Deal reached on Iceland

The Sacramento Bee is reporting a deal has been reached between Iceland’s ownership, city staff, and Councilmember Sandy Sheedy regarding its restoration. According to the Bee, ownership will be required to present city building officials every November with the progress being made on fundraising and construction of anew roof for the building. The item still…

City staff recommends Council restore ice skating to Iceland Skating Rink

  The Public Hearing Report for the Iceland Restoration is out and it favors restoring ice skating activities to Iceland Skating Rink. The report comes in response to Councilmember Sandy Sheedy’s request to bring the Iceland restoration matter for a full council hearing. This was after the City’s Planning Commission issued Iceland a special use…

Annual tree lighting moves to new location

With Iceland Ice Skating Rink unable to open, the North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce has moved its 20th Annual Tree Lighting to the nearby Woodlake Community Pool. Santa is scheduled to be there with cocoa, treats, goodie boxes, and entertainment. Kids will receive 2 for 1 ice skating passes to skate Iceland after the City…

Iceland Skating Rink celebrates 70th Anniversary

The Iceland Skating Rink celebrated its 70th Anniversary last night with the relighting of its refurbished signature sign. Approximately 300 people attended the festivities and filled both sides of Del Paso Boulevard to view the relighting. The Kerth family was on hand to flip the switch. Among the sign’s new features are the tower’s colorful…