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Welcome New Chamber Members
Miller Excavating, LLC
Benjamin (Ben) Miller
akittelson@morris.k12.mn.us
Join Date: 09/13/2016
The Cabin on Amelia
Josh and Maren Ettesvold
Website
thecabinonamelia@gmail.com
Join Date: 09/23/2016
November 4 Last day of Curb-side Yard Waste Pickup
The last day of curb-side yard waste pickup for city residents will be Friday, November 4th
Second Survey - for city's park
The parks and trails committee of the Comprehensive Community Improvement Imitative (CCII) group is currently getting citizen input through a survey that can be completed online by going to the following link: https://www.survey-monkey.com/r/T7LBNVD.
The committee conducted a public meeting and gained valuable information with a survey a few weeks ago. This second survey expands on that information and gives residents the opportunity to provide additional feedback and ideas for what they like now and what they would like to see in the future.
The surveys are part of the "master plan process" pursued by the Glenwood Park Board on behalf of the city commission.
New in the Community?
Are you or do you know of a new resident, employee, or business in the community? If so, we would like to "Welcome" you with a personal visit, information, and a FREE GIFT from our Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members!
To set up a visit, volunteer to be on the Welcome Committee, or to provide information for the Welcome Glenwood bags, please register online by clicking here or contact the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center..
Earn $50: Chamber Referral Incentive
 Want to earn $50? Whether it's just once or as many times as you want, we want to reward you for new member referrals and promote our Keep It Local program at the same time!
When you refer a business to the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, to become a Tier 4-9 Business Chamber Member, then we will reward you with $50 in Minnewaska Dollars!
NOTE: Payment Minnewaska Dollars is AFTER payment is received from the new member.
Give us the information of the Business you are referring by completing the form below! For more information about our Referral Program, please visit our website.
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Greetings!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and attended the annual Community Trick or Treat on Halloween night. We were not sure that we could get enough volunteers to help. We were fortunate to have plenty of candy and volunteers to make the evening a success. We have an awesome community!
We are still finalizing the last details for a Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration. The schedule to date is listed below.
We would like to have more entries in the parade this year, so think about participating! For those interested in being in the Lighted Holiday parade, we have a short rules page this year. The only rule that is new this year is the return of an old rule. No other live Santa than the one leading the parade on the fire truck. Inflatables, cut outs, pictures, etc. are fine.
Remember daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 6. Fall back!
As always, there is plenty to do in Glenwood and Pope County! Check out the calendar of events on our website or on the left column of this newsletter.
Have a good week!
We would like to congratulate Glenwood Lutheran Church, ELCA on being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber November Member of the Month!
This week's Community Comments is sponsored by the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber members:
Community Trick or Treat - THANK YOU!
Thank you to all those who volunteered to help make the Community Trick or Treat a success.
We had at least 125 trick or treaters come through the Pope County Fright Nights haunted house.
A special Thank you to:
Ace of Glenwood
ASAP (Against Substance Abuse in Pope County)
A & W of Glenwood
Alexandria Blizzard Hockey Team
EC/THRIVE Traveling Tree House
Glenwood & Beyond
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber
Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center
Glenwood Rotary Club
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Eagle Bank
Glenwood State Bank
Studio E Architects
Rise and Shine - November 18, 2016
Rise & Shine Glenwood
Friday , November 18, 2016
7:30-8:30 a.m.
HOST: Minnewaska Area High School
(District Office Doors - Meet in the Auditorium)
25122 State Hwy 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
December Host: December 16, 2016 - Oak Tree Inn/Penny's Diner.
Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament Registration Now Open!
You are invited to attend...
Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament
Sunday, November 20
Garden Center Lanes
115 30th Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
4:00 or 6:00 p.m.
This bowling tournament is limited to a specified number of teams at each of the two time slots that we have reserved. Each team consists of 4 people and the three games that are included are not standard bowling games, but fun games where you have a chance to win cash with the colored pins! Each team registration includes shoe rental plus 3 games. Individuals can register and we will place them on a team also!
Team registration is $120.00 and Individuals are $30 (that's just $10/game for each person participating). Be sure to register today to reserve your spot!
click here to register
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Registration Now Open for Pope County Community Expo Sponsorships
Click here to become a Sponsor of the
Pope County Community Expo
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Minnewaska Area High School
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Click here to see the current map for Sponsors and Exhibitors. The map, if you scroll over the booths, will show if they are available or already taken, prices, sizes, and amenities that are included. Once a booth is reserved (first-come, first-serve), another exhibitor will not be able to select it.
Sponsors will choose their booth(s) and upload their logos into the system at the time of registration. Booth locations are limited, so be sure to register early to get the spot(s) you wish to choose.
One work around that we are aware of is that the registration system will charge our sponsors for their booth rental fees at the time they register, but know that once you are registered, we will correct that pricing and issue a new invoice for Sponsors from our office until we find a way around that issue.
Here are the following Sponsorship levels for this year's event:
Gold: $2,500.00
Gold sponsors are entitled to:
- Logo on promotional give-away items
- Booth location(s) selected prior to regular exhibitor registration opening
- 3 standard booths OR 1 premium booth plus 1 standard and/or outdoor booth
- Color logo on all promotional community display boards, posters & email blasts
- 1/4 page color ad in the Pope County Community Expo Special Edition Newspaper
Silver: $1,600.00
Silver sponsors are entitled to:
- Booth location(s) selected prior to regular exhibitor registration opening
- 2 standard booths OR 1 premium booth
- Name mention on all promotional community display boards, posters & email blasts
- 1/8 page color ad in the Pope County Community Expo Special Edition Newspaper
Bronze: $850.000
Bronze sponsors are entitled to:
- Booth location(s) selected prior to regular exhibitor registration opening
- 1 standard booths
- Name mention on all promotional community display boards, posters & email blasts
We are using a new event registration system that has been built for the Expo, so please bear with us as we test out the system for the first time and learn as we go!
2016 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration Schedule
2016 MAGICAL CHRISTMAS IN
GLENWOOD CELEBRATION
Saturday, November 26
Tree Lighting Ceremony, Central Square, 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 1
Lighted Holiday Parade, 5:30 p.m.
Click Here for Rules
Free Movie & Concessions at Minnewaska Elementary
School Cafeteria
Thursday & Friday, December 8 & 9
Christmas Bazaar at Eagle Bank, Glenwood
Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 8
Open House & Family Night at Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Santa's reindeer and sleigh rides, Minnewaska ECFE "make & take" activity, cookie decorating, coloring contest, pictures with Santa & more.
Saturday, December 10
Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
Monday, December 12
CP Lighted Holiday Train, CP Railway in Glenwood, 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 15
Free Community supper, Glenwood Senior Center,4:00-7:00 p.m., Clueless the Balloon Twister & Friends & Coloring Contest.
Saturday, December 17
Barsness Park, Glenwood
Lighted Holiday Family Skating Night (time ?)
Corey's Belgian Horse Drawn Trolley Rides, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 22
Santa Treat Day at Elementary Schools
Living Nativity, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Other Holiday Events:
November 5, 12, 19 - Ann Bickle Heritage House Holiday Teas
November 15 - Tree of Life
November 20 - Battle of the Businesses Bowling, 4:00 or 6:00 p.m.
November 26 - Small Business Saturday
November 26 - Glacial Ridge Ambulance Holiday Toy Drive at Shopko, Glenwood, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
December 1 - Chalk Paint Mini Workshop offered to support toy drive, Meco 7, Glenwood, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
December 3 - Glacial Ridge Ambulance Holiday Drive, Brooten Elementary School, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
December 3 - Glenwood Retirement Village Annual Cookie Walk & Friendship Tea
December 3 - Pope County Museum Annual Christmas Open House & Silent Auction
December 3 & 4 The Lighthouse Theater In: "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever", Saturday, December 3, 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2:00 p.m.
December 8 - Ann Bickle Heritage House Christmas Open House - 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Any changes to the schedule will be noted in the newsletter and on the calendar of events.
Fall Festival - Andes Tower Hills
Andes Tower Hills is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A fun time for the entire family!
- Tractor Hayrides to the top of the hill
- Mini Kids Playland
- Free Coffee & Pop
- Hot buys - season passes, skis, snowboard and clothing
For more information visit their website at www.andestowerhills.com.
Andes is also hosting a job fair, Tuesday, November 1 from 2:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Insanity of God - Free Movie, Sunday, November 13th
SomePlace Safe 15th Annual Christmas Extravaganza
Glacial Ridge Hospice - The Tree of Life
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Ridgewood Villa
Join us in the celebration of life!
The program includes performances by local talent. The candlelight vigil will be followed by the lighting of the "Tree of Life."
Refreshments will be served.
All funds raised help significantly to provide services for our hospice patients and their families.
Central Square - Autumn Market
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
23rd Annual Free
Community
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Day
November 24, 2016
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
at the Minnewaska Area High School
Everyone in the area who will be alone or would
not otherwise enjoy a
Thanksgiving Dinner is welcome!
Volunteers will be needed to assist in preparation,
serving, providing rides and delivering meals.
Call Karen 634-4386 (day/evening)
Cheryl 239-3974 (day/evening)
Audrey 239-4652 (evening)
Pope County Agricultural Society Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
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