Sunnidale Winterama
Introduction
Sunnidale Winterama is a winter-themed festival presented by Clearview Township and has celebrated winter activities since 1975 in the village of New Lowell. Touting itself as "the greatest little show on snow", active volunteers known as the "Friends of Winterama" have organized this multi-day event filled with great family fun!
The Winterama weekend should be February 4 to February 6, 2022. All "in person activities" are cancelled by Clearview Township. The Friends of the Winterama volunteers are continuing with the Snow Sculpture Photo Contest, Best Beard Growing Contest and the Poster/Colouring Sheet Contest. These activities will be virtual and we hope that you keep the spirit of Winterama alive in Clearview Township.
Get your Buttons! The buttons, a popular collector item since 1975, are now on sale. The cost is only $2 per button. Email sunnidalewinterama@gmail.com to arrange to purchase buttons for your entire family!
Support the New Lowell Legion Branch 516 - Every Friday night between 6pm-8pm, the Kitchen is open for Take Out. Call to order at 705-424-1612.
Get 'Social' with Winterama
Facebook: /sunnidalewinterama
Instagram: @sunnidalewinterama
The Best Beard Competition returns to Winterama and from the comfort of your own home!
How to participate:
1. Start your Beard or use the one you have.
2. Take a picture anytime before February 4th or 5th, 2022.
3. Email your digital photo to sunnidalewinterama@gmail.com with “Beard Growing Contest” in the subject line by Saturday Feburary 5th at 11:59 pm. Please include your name, address and phone number.
4. Beards will be judged on Sunday February 6th. All contestants and the winner’s photos will be posted on Facebook & Instagram, once judging is complete. By entering this contest, you agree to have your photo used for future promotions unless otherwise notified in writing.
Awards for Best Beard and Best Santa Beard
Trophy and bragging rights. Grow on! Let's see the best beards in Clearview Township.
New! The Friends of Winterama want to see as many Snow Sculptures as possible! Gather your household, wear your warmest mittens and get building a snow sculpture. Embrace the spirit of Winterama or incorporate any of your favourite Winterama memories.
How to participate:
1. Build your Sculpture anytime between January 10th and Winterama weekend (February 4-5)
2. Take a picture of your work of snow-art
3. Email it to sunnidalewinterama@gmail.com with “Snow Sculpture Contest” in the subject line by Saturday February 5th at 11:59 pm. Include your address, phone number and contact name of at least one family member.
4. Snow sculptures will be judged on Sunday February 6th. All contestants and the winner’s photos will be posted on Facebook and Instagram once judging is complete. Photos will be used for promotional materials in the future, unless otherwise indicated in writing.
Prizes for Top 3 Sculptures! Win one of three $50 gift certificates.
Colouring Contest
Categories are open to any student attending a Clearview school or a school-age child that lives in Clearview Township.
Kindergarten,
Grade 1
Grade 2
Submit a digital copy or photograph by email to sunnidalewinterama@gmail.com by Saturday February 5th at 11:59pm with "Colouring Contest" in the subject line. Each colouring sheet needs to include the First & Last Name of Child, School, and Grade.
Poster Contest 2022
- Categories are open to any student attending a Clearview school or a school-age child that lives in Clearview Township.
- Grades 3 and 4
- Grades 5 and 6
- Grades 7 and 8
- Must include:
- Sunnidale Winterama
- February 4-6th, 2022
- Incorporate any theme that is the Spirit of Winterama
- 1 penguin
Submit a digital copy or photograph by email to sunnidalewinterama@gmail.com by Saturday February 5th at 11:59pm with "Poster Contest" in the subject line. Each poster needs to include the First & Last Name of Child, School, and Grade.
Winterama is organized by a small dedicated group of residents in New Lowell known as the "Friends of Winterama" and are supported by staff from Clearview Township. Volunteers are needed to assist with many of the events and tasks.
Due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, all in person meetings are cancelled. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Amanda Murray, Community Culture & Tourism Coordinator at amurray@clearview.ca
Meetings are typically held on Tuesday nights on Zoom from 7:30pm-9pm. Attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged as often as possible. Access to reliable internet, email address and device are required to participate on Zoom meetings.
The Craft Market is cancelled this year. Please continue to support local artisans and small businesses!
The Log Sawing Team Challenge is cancelled this year.
The Winterama Parade is cancelled for 2022.
The Annual Bed Races are cancelled this year.
The annual Soup Off is cancelled this year.
The annual Burning of the Green & Fireworks are cancelled this year.
The Comedy Night and Adult Dance are cancelled this year.
All food events, including the Spaghetti Dinner, Pancake & Sausage Breakfast and the BIG Breakfast are cancelled this year.