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December 18, 2007

Update: Families of troops skate for free tonight

A holiday special for families of Rhode Islanders serving overseas during the holidays is set for today at the Bank of America City Center skating rink.

Family members can stop by between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. for free skating and rentals, a skating demonstration and free pizza and hot chocolate. An earlier post incorrectly stated the event was all day long.

Families of military personnel can also get season passes that give them free skating and rentals throughout the winter.

The event was rescheduled after last week’s winter storm; it was initially scheduled for Sunday.

“The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for family members whose loved ones are thousands of miles away fighting overseas,” Mayor David Ciciline said in a statement.

The celebration, he said, is a way is a way for residents "to thank the men and women of the armed forces for their dedication, patriotism and bravery and to thank their families for the sacrifices they have made.”

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 12:05 PM | Permalink

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