NEWPORT SKATING CENTER HELPS NEWPORT STAY WARM WITH ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL AMICA INSURANCE COAT DRIVE

NEWPORT, RI, February 6, 2014 – Another year and yet another opportunity to give back to the community and ensure that those in need stay warm this winter season. The Newport Skating Center is proud to announce that the Amica Insurance Coat Drive was met with outstanding success yet again, as the rink collected a total of 360 new and slightly worn winter coats, thanks to the generosity of Amica employees and Skating Center visitors. The Newport Skating Center donated the coats to Child & Family of Newport County, as well as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.

The generosity of rink attendees who lent a helping hand this winter season was greatly appreciated by both local charities. “We, at Child & Family, are very grateful to have both Newport Skating Center and Amica as community partners. The winter coats received through this drive are vital and are definitely needed by families we serve.” Keith Tavares, Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Child & Family of Newport County.

The winter fun continues down at the Skating Center with a number of family-focused events this month including the Stop & Shop Healthy Kids Summit.

Be sure to visit the rink on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from noon – 4:00 pm for a day of health-inspired activities to educate both parents and children about the importance of nutrition and staying active. Starting at 3:00 pm, The Providence Bruins will be making a guest appearance to share both health tips and skating tips with families in the Cox Communications tent.  Enjoy kid-friendly snacks while you lace up and get in some final skates of this winter season at the Newport Skating Center. Families are asked to register for this special event at skatenewport.com with the total number of guests they will be bringing. By registering, you will receive a special prize, courtesy of Stop & Shop, and be entered to win a 6-month membership or 1 week of summer camp to the Newport County YMCA!

In addition, the last Live DJ Skate Night at the Newport Skating Center is this Friday night, February 7th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (weather permitting). DJ Sam LoPiccolo of BeyondBeats will be playing the tunes that make you groove at the rink! So be sure not to miss this fun-filled night!