The Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, and Davenport Parks and Recreation announced today that 1996 World Champion skater Todd Eldredge will attend a "Skate with Todd Eldredge" event at the River's Edge on Friday, November 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to skate with this Olympic ice skater during Public Skate at the River' Edge. Admission cost is $10, and includes 2 hours of ice skating, an opportunity to meet Todd Eldredge, hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Skate rental is $3. Partial proceeds will be donated back to support of the arts in our area.

Todd Eldredge will be performing in town as part of Quad City Symphony Orchestra and Quad City Arts Festival of Trees' Holiday Pops. Eldredge is the 1996 World Skating Champion, and a six-time National Champion. This year's Holiday Pops is at the i-Wireless Center on Saturday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. Twelve local skaters will also perform at the concert. Tickets are now on sale at the i-Wireless Center.

Anyone with an interest in skating is encouraged to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. The skating event at the River's Edge, the Holiday Pops, and the Festival of Trees are a great way to open the holiday season here in the Quad Cities.

What :  Skate with Todd Eldredge Event

When:  Friday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where:  The River's Edge, 700 W River Drive, Davenport IA

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