Community Comments: April 24, 2018
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Calendar of Events

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
04/25/2018

Glenwood Retirement Village Salad Luncheon
04/25/2018

Housing Study Presentation with Community Partners
04/25/2018

Pope County TRIAD
04/26/2018

Glenwood Complete Streets Project Weekly Updates for Business/Property Owners
04/26/2018

Meeting to discuss Waterama Parade Routes and Staging
04/27/2018

Rise & Shine
04/27/2018

1st Annual Spring Fling Shopping Extravaganza
04/28/2018

Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner
04/30/2018

Church Basement JELL-O Fest
05/02/2018

Day of Caring
05/02/2018

KMGK 7th Annual Sports Banquet
05/02/2018

HELP (Helping Everyone Live in Peace) Council Meet
05/03/2018

Drivers License Exam Testing
05/03/2018

Glenwood Complete Streets Project Weekly Updates for Business/Property Owners
05/03/2018

Minnewaska Warmup Registration
05/04/2018

First Fridays - Central Square Box Office
05/04/2018

Ron Erno Memorial Lake Minnewaska Warmup
05/05/2018

Lowy Lions Smelt Fry
05/07/2018

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
05/08/2018

Laker Foundation - Taste on the Lake
05/09/2018

Just Because Day
05/09/2018

Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center Annual Meeting
05/10/2018

Glenwood Complete Streets Project Weekly Updates for Business/Property Owners
05/10/2018

College prep Seminar
05/10/2018

Someplace Safe 2nd Annual Community Night Out
05/11/2018

Pope County Area Garage Sales - May 11 & 12
05/11/2018- 05/12/2018

Pope County Area Garage Sales - May 11 & 12
05/12/2018

Astronomy Group
05/12/2018

Smart Drivers' Refresher Course
05/15/2018

Glenwood Community Development & Discussions
05/16/2018

Glenwood Complete Streets Project Weekly Updates for Business/Property Owners
05/17/2018

Glenwood Son's of the American Legion (SAL) Meetings
05/18/2018

Heritage Celebration & Variety Show - Central Square Concert Series
05/19/2018

Community Wide Clean-up Day
05/19/2018

Lefse Dagen, Starbuck
05/19/2018

Cultural Rendezvous at Terrace Mill
05/19/2018

Lakeshore Park Twin Homes Association
05/19/2018

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
05/21/2018

Glenwood City Commission Meeting
05/23/2018

Glenwood Complete Streets Project Weekly Updates for Business/Property Owners
05/24/2018

Memorial Day Service
05/28/2018

Early Childhood/THRIVE Initiative (EC/THRIVE)
05/28/2018

Walking Taco & silent Auction Fundraiser for Relay for Life
05/30/2018

Pulliam Panitzke Wedding
05/31/2018- 06/03/2018

Glenwood Complete Streets Project Weekly Updates for Business/Property Owners
05/31/2018

First Annual Spring Fling - Shopping Extravaganza

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1st Annual Spring Fling
Shopping Extravaganza                               
Saturday, April 28, 2018
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Minnewaska House
24895 State Hwy 28, Glenwood, MN

Featuring 30+ vendors, Raffles, Silent Auction, food & drink specials.

Shop for Mother's Day!  Bring a Friend!  Something for everyone!

Silent auction benefiting the Matt Chan Memorial Fund and the Pope County Humane Society.

 

Stuffed Pork Chop Supper

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Stuffed Pork Chop Supper
At Glenwood United Parish
Monday, April 30, 2018
4:30-7:00 p.m.
Menu:  stuffed pork chops, gravy, green beans, applesauce,
homemade pies and desserts, rolls and beverages.
Adults:  $12.00
Children:  $7.00

First Fridays - Central Square Box Office - May 4, 2018

TASTE ON THE LAKE

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Wednesday, May 9th
Lakeside Ballroom
6:30-9:00 p.m.

Live Auction Item (8:30 p.m.): 
Trip to Napa Valley with private wine tastings

$20 advance
$25 at the door

Available from any board member or at the door.

Sponsored by The Minnewaska Laker Foundation
www.minnewaskalakerfoundation.com


Gifts are tax deductible within IRS regulon.comations.

ANNUAL COUNTY-WIDE GARAGE SALES - Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12

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The Annual County-Wide Garage Sales is set for Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th.

Advertising information for this weekend can be found in this week's Pope County Tribune  and Starbuck Times.  Deadline for the Garage Sale Spectacular is Thursday, May 3 at noon.

For more information visit www.pctribune.com.

SAVE THE DATE - Glenwood Lakes Area Kids Day/Take a Kid Fishing & Bike Rodeo & Obstacle Course

            23rd Annual 

Saturday, June 2, 2018
8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Glenwood City Park (across from Lakeside)
Free family fun for kids of all ages!


More Information


Interested in being a Kids' Day sponsor?  click here for more information


 

New In the Community?

      

Are you 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. Call 320-634-3636 or register online for a visit!

Sponsors

Thank you to this week's Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members & Individual/Family Community Comment Sponsors:

Chamber Member of the Month


GROW GLENWOOD WEEKLY BROWN BAG LUNCH MEETINGS TO BEGIN THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 26TH!

    
Road construction has begun!

Local area businesses/property owners and the general public is invited to attend a Glenwood Complete Streets project weekly updates. Project staff will be available to answer project-related questions.
Learn more about the project times lines, staging and detour plans.    

The weekly updates will be provided during lunch hours, but these sessions are a "Bring Your Own Lunch" format if you wish. The updates will provide an opportunity for project staff to provide updates of what happened this week, what to expect next week, answer questions, etc.

Informational updates will also be available on the Grow Glenwood and MnDOT webpages for those that cannot attend. These meetings are provided as a method to keep everyone informed of what's happening and what to expect from start to finish during the project.

The weekly Grow Glenwood Brown Bag Lunch Meetings will begin this Thursday, April 26th from 12:00-1:00 p.m., bring your own lunch and get the updates.

Rise & Shine

Friday, April 27, 2018
HOST:  Glenwood Family
           Eye Center

 16 Minnesota Avenue W,  #102,   Glenwood


Join us to network with others, listen to and/or make announcements for your upcoming events & activities, have a chance to win door prizes, and enjoy a light breakfast, courtesy of this month's host!


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Day of Caring



2018 Minnewaska Day of Caring Sign-up
Help us Help YOU! The first annual “Day of Caring” is an event where all the students, staff, and volunteers representing Minnewaska Area Schools give something back to our communities for everything they've given us! The event is slated for Wednesday, May 2, and the students and staff of Minnewaska Area Schools (MAS) are looking for those who would like their help. We are looking for volunteer opportunities!

For More Information and to Sign Up Click Here

TOUCH THE TRUCK - Saturday, April 28

Pope County Triad - April 26, 2018

Register Today - Ron Erno Memorial Lake Minnewaska Warmup


Ron Erno Memorial

Lake Minnewaska Warmup May 5, 2018

5K and 10K Run Around Beautiful Lake Minnewaska Saturday May 5th 2018 at 8 am Race Route

Each pre-registered runner will receive a free race t-shirt. Plus every 25th place in the 5K and 10K will receive $25.00.

5K Kids Race - All kids 12 and under are invited to challenge their running skills and participate in the 5K (3.1 Miles). Entry fee will $12 for kids 12 and under.

 

Click Here to Register On-Line

Or

Click Here to download Registration Form (Requires Adobe Reader)

Race Results are available here

Race Packets can be picked up at the Glenwood Chamber Community Room - 7 1ST ST NW - Glenwood

Other Races in Glenwood August 4, 2018 Minnewaska Triathlon

 

Minnewaska Golf Course to open Thursday!

The time has finally come for the 2018 golf season to begin! Thursday we will be opening the course at 11:00 am. Get your tee times and come out and get your first round of the year in. Carts will be available and the range will will be open(you might need to hit on the back of the range). 

Spring Cleanup This Saturday 8:30-11:30 - We hope many of you can come out and help with our spring cleanup. We will provide some donuts & rolls prior to, afterwards we will have some pizza available. This goes a long way in helping the maintenance team get the course into mid season form. Following the cleanup we will have s shop organized game for all to participate in. 

Leagues are Just Around the Corner!

Men's Early League - Same format as in years past(4 Man teams playing against other players of your ability) Dave Hausmann will place everyone on teams and be in charge of the league. 11:30 Shotgun - 18 Holes. 

The Open - We will have a game each week with Random Pairings done at 2-3:00, and 4-4:30. If you are going to be playing please let the golf shop know and we will put you in the draw. If you need to play earlier than 2:00 or later than 4:30 you can play and still be a part of the game. There is no up front cost, the only requirement is to have a USGA Handicap. You can play 18 holes from 2-3:00, and 18 holes from 4-4:30, but 9 is also an option. Cost each week will be $10 for the 18 hole game and $5 for the 9 hole game. If you have a time request(early or late) within each draw we can accommodate. This is open to members and we encourage you to invite friends Fore more information click here

Ladies League - Each Tuesday during the year we have our ladies league. 18 Hole league starts with a 9:00 shotgun and 9 Hole league starts at 10:30. 

Couples Night - The format will be the same as in year's past 4 players(2 couples) playing a 9 hole scramble with another group. Each week you can pick the other couple you want to play with(does not need to be the same couple each week) or the golf shop can pair you up with another couple. We will randomly pair you up with another team each week and will have games going each week. Cost per couple per week is $10. We will have sign up each week, so if you know you will be there please let us know. We will be starting the new couples night Wednesday May 16th and running it through the summer. We hope this will encourage more people to join us Wednesday Nights at 6:00!

Take advantage of the our great rates and get your membership for 2018 today!

Single Membership - Regularly $799/$549 for 1st time members
Couple Membership - Regularly $1099/$799 for 1st time members
Family Membership - Regularly $1199/$849 for 1st time members
Single Cart Lease - Regularly $550/$450 for 1st time members

1ST YEAR UNLIMITED GOLF, CART, & RANGE - $999!


After your first year, if you are under 35 membership rates are $699 for single, $899 for couple, $999 for family.


Click here for a Membership Application

Not only do you receive unlimited golf you also receive unlimited range balls. We also have a reciprocity agreement with the following clubs: Atikwa Golf Coure @ Arrowwood Resort(Alexandria), Benson Golf Club, Greystone Golf Club(Sauk Centre), Long Prairie Country Club, Lynx National Golf Course(Sauk Centre), Koronis Hills Golf Club(Paynesville), Olivia Golf Club, Ortonville Golf Club, Pebble Lake Golf Course(Fergus Falls), Pomme de Terre Golf Club(Morris), Thumper Pond Golf Course(Ottertail). As a member of Minnewaska Golf Club all you have to pay is a cart fee when you play any of these area courses. The Golf Shop must set up the tee time for you, this is to ensure that you are a member. 

Upcoming Events:
Opening Day - Thursday April 26th at 11:00 am
Spring Cleanup - Saturday April 29th 8:30-11:30 
Girls Invitational - Friday May 4th 11:00 Shotgun

Lake Legends - Summer Child Care Program

Autism Event

Someplace Safe - 2nd Annual Community Night Out

   

Community Clean-up Day, Saturday, May 19, 8:00 a.m. - Noon

7 First Street NW, Glenwood MN 56334 - Community Comments: April 24, 2018