Nov 4, 2014 2 min read

GREENSBORO – More than 200 individuals attended the seventh annual “Halloween Skate & Dance,” Oct. 31 at Mon View Roller Rink in Greensboro.

Sponsored by the Greene County commissioners and R&D Watters Septic Service, Inc., the event featured treats and skating activities.

Costume judging took place for prettiest, ugliest, funniest, scariest and most original costumes. Prizes were awarded in four different age categories: ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-17.

All winners received $10 gift cards from Wal-Mart.

The “Halloween Skate & Dance” kicked off the 2014-2015 skating season at Mon View Roller Rink. This season, every Friday will feature a “Skate & Dance” from 7 to 11 p.m., and open skating will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays.

Admission for all attendees will be $8 on Friday nights and $5 on Saturday nights. Times and prices may change for special events.

Due to the holidays, the roller rink will be closed Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 26-27.

The annual “All Night Skate” will finish out the year from 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 6 a.m. New Year’s Day.

Admission is $10. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and registration and consent forms are required.

Parents are encouraged to pick up children by 6 a.m.

After the “All Night Skate,” the roller rink will be closed for routine maintenance until Friday, Jan. 30, when it will reopen at 7 p.m. for the first 2015 “Skate & Dance.”

The roller rink will then be open Fridays and Saturdays through April 18, the rink’s last day.

The special “Valentine’s Day Skate & Dance” is scheduled for 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 13. Admission is $8.

The annual “Easter Egg Hunt & Skate” is planned for 1 to 4 p.m. March 28 at Mon View Park. Admission is $7 per child, and adult admission is free when accompanying a child.

Mon View is available to rent for private parties at a rate of $120 for two hours.

The price covers admission and skate rental for 20 people.

A fee of $3 per additional person will be charged. Skate lessons are also available by appointment only.

For more information, call Mon View Roller Rink at 724-943-3440 or the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323.