The Observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1968-current, December 16, 2021, THURSDAY EDITION, Page 7, Image 7

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GRAB BAG
AN ASSORTMENT OF
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
DECEMBER 15�22, 2021
Skating rink opens in Umatilla
The attraction,
made of synthetic
ice, is open
through February
Go! staff
U
MATILLA — A new skating
rink in Umatilla is welcoming
guests just in time for the holiday
season.
The rink measures 2,900
square feet and can accommo-
date 50 skaters. Open through
February, it is on H Street
between the city hall/library and
Village Square Park.
Admission on weekends is $3
per person or $10 for a family
of four. These prices include a
skate rental.
On weekends, the rink is open
from 4-8 p.m. Fridays and from
noon-8 p.m. on Saturdays and
Sundays. It is closed for mainte-
nance from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
It is available to rent during
the week at the rate of $150 for
two hours. These reservations
are available Monday through
Thursday between noon and
8 p.m., and from 9-11 a.m. on
Saturdays. To reserve at time,
go to www.umatilla-city.org/
parksrec and click on “Facility
Rentals.”
WHAT’S IT MADE OF?
The rink is not made of ice —
it is a synthetic material made
from heat-pressed polymers.
This means water and electric-
ity are not required. According
to the city, the rink is composed
of approximately 144 sheets
of synthetic ice, each weighing
about 80 pounds. Maintenance
is minimal, and the lifespan is
estimated at 20 years. After that,
the polymer surface is 100%
recyclable.
Sponsored by:
3rd Annual
Ben Lonergan/EO Media Group
Umatilla’s new synthetic ice skating rink is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through February.
Heritage
Lights
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XPERIENCE ERITAGE
COMPETITION
The Third Annual County-wide Holiday Decorating Competition is here! Winners
Nominate decorations by the 15th.
Maps available starting the 17th.
www.VisitUnionCounty.org or call 541-963-8588
TATION
USEUM
dressed up for the holidays both indoors and out!
Check our Facebook event page for special activities and guests.
5pm-7pm December 3 & 4 • December 10 & 11 • December 17 & 18
Admission is FREE • Donations are appreciated