Come join Â鶹ӰԺ President Todd Diacon, Â鶹ӰԺ Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, Â鶹ӰԺ Skates, on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, free giveaways and, of course, ice skating.
Diacon and Fiala will be accompanied by Flash and the Â鶹ӰԺ State cheerleaders to mark this exciting partnership between the city of Â鶹ӰԺ, Â鶹ӰԺ Hotel and Conference Center, the Â鶹ӰԺ Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Â鶹ӰԺ and Â鶹ӰԺ State. Michelle Hartman, interim executive director of the Â鶹ӰԺ Area Chamber of Commerce, will serve as host for the celebration.
‘Tis the season for Â鶹ӰԺ Skates to remain open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Feb. 28. Use of the rink is free, including free skate rental. 
Â鶹ӰԺ Skates is a seasonal rink located on a section of East Erie Street in downtown Â鶹ӰԺ between St. Rt. 59 (Haymaker Parkway) and South Depeyster Street, which is between the Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) parking deck and the Â鶹ӰԺ Hotel and Conference Center. This section of East Erie Street is closed from Oct. 15 until March 15 to allow for setup and takedown of the rink.
The support of many great community partners made Â鶹ӰԺ Skates a reality, including presenting partner AMETEK. A venue such as this helps build up the community and serves the purpose of reaching multiple groups from the Â鶹ӰԺ community.
The rink will add to the options that downtown has to offer, and it will connect students to community members in a fun, inclusive environment. The location features food and beverages at a snack bar, the Zamboni Café, and visits from food trucks. Plus, the restaurants and shops of downtown Â鶹ӰԺ are just steps away.
To learn more about Â鶹ӰԺ Skates and all the activities happening this holiday season or to schedule your private group activity, please visit the Â鶹ӰԺ Skates website for more details.