Winterama has been canceled for this year, but Waterama will still host the annual Polar Plunge at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 8 on Lake Minnewaska in front of Lakeside Ballroom. 

The Polar Plunge, which attracts a number of volunteers who jump into Lake Minnewaska, is a significant fundraiser for the community’s summer celebration–Waterama.

Those jumping typically raise about $150 or more from sponsors and jumpers must be age 16 or older.  Jumpers typically do brief skits and wear themed costumes.  

The cancellation of Winterama this year was in large part because of the lack of volunteers. 

Registration is now open for jumpers who want to take part in the Polar Plunge.  New this year, register and submit pledges online at www.waterama.org.

More information about how to register and submit pledges and a short bio on jumpers can be found on Page 10A of this issue.