A new event planned for January is the culmination of students, the chamber and Emporium Country Club. The first ever Cameron County Cardboard Classic will take place January 23 at the Emporium Country Club from 11am-4pm. “ Last year elementary students at Woodland Elementary School told teachers they wanted something to do in the winter and adults were listening,” says Tina Johns Solak, executive director of the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce.
The Emporium Country Club will be turned into a winter carnival with the highlight a sledding contest. Everyone is invited to make a sled only using cardboard, duct tape, glue and paper. Age groups: 8 and under, 9-12, 13-18 and adults will be judged on originality and the distance traveled by their creation. A two-person snowman building contest and creature building contest will also be held. In addition, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating are planned. “If the weather does not cooperate for ice skating, the pond will become home for a polar plunge,” according to Johns Solak.
The Cameron County Girl and Boy Scouts will be offering food for purchase and a fire will be built to keep participants warm. If the weather does not cooperate we will have a snow date of January 30. The chamber is looking for winter enthusiasts who are willing to help the day of the event. Anyone interested is asked to contact the chamber office at 814-486-4314
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