Feeling Long Lakey Polar Plunge set for Dec. 27

LONG LAKE | The Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department, along with support from the Long Lake Fire Department and the Long Lake Rescue Squad, join forces for the "Feeling Long Lakey Polar Bear Plunge" to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project on Dec. 27 at noon. The setting is at the Long Lake Town Beach, 1258 Main St. Fundraising efforts support Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) programs and services, which are provided at no cost to warriors and their families. Through their efforts at the community level, the "Feeling Long Lakey Polar Plunge" is directly supporting WWP programs and services for warriors, which include access to mental and physical health care, employment assistance, and educational services. Registration will take place Saturday morning, Dec. 27, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Adirondack Hotel, with the plunge itself set for noon. The Long Lake Fire Department will be on site to cut the ice and help manage the safety of the Polar Bears; the Long Lake Rescue Squad will be there keeping an eye on participants' blood pressures. Plungers will be eligible to win prizes for Best Costume, Most Money Raised by an Individual, Most Money Raised by a Team and Best Plunge Technique. Bring towels, robes, warm clothes and shoes, which are a 'must.' There is a heated public restroom at the location, and participants will have access to the building to change and warm up. Preregistration materials and Wounded Warrior Pledge sheets will be available online at www.mylonglake.com/polar-plunge and at the Long Lake Town Office Building, 1130 Deerland Rd. weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 518-624-3077 for more information. In addition to the Polar Plunge, the Town of Long Lake will also be hosting "Souper Saturday" on Saturday, Dec. 27. Local chefs serve up their soups, stews, and chili creations. Stop in any restaurant in Long Lake for a four-ounce serving of soup for $3. Souper Saturday participating restaurants include the ADK Trading Post, Adirondack Hotel, Brookside Hops & Hoagies, Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub, the Long View Lodge, Waypoint Café and Stewart's Shops.

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Feeling Long Lakey Polar Plunge set for Dec. 27

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