November 14, 2017, 2017
Community Comments

Calendar of Events

Tree of Life Celebration
11/14/2017

Free Peripheral Artery Disease Screening
11/14/2017

Zorongo Flamenco
11/14/2017

Pope County Board
11/14/2017

City Commission Board Meeting
11/14/2017

Happy Hour
11/15/2017

Fast Global Solutions
11/15/2017

Come Grow With Us - U of M West Central Research & Outreach Center, Morris
11/15/2017

Pope County Impact Coalition - United Way
11/15/2017

Smart Drivers Refresher Course
11/16/2017

Internet Safety Workshop
11/16/2017

Glenwood Sons of The American Legion, Post #187 Meeting
11/17/2017

Ladies Night Out - Kruger Farms
11/17/2017

Ann Bickle Heritage House Holiday Teas
11/18/2017

Holiday Bingo
11/18/2017

5th Annual Pre-Black Friday Shopping Extravaganza
11/18/2017

Ham & Turkey Bingo,
11/18/2017

9th Annual Holiday Bazaar - Villard United Methodist Church
11/18/2017

Winter Lakeside Dance Club
11/19/2017

Jingle Bells Telethon Audtiions
11/19/2017

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
11/20/2017

Pope County Daycare Association Meeting
11/20/2017

Pope County Board
11/21/2017

24th Community Thanksgiving Deinner
11/23/2017

Starbuck Lighted parade, Lights to Music in Downtown & Santa
11/25/2017

Holiday Toy Drive
11/25/2017

EC/Thrive
11/27/2017

2017 Complete Streets Project Communications Committee Meeting
11/28/2017

City Commission Board Meeting
11/29/2017

Magical Christmas In Glenwood Lighted Holiday Parade
11/30/2017

Magical Christmas in Glenwood - Tree Lighting Ceremony, Central Square
11/30/2017

Magical Christmas in Glenwood - Free Movie Night
11/30/2017

Community Blood Drive
11/30/2017

Pope County Museum Annual Christmas Open House & Silent Auction
12/02/2017

Glenwood Retirement Village Cookie Walk
12/02/2017

Holiday Toy Drive
12/02/2017

Hospital Open House
12/03/2017

Smart Drivers Refresher Course
12/05/2017

Drivers License Exam Testing
12/07/2017

Magical Christmas in Glenwood Free Community Supper
12/07/2017

Ann Bickle Heritage House Christmas Open House
12/07/2017

Chalk Paint® Holiday Workshop
12/07/2017

HELP (Helping Everyone Live in Peace) Council Meet
12/07/2017

Pope County Farm Bureau Meeting
12/11/2017

Work Session - Magical Christmas in Glenwood
12/11/2017

Work Session - Magical Christmas in Glenwood
12/12/2017

Magical Christmas
12/12/2017

Magical Christmas in Glenwood Open House & Family Night
12/14/2017

Magical Christmas in Glenwood Christmas Bazaar at Eagle Bank
12/14/2017

Magical Christmas in Glenwood Christmas Bazaar at Eagle Bank
12/15/2017

Glenwood Sons of The American Legion, Post #187 Meeting
12/15/2017

Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
12/16/2017

The Nutcracker
12/17/2017

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
12/18/2017

2017 Complete Streets Project Communications Committee Meeting
12/20/2017

Pope County Impact Coalition - United Way
12/20/2017

Magical Christmas in Glenwood - Living Nativity
12/21/2017

Welcome New Chamber Members

Runestone Off-Road Cyclists (ROC)
Tom Haus
Website
tomj.haus@gmail.com
Join Date: 10/05/2017
 

Ann Bickle Heritage House Holiday Teas

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 ANN BICKLE
HERITAGE HOUSE
VICTORIAN HOLIDAY TEAS
Saturday November 18, 2017
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tickets:  $25.00
Call for Tickets/Reservations:  320-334-6006

Pope County Tribune Turkey Drawing


Image result for image of turkeyPope County Tribune Turkey Drawing – Fill out registration blanks found in this week's Pope County Tribune and drop them off at the sponsoring Glenwood businesses for a chance to win a certificate towards a turkey!  One winner for each business.  Only one entry per household per business. No photocopied entries.  Drawing will be held on Friday, November 17th at 11:00 a.m.
 

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.

NO Rise and Shine October, November & December

 
We want to get back on track with Rise & Shine in 2018.  Rise and Shine is a great opportunity for new businesses, agencies, organizations and clubs to social network with others in the area.  There is no longer a fee to host (chamber and/or non- Members).  Hosts need to provide a light breakfast and two door prizes. Rise and Shine is held the 4th Friday of the month.   Give the Chamber office a call if you are interested in hosting at 320-634-3636.   

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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!

Thank you to all businesses and individuals that participated in the Battle of the Businesses Bowling on Sunday, November 12th.  We had eight teams bowling.  The first place traveling trophy went to Northern Prints.  Congratulations Dalen, Monica, Kathy and Lyle.  

Thank you to those businesses that have already committed to being sponsors for Magical Christmas in Glenwood, we truly appreciate your generosity.

Magical Christmas will kick-off on November 30th.  Register and take part in the lighted holiday parade,  you will find simple rules in the article below. 

We are also looking for vendors for the Eagle Bank Christmas Bazaar.  It is free to participate in the Bazaar, but require the vendors to attend both Thursday and Friday.

You can register for any of the following events by clicking on  the links below.                                                                                                                                    
                                                                


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

Have a good week.


We would like to congratulate "Restoration Church", being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber November Member of the Month!

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

 

Congratulations - Northern Prints


Dalen & Monica Gosseling, Kathy & Lyle Katzenmeyer

Congratulations to Northern Prints  who received First Place at the "Battle of the Businesses Bowling on Sunday, November 12th.  Tom's Market/Cenex was in second place, Third Place was Glacial Ridge Health System and fourth was Glenwood State Bank.  Thank you to all Businesses and individuals that participated in the tournament.  

Top Four Scores:
Northern Prints:  2398
Tom's Market/Cenex:  2043
Glacial Ridge Health System - 1979
Glenwood State Bank - 1920
 

Magical Christmas in Glenwood Lighted Holiday Parade, Thursday, November 30th! Sign up today and be part of the parade!

2017 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Kick-Off
Lighted Holiday Parade
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Free Family Movie Night
Thursday, November 30, 2017
  • 4:30-5:00 p.m. - Parade participants, staging and line up at the First Baptist Church Parking lot, 515 2nd Avenue, Glenwood.
  • 5:15 p.m. -  Parade units begin to line up on North Lakeshore Drive
  • 5:30 p.m. - Parade begins
  • 6:15 - 6:30 p.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony in the courtyard and front steps of Central Square Cultural & Civic Center
  • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Free Family Movie night in the auditorium at Central Square Cultural & Civic Center
All entires are judged along the parade route for the "Best Holiday Spirit" Traveling Trophy!

Lighted entries can include lights, candles, flashlights, glow sticks, etc. Be creative and make this Magical Christmas in Glenwood Lighted Holiday Parade something fun and enjoyable for your team members and the entire community!


Read More - for parade rules.

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Armful of Love

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Make a Child’s Christmas Bright – The tradition of serving Pope County families continues as Armful of Love 2017 is underway.    The community can help local families by donating a new gift item or gift certificates.  Drop off new unwrapped gifts by Dec. 4., Adopt a family by buying gifts for their children.
 
Contact Jeannie Pederson at 634-3909, Mary Walsh at 239-1317, Checks may be send to MAS, Attn:  Vicki Moen, make checks payable to MAS write Armful of Love in the memo line.
 

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 Schedule of Events.

Here's a quick glimpse of the past Horse Drawn Trolley Rides... Be sure to check out some of the other events in this year's line up!




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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NOTE TIME CHANGE - Peripheral Artery Disease

Tree of Life Celebration

Zorongo Flamenco

        
ZORONGO FLAMENCO

Tuesday, November 14
7:00 p.m.

Special, bonus high-energy performance for you!

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 • 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $5 (12 & Over)

Enjoy the emotional dancing of the flamenco—Zorongo!
This is a special dance show made possible by a grant
from the MN State Arts Tour, so the cost is only
$5 per person (age 12 & over)!

Call the office at 320-634-0400 for tickets or go online at TicketPeak.com.

Internet Safety Workshop at Glenwood United Parish - Thursday, November 16th

Thanksgiving Community Dinner

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Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Thursday, November 23, 2017
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Minnewaska Area High School

 
Everyone in the area who will be alone or would not otherwise enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner is welcome!  Volunteers needed, homemade fruit pies only are needed! Call Karen (day/evening) at 320-634-4386, Becky (evening) at 634-5838 and Audrey (evening) at 239-4652. Monetary donations to support dinner payable to:  Community Thanksgiving Fund, mail to Gordy Stock, Glenwood State Bank, PO Box 197, Glenwood, MN.
 

SAVE THE DATE - GRHS Open House, December 3rd!

CP Lighted Holiday Train announces it will stop in Glenwood December 12th!

   
ABOUT THE HOLIDAY TRAIN

The Holiday Train is decorated with thousands of lights, and includes a boxcar converted into a stage from which the band entertains the crowd.  Each show typically lasts for about 30 minutes.  These events are free, we ask only that people bring a cash or food donation to your local food bank/shelf (who will be in attendance at the show). 

CP also makes a corporate donation at each stop. All of the donations remain with that food bank/shelf.  Thanks to the generous support of communities along our network, this annual fundraising program has raised over $13 million and 4 million pounds of food since its start in 1999.  More information is available at
www.cpr.ca/en/community/holiday-train .


This is a great fundraiser for Pope County.  If you would like to donate non-perishable items, or cash,  we  will have drop boxes from December 1-11 at Central Square,  Eagle Bank, Glacial Hills Elementary School, Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center, Glenwood State Bank,  Minnewaska Area Elementary School and Kingdom Kids.  Items can be brought that morning also to the depot.

The train will arrive by 10 a.m.  The show featuring Terri Clark, Dallas Smith and Kelly Prescott will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. and then the train leaves for their next stop. 

The Oak Tree Inn and Penny's Diner will provide cookies and hot chocolate from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the CP Railway Depot.

Remember to allow extra time for parking and walking.

 

Central Square Presents the Nutcracker Ballet, December 17th

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
By the Continental Ballet Company

Sponsored by A&W Restaurant
Sunday, December 17, 2017

3:00pm matinee
**NOTE TIME CHANGE**

Make your Christmas extra-special by coming to this performance!
The Continental Ballet Company was established in 1988 by Riet Velthuisen, a native of Holland who has danced professionally with several European companies, including the Dutch National Ballet. Continental Ballet Company presents professional classical ballet performances and outreach programs in the suburban Twin Cities area and throughout Minnesota.

See www.continentalballet.com.

Community Comments - November 14, 2017, 2017