A brrrr-isk beginning to the New Year in Edmonds

They came, they drank beer and they plunged — participants in the fourth annual Edmonds Polar Bear Plunge, that is — running from the 27-degree air temperature at Brackett’s Landing straight into the 42-degree waters of Puget Sound. (And a few minutes later, heading to Rory’s and Dimitri’s to warm up with more beer and…

Reminder: Take the Polar Bear Plunge in Edmonds Saturday

Here’s your chance to welcome the New Year with the Polar Bear Plunge, which celebrates its fourth year this Saturday at Brackett’s Landing. The festivities start at 11 a.m. at Daphnes, 415 1/2 Main St., where members of the Edmonds Uplift Society begin plunge preparations, highlighted by a 12:30 p.m. Rainier Beer Toast to original…

Party like a polar bear on New Year’s Day!

Sponsored by the Edmonds Uplift Society, the Polar Bear Swim is an annual Edmonds tradition for those hearty souls who believe that a cold dip in Puget Sound is the best way to start the New Year. Gather at Daphne’s Cafe at 425 1/2 Main St. at 11 a.m. for the walk to Brackett’s Landing,…

New Year’s happenings in Edmonds

Looking for somewhere to celebrate the upcoming New Year? Here are the hours of some popular Edmonds-area establishments on New Year’s Eve: Open late Engel’s Pub: Open until 2 a.m. Epulo Bistro: Will be hosting a five-course New Year’s Eve Menu and Wine Pairing and will be open until 2 a.m. More info here. Olives’…