June 27, 2017
Community Comments

Calendar of Events

Lowry Farmers' Market
06/27/2017

Glenwood State Bank Customer Appreciation Picnic
06/27/2017

Gardening Brown Bag Series - Alexandria
06/27/2017

Mental Well-Being and Resilience Learning Communit
06/27/2017

Starbuck Heritage Days
06/28/2017

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
06/28/2017

Glenwood State Bank Customer Appreciation Picnic
06/28/2017

Glenwood State Bank Customer Appreciation Picnic
06/28/2017

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
06/28/2017

Starbuck Heritage Days
06/29/2017

Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
06/29/2017

Starbuck Farmers' Market
06/29/2017

Bremness Gallery - Della Conroy Opening Reception
06/29/2017

Starbuck Heritage Days
06/30/2017

Hotdog & Brat Fundraiser
06/30/2017

Minnewaska Meats - Grilling on the Sidewalk
06/30/2017

Starbuck Heritage Days 5K & 10K Run/Walk
07/01/2017

Starbuck Heritage Days
07/01/2017

Heritage Days - Starbuck Invitational Golf Tournament
07/01/2017

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
07/01/2017

MCHS Auxiliary Heritage Days
07/01/2017

Starbuck Heritage Days
07/02/2017

Terrace Mill 4th of July Family Fun
07/04/2017

Lowry Farmers' Market
07/04/2017

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
07/05/2017

2017 Summer Art Program
07/05/2017- 08/10/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/06/2017

Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
07/06/2017

Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
07/06/2017

Starbuck Farmers' Market
07/06/2017

Drivers License Exams and Testing
07/06/2017

Drivers License Exams and Testing
07/06/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/07/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/08/2017

Minnewaska Lake Association Annual Banquet
07/08/2017

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
07/08/2017

Cake Decorating With Faye Schmiesing
07/08/2017

Adult Summer Art Program
07/08/2017- 08/27/2017

Minnewaska Lake Association Banquet
07/08/2017

Laker Foundation - Laker Golf Classic
07/10/2017

Pope County Farm Bureau Meeting
07/10/2017

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
07/11/2017

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
07/12/2017

Smart Drivers Refresher Course
07/12/2017

Gardening Brown Bag Series - Alexandria
07/12/2017

Children's Summer Art Program
07/12/2017- 08/16/2017

Music in the Park
07/13/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/13/2017

Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
07/13/2017

Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
07/13/2017

Starbuck Farmers' Market
07/13/2017

Meeting: Dorrich Dairy
07/13/2017

Pope County Mobile Food Drop
07/13/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/14/2017

Ann Bickle Heritage House - Open House
07/15/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/15/2017

Ann Bickle Heritage House - Open House
07/15/2017

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
07/15/2017

Glenwood Retirement Village Pie & Ice Cream Social
07/16/2017

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
07/17/2017

Lowry Farmers' Market
07/18/2017

North County Food Bank Lunch and Learn
07/18/2017

Pope County Impact Coalition - United Way
07/19/2017

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
07/19/2017

Glenwood Street Reconstruction PMT meeting
07/20/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/20/2017

Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
07/20/2017

Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
07/20/2017

Starbuck Farmers' Market
07/20/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/21/2017

Glenwood Sons of The American Legion, Post #187 Meeting
07/21/2017

Ann Bickle Heritage House - Open House
07/22/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/22/2017

Ann Bickle Heritage House - Open House
07/22/2017

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
07/22/2017

Lowry Farmers' Market
07/25/2017

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
07/26/2017

Gardening Brown Bag Series - Alexandria
07/26/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/27/2017

Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
07/27/2017

Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
07/27/2017

Starbuck Farmers' Market
07/27/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/28/2017

Rise & Shine
07/28/2017

Ann Bickle Heritage House - Open House
07/29/2017

Bremness Gallery - Ann Bickle Heritage House
07/29/2017

Ann Bickle Heritage House - Open House
07/29/2017

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
07/29/2017

Waterama Kiddie Parade
07/29/2017

welcome New Chamber Members

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

Dr. Randy & Jeannie Pederson
jlphearts@gmail.com
Join Date: 05/30/2017

Guggisberg Plumbing
George Guggisberg
Website
gbguggisberg@gmail.com
Join Date: 06/12/2017

 

Pope County Seniors - Annual 4th of July Party

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Seniors!  It is time to get your ticket for the annual Pope County Senior Citizens 4th of July party!  Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Minnewaska House. 

A picnic lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.  The menu includes barbeque, salad, cake,lemonade and coffee.  Entertainment will be provided by Lyndon Pederson the "One Man Band!"

Rainbow Rider will be offering free bus transportation.  Call 1-800-450-7770 to register for the bus. 

For tickets call 634-7837.  Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at all senior dining sites, from Pope County Council of aging members or at the senior office at the Pope County Public Health and Human Services building.

Pope County Residents should register for codeRED Weather Warning

  

Residents should register for CodeRed Weather Warning, an automatic severe weather notification service. 

Unlike the community notification, citizens must register to receive these warnings by going to www.co.pope.mn.us, then click on the CodeRED logo on the right side of the home page and enter your contact information, according to the Pope County Sheriff's office.

When signing up residents have a choice on which types of warnings they would like to receive.  This will also update the Community Notification System with current contact details.  There is no charge for this service.

Glenwood Library Accepting Used Books for Waterama Sale

The Glenwood Public Library is accepting used books for their annual Waterama Used Book Sale.  Please make sure they are in fair to good condition.  Do not leave magazines, textbooks or encyclopedias.  Proceeds from this sale go toward children's programs including the popular summer Reading Program.

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 1-7 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!

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Happy 4th of July! 

We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend and 4th of July. 

The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 and closed on Friday, July 7, 2017. 


Cheryl Holtkamp joined us as a volunteer intern for six week this summer.  We are very fortunate to have Cheryl help us with various projects and programs.  Scroll down and learn more about Cheryl.

We had another successful "Music in the Park" last Thursday night with over 100 people attending the concert.  Even though the weather was on the cool side it was a nice evening for a concert.

Our next concert will be at Central Square as our musical group is too large for the band shell.  
You will find more information in this newsletter about "Songs of Hope" and the other upcoming events.

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

Have a good week and weekend!


We would like to congratulate The Grog Shop Municipal Liquor Store, on being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber June Member of the Month!


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

WELCOME CHERYL

 

Hello! My name is Cheryl Holtkamp. I graduated from Minnewaska in 2014 and from Winona State University this past May with a BA in Public Relations and Communications. After graduating I joined AmeriCorps and will be begin my year of service at the Minnesota Children’s Museum this upcoming August. While I was home for the summer it was important for me to give back to the community that gave me so much, for that reason I reached out to Scott and Kay at the Chamber and Welcome Center and asked if they would be interested in having an intern. I have now been here for about three weeks and have worked on a variety of projects. I look forward to the adventures and experiences that these next couple of weeks and years hold.

Glenwood State Bank Annual Customer Appreciation Picnics


Annual Customer Appreciation Picnics:


Glenwood Picnic – Tuesday, June 27, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Barsness Park Chalet
Rain Contingency:  Minnewaska House
Villard Picnic – Wednesday, June 28th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Villard Branch, 440 Washington Avenue, Villard
Alexandria Picnic – Wednesday, June 28th, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Alexandria Branch, 221 S Broadway Street, Alexandria.
 
 

 

Wonderful Wednesdays are Back!

2017 Summer Reading Program, Reading by Design, begins Thursday, June 29th

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The 2017 Summer Reading Program "Reading by Design", begins
Thursday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. 



Glenwood Public Library Summer Reading Program “Reading by Design” is for children ages 4 years – going in to 6th grade.   Children must register at the library or call 634-3375.

Thursday, June 29th – 2:00 p.m. Kick-off program with Ralph Covert

4th of July Week – No programs

Thursday, July 13th – 1:00 p.m. Dazzling Dave the Yo-Yo Man

Thursday, July 20th, 1:00 p.m.  Brodini (Magic) and end of program party with treats and prizes 


All these programs are sponsored by the Glenwood Public Library and Viking Library Systems.

 

Bremness Gallery


Opening Reception - Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Gallery Times June 30 to July 29
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Someplace Safe Hotdog & Brat Stand Fundraiser - June 30th

Pope County Farmers' Market to Begin, June 10th

The Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood season is open NOW through October, 2017 depending on weather and produce availability.  

The Pope County Farmers Market, Glenwood 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 
 

Mobile Food Drop - Pope County

POPE COUNTY MOBILE FOOD DROP
Thursday, July 13, 2017
12:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. Registration)
Glenwood United Parish


2017 SCHEDULE

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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July 13th -

Music in the Park moves to Central Square on Thursday, July 13th at 7:00 p.m. for this
One World Concert..

Songs of Hope™ is a six-week, overnight performing arts summer camp in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA for kids aged 10 and older from around the world. More than just a performing arts camp, Songs of Hope™ offers participants a unique opportunity to live in community with kids from other countries and cultures while learning and performing music from many countries.Children Singing

Each summer, a select group of no more than 60 children and young adults venture to Minnesota from Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and the U.S. They arrive as strangers but soon find themselves embraced in a closely-knit, supportive community as they learn popular songs and dances from each other’s cultures. Then, they take these songs of peace, love, and respect into neighboring communities in a joyous celebration of cultural unity, delighting their audiences along the way.

The lessons learned during these six weeks are profound. The friendships are enduring. And the stories are inspirational. Taking part in the Songs of Hope™ camp is a transformational experience. To learn why, please explore this website. We have a lot of details, videos, and photos so you can read, see, and hear for yourselves.

Rise and Shine - Friday Morning, July 28, 2017

 
Rise & Shine Glenwood
Friday, July 28,  2017
7:30-8:30 a.m.
 
HOST:

Ridgewood Villa - Senior Living Apartments
7 4th Avenue SE

Glenwood, MN

August Rise & Shine - Friday, August 25, 2017. 
 

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2017 Music in the Park

                           Little Trinity » Music in the Park Concert Series

The  FREE summer concerts  "Music in the Park" are back this summer on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the Glenwood City Park (across from Lakeside).

Concessions will be available.


Mark your calendars:

July 13 - Sounds of Hope (Concert will be held at Central Square) - Sponsored by: Pope County Ministerial Association & State Farm, Amy Roers Insurance Agency

August 10 - Cheese Bots -  Sponsored by: Glenwood Chiropractic Clinic

August 24 - Wasted Time - Sponsored by: Glenwood State Bank


Visit www.GlenwoodLakesArea.org and click on Welcome Center for more information.

Chamber Cup Golf Tournament (Early Bird Registration Now Open)




Click Here to register or for more information!

Glenwood Yard Olympics & Human Foosball Tournament - Welcome Center Fundraiser, Saturday, August 26, 2017

   

More Information
 

Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center Fundraiser



Tickets can be purchased at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center or from any Chamber & Welcome Center Board Members. 

2017 SCRUB RUN, Saturday, August 26th

Community Comments - June 27, 2017