ASAP Coalition Meeting
01/16/2018

Pope County Broadband Project Meeting
01/16/2018

Glenwood Community Development & Discussions
01/17/2018

Smart Drivers' Refresher Course
01/18/2018

Glenwood Night With the Alexandria Blizzard
01/19/2018

2017 Complete Streets Project Communications Committee Meeting
01/23/2018

Glenwood Community Blood Drive
01/23/2018

Loaded Baked Potato Fundraiser
01/23/2018

Pope County Impact Coalition - United Way
01/24/2018

A Night to Know the Truth - What do you do if addiction affects your community?
01/24/2018

Stepping On 7-week Falls Prevention Workshop
01/25/2018- 03/08/2018

Rise & Shine
01/26/2018

Minnewaska Showstoppers Winter Dinner Theatre Production "She Was Only Marginally Modest"
01/26/2018

Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
01/27/2018

Minnewaska Showstoppers Winter Dinner Theatre Production "She Was Only Marginally Modest"
01/27/2018

HELP (Helping Everyone Live in Peace) Council Meet
02/01/2018

Pope County Community Expo Committee Meeting
02/07/2018

Dorrich Dairy
02/08/2018

Winterama - Polar Plunge
02/10/2018

Winterama
02/10/2018

Lakeside Dance Club
02/11/2018

Glenwood Son's of the American Legion (SAL) Meetings
02/16/2018

Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
02/19/2018

Smart Drivers' Refresher Course
02/20/2018

Pope County Impact Coalition - United Way
02/21/2018

Rise & Shine
02/23/2018

2017 Complete Streets Project Communications Committee Meeting
02/27/2018

Design Electronics (Verizon Wireless Retailer)
Steven Andres
Website
sandres@desrs.com
Join Date: 12/05/2017

Metro Sales, Inc.
Joshua Pikula
Website
jpikula@metrosales.com
Join Date: 12/12/2017

Krugerfarms.com
Shannon Foss
Website
shannon@krugerfarms.com
Join Date: 12/31/2017

Breathe Easy Cottage
Denise Stoen
breatheeasycottage@gmail.com
Join Date: 12/31/2017

Forest Ridge Apartments
Amy Efta
Website
AMY@DWJONESMANAGEMENT.COM
Join Date: 01/12/2018
 

                                              
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On Saturday, January 13, the Pope County Sheriff's Office reported that it had responded to two different vehicles going through the ice on Lake Minnewaska over the past two days.  Occupants in both instances were able to safely escape the partially submerged vehicles.

The Sheriff's Office is again warning everyone that, even with the recent extremely cold temperatures, ice conditions can and will vary.  Know the ice conditions prior to driving on any body of water and never drive over an ice heave.  Often times there is open water near and under the heave.

The DNR had many resources for those wishing to travel on the ice

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.
 

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.

Rise and Shine will be starting up again on Friday, January 26th from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Glenwood  Chamber and Welcome Center.  The host for the morning will be the 2018 Pope County Community Expo Committee. 

Come and meet other members of the community and find out what's happening at the 2018 Pope County Community Expo on Saturday, April 7th.  Don't forget to bring a business card for the door prize drawing.  A light breakfast will be served.

February Host:  Thrivent Financial
March Host:  Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management

Join us on Friday night, January 19, 2018 for the annual Glenwood Night at the Alexandria Blizzard Hockey, Runestone Community Center, Alexandria.  Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and game time is 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets are on sale at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center.  General Admission tickets are $5.00, children 6 and under are free.  Tickets will be on sale until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19th.  Discounted tickets are only available at the Chamber & Welcome Center.  You can reserve tickets on-line and pay on-line.  You will find the link by scrolling down to the article below.

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

Have a good week!

We would like to congratulate  "Studio e Architects", being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber January Member of the Month!

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

• Mark & Kay Blauert    
• Barry & Patty Bouwman
• AgCode, Inc.
• Alex, Glass & Glazing
• Alexandria Blizzard Hockey
• Alexandria Electric

 

Glenwood Night with the Alexandria Blizzard 1/19/18 - 1/19/18 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM Mark your calendars for Friday, January 19, 2018 and make plans to get out and enjoy Glenwood Night with the Alexandria Blizzard! Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Game Starts at 7:00 p.m. All general admission tickets are $5.00 Children 6 & under are free Meet your neighbors and enjoy a family night of hockey!   Reserve your tickets and pay online or stop by Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to purchase or pick up tickets. Online ticket purchases and reservations can be made by clicking the link to purchase your discount tickets on this page!  Tickets are available only at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center and must be purchased prior 4:00 p.m. on game night,  Friday, January 19th. Location: Runestone Community Center, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria, MN 56308 Click Here to Reserve your discount tickets today!

 
 

 

8th Pope County Community Expo Registration (2018) Saturday, April 7, 2018 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM                          (note time change for end of the day)  Minnewaska Area High School 25122 MN-28 Glenwood, MN 56334 Click Here for a current version of our Sponsor/Exhibitor Map & Availability! At the present time, we have only 25 spots still available at various prices. Spots are limited, register early to secure your spot! The theme for 2018 is "What's Changing in Pope County?" with a special emphasis on the following Pope County projects: MnDOT 2018: Glenwood Complete Streets Project; MnDOT 2019: Highway 28 between Glenwood & Starbuck; and MnDOT 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! In addition, we have the following that are being promoted as feature exhibits: SCDP 2017-2020: Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) for Glenwood & Starbuck Barsness Park & Lake Minnewaska Regional Recreation Area: Off-road cycling trails, disc golf course expansions & more! Glenwood Rotary Club projects - past, present, and future! Pope County Museum presents: Pope County Archeological Study findings (pending) Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park features and changes The exhibitor layout this year has changed to allow for larger booth areas, discounted rates, and a variety of locations, however, there is a reduced number of booths available this year. Register today as they will fill up fast as they are first-come, first-serve! When registering, please be sure that you choose the correct booth for you according to the following color schemes as noted on the exhibitor booth map:  Premium Booths: 2-4 times the size of a standard booth Feature Attraction & Presenter Booths: Not available for exhibitors to choose (new this year) Standard Booths Non-profit & Home/Part-time Business Booths at discounted rates (new this year) Food Court Booths Outdoor Exhibits: Free this year to ALL Bronze, Silver, & Gold Sponsors Regular exhibitors registration opens December 1, 2017, with our marketing efforts starting mid-December this year! Remember, Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber members are entitled to a 50% discount on their booth registration fees (not including sponsorship fees, electricity, advertising, extra tables, chairs, etc.) by entering the Discount Code: Member (discount code is case sensitive to apply). Location: Minnewaska Area High School, 25122 MN-28, Glenwood, MN 56334   Assistance...   For assistance, please contact the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center, 7 First Street NW, Glenwood, MN 56334, by phone at (320) 634-3636, or by email at Chamber@GlenwoodLakesArea.org or Info@WelcomeGlenwood.org

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You are invited to... Register to HOST a Rise & Shine event! 4th Friday of each month (3rd during November & December) 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM HOST FEES are WAIVED for 2018! Interested in hosting this Rise & Shine Event? If so, please review the following information and complete the registration form listed below. The popularity of Chamber networking programs continues! A real benefit of businesses is the opportunity to host a Rise & Shine event. Your business or organization is eligible to host a Rise & Shine event as often as you wish. Rise & Shine provides hosts an ideal opportunity to introduce its business and employees, offer tours of their facility, and showcase their services and products. This is the host member's time to shine! Non-refundable hosting fee: Waived for ALL 2018 Rise & Shine Events due to the 2018 Complete Streets Project and the Chamber's desire to draw people to your business.  Click Here to Register

 
 

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The Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, February 10th at 3:00 p.m. in front of Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood.  As you may already know, this is a major part of our fundraising for the Waterama celebration.  We are asking each jumper to raise $150.00 or more however we will take any amount.  We do ask that you make a good faith effort at fundraising as this is a major fundraiser for a great summer event.  For safety reasons, chidlren 15 and under will not be jumping in the Winterama Polar Plunge.

Dane Ankeny
Waterama Vice-Commodore

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SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, February 16th, 2018

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center

Cost: $25 In Advance | $30 At the Door 

Join us for the 9th Annual United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Beer & Wine Tasting Fundraiser. Admission ticket allows you to taste test a variety of wines, spirits and Minnesota themed beers and appetizers. Raffle and games will take place at the event for a chance to win amazing prizes!

 

Tickets are available by texting "Cheers18" to 41444. Tickets purchased by text will be made available at will call.

Tickets are also available at our office in Alexandria at 503 Hawthorne Street until Thursday, February 15th. The day of the event tickets will be available at the door for $30.