SAVE THE DATE - Glenwood Lakes Area Kids Day/Take a Kid Fishing & Bike Rodeo & Obstacle Course
Glacial Ridge Chapter of Pheasants Forever to Meet Thursday, May 3
Glacial Ridge Chapter of Pheasants Forever is hosting monthly presentation on topics related to pheasants, pollinators, youth education, natural resources and the management of wildlife habitat. Please join us for a presentation entitled entitled "Eat Meat to Save the Planet", by Bryan Simon, Landowner Outreach Specialist, for the Land Stewardship Project's Chippewa 10% project.
Thursday, May 3
7:00-7:30 p.m.
Minnewaska House
24895 Hwy. 28
Glenwood, MN
Chapter Committee Meeting to follow. Contact Tanner Bailey with questions at 612-306-8137.
First Fridays - Central Square Box Office - May 4, 2018
 FIRST FRIDAYS
at the Box Office:
Friday, May 4 • 4–7 p.m.
Flyer for May event
These continue to be a success and we hope you will come to more First Fridays! Every first Friday through November from 4–7pm, we will have a meet and greet with a featured artist, artist demonstrations and exhibits, paint & sips, social hour and lots of fun activities. At the Box Office downtown Glenwood.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
TASTE ON THE LAKE
Taste on the Lake
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
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.
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:
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Chamber Member of the Month
New Chamber Members
Welcome to our newest Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members:
Click here to learn more about a Chamber Membership!
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
GROW GLENWOOD WEEKLY BROWN BAG LUNCH MEETINGS, Thursday, May 3, 2018
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 are Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m., bring your own lunch and get the updates.
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
Chamber & Welcome Center Annual Meeting - May 22, 2018
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center
Annual Meeting & Community Awards Luncheon
Thursday, May 22, 2018
Minnewaska House
1 2:00-1:30 p.m. (Check in begins at 11:30 a.m.)
Each year, the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center Annual Meeting will introduce our Board of Directors & retiring board members, showcase our 'Year in Review', and also honor community members with our Community Awards portion of the program.
This year, our 'Year in Review' will include some of these highlights:
- Introduction of the Chamber & Welcome Center Board & Staff Members, and what the organizations will focus their efforts on
- Preview our new initiatives
- Introduce our new members since the last annual meeting
- Plus more!
This year's retiring Chamber & Welcome Center Board members include:
- Michael Claunch: Immediate Past President (2016): Eagle Bank
- Tim Douglass: Pope County Tribune & Starbuck Times
- Curt Ogdahl: Wangsness Ogdahl & Associates
Congratulations to the following Glenwood Lakes Area Community Awards recipients:
- Youth of the Year: Selected by Minnewaska Area Schools
- Anna Vold
- Jaeger Jergenson
- Volunteer of the Year
- Stephanie Howe
- Lloyd Campbell
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Non-profit/Service Club of the Year
- Central Square Cultural & Civic Center
Tickets are $15/each and includes a buffet lunch:
- Grilled Chicken Breast Supreme (sour cream sauce, with white wine, mushrooms, & onions)
- Baked Honey Glazed Ham
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Buttered Corn
- House Salad
- Bread
- Coffee
- Lemonade
Reserve a table of 10 and save $25! Make your reservations today and we welcome you to join us!
Location: Minnewaska House, 24895 State Highway 28, Glenwood, MN 56334
Click Here to Register
Community Clean-up - May 19th!
Rise & Shine
 Friday, May 25, 2018
HOST: Glenwood & Beyond
7 First Street NW,
Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center Conference Room
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!
Someplace Safe - 2nd Annual Community Night Out
Minnewaska Golf Course to open!
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.
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