copy of November 29, 2016
Community Comments

Calendar of Events

Glenwood Rotary Club Meeting
12/06/2016

Smart Drivers
12/06/2016

Holiday Open House - Someplace Safe
12/06/2016

Pope County Community Expo Planning Meeting
12/07/2016

FAST MEETING
12/07/2016

Rustic Christmas Paint Night
12/07/2016

Magical Christmas In Glenwood Christmas Bazaar
12/08/2016

Magical Christmas in Glenwood - Family Night & Open House
12/08/2016

Ann Bickle Heritage House Christmas Open House
12/08/2016

Glenwood Street Reconstruction PMT meeting
12/08/2016

Glenwood CCII Beautification Committee Meeting with Landscape Architects
12/08/2016

Christmas Open House - Tom's Market
12/08/2016

Magical Christmas In Glenwood Christmas Bazaar
12/09/2016

Glenwood Retirement Village Bake Sale
12/09/2016

One Stop Christmas Shop!
12/10/2016

Magical Christmas in Glenwood - Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills (Purchase Your Discount Tickets Today!)
12/10/2016

Pope County Farm Bureau Meeting
12/12/2016

Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center Board of Directors Meeting
12/12/2016

CP Railway Lighted Holiday Train
12/12/2016

Santa Day Treat Bag Assembly
12/13/2016- 12/16/2016

Glenwood Rotary Club Meeting
12/13/2016

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
12/13/2016

Magical Christmas in Glenwood - FREE Community Supper
12/15/2016

Rise & Shine - Oak Tree Inn & Penny's Diner
12/16/2016

Annual Eastern Star Bake Sale
12/16/2016

Magical Christmas in Glenwood - FREE Corey's Belgian Horse drawn Trollely Rides, Family Skating Night
12/17/2016

Pope County Daycare Association Meeting
12/19/2016

Glenwood Rotary Club Meeting
12/20/2016

Pope County Impact Coalition - United Way
12/21/2016

Magical Christmas in Glenwood - Living Nativity
12/22/2016

Santa Treat Day at the Elementary School(s)
12/22/2016

Glenwood Rotary Club Meeting
12/27/2016

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
12/28/2016

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

Thomas Larson
Tommy.larson@ymail.com
Join Date: 11/02/2016

Edward Jones
Dusty Christenson
Website
dusty.christenson@edwardjones.com
Join Date: 11/07/2016
 

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.


Greetings!

Thank you to those who participated in the Lighted Holiday Parade and the Free Movie  night.  A special thank you to Marta Johnson, Pope County Tribune for judging the parade, to Minnewaska Area Elementary School and staff for hosting the movie night and to the volunteers who helped with the parade and movie night.  

Thank you to our many sponsors who make it possible to provide these events.  A list of sponsor can be found below or on our website.

Congratulations to Glenwood Family Eye Center winner of the "Best Holiday Spirit" Traveling Trophy.


This Thursday  night, December 8th is our Open House and Family Night at the Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center.  

Everyone from the area is invited to attend any or all of these events!

You can find a brief schedule of Magical Christmas by scrolling down.  If you're new to the area and want to know more details Click Here.


As always check out our calendar of events, our local newspapers the Pope County Tribune and Starbuck Times for all the events and activities happening this holiday season!

Have a good week!

We would like to congratulate Hilltop Lumber on being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber December Member of the Month! 

This week's Community Comments is sponsored by the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members & Individual/Family Supporters:
 


 

Congratulations Glenwood Family Eye Center

            
 
CONGRATULATION GLENWOOD FAMILY EYE CENTER
"BEST HOLIDAY SPIRIT"

This small group won the "Best Holiday Spirit" on Thursday evening December 1st. The Judge for the evening, Marta Johnson said this group caught her attention with their friendly, enthusiastic holiday greetings and their level of energy showing their holiday spirit.

This is the eye clinic's first year in Glenwood and they were excited to receive the honors of the "Best Holiday Spirit".  They commented that it was a lot of fun to be part of this event and encourages other businesses to participate, whether it's a large float or small group, it's about celebrating the holiday season and our community.  

A Magical Christmas in Glenwood sponsored by:




Gold Sponsors:
American Solutions for Business
Eagle Bank
Marthaler Chevrolet of Glenwood


Silver:
Hilltop Lumber

Bonze Sponsors
Midwest Machinery Company
Tanis Aircraft Products
Minnewaska Jaycees


Tinsel Sponsors
Studio E Architects
Shopko
Oak Tree Inn & Penny's Diner

2016 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration Schedule

                                         2016 MAGICAL CHRISTMAS IN
GLENWOOD CELEBRATION


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
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tickets:  Lift Ticket - $10.00, Lift & Ski rental - $15.00, Lift & snowboard rental -  $20.00

Monday, December 12

CP Lighted Holiday Train, CP Railway in Glenwood, 10:00 a.m.
Musical Show featuring Colin James & Kelly Prescott is scheduled from 10:15-10:45 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
Corey's Belgian Horse Drawn Trolley Rides, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Lighted Holiday Family Skating Night, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 22
Santa Treat Day at Elementary Schools
Living Nativity, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Other Holiday Events:

December 8 - Tom's Market Christmas Open House, Glenwood &
                        Starbuck - 1:00-6:00 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.

Register Now for the Magical Christmas Christmas Bazaar


Friday,  December 9, 2016  
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 8, 2016  
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
Christmas Bazaar at Eagle Bank
Magical Christmas in Glenwood

Stop and do your Christmas Shopping at Eagle Bank this week Thursday and Friday as Eagle Bank hosts the annual "A Magical Christmas in Glenwood" Christmas Bazaar.    Currently we have seven vendors selling their products.

We still have room for a few more vendors, so if you're interested sign up today!


Vendor Information:

Vendors will be allowed to sell/showcase their products and/or services during regular banking hours.  Tear down will be scheduled at 5:00 p.m on Friday.  To register go to our website  and register for the Magical Christmas in Glenwood Christmas Bazaar.

We typically do not allow duplicate vendors with the same products and/or services at this event due to limited space, company rules, and/or Chamber & Welcome Center policies and procedures. We have, however, in the past, worked with people to share a space or each take one of the two days if vendors so choose.

Vendors need to attend both days. Each exhibitor booth will be provided with a 6' table and chair in the bank lobby, courtesy of Eagle Bank. For more information, please visit our Magical Christmas in Glenwood webpage by
clicking here

Click Here to Register

Open House & Family Night, This Thursday, December 8th



"A Magical Christmas in Glenwood"
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center
Open House & Family Night

 
Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual Open House and FREE Family Night on Thursday evening, December 8, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber and Welcome Center is located at 7 First Street NW, Glenwood, MN (behind Subway Restaurant).  
  • Santa's Reindeer and Sleigh Rides
  • Minnewaska ECFE "Make & Take Activity (while supplies last)
  • Coloring Contest
  • Frost and Decorate Your Own Yummy sugar Cookie
  • See Santa and Have your picture taken (Free)

Adults and parents, relax and enjoy some refreshments compliments of the Chamber & Welcome Center.

Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills

                         Andes Tower Hills Inc -                              

Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills is this Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This  is a great opportunity for a family ski day.  Andes Tower Hills is providing a fun day for families at GREAT Prices.

Cost of Tickets:
  • Lift Ticket - $10.00 (regular $42.00)
  • Lift Ticket & Regular Ski Rental - $15.00 (regular $65.00)
  • Lift Ticket & Regular Snowboard Rental - $20 (regular $75.00)  
Tickets are ONLY available at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center and must be purchased and picked up prior to Saturday, during our office hours are 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here!

You can register and reserve your tickets and pay by credit card online by visiting our Chamber website at GlenwoodLakesArea.org, click on MORE, drop down to calendar.  On the left side of the page you will see several different events to register - look for Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills.

Tickets are available only at the Chamber office and must be picked up by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9th.  Please call the Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center if you have any questions regarding this event or purchasing tickets at 320-634-3636.

 

Lighted Holiday Train - Monday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m.


Canadian Pacific Railway
Lighted Holiday Train

Monday, December 12, 2016
10:00 a.m.
CP Railway, 20 15 Street NE
Glenwood, MN

 
Come and experience the Lighted Holiday Train.  The train will arrive around 10:00 a.m. and includes a free event with live musical entertainment at 10:15 a.m. Allow a little extra time for parking and walking.  This is a half hour program.  

The Canadian Pacific Railroad brings this train to our community as a fundraiser for our local Pope County Food Shelf.   We have drop boxes available for non-perishable food items at Glenwood State Bank, Eagle Bank, Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center, Central Square, Minnewaska Area Elementary School, Kingdom Kids and Glacial Hills Elementary School until noon on Friday, December 9th.  Items can also be dropped off that morning at the depot.

Hot chocolate and Christmas cookies will be served compliments of the Oak Tree Inn and Penny's Diner from 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Pope County Agricultural Society Holiday Craft & Vendor Show

Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration Sponsorships Needed...

You are invited to help sponsor our upcoming Magical Christmas in Glenwood celebration!

The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center is proud to organize and co-sponsor the Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration.

ALL activities are FREE and open to the public during this time of year, but without the support of local area businesses, organizations, families and individuals, we cannot offer all that we do.

The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided to the sponsors in exchange for their financial donations.  In order to receive the tax-deduction receipt, checks must be made out to the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center, not the Chamber!

We encourage you to consider once again helping to sponsor this annual event which brings
families to Glenwood to enjoy all of the festivities during this magical holiday season!

Star Magical Christmas Sponsorship: $850.00
Sponsorship Benefit(s): Gold Sponsorship Package PLUS: Logo included in "Thank You" ad at the end of the season, in the "Santa Day" treat bags, in the "Chamber Comments" Newsletter, and on the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center webpage promoting general information about the Magical Christmas in Glenwood celebration and events! Free 4-person Team Sponsorship in the "Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament" on November 20, 2016 ($120 value).

Gold Magical Christmas Sponsorship: $600.00
Sponsorship Benefit(s): Silver Sponsorship Package PLUS: Name mention in weekly Pope County Tribune Magical Christmas in Glenwood Ads

Silver Magical Christmas Sponsorship: $400.00
Sponsorship Benefit(s): Bronze Sponsorship Package PLUS: Name Mention in the "Santa Day" treat bags delivered to select local area pre-K and elementary.

Bronze Magical Christmas Sponsorship: $200.00
Sponsorship Benefit(s): Tinsel Sponsorship Package PLUS: Name mention in the weekly "Community Comments" newsletter and shared on Facebook by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center.

Tinsel Magical Christmas Sponsorship: $100.00
Sponsorship Benefit(s): Christmas Helpers Sponsorship Package PLUS: Name mention on Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center webpage promoting general information about the Magical Christmas in Glenwood celebrations and events.

Christmas Helpers Magical Christmas Sponsorship: $50.00
Name mention in the end of the season Thank You in the Pope County Tribune

The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center strives costs low by using paperless communications and billing. All sponsors are required to have a valid email address on file for informational & billing purposes.

click here to Register to Become a Sponsor


 

Rise and Shine - December 16, 2016


Rise & Shine Glenwood
Friday , December 16, 2016
7:30-8:30 a.m.

HOST:  Oak Tree Inn/Penny's Diner
              100 15th Street SE
               Glenwood, MN 56334


January Host:  January 27, 2017 - Minnewaska Area High School
 

read more...

Glenwood Night With the Alexandria Blizzard, Friday, January 27th

Glenwood Night With the Alexandria Blizzard
Friday, January 27th
Doors open at 6:10 p.m.
Game Starts at 7:10 p.m.

All general admission tickets are $4.00.
Children 6 & under are free

Meet your neighbors and enjoy
a family night of hockey!

 
Reserve your tickets and pay online by visiting our website at www.GlenwoodLakesArea.org or stop by Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to purchase or pick up tickets.

Tickets are available only at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center
and must be purchased by 4:00 p.m. on  Friday, January 27th. Online ticket purchases and reservations will open up on Friday of this week under the Community Calendar page of our website.

 

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!
Community Comments - copy of November 29, 2016