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[ Back to Media ] Meridian Credit Union Invites Niagara Region to Skate at the Brink of the Falls Food & Cash Donations Being Collected for Niagara Region’s Food Banks Olympic Torch Appearance from 6pm – 7pm Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) and Meridian Credit Union are proud to announce February’s Free SK8 Date at the Rink at the Brink will take place February 8th. On that day, residents of the Niagara Region may enjoy skating along with complimentary skate rental and parking within the Falls Parking lot. Proof of residency must be shown and a food or cash donation to Project S.H.A.R.E., Community Cares or The Hope Center is being requested. Additionally, Mayor Ted Salci will be in attendance from 6pm to 7pm with the Olympic Torch. Located across from Table Rock Centre along the Niagara Parkway, the Rink at the Brink is a captivating experience – skating just steps away from one of the most magnificent natural attractions in the world – while offering breathtaking views of both the Horseshoe and American Falls. Open daily (10:00 am - 10:00 pm) it provides recreational ice skating, skate, helmet and locker rentals, as well as skating lessons for groups and individuals. It also hosts special functions such as corporate holiday parties, birthdays and group outings. “Through Meridian’s Good Neighbour Program, we are excited to be the title sponsor of the Free Sk8 Dates. Meridian supports the communities where our Members and employees live, work and play and what a better way to do this, then to support a traditional Canadian wintertime pastime, at the brink of a natural wonder, while supporting local charities,” stated Laura Daly, Manager, Sponsorships and Donations at Meridian. Free SK8 Dates are also supported by The Niagara Parks Commission, SunMedia and GIANT FM. For further information, visit www.WFOL/RinkatTheBrink -30- About the Winter Festival of Lights The 28th Annual Winter Festival of Lights begins November 6, 2010. It attracts over 1 million people annually to Niagara Falls, Ontario and has been recognized as a Top 100 Internationally Known Event by the American Bus Association, a Top 100 Ontario Festival and 1 of 18 Ontario Festivals & Events of Distinction by Festivals & Events Ontario. The Festival includes over 3 million sparkling lights and more than 120 spectacular lighting displays, including the world-famous Enchantment of Disney® displays. Additionally, it hosts a calendar full of festive events and activities including: Rink at the Brink, Fireworks over the Falls, CYTEC Candy Cane Lane 5k Race & Fun Run, Christmas Concert Series, Cheerleading Championships and fantastic stage productions. Contact: Dino Fazio, General Manager, WFOL, 905 374-1616 x. 46, dino@WFOL.com
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WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS © 2010
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