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Nantucket commission approves Athenaeum Turkey Plunge fundraiser and a bandstand yoga class

6260725 · October 17, 2025
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At its Oct. 16 meeting, the Nantucket Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the Nantucket Athenaeum’s annual Turkey Plunge fundraiser and a one-time yoga class at the bandstand; staff reported expected turnout and fundraising beneficiaries.

The Nantucket Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved permits for the Nantucket Athenaeum’s annual Thanksgiving morning Turkey Plunge and a one-time yoga class at the bandstand during its meeting Thursday, Oct. 16.

The Turkey Plunge, presented by the Nantucket Athenaeum, is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning with setup at 7 a.m. and cleanup concluding at noon. Catherine, a representative of the Athenaeum, said the event is the organization’s 24th cold turkey plunge and that proceeds “go straight to children’s programming and our resources within the library for children and families.” She told commissioners the event typically draws about 900 plungers and about 1,100…

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