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| 2/17/2009 9:52:00 AM | Email this article • Print this article |
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| Waterama Vice-Commodore Kari Nelson is ready to take her first icy dip into Lake Minnewaska this weekend during the Polar Plunge event. Who else will take the plunge? See page 2A for a list of daring folks who will be jumping in the lake - in February... |
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Welcome to
Winterama!
Amy Chaff
The 12th annual Winterama celebration - a much anticipated local winter bash - is set for Saturday, Feb. 21 in Glenwood.
The annual event raises money for the Minnewaska Jaycees.
The ever popular Polar Plunge, a huge crowd drawing event, makes its splash Saturday at 2:30 p.m., out on the ice in front of Lakeside Ballroom.
Kari Nelson is the Waterama Vice-Commodore and she's in charge of organizing and promoting the Polar Plunge: "I encourage everyone to come out and participate in some good, clean Minnesota winter fun! We can't beat the snow and cold, so we may as well join it!
"The Jaycees work hard and do a great job of putting on their winter festival each year, and the Polar Plunge is one of Waterama's larger fundraisers during the year."
Lots to do
Winterama festivities start Saturday at 1 p.m. on the ice in front of the ballroom. Kids games run from 1-2:30 p.m.
At 2:30 p.m., a crowd is sure to gather for the ever popular, Polar Plunge. People ready to take the icy dip in Lake Minnewaska are asked to be on site and checked-in by 2 p.m.
And a memorable end to the afternoon is the annual Minnow Eating Contest which begins at 3:15 p.m.
From 5-7 p.m., come hungry to the annual Chili Cook-off in the ballroom. Fill up on the best local chili recipes!
After an afternoon outside in the cold, get the blood moving again while dancing to the DJ set up in the ballroom - the DJ will entertain from 5-7 p.m.
Finally, Winterama 2008 will wrap up with a fireworks display over Lake Minnewaska at approximately 7:15 p.m.
"The fireworks reflecting on the snow and ice are always spectacular," Nelson said.
"It is fun to see so many children and adults supporting both of their efforts and having a great time. There is truly something for everyone," Nelson said.
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