Santa Skate and Toy Drive Draws Fun Crowd to Steriti Skating Rink [Photos]
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A fun day of holiday celebrating, Toys for Tots and ice skating made up the 6th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive, sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee. The largest neighborhood skating event of the season was held at the Steriti Skating Rink in the North End on Saturday, December 7, 2013.
An enormous pile of toys was collected while holiday tunes played during the free skating event. Photos with Santa “Scott Mitchell” Claus was a big hit with kids of all ages. There also was a raffle with several prizes that contributed to the cause.
The North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee wishes everyone a joyous holiday season!
Columbus Day Celebration Committee and Organizers of the Santa Skate and Toy Drive
Family Fun at the Santa Skate and Toy Drive with Sheila, Giulia, Gennaro and Michele
Balancing on the ice at the Santa Skate and Toy Drive
The Boys (L-R) Patrick Lyons, Aaron Michlewitz, Matt Bamonte, Jason Aluia holding MMB Jr., Blake Webber and Conor Finley
Fun with Blades
Michele Tirella and Scott “Santa” Mitchell
Everyone loves the ice at Santa Skate
Santa Claus and Blades Dancing to the Music
Maria Puopolo and Blades
Giulia and Gennaro Moretti
Santa looks scared
Free ice skating at the Santa Skate
MMB Jr and Michele Tirella
Blades loves the Bruins girls
The Bamonte Family with Santa Claus
Blades the DJ
Fun moves on the ice
Mike and Blades
Cheering Columbus Day Celebration Committee and Organizers of the Santa Skate and Toy Drive
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