- Greetings!
- Glenwood Lakes Chamber Annual Meeting, Thursday, May 18, 2017
- Minnewaska Showstoppers Waterama Musical Auditions
- Community Clean-up Day, Saturday, May 20, 8:00 a.m. - Noon
- Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection
- Teen + Parent Distracted Driving
- Rise and Shine - May 26, 2017
- 22nd Annual Kids' Day/Take A Kid Fishing/Bike Rodeo & Obstacle Course, June 3rd
- Mobile Food Drop - Pope County
- Glenwood & Beyond's Good on the Fairway - Golf Tournament
- Minnewaska Golf Club - New members, get your membership for 2017!
- Calendar of Events
- Welcome New Chamber Members
- Waterama Junior and Queen Candidate Application
- May/June
- Glenwood Community Blood Drive
- 2017 Music in the Park
- Pope County Farmers' Market to Begin, June 10th
- New in the Community?
- Earn $50: Chamber Referral Incentive
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
Tischer Home Inspection, Inc.
Wally Tischer
Website
wally@tischerhomeinspection.com
Join Date: 03/29/2017
Pope County ACT Work Ready Communities
Scott A. Formo
chamber@glenwoodlakesarea.org
Join Date: 04/07/2017
Redfield, LLC
Heather Redfield
hjredfield@wisper-wireless.com
Join Date: 04/25/2017
Justin Pulliam & Alysa Panitzke
Justin & Alysa Pulliam & Panitzke
pulliam.justin@yahoo.com
Join Date: 04/26/2017
Erickson's Petting Zoo
Dave & Pam Erickson
Website
dave@ericksonspettingzoo.com
Join Date: 05/10/2017
Jake's Bikes
Jake Capistrant
Website
jake@jakesbikes.com
Join Date: 05/12/2017
Waterama Junior and Queen Candidate Application
The 62nd Glenwood Waterama is looking for applicants to participate in this years Glenwood Waterama Junior Royalty competition next year's Waterama Queen. Applications can be found in this week's Pope County Tribune and Starbuck Times.
May/June
The Pope County Tribune's May-June 2017 At the Lake is now available at newsstands and at businesses throughout the area. They're free!
We also have copies at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center, along with the 2017 Minnewaska Visitor Guide.
These are both great local publications!
Glenwood Community Blood Drive
GIVE Blood (every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.)
Sacred Heart Catholic
105 North Franklin
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
12:30-6:30 p.m.
Contact Karen Magnus for appointments and questions 320-766-8316.
2017 Music in the Park
The FREE summer concerts "Music in the Park" will be back this summer on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the Glenwood City Park (across from Lakeside).
Concessions will be available.
Mark you calendars:
June 8 - American Feedbag
June 22 - Chris Herriges
July 13 - Sounds of Hope (Concert will be held at Central Square)
August 10 - Cheese Bots
August 24 - Wasted Time
Visit www.GlenwoodLakesArea.org and click on Welcome Center for more information.
Pope County Farmers' Market to Begin, June 10th
The Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood season is open from June 10 through October, 2017 depending on weather and produce availability.
The Glenwood Pope County Farmers Market is located at the Pope County Fairgrounds, Minnesota Avenue West or State Highway 28 W, Glenwood.
The Market is open on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Everyone is Welcome!
Click here to become a Farmers' Market Vendor
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!
The Chamber Annual Meeting will be held this Thursday, May 18th at the Minnewaka House. Registration is still open until the end of the day on Wednesday, May 17th.
Remember today (May 16) is the Mental Health Awareness Walk, presented by Pope County Local Advisory Council at 5:00 p.m. The walk begins at Community Partners Drop-In Center, 125 East Minnesota Avenue to the Glenwood Retirement Village/Chapel at 719 SE 2nd Street, Glenwood.
Following the walk at 6:00 p.m. Jody Freyholtz-London will speak on"Improving Public Understanding about Mental Illness", refreshments will be served. RSVP encouraged by calling 320-634-4089.
Scroll down and find more information about these upcoming events and other events taking place in the Glenwood area. Don't forget to check out the calendar of events. This calendar is updated weekly!
As always, there is "Plenty to do in Glenwood & Pope County!"
Have a good week!
We would like to congratulate The Sons of Norway Mjosen Lodge #175, on being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber May Member of the Month!
This week's Community Comments is sponsored by the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members & Individual/Family Supporters:
Glenwood Lakes Chamber Annual Meeting, Thursday, May 18, 2017
 STILL TIME TO REGISTER!
REGISTER TODAY!
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Minnewaska House
12:00-1:30 p.m. (Check in begins at 11:30 a.m.)
Each year, the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Annual Meeting will introduce our Chamber Board of Directors & retiring board members, showcase our 'Year in Review', and also honor community members with our Community Awards portion of the program.
This year, our 'Year in Review' will include some of these highlights:
- Introduction of the Chamber Welcome Center, Board & Staff Members, and what this organization will focus their efforts on
- Preview our new Chamber website •Introduce our new members since the last annual meeting
- New initiatives that the Chamber has launched and/or will launch in the coming months
- Plus more!
This year's retiring Chamber Board members being recognized include:
- Lloyd Campbell, Immediate Past President (2015): Glacial Ridge Health System
- Christine Olschlager: Canary Beach Resort
- Glenn Miller: American Solutions for Business
- Greg Schmidt: Minnewaska Area School District
Community Awards will be awarded for the following recognitions:
- Youth of the Year: Selected by Minnewaska Area Schools
- Shawn Stumpf
- Kallan Mercier
- Volunteer(s) of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Non-profit/Service Club of the Year
Congratulations to this year's award recipients!
Tickets are $15/each and includes a buffet lunch. Reserve a table of 10 and save $25!
Click Here to Register
Minnewaska Showstoppers Waterama Musical Auditions
Auditions!
Minnewaska Showstoppers invites you to
audition fo the Waterama musical
"Nunsense II- the Second Coming"
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
7:00-8:00 p.m.
and
Saturday, May 20, 2017
2:00-3:00 p.m.
at the Glenwood Lutheran Church Chapel
206 Minnesota Avenue E
Glenwood, MN
Enter the front door and follow the signs. If unable to attend the scheduled auditions, contact Erma at 320-634-4383 or Curt at 320-815-8277
Performance dates: July 26-29
Community Clean-up Day, Saturday, May 20, 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Teen + Parent Distracted Driving
Rise and Shine - May 26, 2017
Rise & Shine Glenwood
Friday, May 26, 2017
7:30-8:30 a.m.
May Host: The Healthy Option
9 Franklin Street North,
Glenwood, MN 56334
June Host: Pope County Museum
809 South Lakeshore Drive
Glenwood, MN 56334
22nd Annual Kids' Day/Take A Kid Fishing/Bike Rodeo & Obstacle Course, June 3rd
22nd ANNUAL
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Glenwood City Park (across from Lakeside)
Free family fun for kids of all ages!
8:30 a.m. – Check In (Gift for the first 250 children to register throughout the day)
8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - Take a Kid Fishing
(bait provided by Fetterer's Bait)
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - Boat & Water Safety Demonstration, Daniel Baumbarger, MN Conservation Officer
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Frost/Decorate your own “summer time” sugar cookie for lunch (while supplies last)
12:00-1:00 p.m. - Lunch Prepared and served by Glenwood Fire Department & Minnewaska Meats
12:30-1:00 p.m. – Group Activity, sponsored by ASAP (Against Substance Abuse in Pope Co.)
1:00-3:00 p.m. – (Children can participate in any or all of the following events.)
- Bike & Helmet Safety Checks
- Erickson’s Petting Zoo
- Erickson’s Carousel Pony Rides
- Glenwood Public Library Activity
- Pope County Collaborative – Traveling Tree House Activity
- Glenwood Waterama Activity
- Glitter Tattoos by Jeanne & Company (free for children)
- Inflatables (Bounce Wacky World & Bounce Carousel)
3:00 p.m. - Bike Rodeo Obstacle Course, Glenwood Police Department & Pope County Sheriff’s Posse
Free Popcorn throughout the day courtesy of Soo Line Credit Union.
Prize Giveaways (bikes, helmets) will take place immediately following the Bike Rodeo Obstacle Course.
Registration forms can be completed beginning at 8:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Must be present at Kids' Day to register for prizes, but need not be present at the time of the drawing.
THANK YOU KIDS’ DAY/TAKE A KID FISHING/BIKE RODEO & OBSTACLE
COURSE SPONSORS:
PARTICIPATING SPONSORS:
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
Glenwood Fire Department
Minnewaska Jaycees
Xcel Energy
Glenwood Police Department
Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council #5727
Minnewaska Lake Association
Minnewaska Meats
Eagle Bank
Glenwood State Bank
Soo Line Credit Union
Geyer Rental of Alexandria
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Ace of Glenwood
ASAP (Against Substance Abuse in Pope County)
City of Glenwood
Eco Water Systems of West Central MN
Fetterer’s Bait
Glacial Ridge Health System
Glenwood Dairy Queen
Glenwood Public Library
Glenwood Waterama
Jake's Bikes
Jeanne & Company
Minnesota Conservation Office (DNR)
Pope County Family Collaborative-Traveling Tree House
Pope County Sheriff’s Posse
Theresa’s Turn Bakery
Mobile Food Drop - Pope County
POPE COUNTY MOBILE FOOD DROP
Thursday, June 15, 2017
12:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. Registration)
Glenwood United Parish
2017 SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 15th
Thursday, July 13th
Thursday, August 10th
Thursday, September 14th
Thursday, October 12th
For more information contact:
Pope and Douglas County United Way
320-834-7800
www.uwdp.org
facebook.com/unitedwaydouglaspope
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Glenwood & Beyond's Good on the Fairway - Golf Tournament
Minnewaska Golf Club - New members, get your membership for 2017!
There is still time to get your membership for 2017!
Looking for a place to play this season? Minnewaska Golf Club
offers one of the best values around. In addition, our greens
are always considered some of the best in area. Take advantage
of the our great rates and get your membership for 2017 today!
Single Membership - Regularly $699+tax/$450+tax
for 1st time members
Couple Membership - Regularly $975+tax/$625+tax
for 1st time members
Family Membership - Regularly $1075+tax/$675+tax
for 1st time members
Single Cart Lease - Regularly $550/$450
for 1st time members
In addition we have added an under 35 membership.
Rates are $575+tax for single, $799+tax for couple,
$875+tax for family.
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