Welcome New Chamber Members
Runestone Off-Road Cyclists (ROC)
Tom Haus
Website
tomj.haus@gmail.com
Join Date: 10/05/2017
Winter Parking Reminder
The City of Glenwood reminds residents and those parking on city streets to be mindful of snow events and make arrangements for off-street parking. Vehicles were not towed following the last snowfall, but moving forward vehicles that are parked on city streets during snow removal operations WILL BE TOWED. Please take note of this reminder for the upcoming winter months.
2018 Minnewaska Visitor Guide
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.
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Greetings!
 Happy Thanksgiving!
The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels.
Magical Christmas starts next Thursday, November 30th. If you haven't registered to be in the lighted holiday parade please do so today. Just click on the link 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:
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.
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Thursday, November 23, 2017
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Minnewaska Area High School
Armful of Love
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.
Exhibitor Registration for 2018 Pope County Community Expo to Open Dec. 1
2018 Pope County Community Expo Exhibitor Registration to open on Friday, December 1st, 2017. Booths are limited on a first come first serve basis.
Grand Opening at The Box Office
Holiday Basket Social - Pope County Historical Society
GRV Christmas Cookie Walk & Friendship Tea
GRHS Open House, December 3rd!
Hope Church and Central Square to Host "Experience the Nativity"
Experience the Nativity
Thursday, December 7th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Central Square Gym. Are you feeling stressed by the holidays? Would you like to take some time to stop and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas? Come prepare your heart for Advent by walking through interactive stations that help you meditate, pray, and reflect on the coming of the Christ child. Open to the public compliments of Central Square and Hope Community Church. Plan about 30-40 minutes for your walk through.
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.
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