NEW HOPE:Globetrotting at NH-S Upper Elementary

Today at New Hope-Solebury Upper Elementary School, World Famous Harlem Globetrotter “Buckets” Blakes will join students there in Jump Rope For Heart week by shooting buckets while jumping rope. Jump Rope For Heart Week is a national educational fund-raising program that is sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

New Hope-Solebury Upper Elementary School is located at 186 West Bridge Street in New Hope.

Jump Rope For Heart engages elementary students in jumping rope while raising funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research. Students ask friends and family for donations and receive thank-you gifts based on the dollars they raise.

This educational program teaches physical fitness and promotes the value of community service to students and their families. It shows students that they can contribute to their community's welfare.

The Globetrotters will play six games in four area arenas from Tuesday, March 3 through Sunday, March 8. They will take on the Washington Generals at the Sovereign Bank Arena (Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.), the Wachovia Center (Sunday, March 8 at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.), the Liacouras Center (Tuesday, March 3 at 11 a.m. and Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m.), and the Bob Carpenter Center (Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m.).

Tickets are available via ComcastTIX.com, 1-800-298-4200, or each arena box office.