Roughly 40 people turned out for the 48th annual Polar Plunge on Friday, Jan. 1 at Clarke Beach.
Though not all entered the water, roughly 40 people turned out for the 48th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Friday, Jan. 1 at Clarke Beach.
By noon, the air temperature was 38 degrees, while the water temperature was estimated to be 45 degrees.
Organizer Nile Clarke began the tradition in 1968, when he was a teacher at North Mercer Junior High.
Next up is Traditional Chinese Etiquette on May 7.
Jordan Morris has scored the Mercer Island School District’s ninth annual Pathfinder Award.
Let the running and walking commence with Mercer Trade Inc.’s Mother’s Day 5K on May 11 at the Luther Burbank…
