Looking to get in some ice time? Want to have some fun skating? Looking for a fun family outing this month to help curb the winter blues? Check out Public Skate at The River’s Edge in Davenport. Admission is $5.50 and skate rental is $3.50. Here are the dates: 1/20 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 1/21 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 1/27 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 1/29 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Read More

Never skated before? Not to worry! The Learn to Skate program offers a variety of classes for people of all ages seeking to learn. The traditional 8-week sessions run year-round. This season the following levels will be offered: Beginner Snowplow, Basic Skills, Free Skate, Hockey, and Adult classes. Continued small class sizes throughout the Fall. Registration deadline is 8/23. Classes begin 8/26 and 8/28. Fee: $80-96 Res / $100-120 Non-Res Back by popular demand, Home School Learn to Skate has added an 8-week midday class on Mondays specifically for Home School students. Registration deadline... Read More

Looking for a fun-filled way to take advantage of these freezing temperatures? How about some good ol’ fashioned Ice Skating! Ice Skating has officially returned to the City of Silvis! That’s right, you can once again find some FREE family-friendly fun on the ice at Schadt Park (1101 4th Avenue Silvis). In December of 1917, Silvis opened their original skating rink. The skating rink was completed at the expense of the village, under the supervision of Mayor Fred Hartline (reportedly it was not until after 1919, under Mayor George Sleeth, that the term “mayor” was officially used). The rink... Read More