The roller-skating rink owned and operated by TouchPoint Alaska Ministries closed last month, leaving residents to wonder about its future. However, the venue will hopefully reopen within a month, …
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The roller-skating rink owned and operated by TouchPoint Alaska Ministries closed last month, leaving residents to wonder about its future. However, the venue will hopefully reopen within a month, according to Jim Freeman, acting president of the organization’s board.
He explained that the rink, which opened in 2024, serves as a community outreach program for family-friendly activities in a Christian environment. The facility originally opened with that specific civic purpose as its primary driving force.
Sadly, the leadership group suffered a loss when board member Karen Freeman passed away on April 20.
Jim Freeman said two other board members, Richard and Georgianna Buhler, subsequently resigned from their positions on May 11.
“I can’t say enough about Richard and Georgianna, they put their heart and soul into what we’re doing,” Freeman said. “They both resigned with the wish that we continue our focus on providing a positive outlet for the area.”
An interim board with five members is currently managing operations, and Freeman hopes to transition it into a permanent board soon.
In addition to new leadership, he said the organization decided it will look for someone to actively manage and promote activities at the rink.
He said the work could be full time or part time, a decision that leaders will finalize as they move forward. TouchPoint Alaska Ministries operates as a nonprofit, and Freeman said the goal is to transform the building into a multi-purpose destination in the near future.
“It is basically meant to be a bridge between faith and the community,” he said. “What we want to do is provide a service that can benefit the whole community.”
The rink will hopefully reopen as early as July, depending on how quickly the organization can find someone to manage the rink.
The goal is to offer even more activities for residents, Freeman said.
Anyone interested in more details on the management opportunities for the rink and events is encouraged to reach out by calling 907-305-0337 to leave a voicemail, or by emailing info@touchpointalaska.org.
