Community members are invited to join the Meridian Township Parks & Recreation Department on Saturday, December 4 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a family skate at the new artificial ice rink located at the Marketplace on the Green pavilion (1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos).

Music and hot chocolate will be provided. There are a limited amount of lending skates available, so families are encouraged to bring their own skates. 

The Parks & Recreation Department are still accepting skate donations for use by the general public. Skates may be dropped off at the Parks & Recreation Office (2100 Gaylord Smith Court, Haslett) and will be kept in a lending box for use at the rink. 

For those who are looking to purchase winter gear this season, the Parks & Recreation Department have partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods to offer residents a 20% off discount throughout the store. The discount is available from Friday, December 3 to Monday, December 6. The 20% off coupon is valid in-store only and at the Meridian Mall location.