Swonder’s 7th Annual “Skate with Santa†to Benefit Holly’s House
Swonder Ice Area will host their 7th Annual “Skate with Santa†on Sunday, December 11th, 2016, from 12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. This year, a portion of the “Skate with Santa†proceeds will be donated to Holly’s House, a local non-residential child and adult advocacy center. “Skate with Santa†will be a public family friendly event, and for a small fee, skating, professional photographs with Santa, cookies, hot cocoa, coffee, and other refreshments will be available. There will also be a silent auction.
Holly’s House is a safe and welcoming place where children who have experienced intimate crime and adult victims of domestic or sexual violence can report the crime. Holly’s House serves nine Southwest Indiana Counties, and provides a child abuse prevention education program, “Think First and Stay Safe,†to elementary students in five of the counties served. Last year, Holly’s House assisted 400 victims of intimate crime and sexual assault or domestic violence, and presented the “Think First and Stay Safe†program to over 5,000 children, all at no cost.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we support Holly’s House in being a leader in preventing intimate crime, supporting victims and their families, and bringing awareness to the community. There is no charge to attend the event or bid on auction items. Individuals wanting
to skate with Santa pay just $7.00 per child and $9.00 per adult, both prices include skate rental (children 3 and under are free). Photos with Santa are $10.00 (cash only) and include a free 5×7 print. Additional photo packages will be offered. A hot chocolate bar as well as a variety of holiday treats will be available for purchase(prices may vary).
Sunday, December 11, 2016
12 Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Swonder Ice Arena
209 North Boeke Road
Evansville, IN 47711
Swonder Ice Area, as part of the Evansville Parks and Recreation Department, creates quality of life opportunities by providing safe environments and affordable programs to enhance fun, fitness, and education for residents of all ages in our community. The Department of Parks & Recreation coordinates and oversees the operation of 65 parks and 21 recreational facilities encompassing more than 2,500 acres of land in the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Â
Holly’s House is a non-residential victims’ advocacy center providing services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in southwest Indiana. The mission of the organization is to empower victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice and preventing violence. For more information, please visit www.hollyshouse.org.
