NORWAY — Norway Parks & Recreation Department will hold the Bruce Fox Memorial Public Ice Skate from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Bruce Fox Ice Rink at the Cottage Street Recreation Area.
Fox was the town’s “Ice Man,” flooding, resurfacing and clearing snow off the rink from 1994 to 2014. He is missed by many.
Skates will be available at no charge in the New Balance Warming Hut for the event. Those participating can enjoy skating under the stars or relax and socialize by the bonfire. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be provided, and those attending can bring a snack to share for the Potluck Munchie Table. In addition to the skating rink, there is open space where children can build snowmen, individuals can walk, snowshoe and cross-country ski. The warming hut addresses the need for people taking part in these activities to take shelter to warm up and then continue their activity.
The event is also a chance to honor Fox, who died in October 2014, at 64. The town named the ice rink for him after his death.
For more information, contact Norway Parks & Recreation Director Deb Partridge at 207-743-6651 or parksnrec@norwaymaine.com.
PHOTO: Bruce Fox clears the Norway town ice rink in 2014. (Submitted photo)
