The plan for the new ice skating rink is to open during the Christmas on the Bricks Festival,  Friday, December 7th at the Gathering Pavilion on North National Avenue, according to Diane Striler, project coordinator.

“The high school carpentry class led by Jason Johnson, is starting to build the shed that will house the skates,” said Striler.

“Sharky’s Pub and Grub, 16 N. National will be hosting on Nov. 4th to help us raise funds for the rink,” she said. Ten percent of the net sales that day will be donated to help fund the ice skating rink.

“I have also included links for people who would like to help us with a donation. We are getting closer, but still need a little over $20,000.00.” The total goal of the rink that will last approximately 15 years is $50,000 which includes the skates, rink, sharpeners, and building that will house the skates and take the $5 fee for skating.

See the flyer below to scan and donate to the ice skating rink.

The rink is a new addition to the Christmas on The Bricks festival that began last year in Historic Downtown Fort Scott.