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EDGMONT — Embracing the spirit of winter, Flight On Ice will reopen of the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink in Edgmont on Friday, Nov. 29, bringing back the award-winning outdoor ice skating rink for the 2024-25 season.
The family-friendly concept is made possible by the support of Energy Transfer, Visit Delco and numerous other sponsors. The rink will remain open through Presidents Day weekend in February.
“We are so excited that the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink will be open for families to enjoy again this winter,” said Joe McGinn, Vice President of Public Affairs at Energy Transfer. “We love being a part of the Delco community, and supporting this rink and the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association (DCVMA) makes perfect sense. We also look forward to supporting Educate and Skate field trips at the rink again this winter for local students.”
Through its sponsorship of the ice rink, Energy Transfer contributed $50,000 to the DCVMA for the second straight year, bringing the grand total of $155,000 donated to the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association since 2021. The money support the needs of our local veterans and helps maintain the Veterans Memorial site just a few short blocks from the rink.”
Flight On Ice is once again teaming up with Tired Hands Brewery and their outdoor Winter Beer Park. A portion of their proceeds will again benefit local veterans.
Steve Byrne, executive director of Visit Delco urges other businesses to support, stating, “We are thrilled to see valued partners like Flight on Ice, Tired Hands, Energy Transfer and the DCVMA come together to offer our community a truly special winter attraction. Over the past three winters, we have seen the rink bring consumers into the county and boost our tourism economy. When local businesses align to increase visitation and consumer spending in Delaware County, we’re all for it and happy to assist!”
The Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink is located at 4901 West Chester Pike, adjoining the Shoppes at Marville, and next door to Starbucks and Bonefish Grill.
Flight on Ice’s winter attraction debuted in 2021 and has quickly become a beloved fixture in the community. The rink has delighted thousands of visitors in just three short years, garnering accolades such as Best of Delco for 2022, 2023 and 2024 for Best Fun Day Family Outing, as voted by readers of the Delaware County Daily Times.
This year, Flight On Ice promises to create an even more captivating winter wonderland.
Patrons can look forward to a kids zone with moon bounces courtesy of One Stop Party Shop, spacious heated tents for comfort, a large LED TV display to watch an Eagles game or a movie, cozy fire pits to enjoy S’mores, open-air gazebos and more.
Guests can also expect a selection of food and refreshments covering all the basics, including nachos, pretzels, popcorn, candy, coffee, hot chocolate, as well as a killer menu with beer and wine for the adults, served by the team at Tired Hands.
Jon Schaffer, Flight Entertainment president, shared his enthusiasm: “When we started this venture back in 2021 we couldn’t have imagined the popularity that we have gained in three short years. We are excited about opening for another season and our future prospects as we are in continued discussions to keep our rink in Delco with a more permanent site for many years to come.”
Flight is known for its next level events and has already released special event dates for the 2024-25 season, including:
• Grand opening, 4 p.m. Nov. 29
• Eagles Autism event, 5:30- 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10
• Annual tree lighting, 4 p.m. Dec. 19
• Santa on firetruck, 4 p.m. Dec. 20
• Silent headphone skate parties- dates TBA
• Holiday movie nights, dates TBA
• New Year’s Eve party for kids, noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 31.
For more information on any of these events, visit the official events calendar at http://flightonice.com.
Flight On Ice, a subsidiary of Flight Entertainment, takes its place as an affiliate brand of Greater Philadelphia’s Schaffer Sound Productions Inc.
Having built 11 seasonal ice skating rink locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York in three short years, Flight On Ice continues to bring joy and winter magic to the communities it serves.
For information on sponsorship, tickets, season passes, hours, private events, and more, go to: www.flightonice.com or follow “Flight On Ice” on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.
Riddle and other Main Line Health hospitals to hold tree lightings
The Auxiliary of Riddle Hospital will host the lighting of its annual Tree of Lights at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 in the lobby of the main hospital’s New Patient Pavilion, which faced Baltimore Pike.
Entertainment will be by The Artisans of Williamson College of the Trades under the direction of Sherre Gartner. Cookies and hot chocolate will follow. The auxiliary will also have poinsettias for sale.
Guests had the opportunity to purchase different colored lights, doves, and wreaths to remember their loved ones on the tree in the lobby and on wreaths throughout the hospital.
Participation and donations recognize, honor and remember loved ones during the holidays. All proceeds from the memorial decorations contributed to the fund for the hospital’s purchase of a new state-of-the-art ambulance, enhancing the ability to provide critical emergency services.
For information, go to http://events.org/es/LightUpRH or contact Riddle Health Care Foundation Office at 484-227-3504.
All five of the Main Line Hospitals — Riddle, Bryn Mawr, Lankenau and Paoli Hospital and Bryn Mawr Rehab — will have a tree lighting on the same day this year, but at varying times throughout the day.
• Bryn Mawr and Paoli hospitals’ tree lightings will be held at noon
• Lankenau Medical Center at 4 p.m.
• Bryn Mawr Rehab at 4:30 p.m.
For more information on these tree lightings:
www.mainlinehealth.org/LightUpTheMainLine.
First Baptist Church to present ‘Bethlehem Village’ for the community
First Baptist Church, Clifton and Andrews avenues, Collingdale, will be presenting a program entitled “Bethlehem Village.”
On Dec. 5, 6 and 7, guided tours will take groups through a series of mini-skits that tell the Christmas story. Tours will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each evening and begin inside the main church auditorium.
Even those who attended in past years, can take advantage of this opportunity to bring family and friends.
After the outside tour, groups will be invited inside to The Bethlehem Marketplace for refreshments and crafts for children.
This is a free event offered as a gift to the community to discover the joy of Christmas from the pages of the Bible, and come to see shepherds, wise men, angels and the manger scene.
Everyone is welcome to take a break from the distractions of this busy season and focus on the real meaning of Christmas.
For more information, call the church office at 610-586-3563.
The Grinch visits Tinicum School for breakfast
The community is invited to Breakfast With The Grinch on Saturday, Dec. 7 , from 9 to 11 a.m. at Tinicum School, 91 Seneca St., Essington.
The breakfast costs $8, payable at the door.
Tinicum School will hold a holiday craft fair the same day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Deadline looms to donate pumpkins to feed chickens and hogs
Local residents who are clearing their fall décor to make room for holiday decorations are reminded that Orner’s Garden Center, 15 W. Eagle Road, Havertown, is collecting pumpkins through Sunday, Dec. 1 and will put them to good use.
All whole, undecorated pumpkins will be used for hog and chicken feed at Lindenhof Farms.
Only pumpkins that are free of paint and glossy sprays will be accepted. The public can bring their pumpkin donations to Orner’s, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, call Orner’s at 610-446-8971.
Older adults can prevent falls by signing on for two-day virtual program
Older adults are invited to learn how to prevent falls through the Healthy Steps Fall Prevention Program, to be presented virtually through Zoom by Crozer Health and Friendship Circle Senior Center on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes falls among adults age 65 and older continue to rise each year, threatening seniors’ safety, independence and lives. Every second of every day, an adult of age 65 or older falls in the U.S. and more than a quarter of Americans aged 65 and above fall each year.
Falls result in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more than 32,000 deaths.
The CDC also states that falls are the leading cause of mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or concussions, with people age 75 years and older having the highest numbers and rates of TBI hospitalizations and deaths. Falls account for 32% of TBI-related hospitalizations and 28% of TBI-related deaths.
To address these significant health risks and raise awareness that falls are preventable, the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA), in collaboration with Crozer Health and the PA Department of Aging and Friendship Circle Senior Center is offering the two-session Healthy Steps Fall Prevention Program to Delaware County residents age 60 and older virtually on Zoom.
Healthy Steps helps reduce fall risk by helping participants address fears while educating and equipping them with the right tools to make a difference in their lives. Research has found that adults who completed the Healthy Steps workshop lower their risk of a fall by 18%.
Program costs are covered, so the program is free. However, class size is limited, so registration is required.
To register, call 610-499-1937 or email williamse@co.delaware.pa.us and provide name, address, phone number and email address.
Red Cross offers steps to help avoid cooking fires on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home.
Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all home fires in the United States. The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region offers safety steps everyone can follow if they will be preparing their family’s Thanksgiving feast.
“Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, home fire injuries and the second leading cause of home fire deaths,” said Jennifer Graham, regional CEO for the American Red Cross in Southeastern Pennsylvania. “Most fires happen because people leave cooking food unattended. We want everyone to have a safe, enjoyable holiday, so don’t leave the kitchen while you’re cooking.”
Follow these safety tips and visit redcross.org/fire for more information, including a fire escape plan to practice with the family:
• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you must leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
• Use a timer to remind yourself that the stove or oven is on.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking.
• Keep kids and pets at least three feet away from cooking areas.
• Keep anything that can catch on fire — potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging, and towels or curtains — away from your stove top and oven or any other appliance that generates heat.
• Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup.
• Consider purchasing a fire extinguisher to keep in your kitchen.
• Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving home to make sure all stoves, ovens and small appliances are turned off.
Smoke alarms save lives.
Install a smoke alarm on each level of your home, near sleeping areas and inside bedrooms. Use the test button to check it each month.
Replace all batteries at least once a year. If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, the Red Cross can help. Visit redcross.org/philly or call 215-299-4029 for more information.
Since 2014, the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, working with community partners, has saved at least two dozen lives in Southeastern Pennsylvania by educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape plans and installing free smoke alarms.
To learn more about the campaign and how to get involved, visit http://redcross.org/home.
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