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Calendar of Events

Smart Drivers' Refresher Course
02/12/2019

Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter Monthly Meeting
02/12/2019

Women in Ag Network Fourth Annual Conference - Feb. 13
02/13/2019

Dorrich Dairy Consultant meeting
02/14/2019

From the Heart - Central Square - Special Performance - Paul Greene
02/16/2019

Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
02/18/2019

Pope County Daycare Association Monthly Meeting
02/18/2019

Explorer Will Seger to visit Minnewaska Feb. 19
02/19/2019

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
02/20/2019

United Way - Community Impact Coalition Meeting
02/20/2019

Pope County Farm Bureau Meeting
02/21/2019

Serving the Needs of Others
02/21/2019

ASAP - Against Substance Abuse in Pope County Committee Meeting
02/21/2019

Early Childhood/THRIVE Initiative (EC/THRIVE)
02/25/2019

Serving the Needs of Others
02/28/2019

Lowry Son's of the American Legion Post 243 Fish Fry
03/01/2019

The Main Event - Vintage Snowmobile Races
03/02/2019

Pope County Pheasant Restoration Annual Banquet
03/02/2019

Glenwood Retirement Village Annual Meeting
03/03/2019

Property Maintenance Standards (PMS) Board of Review - City Board
03/04/2019

Pope County Community Expo Committee Meeting
03/06/2019

Smart Drivers' Refresher Course
03/06/2019

HELP (Helping Everyone Live in Peace) Council Meet
03/07/2019

Drivers License Exam Testing
03/07/2019

Serving the Needs of Others
03/07/2019

Starbuck Fire Department Annual Fish Fry
03/08/2019

Starbuck Fire Dept. Fish Fry
03/08/2019

Pope County Farm Bureau
03/11/2019

Serving the Needs of Others
03/14/2019

Sons of Norway
03/16/2019

Pope County Daycare Association Monthly Meeting
03/18/2019

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
03/20/2019

United Way - Community Impact Coalition Meeting
03/20/2019

Serving the Needs of Others
03/21/2019

Central square Concert Series - Eagles, a Rockumentary
03/23/2019

Lakeside Dance Club
03/24/2019

Early Childhood/THRIVE Initiative (EC/THRIVE)
03/25/2019

Health Food Safety Certification
03/28/2019

Serving the Needs of Others
03/28/2019

Spring Fling Vendor Show - Minnewaska House
03/30/2019

Happy Valentine's Day - Feb. 14th

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Upcoming Central Square Events

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Dollars for Scholars


Image result for images of graduationDollars for Scholars phone-a-thon set for Feb. 24, Feb 26 

Minnewaska Dollars for scholars will be conducting its annual phone-a-thon again this year.  Students will be calling on Sunday, Feb. 24 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, Feb 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  The phone-a-thon is one of the ways students raise money for local scholarships.
 

The Main Event - Hetteen Cup - March 2, 2019

SAVE THE DATE....About Us

The Main Event Snowmobile Races
Saturday, March 2, 2019
in front of Lakeside
on Lake Minnewaska

More information coming soon!


 

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!

February Member of the Month

   

Welcome New Chamber Members - 2019

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Tyler Golberg
Website
Special Event Boutique & Bridal
Jackie Lanoue
Website
West Central Initiative 
Sheri Blooms Holm
Website

Interested in joining the chamber?  Click Here

 

Pope County Mobile Food Drop

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Glenwood United Parish
12:00 p.m.
(Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.)

The Pope County Mobile Food Drop is a monthly food distribution event coordinated by United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties.  Attendees at the Food Drop register, then go through a line where they are able to receive an assortment of food, free of charge.  The Pope county Food Drop takes place at 12 p.m. at Glenwood United Parish 10 17th Ave. NW.  Anyone wo lives in Pope County is able to attend. Pease bring your own boxes to carry food received.

2019 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, February 12th
Tuesday, March 12th
Tuesday, April 9th
Tuesday May 14th
Tuesday, June 11th

For a list of current Pope and Douglas County Mobile Food Drop dates please visit our website or contact our office.

www.uwdp.or/320-834-7800

 

Congratulations!

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Congratulations to Glenwood & Beyond on another successful Winterama.

Congratulations to Glenwood Waterama on their successful Polar Plunge.

Congratulations to Boys Scouts of American, celebrating 109 Years of its founding.  Local troop 123, now 423 began in 1956.

Be Kind

Observed on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day has grown in popularity each year. It is celebrated by individuals, groups and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. It is a favorite day for many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness.
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National Acts of
Kindness Day

Sunday, February 17, 2019
DO SOMETHING KIND!

Need a Host for the February 22 Rise and Shine!

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Rise and Shine

Friday, February 22, 2019
7:30-8:30 a.m.

 

We are looking for a Chamber Member Business to host and highlight their business at the February Rise and Shine on Friday, February 22, 2019.  You can host at your business or you can host at the Chamber Meeting/Conference Room.  You would be responsible for furnishing and serving a light breakfast and two door prizes of your choice.  One for the business card drawing and one for the jackpot drawing.  Contact Janelle at the Chamber if you are interested in hosting.  This is a great opportunity to net-work with others.  Everyone is welcome to attend.
 

Knights of Columbus - Hawaiian Party Fundraiser

  

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Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills, President's Monday, February 18th!

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GLENWOOD DAY AT ANDES
TOWER HILLS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.


Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
Monday, February 18 (Presidents' Day)
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Andes Tower Hills
4505 Andes Rd SW
Kensington, MN 56343

Mark your calendars for Monday, February 18, 2019 (Presidents Day) and make plans to get out and enjoy Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills! This year, we have the following discounted tickets to offer:
  • Tubing Ticket (2 Hour Pass): $15 each 
  • Lift Ticket: $20 each
  • Lift Ticket and Regular Ski Rental: $25 each
  • Lift Ticket and Snowboard Rental: $35 each 
These tickets can ONLY be purchased through Friday, February 15, 2019 until 4:00 p.m. at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center and are NOT available on site at Andes Tower Hills that day!

Tickets are now available at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center. 
All  on-line reserved tickets have been set aside and are ready to be picked up. 
 
Tickets can be reserved on the Glenwood Chamber website click here

United Way Beer & Wine Tasting

2019 Pope County Community Expo April 6th - Register Today!

9th Annual Pope County Community Expo
Saturday, April 6, 2019

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Minnewaska Area High School
25122 MN-28
Glenwood, MN 56334

Register Today!!

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Glenwood Open Gym for Children Birth-Kindergarten - Sponsored by Hope Community Church

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