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Warm Hearts on the Ice

So you knew the rink was a great place to hang out, even a great way to work off those extra holiday calories, but did you know it was a great place to help others too?  Skate Newport has teamed up with some dedicated local businesses to support worthy causes - because the spirit of giving shouldn’t end with the holiday season, of course!  Check out the upcoming schedule below, and next time you’re cruising America’s Cup, make sure you stop by to lend a hand (or an arm) or drop off a warm coat.  At the very least, you’ll score some free skate passes.  But we’re pretty sure you’ll leave feeling fantastic about yourself and about our town as well!

This Saturday, January 9 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., the Family Skating Center will host the Rhode Island Blood Center’s Annual Blood Drive.  The organization’s Bloodmobile will be parked by the rink and all are asked to make a donation to this vital cause.  Donors will receive a free skate pass, good for one free skate session, or one free pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.  Please visit RIBC.org for more information.

For the entire month of January, the Family Skating Center will be teaming up with Amica Insurance once again to host the Amica Coat Drive benefiting the St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen located on Broadway in downtown Newport.  In order to take part, skaters are asked to donate one new or gently used coat at a drop off station at the Family Skating Center.  Your donation not only will warm those in need but will earn you a two-for-one skating admission.  Since 1983, St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen has served approximately 8,000 meals per year.  Doors are open each Monday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. to those in need of a hot nourishing meal or warm clothing.