Cantiague Park's indoor ice skating rink has continued its popular "Theme Nights" program into the new year, Fridays from 9 to 11 p.m. through March, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.

Each week on Fridays, when the rink is active with teenagers, skaters will be able to enjoy a new theme with related music. Participants can also join in the fun by dressing in a costume appropriate to the theme. Themes are as follows (with music in parentheses), by month: Jan. 18, Black & White (TV theme music); Jan. 25, Sports Jersey (rock music); Feb. 1, Pajama Night (pop/R&B); Feb. 8, School Pride Night (rock); Feb. 15, Valentine's (love songs); Feb. 22, Costume Night (techno; prize night); Feb. 29, Hat Night (techno); March 7, Red, White & Blue Night (opera); March 14, Rainbow Night (disco); and March 21, Mardi Gras Night (jazz and blues); March 28, Hawaiian (Beach Boys).

One of Nassau County's best-known indoor ice-skating rinks and the onetime practice center for the New York Islanders, Cantiague Park's rink has been called "Best of Long Island" by News 12, a selection made on the basis of viewer nominations and surveys.

The rink is open seven days a week (closed New Year's Eve and New Year's Day) from September through May. In addition to public skating sessions, the rink has hockey programs, group and private lessons, and figure skating clubs. Birthday parties may also be arranged during public sessions. For more information, call 571-7056.

Centrally located in Hicksville, just off the Northern State Parkway and east of the Wantagh State Parkway on West John Street, Cantiague provides a range of activities spread over 127 acres, including an executive-level nine-hole, par-30 golf course and driving range; tennis, handball and basketball courts; athletic fields; a large playground; picnic areas; and an outdoor swimming pool complex.

For more information about Nassau County Parks, call 572-0200 or visit the Parks Website www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.