THE DICKINSON AREA Chamber of Commerce recently had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new member The Sand Lot, 690 Main St. in Niagara, Wis. From left are Suzanne Larson, chamber executive director; chamber ambassadors Mindy Meyers, Teresa Schettler, Tonia Mishra, Tamara Juul and Debbie Crandall; holding the certificate, Sara Powell of the City of Niagara and The Sand Lot owner Claire Valeski; ambassadors Trisha Peterson and Alex Carey; Nicolet Bank representative Lori White; and Niagara Area Business Association representative Lynn Burke. (Marguerite Lanthier/Daily News photo)

NIAGARA, Wis.– The Sand Lot recently joined the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce, which celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Niagara business.

The chamber now has more than 405 active members on its roster.

Owner Claire Valeski said she is honored to bring The Sand Lot to the area. She built it in May and the venue hosted a summer of sand volleyball, tournaments, youth events and more.

This winter, Valeski has added a 100-foot ice rink and sledding hill. She had an ice blessing event Dec. 17, with Santa and Mrs. Claus attending.

Ice skaters can warm hands and toes in the heated Sand Bar and enjoy the businesses full drink and food menu.

Valeski promised that more is coming, including broom ball, hockey and curling.

The Sand Lot is at 690 Main St. in Niagara. For more information, go online to www.thesandlotniagara.com or email Valeski at thesandlotniagara@gmail.com.