New Year's Day - Take the Polar Bear Plunge!

What better way to jump-start the new year than by taking a dip in the chilly Atlantic? Two polar bear groups are taking the dive at 2 p.m. Thursday, one at Sullivan's Island and one at Folly Beach. At Sullivan's Island, the Dunleavy family organizes the event, which benefits the Special Olympics. Snapper Jack's on Folly hosts the plunge there to benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank. Crazy costumes are encouraged. There is no charge, but donations to the causes are gladly accepted. For more information about the Sullivan's Island dip, call 843-883-9646. For more information about the Folly Beach plunge, call 843-588-2362.