Skating events set through February

1:36 p.m., Jan. 14, 2005--Winter weekends can be dreary if time hangs heavy and the kids are bored. But, with the range of activities scheduled at the University of Delaware Ice Arena during January and February, cabin fever isn’t likely to set in.

Packing its Sunday afternoon public skating sessions with guests and giveaways certain to please all ages and interests, UD’s Fred Rust Ice Arena provides an oasis of fun during the heart of winter.

Family Fun Sundays, cosponsored by WSTW-FM and Arby’s Roast Beef restaurants, are held from 1-3 p.m. through February.

Scheduled activities include:

Jan. 16--Shrek, a face painter and Jungle John
Jan. 23--Stawberry Shortcake, Spiderman and a face painter
Jan. 30--Reggie
Feb. 6--UD Cheerleaders and sand art activities
Feb. 13--Sponge Bob and a face painter
Feb 20--Reggie and The Teacher’s Pets
Feb. 27--UD hockey players and UD figure skaters

All appearances are from 1-3 p.m., except Jungle John and The Teacher’s Pets, which are from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Admission to public sessions is $5; skate rentals are $3. For ice skating coupons, visit the Marketplace on UDaily. Parental supervision is required for children 12 and under.

For more information or to receive a program guide on special promotions, skating lessons or in-house hockey leagues, call (302) 831-2868 or visit [www.udel.edu/icearena].

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