(Versailles, Ind.) - The Indiana Special Olympics Polar Plunge at the Versailles State Park raised a lot of money.
Plungers splashed into the ice-cold water at the park on Saturday, all to raise money for special olympians in Indiana.
The preliminary event fundraising total was $47,600, well over the 2011 total of $38,273, according to event organizer Greg Townsend.
Participation was also up this year as nearly 190 people took the plunge. Another 60 ran in the Polar Climb 5K.
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The Hoxworth donor bus will be at the Dillsboro Public Library on Monday, October 5th.
at Dillsboro Public Library
This will be a relaxed atmosphere with the library providing the craft, but the crafters will be expected to work on their own, supporting each other as needed.
at Lawrenceburg Library
Bring a costume, take a costume. Community members are invited to shop sustainably and creatively by swapping gently used Halloween costumes.
at Dearborn County Recycling CenterThis program is anticipated to be available for enrolled schools beginning January 2027.
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The two-day event was held at Battle Grounds Golf Club
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