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Tasha Simpson of Cave Springs watches her daughter, Ariel, sample the ice skating on Tuesday at the free rink outside the Pinnacle Hills Promenade food court. There is no charge for skating or skate rental from noon to 8 p.m. through Dec. 29. The surface is a plastic material with a sealant that simulates real ice, said Wayne Tarver, a skate technician. No refrigeration is needed.