Community members are invited to join St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale and a special visitor from the North Pole for free skating, prizes and giveaways at Bode Ice Arena, located at 2500 Southwest Parkway.

The Mayor’s Christmas Party will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 13. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Attendees will be treated to a short program featuring the Griffon Gliders Synchronized Skating Teams and the St. Joseph Figure Skating Club’s 2026 seniors.

Following the performance, everyone is welcome to skate with Santa. Skates will be provided at no charge. Guests will also receive tickets for door prizes, and each person will go home with a T-shirt and a goodie bag.

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 </figure>By RYAN SKAITHCommunity members are invited to join St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale and a special visitor from the North Pole for free skating, prizes and giveaways at Bode Ice Arena, located at 2500 Southwest Parkway.The Mayor’s Christmas Party will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 13. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.Attendees will be treated to a short program featuring the Griffon Gliders Synchronized Skating Teams and the St. Joseph Figure Skating Club’s 2026 seniors.Following the performance, everyone is welcome to skate with Santa. Skates will be provided at no charge. Guests will also receive tickets for door prizes, and each person will go home with a T-shirt and a goodie bag.

Free skating, gifts await at Mayor's Christmas Party this Saturday at Bode Ice Arena