The Chez Vous Roller Rink on Blue Hill Avenue opened its doors on Sunday for a ‘Back 2 School Community Day’ for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods. Owners Derick Foster-Toney and Edward Toney said the rink has been closed for more than two years due to Covid issues, and after recently re-opening, the family-owned business wanted to serve the community in a unique way.

The community day offered free haircuts for back to school, free backpacks, raffles, and free roller skating all afternoon. Many families returned to enjoy the afternoon and get their skates on before having to head back to the classroom this week. Boston Public Schools resume classes on Thursday.

Chez Vous has been a community staple on Blue Hill Avenue for more than 30 years and the family said they planned to do more community collaborations in the coming months.

Cleon Byron, Councillor Ruthzee Louijeune, and Marlowe Passe enjoyed the afternoon at Chez Vous.

After receiving a new backpack for school, Malachi Plant and Catherine Moore enjoyed roller skating at the Chez Vous Back 2 School Community Day on Sunday.

Sakhi Armand showed off his new backpack as he got ready to roller skate.

Barber Michael Alexander straightens it up for Aiden Bodden.

Matthew DePina gets an expert trim from barber Shaquille James.

Ariel Alvarado sticks his tongue out at the camera while barber Shaquille James cuts his hair.

Bounce it left, bounce it right…Movin’ and groovin’ on wheels were expert skaters Mari Studds and Brendley Guerrier, who showed everyone how to have the most fun at the roller rink.

Allan and Savannah Kelley with Derek Green.

Handing out new backpacks for the kids at Chez Vous were (L-R) Jeff Robert, Elgino Jean, Co-owner Edward Toney, Kenneil Toney, and Derek Gaines.

Co-owner Derick Foster-Toney, friend Cleon Byron, and Co-owner Edward Toney ready to welcome everyone to the Back 2 School crowd.