A Miami Vice party for Capes ice rink [Video]

For its first pre-season fundraiser, nonprofit Cape Elizabeth Community Arena went retro Nov. 15 with a “Miami Vice for the Ice” party at the Purpoodock Club on Spurwink Road. Most of the 130 guests came decked out in New Wave fashion reminiscent of the 1980s crime drama.

“When I walked in, I didn’t know if I was in Maine or Florida,” said Melisa Filipos, who spoke about the impact of the community rink on her son, a recreational skater who has cerebral palsy. “All the kids have really encouraged Van to come and be himself. I’m so grateful this is part of the Cape community.”

Last winter, the seasonal rink on Gull Crest Drive offered 650 hours of ice time, including everything from skating lessons for 3-year-olds to pond hockey for those 60 and over. More than half of the rink’s schedule is for “open skate” – which is free …