St. Francis Community Center’s much-anticipated Super Plunge challenges local residents to channel their inner polar bears and jump into the frosty ocean. While last year’s event was moved to May, meaning Plungers were greeted by a bit warmer temperatures, this winter the event – the 18th annual – is set for Saturday, Feb. 12, the day before Super Bowl Sunday. Prepare for icy-cold water!
The Plunge will take place at 11 a.m. on the 48th Street beach in Brant Beach, across the road from St.
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