KELSEYVILLE – On Feb. 27 Lake County Special Olympics is hosting a “Polar Plunge” at the county park in Kelseyville.

At noon individuals and teams will be dressed up to take the cold plunge into Clear Lake.

These special people have been been collecting pledges to support Lake County Special Olympics. All Lake County sports are funded by donations made to Lake County Special Olympics.

The group must raise $20,000 a year to support over 100 athletes who participate in sports such as basketball, track and field, golf, weight lifting and bowling.

All money raised will support local athletes by purchasing uniforms, equipment and transportation.

This event will help keep our county wide Special Olympics program going strong.

Special Olympics helps developmentally disabled athletes learn about healthy habits and social skills while developing athletic ability. The program is offered to participants at no cost. This year round program cannot exist without the financial support of our community.

For more information or to make a donation go to www.sonc.org/polarplunge , be sure to click on Kelseyville to make a local donation. Donations may also be sent to Lake County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 94, Lakeport CA 95453.

For additional information phone Steve or Peggy Buchholz at 707-279-4280.