Jeanette Siemens
Pratt Tribune
Last Monday evening, Circles of Hope, Pratt County hosted a Big View Conversation. Big Views are hosted four times a year for the purpose of engaging our Circle Leaders as well as the rest of the community in conversations that are of interest to most everyone. Last evening s topic was Affordable Family Fun Things to Do. With school being out in the near future and the weather becoming warmer everyone is looking to get out and do something together.
Presenters for the evening included Sandy Evans for Rolla Rena. The Rink is a great place to have a birthday party, special event or just going out for a great time and a bit of exercise. The Rolla Rena also has skate mates that can be used for those just learning to skate or those a bit unsure of themselves on wheels. They are open on Fridays from 2-9 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. and again from 2 to 9 p.m. or of course, can be rented at other times. Rolla Rena also rents skates, has a full se
Jayden Mies
Pratt Tribune
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a roadblock for many businesses, but for one specific business, it has actually been a blessing.
Kevin Evans, owner of the Rolla Rena Skate Center, said that because of the pandemic, he has actually been doing better because people are wanting to get out and do something, and skating has a good value, with reasonable prices and a safe place for kids.
Evans temporarily shut down the Skate Center for a month after school started, but for the past four months, he has been open and prospering. The Skate Center, located on 823 N Jackson St. in Pratt, provides not only entertainment for kids, but also a wholesome experience for the whole family.