Roller skating lessons available in Willits and beyond – The Willits News

As the shelter-in-place ordinance drags on into its eighth month, residents of Mendocino County may need something new to do. Fortunately, for those looking for an energetic, distanced activity, Willits resident Jessica “Machine” Espinoza offers roller skating lessons for all ages. Espinoza walks around with a trunk of (disinfected) skates ranging from small toddler... Read More

How learning to roller skate helped me connect with a piece of black LA culture

Many people are just starting to roller skate during the pandemic because of social media, but LA has a long and rich history and culture of skating. (Micah Fluellen / Los Angeles Times) Some have turned to leaven. Others have become parents of plants. My favorite quarantine hobby? Roller. In the early months of... Read More

Learning to roller skate taught me about black skate culture

Some have turned to leaven. Others have become parents of plants. My favorite quarantine hobby? Roller. In the early months of the pandemic, roller skating was suddenly all over TikTok and Instagram, bite-sized clips of gorgeous, carefree skaters gracefully gliding through the palm-lined streets, overtaking my feed. But it was the video of the... Read More

Learn to roller skate with this free online course run by a local derby club

Many of us have resumed (and yes, sometimes given up) iso hobbies, and one of the most popular sports have decided to pick up again during this time is roller skating. But once you put some roller shoes on your feet, so what? There are video tutorials, but if you want a real human... Read More

Kookie-Jin helps the members while Suga laughs

BTS fandom-Army was about to take a tour when The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon announced that the group would be staying for a whole week. The group not only delivered performances, but also participated in socially distanced games in recent days. BTS members Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, J-Hope, RM, Suga and V took part... Read More