Community Corner
West Hartford's 'Skate Night' More Than Just Ice Skating
The annual program at the town's rink aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention/mental health and will it benefit the teen center.
WEST HARTFORD, CT — While still too warm to skate on a lake, the ice is always safe at West Hartford's Veterans Memorial Ice Rink.
And the annual "Skate Night" event on Friday, Oct. 6, will do more than just provide a fun night out. It might just save a life, aiding the local teen center in the process.
In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, the Connecticut branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and West Hartford Prevention Partnership will have exhibitors providing resources on mental health, addiction and suicide prevention.
Find out what's happening in West Hartfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
It will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Live music will be provided from School of Rock and it will also feature raffles, a bake sale, and more.
Find out what's happening in West Hartfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The first 150 people get free admission and proceeds benefit Friends of Feeney and the West Hartford Teen Center.
The skating rink is located at 56 Buena Vista Road. For more information, call Paul Brainerd of NAMI, 860-882-8674.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
