GREENTOWN, PA — Lighthouse Harbor Marina on Route 507 will host the fifth annual Paupack Plunge on Saturday, February 13. This unique charity event will raise money and awareness for two local dive and rescue teams: the Tafton Water Rescue Team and the Ledgedale Dive Team. Last year, about 100 people plunged, raising over $6,000.

The event starts at 11 a.m. With a hole cut in the ice, brave plungers will walk right into the frigid water from the shore. They will only go in up to their shoulders, with members of the Tafton Water Rescue Team assisting people in the water. About 10 to 12 people can plunge every half hour.

Potential plungers must register and provide a minimum donation of $25. Plungers can donate the money themselves and find local businesses or individuals to sponsor them. Area businesses are encouraged to donate door prizes or become a corporate sponsor for the event. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign a waiver and be present during the plunge.

Each plunger will be presented with an official Paupack Plunge T-shirt and towel with the event’s logo featuring a walrus wearing a scarf amid ice cubes.

You can also take a break from the cold and warm up inside the marina where there will be live musical entertainment and refreshments like hot dogs and hot cocoa. Visit www.paupackplunge.com, email paupackplunge@lighthouseharbor.com or call 570/857-0220 to find out more, to register, or to become a sponsor.