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
SEPTEMBER RISE AND SHINE - Cancelled
September Rise and Shine will not be held on Friday, September 22nd.
We need a Host for October. There is no longer a fee to host. Hosts need to provide a light breakfast and two door prizes. Give the Chamber office a call if you are interested in hosting at 320-634-3636.
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Pope County Farmers' Market Saturdays - October
 The Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood season is open through October, 2017 depending on weather and produce availability.
The Pope County Farmers Market, had to change their location due to Road Construction at the Fairgrounds.
You will find the market at the Subway/Chamber Parking lot (North end of the lot) in 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
Minnewaska Early Childhood Family Education
Minnewaska Early Childhood
Family Education
Fall 2017 Classes
Begins, Tuesday
September 21, 2017
A variety of classes are being offered for families with children birth to kindergarten. Daytime and evening options available for parents/grandparents or caregivers and their children.
Call Cathy at 320-239-1406 with questions.
How to register:
1. www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us
2. Click Community education/Activities Tab
3. Click CE Registration Link
4. Click Early Childhood
5. Click View details to choose the class you prefer
6. Select class and Register!
Grandparent Class register by phone at 320-239-1408/
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.
FOR PRESCHOOLERS AGES 3-5.
REGISTER AT THE LIBRARY OR CALL 320-634-3375.
FUN, FREE PROGRAM WITH BOOKS, CRAFTS, GAMES & MORE!
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!
You can tell fall is approaching - one sign is church dinners and suppers. Check out the calendar on the side of this page and you will find several upcoming suppers/dinners in the next week or two.
Congratulations to Grandstay Hotel and Suites 2017 recipient of the Pope County Salute to Business and Industry award.
You will also note, you can find information on our upcoming events as well.
Registration is now open for the Salute to Business & Industry, Community Trick or Treat - sponsors and volunteers, Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament, Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration - Lighted Parade, Christmas Bazaar and Sponsorships and Expo Sponsorships.
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 Nelson, Kuhn & Nordmeyer Ltd being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber September Member of the Month!
This week's Community Comments is sponsored by the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members & Individual/Family Supporters:
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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FREE Shred Day at Eagle Bank, Saturday, September 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
FREE SHRED DAY
Saturday
September 16, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Eagle Bank
2 South Franklin Street
Glenwood, MN
Open to all individuals.
You don't need to be our customer to participate!
Bring your documents to Eagle Bank in Glenwood while the Shred Truck from West Central Shredding is here.
Why shred? Protect yourself against identity theft. Shred anything with a signature, account number, Social Security number, credit card offer, or legal or medical information. Always be sure to safely dispose of private documents.
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
A free reception for local photographer, Curt Anderson will be held in the Art in the Square Gallery at Cenral Square from 5:30-7:30 p.m. prior to the concert on the evening of September 16.
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
Happy Hour it's in your hands
CCII Streetscape & Beautification Committee Meeting, Thursday, September 21, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
 CCII Streetscape & Beautification Committee Meeting, Thursday, September 21, 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.
Someplace Safe - March Against Domestic Violence
Pope County Salute to Business & Industry
SAVE THE DATE!
Pope County Salute to Business & Industry
Thursday, October 19, 2017
11:30 a.m. Check In
12:00-1:00 p.m. Luncheon & Award Program
Lakeside, Glenwood
Honoring the 2017 Recipient -
Grandstay Hotel & Suites of Glenwood
More information coming soon!
COMMUNITY TRICK OR TREAT
"COMMUNITY TRICK OR TREAT"
Tuesday, October 31st
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Fright Nights LLC (north side of Central Square)
105 2nd Avenue NE
Glenwood, MN
Non-scary, Lights on walk through the haunted house.
Sponsors and volunteers are placed throughout the trick or treat area and pass out their candy, treat or promotional item.
Sponsorship are recognized throughout the trick or treat area.
To register click here to volunteer and/or provide candy/treats.
Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament
SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN US FOR AN
AFTERNOON OF FUN!
You are invited to attend...
 Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament
Sunday, November 12
Garden Center Lanes
115 30th Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
4:00 p.m.
This bowling tournament is limited to a specified number of teams for 4:00 p.m. If we get over the specified number of teams we may add a second time slot. Each team consists of 4 people and the three games that are included are not standard bowling games, but fun games where you have a chance to win cash with the colored pins! Each team registration includes shoe rental plus 3 games. Individuals can register and we will place them on a team also!
Remember Gold Sponsors of the Magical Christmas in Glenwood qualifies them to have a four-person team free!
Click Here to Register a Team
Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration Sponsorships Needed...
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
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