Thank you for making Skate Date a huge success! Photos from our debut event.
Our first-ever Very Local event - Skate Date - brought 200 of you downtown (*during a snowstorm*). Here are the photos to prove it.
by Aadam Soorma
March 6, 2019
What an incredible turnout. Our ice skating party from this past Sunday brought all our favorite things: snow, music, hot chocolate…and about 200 friends and family to enjoy the rink’s last day of the season.
From the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU!
A very gracious shoutout to our partners at 412 Food Rescue as well. We’re proud to help raise money for your mission and appreciate all your hard work right here in our community.
HOLY TURNOUT! ⛄️
Nearly 200 of yinz came out to celebrate the @VeryLocalPGH launch!
Thank Yous:
– @ZekesPGH
– @ZeroFossil
– @AltHistories
– @InBedByTenPGH
– @cwpress
– @passportpgh
– Nathan + Magic Ice teamShoutout @412FoodRescue: we love supporting your mission! pic.twitter.com/sbjvp2AcXk
— Very Local PGH (@VeryLocalPGH) March 6, 2019
Missed the skate date? Check out these stories!
- 412 Food Rescue’s Food Rescue Hero App – we took the app out for a spin. Watch and learn how 412 Food Rescue makes volunteering a snap.
- Zeke’s Made in Pittsburgh Hot Chocolate – to keep everyone warm and toasty we served only the best hot chocolate. Read up on how Zeke’s makes this winter warmer with Pittsburgh ingredients and love.
Photos from the Very Local Skate Date
Below is a selection of photos from Sunday. Much love to Julie Kahlbaugh for all her talents behind the lens.
Head to our Facebook page for a complete album of pics and feel free to snag your favorites.
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