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IN A FLASH: Flashes on Ice

"If the cold never bothered you anyway," there are lots of fun activities in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ this winter.

The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Skates ice rink in downtown Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ offers free use of the rink and free skate rental. It's open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m - 11 p.m., through February 26.  It's also available for group events. 

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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ are just steps away.

On January 20, the Flash Activities Board presents the annual WinterBlast at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Ice Arena from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  The first 500 attendees will receive a WinterBlast crewneck. The hockey game begins at 6:20 p.m. and the free skate starts at 8:45 p.m. Check out  on Instagram for more information.

Alumni Skate Night at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Skates is Jan. 28 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be an a cappella group singing songs of the season rinkside and a hot chocolate bar inside the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Hotel and Conference Center Ballroom. 

Purchase event tickets , before Jan. 23 (adults $10, children $5). All proceeds support the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Scholarship Fund. 

Adults and children enjoying the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Skates ice rink.

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POSTED: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:41 AM
Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2023 12:20 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen