A chilling Silver Creek tradition is almost upon us — and it is a milestone. The 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge for charity will be on Sunday at 1 p.m.

The swim will be at 23 Jackson St. in the village, and there will be other non-swimming events beginning at noon. Through the years, we have witnessed the fun and frivolity that comes with the happening.

Most importantly, the event celebrates a good cause. Money raised will be donated to Oishei Children’s Hospital, the Silver Creek Rescue Squad, Sunset Bay Fire Dept. and the Silver Creek Food Pantry. There is a goal set to purchase a beltless monitor for the Oishei Children’s Hospital Mother Baby unit, which costs $8,040. So far, there is $2,000 raised toward it from the Chicken Swim in August.

Silver Creek officials last month noted the mask mandate needs to be followed when indoors during the event. For more information — or pledge sheets — call 716-430-3775 or email pforge@exploreny.net