NEWSLETTER
Hague, NY – February 7, 2022 – The Annual Town of Hague Winter Weekend and Polar Bear Plunge also known as “Freezin For A Reason” will be held Saturday, February 19th and February 20th, 2022 with a number of events taking place throughout the community.
Saturday, February 19th:
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Breakfast at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department. Masks will be required while getting food and until seated.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Winter Games & Activities at the Hague Fish & Game Club
Women and men’s axe throwing, pan toss, chainsaw cutting competition, and more. Food and refreshments will also be available for purchase.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Drive Thru Spaghetti Dinner at the Hague Volunteer Fire Department
Event to benefit the Big Change Round Up/Vermont Children’s Hospital. $10.00 per dinner.
7:00 - 9:00 PM: Bonfire, Music & Fireworks at the Hague Fish & Game Club
Sunday, February 20th:
2:00 PM: 2nd Annual Katy Laundree Wells Polar Plunge – “Freezin For A Reason”
This event will take place at the Trout House Village Resort in Hague, NY. If you do not get pledges, the cost is a $5.00 donation per jump. Additional donations will be accepted. Registration will begin at 1:30 PM. All money raised will benefit the Vermont Children’s Hospital.
While the polar plunge event is not new to Hague, the name changed in 2021 to honor of Katy Laundree Wells who unexpectedly passed away. Katy was a long-time community supporter, volunteer, and overall wonderful person who dedicated much of her life to the betterment of Hague and the area. The Hague Polar Plunge or “Freezin For A Reason” was created by Meg and Tom Haskell of Hague, NY who partnered with WOKO to be able to support the Vermont Children’s Hospital. The committee has raised thousands of dollars from the support of change bandits and community members who fundraise for this event.
Polar Plunge, “Freezin For A Reason” donation forms are available at the Town of Hague Community Center (Town offices), Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, Silver Bay General Store, and from event volunteers. Forms will also be available online at www.townofhague.com and in the event listing on www.ticonderogany.com.
“We are excited to be hosting events in Hague this winter not only for the community and visitors but to continue to honor our friend Katy Laundree Wells. Winter Weekend has changed as we actually use to jump into Lake George just for fun. As the year’s passed we found a mission for the jump and that was area youth in need. Katy shared this passion and as a community we have and will continue to support children in need. We hope to see you for the Hague Winter Weekend. There will be events and activities for all to enjoy” shared Bobbie Jean Fish – Hague Events Committee Member.
In addition, Silver Bay YMCA will host a fun filled winter weekend with different activities February 18th – 21st, 2022. Visit www.silverbay.org for a list of activities, schedule, and lodging information.
Note all COVID-19 guidelines must followed.
For more information visit www.townofhague.com or www.ticonderogany.com.
Pictured is Katy Laundree Wells and other attendees at a past Hague Polar Bear Plunge “Freezin For A Reason” which is held annual in Hague, NY to raise funds for the Vermont Children’s Hospital as part of the Hague Winter Weekend.
Town of Hague: The Town of Hague is located in the Eastern Adirondacks of New York State in Warren County. Hague is approximately 10 minutes southwest of Ticonderoga, NY. It is nestled on the shores of Lake George's Northern basin and offers residents and visitors alike a beauty unique in all of the world. Hague provides visitor and vacation activities for all seasons. We in the Town are proud of our little hamlet and hope that you can come visit us and share in our "little piece of heaven." The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce serves as a Hague Visitor, Marketing, and Public Relations Partner.
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CONTACT:
Matthew Courtright, Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce
mcourtright@ticonderogany.com or 518-585-6619
Bobbie Jean Fish, Town of Hague Events Committee