October 3, 2017
Community Comments

Welcome New Chamber Members

Tupperware (Andy Paroczai)
Andy Paroczai
Website
dragonsoulmn@hotmail.com
Join Date: 07/19/2017
 

Calendar of Events

Lowry Farmers' Market
10/03/2017

St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Lowry - Annual Meatball Dinner
10/04/2017

Happy Hour
10/04/2017

Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) Informational Luncheon
10/04/2017

Drivers License Exams and Testing
10/05/2017

2017 Complete Streets Project Communications Committee Meeting
10/05/2017

Harvest Ball
10/06/2017

Frightnights LLC
10/06/2017

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
10/07/2017

Smart Drivers Beginner Class
10/07/2017

Frightnights LLC
10/07/2017

Soup & Sandwich Supper for Relay For Life
10/07/2017

The Annual Soup N' Pie Luncheon
10/08/2017

Pope County Farm Bureau Meeting
10/09/2017

Lowry Farmers' Market
10/10/2017

Smart Drivers Refresher Course
10/11/2017

Glenwood Lutheran Church Meatball Supper
10/11/2017

Starbuck Farmers' Market
10/12/2017

Pope County Mobile Food Drop
10/12/2017

Walk Against Domestic Violence
10/12/2017

Frightnights LLC
10/13/2017

Glenwood Fire deaprtment Annual Pork Chop Dinner
10/13/2017

Glacial Ridge Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet
10/14/2017

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
10/14/2017

Matt Vee: "I am, He Said" Neil Diamond Tribute
10/14/2017

Frightnights LLC
10/14/2017

Minnewaska Community Health Services Auxiliary Fall Bazaar
10/14/2017

Starbuck Fire Department Pork Chop Supper
10/14/2017

Community Movie - Starbuck Community Center
10/14/2017

Music Recital "Friends and Favorites"
10/15/2017

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
10/16/2017

Pope County Daycare Association Meeting
10/16/2017

Lowry Farmers' Market
10/17/2017

Pope County Impact Coalition - United Way
10/18/2017

Happy Hour
10/18/2017

Starbuck Farmers' Market
10/19/2017

Pope County Salute to Business & Industry
10/19/2017

Glenwood Sons of The American Legion, Post #187 Meeting
10/20/2017

Frightnights LLC
10/20/2017

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
10/21/2017

Frightnights LLC
10/21/2017

EC/Thrive
10/23/2017

Lowry Farmers' Market
10/24/2017

2017 Complete Streets Project Communications Committee Meeting
10/24/2017

Starbuck Farmers' Market
10/26/2017

Rise & Shine
10/27/2017

Frightnights LLC
10/27/2017

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
10/28/2017

Frightnights LLC
10/28/2017

Lowry Farmers' Market
10/31/2017

Frightnights LLC
10/31/2017

Sponsors & Volunteers Needed



REGISTER ONLINE TODAY TO BE A SPONSOR AND/OR VOLUNTEER  AT THE INDOOR COMMUNITY TRICK OR TREATING AT THE FRIGHT NIGHTS HAUNTED HOUSE LOCATED IN THE NORTH END OF CENTRAL SQUARE.  THIS TIME IS A SAFE-KID FRIENDLY, LIGHTS ON EVENT.

ALL SPONSORS WILL BE RECOGNIZED AT THE EVENT.

Click Here to Register

 

RISE AND SHINE HOST NEEDED FOR OCTOBER

 
We need a Host for the  October 27th RISE & SHINE.  There is no longer a fee to host (chamber and/or non- Members).  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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2018 Minnewaska Visitor Guide

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The 2018 Minnewaska Visitor Guide published annually by the
Pope County Tribune/Starbuck Times is advertising now for
anyone interested in putting information in the guide to reserve their space!  They have a 10% discount paid by October 27th and 8% if paid by December 15, 2017.  Space deadline is December 1, 2017.  Contact Emma at the Tribune at 320-634-4571.

The guide is due to be published by January 1, 2018.

With that being said, we do the Calendar of events for this guide. All dates are due to Kay at the Glenwood Chamber and Welcome Center by Monday, November 27, 2018. 
Email any of your upcoming dates to
info@WelcomeGlenwood.org

 All dates received will be submitted to the staff at Pope County Tribune/Starbuck Times and they make the final decision on which dates will be published.

Glenwood Public Library Story Time every Thursday

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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!

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!

 

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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The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center will be closed on Monday, October 9th in observance of Columbus Day.  We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, October 10th.

Needed..Sponsors and volunteers for the Indoor Community Trick or Treat. 

The Indoor Community Trick or Treat  has been going on for many years now at the Fright Nights Haunted House.  It started when the haunted house was located at the fairgrounds and continued after it was relocated to Central Square at its current location. This provides 
families a safe, non-scary (lights on) option to walk through and receive candy from various businesses, clubs, agencies and organizations.    

The haunted house will be open on Halloween Night, October 31st  from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for the Indoor Community Trick or Treat. The regular haunted house will open its doors to those that wish to experience the haunted house starting at 7:00 p.m. Halloween night.

This event is not possible without sponsors who provide candy or a give away item, as well as  volunteers willing to be at the haunted house for a couple of hours on Halloween.


We need your help to make this evening a success for families from our community and neighboring communities as well.

All you have to do is register on line to let us know that you will provide a treat and/or volunteer that evening. We acknowledge  our sponsors at the event and in a thank you ad in the Pope County Tribune. 

Please register today. 

Just a reminder that registration is open for:

  • Pope County Salute to Business & Industry
  • Community Trick or Treat - sponsors and volunteers needed
  • Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament
  • Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration: Lighted Parade                                                                                   
  • Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration: Christmas Bazaar                                                                                        
  • Magical Christmas in Glenwood Sponsorships 
  • Expo Sponsorships.

Scroll down to for more information on upcoming community events.

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

Have a good week.


We would like to congratulate Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber October Member of the Month!

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

Small Cities Development Program Information Luncheon

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Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) Information Luncheon
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center
Conference Room
 
Join us at this informational luncheon to learn more from Emajean Zwieg, Douglas County HRA Director, about the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grant that has been awarded to the City of Glenwood by the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) to help downtown commercial businesses with improvements, updates to appearance, signage, streetscape amenities, etc.

During the luncheon, Emajean will cover the following basic topics:
  • How does someone apply?
  • What are the funding amounts?
  • What is eligible for funding? 
  • Q&A
This luncheon is open to commercial business and property owners in downtown Glenwood and/or their representatives whether they have completed the SCDP Letter of Intent previously or not.
 
Lunch will be provided and catered by China Panda of Glenwood (participants will select their lunch choices during the registration process).


Registration must be submitted  in advance in order to receive lunch.

To Register Click Here

 

8th Pope County Community Expo Non-Profit Courtesy Booth Registration (2018)

8th Pope County Community Expo
Non-Profit Courtesy Booth 
Registration (2018)


      



 



Saturday, April 7, 2018

Minnewaska Area High School
25122 MN 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
(note time change for end of the day)

                                              
Click Here for a current version of our Sponsor/Exhibitor Map & Availability!

We are soliciting proposal submissions (DEADLINE: October 13, 2018) from area non-profits that are helping to shape and redefine Pope County's landscape and physical features (either within the past 3 years or being planned for 2018, 2019, or 2020) to be considered for a FREE booth (limited availability) that we will be selecting in October.

If you wish to be considered for one of the FREE booth, please complete the online registration form, choose your booth (one of the Lime Green booths ONLY) and upon submission, your location will be TENTATIVELY SECURED.

The committee will be reviewing the requests for FREE booths during the month of October.
In the event that your non-profit is not chosen for a FREE booth, you will have the opportunity to purchase the booth at the reduced Non-profit rate.

If your non-profit does not meet the criteria outlined above, then your reservation will be cancelled and you will be notified via email that you will need to register again when the regular exhibitor registration opens up in a couple months.


The theme for 2018 is "What's Changing in Pope County?" with a special emphasis on the following Pope County projects:

  • 2018: Glenwood Complete Streets Project;
  • 2019: Highway 28 between Glenwood & Starbuck; and
  • 2020: Starbuck Complete Streets Project
with engineers, state (MnDOT), County, and City representatives, general contractors, etc. on site to answer questions, show plans, and take comments/feedback on the projects that are helping to shape and redefine Pope County's landscape and physical features!

Pope County Salute to Business & Industry

SAVE THE DATE!

Pope County Salute to Business & IndustryHotel Tour
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


Click Here For More Information & Registration
 

Community Blood Drive

                                 

 

2017 Harvest Ball

GRHS Relay For Life - Catch a Cure Fundraiser

Glenwood Lutheran Church - Meatball Supper

  

Someplace Safe - March Against Domestic Violence

Mobile Food Drop - Pope County

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


2017 SCHEDULE
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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Glacial Ridge Annual Pheasants Forever Fundraiser Banquet

Rotary Annual Rose Sale

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...
Image result for image of bowlingBattle 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...

Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration will kick-off on Thursday, November 30th with the Lighted Holiday Parade, a Tree Lighting Ceremony at Central Square and Family Movie Night at Central Square.  

Click on  Read More below for the tentative schedule.

We are once again looking for sponsorships for this month-long celebration. We've had fantastic sponsors in the past, which allows us to have all these events and activities free to everyone that attends.  Its a great gift to many area residents!


To Register as a Sponsor - Click Here

To Register for the Lighted Holiday Parade - Click Here

To Register for the Christmas Bazaar at Eagle Bank - Click Here

 

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Community Comments - October 3, 2017