Tag: Lake of the Woods
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Polar Plunge scheduled for February 24
Bitterly cold winter temperatures draw hundreds of people to the Lake of the Woods every February. While spectators may call them crazy, they, lined up with their friends and often in costumes, call themselves plungers. But they are also there for one cause, to raise money for the Special Olympics through the annual Polar Plunge… Read more
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Lake of the Woods Polar Plunge and 5K Donut Dash scheduled for Feb. 25
Bitter temperatures will not keep hundreds of Special Olympics supporters from jumping into the lake at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on February 25. Participants can also participate in a 5K Donut Dash event where eating donuts actually helps your time. This is the only 5K around that not only tests your speed but your ability… Read more
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Lake of the Woods Polar Plunge and 5K Donut Dash scheduled for Feb. 27
Bitter temperatures will not keep hundreds of Special Olympics supporters from jumping into the lake at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on February 27. And for the first time, participants can also participate in a 5K Donut Dash event where eating donuts actually helps your time. This is the only 5K around that not only tests… Read more