8th Annual Turkey Plunge (3X Turkey Plunge)

LACONIA — Tommy Turkey wants to remind everyone that the 8th Annual Salvation Army Turkey Plunge will take place at Opechee Cove Beach on Saturday, November 17. Gates open at 10 a.m. followed by the event beginning at noon.

This family-oriented fun time features folks in bathing suits or costumes plunging into the balmy waters of the lake while raising funds for the Salvation Army. Once again, Nassau Broadcasting DJ Pat Kelly will be making the announcements for the event.

The public is invited to attend the delicious chili, chowder and turkey soup luncheon provided by well-known area restaurants and catered by the Culinary Arts students of Lakes Region Community College immediately after the Plunge at the Laconia Middle School cafeteria.

Last year's Plunge featured numerous teams from area high schools and businesses including the I-L Lakers, the Laconia Sachems, the Belmont Red Raiders, Patrick's Pub & Eatery, Meredith Autohaus, Fratello's and T-Bones Restaurant. Salvation Army Commander Captain Steve Warren urges sports teams, businesses, church and school groups to start assembling their team of intrepid Plungers to help raise awareness of, and financial support for, the local Salvation Army.

"Last year's Plunge generated over $ 15,000 but the needs are great in this economy," said Captain Warren. "I am offering to have Tommy Turkey visit any business or group to personally collect pledge cards for the November Plunge."

Contact Captain Warren at 524-1834 if interested in a Tommy visit. You may register on-site the morning of the Plunge as an individual or as a team.

CAPTION — Tommy Turkey and Lakes Region Salvation Army Captain Stephen Warren shown after posting the Turkey Plunge notice.