Winter fun on the waterfront

by Jill C. Hindman staff writer

What winter would be complete without a little ice-skating? If you have not yet experienced the RiverRink at Penn's Landing you are missing out.

This skating arena rests on the Delaware River waterfront. As

=-- you make your rounds on the Olympic-size rink you can appreciate the skyline of the city of Brotherly Love and also get a great view of the Ben Franklin Bridge.

The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing has moved its location. It now sits on Festival Pier, which is located at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. The new location also offers a few extra amenities. There is an improved ice surface, a larger game room and an improved sound system for those of you who like to bop your head to the beat as you skate.

Ice-Skating is an inexpensive way to have a good time. Skate rentals are $3. Children under four skate for free. There are different sessions for skating so be sure to call ahead.

Every Saturday night from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. there is a live DJ. Every weekend from 12:30-5:30 p.m. there· are free children's activities. There are some treats inside the warming tent for those of you who feel the need to get toasty.

Wednesday February 28th is the End of Rink Season. From 6:009:00 p.m. everyone skates for free.

For directions or any other questions you can call 215-925RINK or you can visit their website at www.riverrink.com.

Skating Sessions

Quick Facts

Skating sessions are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Gift certificates and group rates are available.

Monday-Thurs. $5

Weekends $6

Skate Rentals $3

Children Under 4-years Free

Directions:

•Take Interstate 476NORTH to Interstate 76

•Take 76 EASTtowards Center Gty, Phila.

•Take Interstate 676 EAST for approx. 1 mile

•Use Penn's Landing exit

• Make left at bottom of ramp onto Delaware Ave.NORTH

• Rink will be on right

Check out: Dixon Center's All New Exercise Video Library

To check out and view the videos you must:

• Leave keys with center employee and sign video "out"

• Staff will unlock TV /VCR from aerobic room

• After video is returned, sign video back "in"

THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT

February 21, 2001

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Will be at

Bi!;OWNIES

With Special Guest Lima Bean Riot 9pm -lam

Come out for Brownies "Sink or Swim Special"

50 cent drafts and 75 cent drinks 10-midnight

Have o chance to win Shirts and Tickets for "Philadelphia Wings College Night'' On February 24. 2001 against the Buffalo Bandits at 7:30pm at the First Union Center.

For more information on tickets coll the Wings at (215) 389-WINGS