* I don’t usually promote stuff like this, particularly something so close to Ricketts Park, but it’s for a great cause and I hope you all can make it. Plus, I promised I’d do it before I found out where it was…
WHAT: Skate for Haiti
WHEN: Saturday, January 30, 2010
8:30am – 10:30am
WHERE: Corner of Clark and Addison Streets, Chicago
This Saturday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) and the Rink at Wrigley will host a fundraiser to benefit victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The outdoor event is open to the public and sponsored by Congressman Quigley, who will match all donations to the American Red Cross. […]
OTHER INFO: Suggested donations: $20 for individuals / $40 for families
All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross’ relief efforts in Haiti and will be matched by Quigley.
Parking and ice skate rental will be available on site for no charge.
The rink is also easily accessible by public transit.
* Comments will not be closed this weekend because of Tuesday’s election, so please try to behave. But let’s do a video anyway…
It sure been a cold, cold winter
My feet been draggin’ ‘cross the ground
And the fields has all been brown and fallow
And the springtime take a long way around