Welcome New Chamber Members
Guggisberg Plumbing
George Guggisberg
Website
gbguggisberg@gmail.com
Join Date: 06/12/2017
Tupperware (Andy Paroczai)
Andy Paroczai
Website
dragonsoulmn@hotmail.com
Join Date: 07/19/2017
Back to School Open House Schedule
BACK TO SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Grades K-6 at MAES & MAIS on Tuesday, August 29th from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Grades 7-12 at MAHS on Wednesday, August 30th from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Glenwood Public Library Story Time to Begin September 7th
STORY TIME
GLENWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
108 First Avenue SE,
Glenwood, MN
THURSDAYS, 10:30 A.M.
BEGINNING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
FOR PRESCHOOLERS AGES 3-5.
REGISTER AT THE LIBRARY OR CALL 320-634-3375.
FUN, FREE PROGRAM WITH BOOKS, CRAFTS, GAMES & MORE!
NEED SEPTEMBER HOST FOR RISE & SHINE - September 22nd.
We need a Host for September. Give the Chamber office a call if you are interested in hosting.
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Pope County Farmers' Market Saturdays - October
 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, September 14, 2017
12:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. Registration)
Glenwood United Parish
2017 SCHEDULE
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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Friendly Reminder
Glenwood Police Department  Glenwood Police Department reminds everyone to utilize your local resources when someone new to the area comes to town and attempts to sell you products and/or services and please do your due diligence to research and verify that what you are buying is legitimate.
If you suspect fraudulent activity, please don't hesitate to contact local authorities or other resources to verify the activity.
If you have further questions, please contact the Glenwood Police Department at (320) 634-4518.
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.
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Greetings!
Wow! summer flew by and It's that time of year again, back to school.
You will note the open house times listed on the side column of this newsletter.
We want to wish teachers, staff and students a great school year.
Remember to watch for children crossing our roads and getting on and off the bus. Know the rules for bus safety! click here
The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We wish everyone a fun and safe holiday weekend.
Scroll down and find out more information about events and activities taking place in Glenwood and Pope County.
As always, there is "Plenty to do in Glenwood & Pope County!"
Have a good week.
We would like to congratulate United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties on being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber August Member of the Month!
This week's Community Comments is sponsored by the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members & Individual/Family Supporters:
THANK YOU
Our summer "Music in the Park" has come to the end for this season. Our final concert of was last Thursday night.
We had a great concert series this summer and good attendance.
Thank you to Jeannie Pederson for her assistance with the concerts this summer and to Randy Pederson for helping set up and work at the concession stand at each concert. Thank you to all of our volunteers that helped out this summer.
Without the generosity of our local sponsorships these concerts would not be possible. If you enjoyed the concerts, please let our sponsors know and thank them for their support.
A very special Thank You to this year's sponsors:
American Solutions for Business
Eagle Bank
Glenwood Chiropractic Clinic
Glenwood State Bank
Pope County Ministerial Association
State Farm, Amy Roers Insurance Agency Inc.
Shopko ($200 grant)
Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center Raffle Fundraiser Winners
The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center Raffle ended at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 when the winners were drawn at the Pope County Fairgrounds.
Official Drawer - Todd Glysen, Glenwood City Commission
Alan McCrory - $1,000.00 Cash Winner
Congratulations to all raffle ticket winners:
$50.00 - William Mangen
$50.00 - Jordan McMahon
$100.00 - Paul Martinson
$100.00 - Nancy Koep
$200.00 - Dean Peterson
$500.00 - Chris Roering
$1,000.00 - Alan McCrory
$2,000.00 - Dean Peterson
Thank you to all who purchased tickets and supported the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center.
Thrivent Financial Grand Opening at New Location
 YOUR INVITED
TO MY OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017
12:00-6:00 P.M.
THRIVENT FINANCIAL
NEW LOCATION
12 6TH AVENUE NW, SUITE 102
GLENWOOD, MN
Come and see our new location and enjoy lunch on us!
We will also be doing an Action Team for Pope
County Families in Need.
Consider Bringing an item of donation.
STOP IN WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE!
Minnewaska Area Schools Veterans Memorial Dedication Event
 MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOLS
VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATION EVENT
Minnewaska Public Schools is proud to recognize those who have served our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. All members of the public are strongly encouraged to attend a Veteran’s Memorial Dedication event scheduled for:
Thursday, August 31, 2017 at MAHS
Community Open House Free Meal 5:30-6:30 PM
Dedication Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
5:30-6:30 Free Meal on the Athletic Plaza
6:00-6:20 Dedication Program
Event Schedule
Invocation: Post Chaplin
Welcome: Superintendent Chip Rankin
Presentation and Posting of Flags
(VFW Post, American Legion Post, )
Special Music: God Bless America
Guest Speaker
Unveiling of the Veteran’s Monument
Benediction: Post Chaplin
Opportunities to purchase a personalized paver in honor of your Veteran will be available before and after the program.
ALL GAVE SOME…SOME GAVE ALL
11th Annual Rockin Rib Cook-Off & Car Show
11th Annual Rockin Rib Cook-Off & Car Show
Outside Minnewaska House
Sunday, September 3,2017
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Live Acoustic Music by Jackson Burns
Car Show - Bring your Own Hotrod!
Prize for the Best In Show
Bring Your Own Lawn Chair
Vote or your favorite ribs!
Outside Bar & Beer Garden
Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Pulled Pork Sandwiches,
Cheese Curds and Kettle Korn
CCII Streetscape & Beautification Committee Meeting, Thursday, September 7, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
 CCII Streetscape & Beautification Committee Meeting, Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center.
These meetings are intended for local area residents, business operators/owners, organizations, etc. to send representatives that will help to plan out community events, communications, marketing and public relations from a local standpoint for the duration of the 2018 Complete Streets project, which is scheduled to start by May 1, 2018 (sooner if weather permits) and last through the entire construction season as it is a city-wide project.
Similar to Alexandria's ROAD REPORT, this group will come up with activities, events, signage, marketing efforts, etc. to keep businesses, residents, and visitors in the "know" of what's going on and providing assistance, resources, and extra steps to businesses in an effort to continue operations as close to normal during construction season.
Business owners/operators, media, organizations, and community members are encouraged to attend the first meeting to know what this group is about and will hopefully have some ideas and intentions of helping throughout the duration of this meeting. The first meeting is crucial as it will set the stage for this group for a number of things.
The first few meetings are set for every-other Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and will more than likely transition to once a month during the holidays through the start of construction.
Anyone interested should attend this meeting or contact the chamber at 320-634-3636 and let us know you are interested in participating, but cannot make this meeting.
Glenwood Retirement Village Annual Fundraising Dinner
GRV Annual Fundraising Dinner
September 8, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Lakeside Ballroom
The Glenwood Retirement Home Foundation will hold its 19th Annual Fundraising Dinner on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Ballroom.
A silent auction will be held and music will be provided by "The Velvet Brass".
Tickets may be purchased at the reception desk at GRV or from any board member.
For ticket information please call 320-634-5760.
Central Square - 2017 Concert Series & Art Exhibit
Concert #4 of our 2017 Concert Series! 
FOREVER ELVIS: THE SPIRIT LIVES!
• Tribute Artist/Impersonator
Saturday, September 16, 2017 • 7:30pm
Elvis Tribute Artist Art Kistler and the EP Boulevard Show Band present, “Forever Elvis… the Spirit Lives!” – a fun, classy, high-energy show featuring tasteful audience interaction and bringing a modern style that catapults this classic entertainment genre to an entirely new level!
Along with the EP Boulevard Show Band, Art accurately and respectfully portrays glimpses of the positive memories and amazingly timeless, memory-evoking music of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with a variety of fun, very impressive, interactive, high energy shows — all of which are suitable for all ages.
Art Exhibit
JEFF & JANA THORNTON
Location: The Art in the Square Gallery, Central Square
Exhibit: “Impressions, a World in Black and White”
Tour de Prairie Lakes - Habitat for Humanity
We are building a home in Starbuck, MN, for a single mom
and her two children. They are beyond excited to have a place ot call home.
Each of them will have their own room. Mom doesn't have to sleep on the couch, and there will be no extension cords running throughout the house because only a couple of outlets work. It is because of people like you help us make a family's dream come true, giving them a safe place to live!!
COME CHECK OUT OUR NEW
FAMILY/KIDS/RIDE, & photo opportunities -
we look forward to seeing you there!!!
Cost to participate: Individual - $25.00
Two or more - $40.00
For Kid Ride, per family - $20
MORE INFORMATION
Someplace Safe Raffle
All Proceeds support
Someplace Safe (Safety.Options.Hope)
Questions? Contact Emilyn at 218-739-3132
Permit Number X-35088-17-006
Someplace Safe is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization
Raffle Sale Locations in Glenwood:
Soo Line Credit Union
Tom's Food Pride
Ace Hardware
Someplace Safe
Shear Indulgence
Scam Alert: Fraudulent Advertising Sales
Glenwood Police Department
SCAMMER IN POPE COUNTY - SCAM ALERT!!
 There is a guy in the area that has already attempted to scam to businesses in Glenwood. His name is Ethan Kogutkiewicz and here is a copy of the business card that he has used in the past. He is described as white, dark hair, about 6'2" - 6'3" and about 200-220 lbs. Ethan also drives silver Buick Lucerne.
He is going around to businesses trying to sell advertising for the local business where he offers to put coupons on the back of business receipts.
He typically states that it costs $25.00 month or $300.00 a year. To date, he has been reported to have sold the ads to local area businesses, then after you sign up and write him a check, he skips town.
If you have written a check or paid for advertising from this person, please the Glenwood Police Department requests that you cancel your checks and report all incidences to your local law enforcement agency.
In addition, he doesn't have a valid Minnesota Driver's license so if you see him, please call (911) law enforcement right away.
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