Time to skate

The recent cold weather has brought some fun with it as well, as the Kiwanis Ice Rink has officially opened for the season.

The Platte Valley Kiwanis announced the opening for the ice rink in a press release on December 31, 2021. For the last few months, those passing by Khe Sahn West Park in Saratoga, next to Lollypop’s, have likely wondered when the rink would be filled with water and ready to go. According to the press release from the Platte Valley Kiwanis, the Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department filled the rink with water in late December before the recent cold weather.

The very first skaters for the rink made their first runs on New Year’s Eve. Skating is free and open to the public. Additionally, a variety of sizes of skates are available at the rink and donations or exchanges of skates in good condition can also be left in the bins at the rink.

Platte Valley Kiwanis will be hosting a Skate Party on Saturday, January 8, from noon to 2 p.m. with food, drinks and prizes.

Kiwanis is a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of children on community at a time. Platte Valley Kiwanis has proudly served the community since 1990.