Green Mountain Times

Sat Mar 4th 11:00am - 1:30pm 

After a three year hiatus and a postponement this year, the annual Paran Plunge is back. The Paran Plunge, an annual fundraiser for Paran Recreations located in North Bennington, will return on Saturday, March 4th at Lake Paran. Teams and brave individuals will jump into the bone-chilling lake while raising money for Lake Paran and the North Bennington Fire Department.

You can register for the Plunge ahead of time at  lakeparanvt.org/events or register on the day of the plunge starting at 11am. To Plunge, registrants ages 8 and up will pay an entry fee of $10, and raise an additional $20-$200 from sponsors. Teams are expected to begin plunging at 12 p.m. Paran Recreations Director, Camille Kauffman said what makes the Paran Plunge run smoothly are the many volunteers, including members of the North Bennington Fire Department, who keep plungers safe and cut the swimming hole in the ice. In fact the funds for the plunge will be allocated towards both the North Bennington Fire Department and Paran Recreations’ Conservation Campaign, #SaveLakeParan. For those who would rather stay warm, the event is free for spectators who can cheer on friends and family members heading into the cold water. There will also be hot cocoa and beverages for sale and hot sausage from A Crooked Barn Charcuterie to enjoy by the fire. 

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