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Breaking the ice: First Frost skaters know how to get around

A father and son duo made many laps around the ice rink Saturday. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
December 17, 2023

Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink season is in full swing

Families made good use of the recreational skating period kicking off the annual First Frost Community Skating Event on Saturday at Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink. Free figure skating and free “stick & puck” periods run from 8 to 9 a.m. most days. The recreational skating start time varies, and ends at 9 p.m. most days. Concessions are provided by the Lions Club of Ashland, weather permitting, Friday night and from 1 to 8:30 p.m. weekends. Visit ashland.or.us/icerink for skating schedule and admission information and updates, or call 541-552-2258 for more information.

Time to lace up and head out onto the ice. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
Krystal Van Dyke of Eagle Point took advantage of the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink on Saturday to introduce her daughter Aaliyah, 5, to ice skating. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
The edge of the rink was a popular place to skate for those just getting used to ice skating. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
Sam Christopher (white cap) helps her son Wesley, 6, learn to skate at the ice rink Saturday. They came from Medford to enjoy the ice. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
Many skaters from around the Rogue Valley enjoyed getting on the ice at the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
Don Johnson, O.D., manned the Lions Club concessions stand. They were selling hot chocolate, coffee, tea and a variety of snacks. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
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