Now that the heat of summer has finally arrived and with the economy still at record lows, families in search of inexpensive cool entertainment have an alternative. Every Saturday night, the Recreation Center at Leonard Hall is open for three hours for roller skating in cool, air-conditioned comfort.

St. Maryโ€™s County Government recently announced that Saturday is Open Skate Night. The doors are open from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the rink is available to the young at heart of any age.

Even better for families seeking entertainment and fun, admission is only $3 per person and for those without their own roller skates, the hall provides rentals for only $2.50 per pair.

For those wanting more information, call (301) 475-4200 ext. 1800 or ext. 1801 or visit the St. Maryโ€™s County Parks and Recreation Web site at www.stmarysmd.com then click on Recreation and Parks under the Services box in the pull-down menu. Leonard Hall Recreation Center is located at 23145 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown.