Harvard Public Health NOW

Around the School, January 29, 2010

Back-Up Child Care Available

Faculty and staff may be eligible to use Harvard’s Emergency/Back-Up Care benefits. Employees may use these services when they need to be at work and their regular child care is unavailable. Example situations include when a regular caregiver or stay-at-home spouse is ill or temporarily unavailable or when a child’s regular day care center is closed. More information about the programs, "Just in Time" and "Parents in a Pinch," is available.

Harvard Opens Free Skating Rink

Harvard University has opened the Harvard Allston Skating Rink at 168 Western Avenue in Allston. The temporary rink is free of charge and open to the public on Fridays and weekends through March 28, 2010. The rink is located indoors with a seating area and bathroom. Limited pairs of skates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis free of charge.

Hours:

• Fridays, 3:00pm to 8:00pm
• Saturdays, 10:00am to 8:00pm
• Sundays, 10:00am to 6:00pm