ends Jan. 19. Admission. Reserved tickets only. (410) 396-7100.

33. Hear Michael Crawford and company sing "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber," at the Lyric Theatre, Jan. 7-12. Admission. 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. (410) 625-1400.

34. Meditate on the beauty of the peach blow vase at the recently opened Hackerman House at the Walters Art Gallery, 600 N. Charles. Admission. (410) 547-9000.

35. Toast Edgar Allan Poe at the world's largest Edgar Allan Poe birthday party from Jan. 17-19 at Westminster Hall, Fayette and Greene streets. Admission. (410) 396-7932.

36. Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year -- sponsored by Grace and St. Peters Episcopal Church -- at the Waxter Center on Feb. 2. Oriental folk songs and the dragon-lion dance will be performed. Free. 861 Park Ave. (410) 377-8143.

37. Revisit the 1950s with Tommy Tune in "Bye, Bye Birdie," at the Lyric Theatre, Feb. 11-March 18. Admission. 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. (410) 625-1400.

38. See 62 paintings of African-American artist Jacob Lawrence at the Baltimore Museum of Art, through Feb. 23. Admission except on Thursdays. Art Museum Drive. (410) 396-7100.

39. Catch a performance of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company at the Mechanic Theatre, Feb. 13-16. Admission. 25 Hopkins Plaza. (410) 625-1400.

OUT WITH THE FAMILY

40. Let the kids climb through a 6-foot pop-up book or play a walk-on board game at the Cloisters Children's Museum, 10440 Falls Road. Admission. (410) 823-2550.

41. Sample sweet apple cider being made the "rack and cloth" way at Cider Mill Farm, 5012 Landing Road in Elkridge. Free. (410) 788-9595.

42. Ride the Baltimore Zoo tram to visit the Siberian tigers, penguins and polar bears on Valentine's Day. Breakfast is included. Admission. Druid Park Drive. (410) 396-5466.

43. Take the whole family to the Saturday matinees at the Senator Theatre, 5904 York Road. Classic family movies and cartoons are shown. $3 per person. (410) 435-8338.

44. Listen to storytellers entertain with African-American tales on Saturdays at Top of the World in the World Trade Center, 401 E. Pratt St. Admission. (410) 837-4515.

45. Catch the hands-on "Water Wonder" exhibit at the Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. And don't miss "Race the Wind," at the Imax theater. One admission price pays for both. (410)

685-5225.

46. Fly a kite at Fort McHenry, end of East Fort Avenue. Check with the ranger for kite-flying area. Free. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (410) 962-4290.

47. Climb aboard train cars, including a caboose and postal car, at the B&O; Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (410) 752-2490.

48. Bring 12 or more kids and spend the night at the 1840 House of the Baltimore City Life Museums, 800 E. Lombard St. Visit includes dinner, games and breakfast -- all 19th century style. Admission. (410) 396-3279.

49. Watch a puppet performance at the Baltimore Museum of Art on Family Day, Feb. 9. There also will be informal concerts. Free with admission to the museum. Art Museum Drive. (410) 396-6341.

50. Play indoor miniature golf or practice batting at Sports, 10 Halesworth Road in Cockeysville. Open daily. Pay per activity. (410) 666-2227.

51. Attend a family concert at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall at 11 a.m. on Feb. 22. Music written by African-American composers. Admission. 1212 Cathedral St. (410) 783-8000.

52. See what happens under the streets of Baltimore at the Public Works Museum, 751 Eastern Ave. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Admission. (410) 396-5565.

53. Meet Kia, Anore and Skikku, the beluga whales at the new Marine Mammal Pavilion at the National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt St. Admission. (410) 576-3800.

54. Take the whole family on the Snowball Express, a three-hour train excursion from Union Bridge in Carroll County westward to the mountains. Admission. (410) 875-2814.

55. Work on an assembly line. It's just one of the hands-on activities for kids at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway. Admission. (410) 727-4808.

56. Learn how maple syrup is made at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center during the last two weekends in February. Free. 13555 Beaver Dam Road. (410) 887-1815.

57. Visit the B&O; Railroad Station Museum in Ellicott City before the end of January to see an old-fashioned Christmas garden, complete with seven running trains. Admission. Winter hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays to Mondays. Main Street and Maryland Avenue. (410) 461-1944.

FOR HISTORY BUFFS

58. Walk the streets of Uniontown in Carroll County. Every building in this 19th century town is on the National Register of Historic Places. Pick up a map at 210 E. Main St. in Westminster. Free. (410) 848-1388.

59. Tour two of Baltimore's great old houses -- Homewood on the campus of Johns Hopkins University and Evergreen at 4545 N. Charles St. Joint ticket available. Admission. (410) 516-8728 or (410) 516-0341.

60. Trace your family's coat of arms at the George Peabody Library, 17 E. Mount Vernon Place. The beauty of the room is worth the trip, but the library is noted for its genealogy research materials. Free. (410) 659-8179.

61. Take a peek at the council chambers and other rooms of Baltimore's City Hall, 100 N. Holliday St. Tours arranged by the Women's Civic League. Free. (410) 837-5424.

62. See how the rich and famous lived in the 18th and 19th centuries by visiting Hampton National Historical Site, 535 Hampton Lane. Tour the Georgian mansion built by Charles Ridgely in the late 1700s. Open seven days a week. Free. (410) 962-0688.

63. Review "Maryland in the Civil War: A House Divided," a new permanent exhibit, with uniforms, photographs and other Civil War artifacts, at the Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument St. Admission. (410) 685-3750.

64. Visit journalist H. L. Mencken's house at 1524 Hollins St. on Saturdays or Sundays. Admission. (410) 396-7997.

65. Peruse the American period furniture, vintage books and other interesting items at the 22nd Annual Hunt Valley Antiques Show, Feb. 28-29 and March 1. Admission. Marriott Hunt Valley Inn. (410) 383-9380.

66. Take a self-guided tour of the Naval Academy in Annapolis, including a stop at the Naval Museum, which has a large collection of arms, artifacts, ship models and marine art. Open every day except major holidays. Free. (410) 267-3363.

JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

67. Browse through the antique shops, craft shops and general stores in the town of Butler, Falls Road in Baltimore County. Free.

68. Search for a "find" among the antiques and collectibles of Baltimore's Antiques Row, 700-800 blocks of N. Howard St. and 200 block of W. Read St.

69. Take a three-hour course in making Victorian wreaths, nosegays and potpourri at Stillridge Herb Farm, 10370 Route 99 in Woodstock. Free. (410) 465-8348.

70. Savor the beauty of tropical flowers and plants -- orchids, poinsettias, birds of paradise -- at the Conservatory in Druid Hill Park. The elegant Victorian structure, built in 1888, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Druid Lake Drive. (410) 396-0180.

71. Sip wine straight from the barrel during the winter tour and tasting festivities at Boordy Vineyards, 12820 Long Green Pike. Dates are Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9. Admission. (410) 592-5015.

72. Visit the non-profit International Gift Shop on Main Street in New Windsor. Features gifts and crafts made by 10,000 artisans in more than 40 underdeveloped countries. (410) 635-8711.

73. Learn some interior design tricks Feb. 22-23 at the Home Design Collection-Decorators Showcase at Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. Free. (410) 792-2820.

74. View Baltimore's wintry landscape from the 27th floor of the World Trade Center -- the world's tallest pentagonal building. Admission. 401 E. Pratt St. (410) 837-4515.

75. Enroll in Kitchen Bazaar's cake-decorating classes on Monday nights during January at Towson Town Center. Fee. (410) 337-8900.

76. Catch the live music and other special events held each Saturday at Lexington Market, 400 W. Lexington St. Free. (410) 685-6169.

77. Have Saturday afternoon tea at the Old Waverly History Exchange and Tea Room, 414 E. 31st St. Reservations recommended. Fee. (410) 889-7112.

78. Meander up the Charles Street corridor -- 200 to 1300 blocks -- for "First Thursday" festivities. Shops and galleries are open to 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. (410) 244-1030.

79. Arrange for a personalized tour of the Montbray Wine Cellars, Silver Valley Road in Westminster. Free but call for an appointment. (410) 346-7878.

80. Spend Valentine's Day at a romantic bed-and-breakfast in Annapolis. Call the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference Center and Visitors Bureau at (410) 268-8687 for a brochure.

81. Do lunch in historic Ellicott City -- there are at least seven restaurants -- and then window-shop the stores and galleries along Main Street. Call the Howard County Tourism Council at (410) 730-7817 for a map of the town.

82. Buy a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers from the flower stalls at the Cross Street Market. Open Mondays to Saturdays.

STRICTLY PERSONAL

83. Get all those family photographs out of shoe boxes and into tidy albums where they belong. I.D. them first; your kids will love you for it later.

84. Choose five old friends from high school or college and plan a reunion.

85. Fix a gourmet, low-fat, weekend breakfast and serve it in bed to someone you love. Include a red rose and the morning paper.

86. Lock yourself in the bathroom, fill the tub to the brim, and take a long, uninterrupted bubble bath.

87. Keep a journal of your most personal wintertime dreams. Makes interesting reading in July.

88. Treat yourself to a facial, a pedicure, a new hairstyle or a massage -- or splurge on all four. You know you're worth it.

89. Paint your dining room peach or rose and dine by candlelight. You'll look five years younger.

90. Buy a new house, a new car, a new washing machine, a new coat, a new pair of wool socks. Buy something, your country needs you.

WARMING THE SOUL

91. Baby-sit a few hours for new parents. They will bless you.

92. Donate blood to the American Red Cross. You must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds. Takes about an hour and a half. Call 764-4619 to get an appointment in your area.

93. Attend Evensong at 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month at Old St. Paul's Episcopal Church, North Charles and Saratoga streets. This traditional prayer service is sung by the St. Paul's Choir of Men and Boys. Free. (410) 685-3404.

94. Drive once a month or once a week for Central Maryland Meals on Wheels. Car and good driving record required. Plan on two hours to deliver the food. (410) 321-5461.

95. Organize a neighborhood food drive for the Maryland Food Bank. Canned fruit, vegetables, meats and peanut butter are especially needed. (410) 947-0404.

96. Adopt a puppy or kitten from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 3300 Falls Road. The fee for dogs is $40; cats, $28. The animals have been spayed or neutered and have first-year shots. While visiting, feed the pigs, goats, sheep and other farm animals on the 13 farmlike acres. (410) 235-8826.

97. Clean out bedroom closets and take unused but good-condition coats, shoes, dresses, sweaters, boots and other clothing and accessories to Goodwill Industries of Baltimore. Call (410) 247-3111 for locations and hours.

98. Teach illiterate adults to read. Takes about 10 hours of training and a commitment of a few hours each week. Call Baltimore Reads Inc. at (410) 576-READ.

99. Dish up dinner for the hungry in a soup kitchen. Call the Maryland Food Committee at (410) 366-0600 to get information on which kitchens need volunteers.

100. Read for the visually impaired or print handicapped. Programs are through the Radio Reading Network, (410) 333-5720, or the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, (410) 333-2668. Auditions required.

101. Call United Way at (410) 659-0050 and ask for a Volunteer Directory listing all the organizations in Baltimore that need help. Find something interesting and volunteer.End of 101-5e

99. Dish up dinner for the hungry in a soup kitchen. Call the Maryland Food Committee at (410) 366-0600 to get information on which kitchens need volunteers.

100. Read for the visually impaired or print handicapped. Programs are through the Radio Reading Network, (410) 333-5720, or the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, (410) 333-2668. Auditions required.

101. Call United Way at (410) 659-0050 and ask for a Volunteer Directory listing all the organizations in Baltimore that need help. Find something interesting and volunteer.