MARQUETTE, Mich.—Northern Michigan University’s 2010 WinterFest celebration will include a free open skate from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Berry Events Center. Community members will have an opportunity to skate with NMU athletes and take pictures with Wildcat Willy.

            Free skate rentals and complimentary hot chocolate will be available. For more information, contact the Center for Student Enrichment at 227-1622. The full WinterFest schedule, which runs through Feb. 20, can be viewed at www.nmu.edu/winterfest.