March 21, 2017
Community Comments

Welcome New Chamber Members

Pope County Corn & Soybean Association
Zach Johnson
johnson.zj73@gmail.com
Join Date: 03/02/2017

Country Financial,Marin Rajdl Insurance & Financial Services
Marin Rajdl
Website
marin.rajdl@countryfinancial.com
Join Date: 03/02/2017

Juice Plus
Yvonne Evenson
Website
evenson@fedtel.net
Join Date: 03/02/2017

America's Best Value Inn of Glenwood
Nick Chadhari
Website
glenwoodabvi2085@gmail.com
Join Date: 03/06/2017

Hemker Park & Zoo
Joan Hemker
Website
hemkerwp@albanytel.com
Join Date: 03/07/2017

The Healthy Option
Laurie Gross
lauriejgross@gmail.com
Join Date: 03/20/2017
 

Calendar of Events

County Board Meeting
03/21/2017

Colorectal Cancer - Free Supper Seminar
03/21/2017

Child Care Provider Information Session
03/22/2017

Minnewaska Theatre Arts Association (Minnewaska Showstoppers)
03/22/2017

Rise & Shine Host: A & W Restaurant, Glenwood
03/24/2017

CCII Beautification & Streetscape Committee Meeting
03/24/2017

Hope Community Church & Shalom Community Lutheran Church - Walk Thru the Bible-New Testament
03/25/2017

80s Night is March 25 at Hatchery Bar & Grill
03/25/2017

Fish Fry
03/25/2017

Winter Dance - Lakeside Ballroom
03/26/2017

Smart Drivers Refresher Course
03/28/2017

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
03/29/2017

CCII Beautification & Streetscape Committee Meeting
03/29/2017

Pope County Work Ready Communities (WRC) Leadership Team Meeting
03/30/2017

Rustic Paint Night
03/30/2017

Rustic Paint night
03/30/2017

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
04/03/2017

Pope County Farm Bureau Monthly Meeting
04/03/2017

Smart Drivers Refresher Course
04/04/2017

County Board Meeting
04/04/2017

Pope County Community Expo Committee Meeting
04/05/2017

Minnewaska Schools Public Relations Focus Group A
04/05/2017

Minnewaska Schools Public Relations Focus Group B
04/06/2017

Minnewaska Schools Public Relations Focus Group C
04/06/2017

Lowry Sons of the American Legion Fish Fry
04/07/2017

Pope County Community Expo
04/08/2017

Wild Turkey Federation Annual Banquet
04/08/2017

EC/THRIVE Kick-OFF to Week of the Young Child - Pope County Community Expo
04/08/2017

Listen To Your Legs - P.A.D. Seminar
04/08/2017

Dad's Belgian Waffles Fundraiser
04/09/2017

Pope County Farm Bureau Meeting
04/10/2017

County Board Meeting
04/11/2017

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
04/11/2017

Pope County Work Ready Communities (WRC) Leadership Team Meeting
04/12/2017

Glenwood Street Reconstruction PMT meeting
04/13/2017

Easter Palooza
04/14/2017

Minnewaska Jaycees Annual Easter Egg Hunt
04/15/2017

Pope County Daycare Association Meeting
04/17/2017

County Board Meeting
04/18/2017

Pope County Impact Coalition - United Way
04/19/2017

Glenwood Sons of The American Legion, Post #187 Meeting
04/21/2017

Super Fun Saturday Training with Hollee Saville
04/22/2017

Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast
04/23/2017

EC/Thrive
04/24/2017

Glenwood Retirement Villagea Salad Luncheon
04/25/2017

FREE Peripheral Artery Disease screening
04/25/2017

Welcome Center Fundraiser Committee Meeting
04/26/2017

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
04/26/2017

Smart Drivers Refresher Course
04/27/2017

Rise & Shine
04/28/2017

Ring of Kerry - Central Square Concert Series
04/29/2017

Spring Vendor & Craft Show
04/29/2017

Winter Dance - Lakeside Ballroom
04/30/2017

Lowry Lions Club Annual Smelt Fry

              
 
Lowry Lions Club    
Annual Smelt Fry
Monday, May 1, 2017

Lowry Community Center, Lowry, MN
5:00-8:00 p.m.

$12.00 - Adults 
$5.00 Children 10 & Under

Supports scholarships and area donations.

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!

          

The Pope County Community Expo is fast approaching and we still have some booths available, so sign up today! This is a great opportunity for new and home based businesses, organizations, clubs, etc. to introduce themselves to the community.  We have a full day planned, so register and be a part of the Pope County Community Expo.  Glenwood Chamber members received 50% off the cost of the booth as part of their membership benefits.  You can join the chamber now and receive the discount!

If you're thinking about attending the Expo, but are concerned about the parking.  No worries, we provide " Park and Ride" opportunities FREE to anyone who wants to attend the EXPO.   We have a transit bus for Starbuck that will pick up at the Starbuck Community Center parking lot, and at the Minnewaska House parking lot, starting at 9:00 a.m. and will be going back and forth throughout the day.  In Glenwood people can catch the bus at the East end of the Shopko parking lot and at the parking lot behind American Solutions For Business on South Franklin street, also starting at 9:00 a.m.  They will drop you off and pick you up at the front entrance of Minnewaska Area High School.  

We also have a Rainbow Rider bus on the grounds throughout the day to help people who need a lift to the front door,  just give a wave to the drive if you would like to catch a ride.


If at all possible, plan to car pool to the event!!

Scroll down to find out more information on the EXPO and other events coming up in the area.

As always, there is "Plenty to do in Glenwood & Pope County!"

Have a good week!


We would like to congratulate Nancy Doebbert CPA, on being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber March Member of the Month!

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

Rise and Shine - February 24, 2017


Rise & Shine Glenwood
Friday , March 24, 2017
7:30-8:30 a.m.

February Host:  A & W Restaurant, Glenwood

Location:
A & W Restaurant
State Hwy 28 East
Glenwood, MN  56334


April 28, 2017 Host:  TBD


         


Jackpot Drawing continues to grow.  February name drawn was Tannis Aircraft! All chamber members are eligible to win, but must be present!!  

read more...

Glenwood American Legion Fish Fry


American Legion 
Fish Fry
Saturday, March 25, 2017
4:30-7:00 p.m.
(or until fish is gone) 
at Glenwood American Legion
1302 2nd Avenue NE
Glenwood, MN

Call 320-334-3164 for delivery!

$8.00 - Adults & Delivery (5 mile radius from post)
$6.00 - Children 10 & Younger

Menu:  Fish, Chips, Potato Salad, Baked Beans,
Dinner Roll, Milk, Water, Coffee

2017 Pope County Community Expo Schedule

EXPO FEATURES OF THE WEEK...

Veterinary Integrative Medicine ~
The Best Of Both Worlds!  


           
 
Dr. Jean Hollenstein (Owner of Glacial Ridge Veterinary Clinic, P.A.) graduated from U of MN CVM in 1988.  She has practiced small animal medicine and surgery in central Minnesota since then.  She has studied holistic therapies extensively and finds the integration of Western Medicine with other modalities such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, and Osteopathy (manual therapy) to be the greatest benefit to her patients. 
 

If you have a pet - you won't want to miss this seminar!
        
Dr. Jean's presentation  is scheduled for  2:15 p.m. in the auditorium
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2017 Pope County Community Expo Registration Now Open

2017 Pope County Community Expo
 STILL TIME TO REGISTER
 
The Pope County Community Expo is set for Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Minnewaska Area High School.  Registration for exhibitors is filling up fast so register today!

Remember, Chamber members of the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber are entitled to a 50% discount on their Expo booth rental (enter the Discount Code Member on the bottom of the first page of registration to trigger the discount on your invoice). This year, we have automated the registration system and you choose your booth location(s) during the registration process as well as have the capability to upload your logo for others to see!

This is a great way for businesses, agencies, organizations and community clubs to let Pope County residents and our neighboring communities what Pope County has to offer.  We have over 150 exhibitors that attend this event, a excellent food court, entertainment for all ages.  Free Rainbow Rider buses that stop at designated pickup spots every half hour from Glenwood, Starbuck and a Rainbow rider on the grounds at the high school that will stop and bring attendees of the event to the front doors.  
Click Here to Register today!

Glenwood Fire Department Annual Fish Fry

 

Easter Palooza - Restoration Church, Glenwood

   

RING OF KERRY, April 29, 2017 - Concert #2, 2017 Concert Series

Mobile Food Drop - Pope County

   

Just Because - United Way Fundraiser

Community Comments - March 21, 2017