Haywood Waterways announces Polar Plunge

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Haywood Waterways announces Polar Plunge

The Polar Plunge has become a favorite event in Haywood County. Donated photo

The Plunge is back for its 13th consecutive year. On Saturday, Feb. 8, Haywood Waterways Association (HWA) and Lake Junaluska Assembly are hosting the annual “Plunge Benefit-t-t-ting Kids in the Creek & Environmental Education.”

It remains a popular community event, bringing together public officials, schools, businesses, churches, families and others to support kids and clean water. This fundraiser allows HWA to continue 27 years of environmental stewardship and education not only for our youth, but all who reside and rely upon the Pigeon River Watershed.

The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lake Junaluska swimming pool. Onsite check-in and registration begins at 10:30 a.m.

Full instructions to sponsor the event, register as a Plunger, or donate are available at goplunge.org.

The cost is $25 to Plunge or free to HWA members, those raising donations or 17 and under; 100% of the proceeds benefit the organization’s Kids in the Creek and environmental education programs.

The depth of plunge is a personal choice, from a dip of the toe to a full-body immersion.

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Costumes welcomed, and prizes are awarded for best costumes, top individual fundraiser and team fundraisers.

Youth activities will be on hand throughout the event.

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