Come join ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï President Todd Diacon, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State cheerleaders to mark this exciting partnership between the city of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Hotel and Conference Center, the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï and ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State. Michelle Hartman, interim executive director of the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Area Chamber of Commerce, will serve as host for the celebration.
‘Tis the season for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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. 
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Skates is a seasonal rink located on a section of East Erie Street in downtown ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï between St. Rt. 59 (Haymaker Parkway) and South Depeyster Street, which is between the Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) parking deck and the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï are just steps away.
To learn more about ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Skates and all the activities happening this holiday season or to schedule your private group activity, please visit the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Skates website for more details.