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Ice-Skating Star Kristi Yamaguchi To Open Rink In San Ramon
The East Bay native and Olympic gold-medal winner will preside over launch of the outdoor, holiday pop-up rink at City Center Bishop Ranch.
SAN RAMON, CA — Get ready to glide!
The City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon will kick off the 2019 holiday season with the Nov. 15 opening of the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink, that will run through Jan. 5, 2020.
The one-and-only, outdoor ice rink in the Tri-Valley will celebrate its grand opening Friday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. with Kristi Yamaguchi, the 1992 Olympic gold-medal winner in women’s figure skating and an East Bay native, hosting the ceremony, according to organizers.
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The festivities will include a holiday skating performance, “An Icy Christmas,” with young, up-and-coming local skaters, including Yamaguchi’s daughter, Emma Hedican.
A portion of ticket sales will benefit Yamaguchi’s "Always Dream Foundation," a local, non-profit committed to innovative reading programs and early childhood literacy.
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“The East Bay is incredibly special to me. I’m proud and fortunate to call it my lifelong home, and to have been able to raise my children here,” Yamaguchi said. “I’m excited for the opening of the ice rink at City Center Bishop Ranch. My hope is that it will help get the community into the holiday spirit, while also raising awareness of Always Dream Foundation and our mission to fight child illiteracy.”
The Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink will be open daily. Follow this link for details on pricing and hours.
City Center Bishop Ranch is located at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon, featuring retail, dining and entertainment businesses.
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