Only three days to go until Iceland Ice Skating Rink’s 70th Anniversary. Volunteers have been working since April to reconstruct the facility and hope to have it ready for skating for the anniversary celebration. Iceland is still looking for volunteers to finish the job. Work continues this week from 9am – 9pm daily. The 70th…
A major community cleanup at Iceland Ice Rink will take place this Saturday, October 23 from 7am to 7pm. The cleanup will look to set up many major amenities such as railing and new lighting. Volunteers should bring shovels, wheel barrows, boots, gloves, and any other necessary tools. Individuals 18 and older will be allowed…
Memories on Ice, a show to benefit efforts to rebuild Iceland Ice Arena, takes place this Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the Oak Park Ice Arena in Stockton, CA. The show will feature some of the area’s best figure skaters. Admission is $20, and all funds go to the fund to rebuild Iceland Ice Arena.…
Iceland Ice Arena will be hosting another community cleanup tomorrow evening at the facility from 7pm to 10pm. Food, soda, and water will be provided. Everyone is free to come; be sure to bring shovels, boots, gloves, and any other supplies you have.
Schiff Estate Services is hosting an Urban Flea Market to benefit the rebuilding of Iceland Skating Rink this Saturday, June 19th from 9am – 3pm. The flea market, set up on the lot adjacent to Schiff Estate Services, features 40 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, furniture, arts & crafts, and other unique items. Visit www.schiffestateservices.com for…
Working toward it’s goal of reopening on November 4, 2010, Iceland Ice Arena is hosting another community cleanup day tomorrow, June 6 from 7am to 4pm. The site is 90% clean, and the ice floor is in great shape. Still, much is left to be done: walkways must be paved, the neon must be fixed,…
The first of many events to clean up Iceland Ice Arena takes place this Sunday, April 11 from 8am – 6pm. Volunteers can bring shovels, wheel barrows, ladders, and any other tools. You must be 18 and older to go inside the building; those 17 and younger will be able to help outside. Email ICELAND at…
The fire that destroyed Iceland Skating Rink has been ruled an arson, according to the Sacramento Fire Department. Though the car fire behind the rink was also deliberately set, it remains unclear whether the two fires are connected. The Iceland Skating Rink facility was not insured.
Fundraising to rebuild Iceland Skating Rink has begun. Donations can be made to American Iceland Arena Restoration, 3053 Freeport Blvd. #172, Sacramento, CA 95818
Iceland has impacted many living both within North Sacramento and beyond. Feel free to share your Iceland memories in the comments section of this post.