Events: Venice Penguin Club Swim

Of all the ways to greet the new year, the most bracing is surely diving into the frigid waters of the Pacific Ocean. The intrepid participants in the Venice Penguin Club Swim will do just that, embarking on a brisk 400-yard outing. In addition to the glory, all finishers will receive a certificate, and snacks and hot beverages will be on hand. Sign-up begins at 11 a.m. Venice Breakwater, Venice Boulevard at Ocean Front Walk, L.A. Noon. Sat. Free. (310) 390-5700. https://www.swim.net/scaq