The fifth annual Inclusion on Ice free public skating event will glide into Wheeling Park Memorial Ice Rink from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8.
Organizers encourage people of all ages and abilities to come out and skate, whether it’s their first or 500th time on the ice.
Volunteers, including Wheeling Nailers players and local high school players such as the Wheeling Park High School state champs, will be on hand to assist anyone who needs help on the ice, whether children, adults or people in wheelchairs. Adaptive equipment will be available, including walkers and hockey sleds.
In addition to the free public skate, participants can enjoy other free items and activities, including face painting, Selfie Snaps selfie station, inflatables from Tripp’s Fun Zone, hot chocolate from the Wheeling Park concession, a donut from So Nuts for Donuts and a sensory room set up by Augusta Levy Behavioral Services.
Over 20 local businesses and organizations will offer information and free activities at the community resource fair, including the Miracle League, Arc of Ohio-East, West Liberty University Disability Awareness Club, Stone Martial Arts and Wheeling Country Day School.
“We are excited to partner with Augusta Levy Behavioral Services, the Wheeling Nailers, local disabilities advocate David George, and all our sponsors and volunteers to bring the fifth annual Inclusion on Ice to Wheeling Park,” Betsy Bethel-McFarland, Easterseals marketing director, said.
Registration is encouraged but not required, she added.
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For more information, call 304-242-1390 or visit the Easterseals Facebook page.
