Tiverton plunge moves south to Fogland

Posted 12/10/18

TIVERTON — Due to ongoing construction at Grinnell’s Beach in Tiverton, this year’s New Year’s Day Penguin Plunge will be held at Fogland Beach near the south end of town. (Though several …

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Tiverton plunge moves south to Fogland

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TIVERTON — Due to ongoing construction at Grinnell’s Beach in Tiverton, this year’s New Year’s Day Penguin Plunge will be held at Fogland Beach near the south end of town. (Though several miles further south, the water will assuredly be just as cold).

The Tiverton Yacht Club is sponsoring its eighth annual plunge on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. “Penguins” will gather on the beach at around 11:45 am and take the plunge into the river at noon. As in previous years, the Penguin Plunge supports the Tiverton Public Library through donations from participants and from supporters who watch the event from the shore.

Cancelled in 2018 due to extreme cold, they’ll try again this year.. All are welcome, and New Year’s hats, colorful holiday pajamas and good tidings are encouraged.

Though not required for participation, penguins are encouraged to obtain pledges for library donations in advance. Pledge forms are available at the Tiverton Public Library on 34 Roosevelt Ave (GPS Muse Way) or online at www.tivertonlibrary.org.

All pledge forms and donations should be brought to the beach at the time of the event, and donations in any amount are appreciated. Please make checks payable to Tiverton Library Foundation. All contributions are tax-deductible. For more information, contact the library at 401-625-6796, ext. 1 or Greg Jones at jonesgb@cox.net.

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