The Earl E. Schaffer Municipal Ice Rink, 345 Illick’s Mill Road, opened for public skating on Nov. 9. Afternoon public sessions are from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Evening sessions are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays.

Season Passes for residents and non-residents of Bethlehem may be purchased in the recreation office, Room 506, City Hall, 10 E. Church St. or at the rink.

Group skating lessons for ages three and up are available Monday, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Family lessons are available on Saturdays. For further information call the 610-865-8583.

The rink is available for hockey rentals, school and private group rentals and birthday parties. Call the recreation office, 610-865-7081, for availability and reservations. For complete schedules, visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov.