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Calendar of Events

Habitat for Humanity Ground Breaking Ceremony
04/30/2019

Pope County Community Expo Committee Meeting
05/01/2019

Jell-O-Fest, Fron Lutheran Church
05/01/2019

Day of Caring - Minnewaska Area Schools
05/01/2019

Conference Room Reserved
05/01/2019

City of Glenwood
05/01/2019

HELP (Helping Everyone Live in Peace) Council Meet
05/02/2019

Drivers License Exam Testing
05/02/2019

Grief Support Group
05/02/2019

Ellen Boyle - Stampin' Up - Conference Room Reserved
05/02/2019

Minnewaska Warmup Registration
05/03/2019

Ron Erno Memorial Lake Minnewaska Warmup
05/04/2019

Ellen Boyle - Stampin' Up - Conference Room Reserved
05/04/2019

Lowy Lions Smelt Fry
05/06/2019

Glenwood United Parish Pork Chop Supper
05/06/2019

Laker Foundation - Taste on the Lake
05/08/2019

Grief Support Group
05/09/2019

Child Development & Behavioral Guidance
05/09/2019

Someplace Safe 3rd Annual Community Night Out
05/10/2019

Pope County Area Garage Sales - May 10 & 11
05/10/2019

Pope County Area Garage Sales - May 10 & 11
05/11/2019

Minnesota Fishing Opener
05/11/2019

Pope County Farm Bureau
05/13/2019

Ellen Boyle - Stampin' Up - Conference Room Reserved
05/14/2019

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
05/15/2019

Smart Drivers' Refresher Course
05/15/2019

United Way - Community Impact Coalition Meeting
05/15/2019

Eastern Star Salad Luncheon
05/15/2019

Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center Annual Meeting
05/16/2019

Child Development & Behavioral Guidance
05/16/2019

Grief Support Group
05/16/2019

Community Wide Clean-up Day
05/18/2019

Central square Concert Series - Patchouli: Landscape of Guitar
05/18/2019

Lefse Dagen - Starbuck
05/18/2019

Farwell Norwegian Lutheran Church - Love Scandinavian Music & What to learn some tunes?
05/18/2019

Park Lane Town Homes Annual Meeting
05/18/2019

Pope County Daycare Association Monthly Meeting
05/20/2019

Grief Support Group
05/23/2019

Ellen Boyle - Stampin' Up - Conference Room Reserved
05/26/2019

Memorial Day Program - Central Square
05/27/2019

Congratulations -Be Kind

Congratulations "Be Kind" on celebrating their first year of the be kind movement!

Habitat for Humanity Ground Breaking Ceremony


Habitat for Humanity Ground Breaking Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 5:00 p.m. 208 Poplar Ave., Lowry.  Come celebrate with us! 

Join us for the groundbreaking of our next home in Lowry.  Together with the future homeowners, we will commemorate this momentous day as we build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable shelter.
 

Minnewaska Warmup - May 4th, 2019

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Ron Erno Memorial Lake Minnewaska Warmup May 4, 2019

5K and 10K Run Around Beautiful Lake Minnewaska Saturday May 4th 2019 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 3, 2019 Minnewaska Triathlon

Glenwood United Parish Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner

The Glenwood United Parish Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner will be held on Monday, May 6 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.  Menu includes stuffed pork chops, gravy, green beans, applesauce, homemade pies/desserts, rolls and beverages.  Adults $12; children ages 6-12 $7; children ages 5 and under are free.  Take-outs available.

 

Minnewaska Laker Foundation - Taste on the Lake

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Taste on the Lake Wednesday, May 8 at Lakeside Ballroom 6:30-9:00 p.m.  Live auction item (8:30 p.m.) Trip to Napa Valley with private wine tastings. $20 Advanced $25 at the door – Available from any board member or at the door.  Sponsored by the  Minnewaska Laker Foundation.  For more information visit minnewaskalakerfoundation.com.

Gifts are tax deductible within IRS regulations.

 

Upcoming Central Square Events

Glenwood Community Garden Looking for Volunteers

Glenwood Community Garden looking for volunteers - The Glenwood Community Garden is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks.  No experience in gardening is required.  The garden produce is distributed to multiple assisted living sites in Glenwood; the Glenwood Senior Center, Pope County food shelf, churches and seniors in our community.  Call Cheryl Kleven at 320-766-4554 if interested or 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 Comments Sponsors:

April Member of the Month Widseth Smith Nolting

Welcome New Chamber Members - 2019

West Central Initiative 
Sheri Blooms Holm
Website

Metal Den Decor
Scott and Christine Pederson

Lakes Catering
Stacy Gerdes

Minnesota Nice Lawn Maintenance, LLC
Bruce Freeman & Gina Messner
Website

Northern Print Co.
Krista Gosseling
Website

Glacial Ridge Cattleman's Association
Andrew Rustad
Website

Stampin' Up!: Ellen Boyle, Independent Demonstrator
Ellen Boyle
Website


Interested in joining the chamber?  Click Here

 

Love One Another - The National Day of Prayer - May 2

Chamber & Welcome Center Annual Meeting & Community Awards Luncheon

                       
 





Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center
Annual Meeting & Community Awards Luncheon

Thursday, May 16th 
Minnewaska House

12:00-1:30 p.m. (Check in begins at 11:30 a.m.)

Each year, the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center host an Annual Meeting and Community Awards Luncheon.  We 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.

Tickets are $20/each and include a 2 meat, buffet lunch.
Reserve a table of 10 and save $25!

Make your reservations online today by clicking HERE

 

Eye Candy Sale - Glenwood Family Eye Center

Congratulations - Koep's Bobbers & Bait

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Koep's is celebrating their 20th Anniversary and Fishing Opener Friday, May 10  through Sunday, May 12th. On Friday they will serve Free coffee, cake and cookies.

The Lakers Fishing Team will be serving pulled pork sandwiches on Friday, May 10 th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.
$6.00 includes sandwich and chips.  (All proceeds go to the Fishing team.)

Door prizes, fun games and in-store specials all weekend!

For more information go to www.koepsbait.com.

Third Annual Community Night Out Fundraiser - Someplace Safe

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 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


 

Community Wide Clean-Up - Tom Kraemer Inc. Saturday, May 18th

Join our Relay for Life Team!

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The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center will participate with a team at the Pope County Relay for Life on Friday, June 7 at Barsness Park. 

You can join our team by going on-line or you can dedicate a luminaria.  The luminaria can be purchased at the Chamber & Welcome Center for $10.00.  Each luminaria sold by us at our building will go to our team's fundraising.

Everyone of us has been touched by cancer in some way.  Friends, relatives, caregivers, and survivors.  Join us in the fight!  


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Rise & Shine - Friday, May 24, 2019

      
Rise and Shine
Friday, May 24, 2019
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7:30-8:30 a.m.

Glenwood Lutheran Church

Glenwood Lutheran Church will host the May Rise and Shine at the Church- 206 Minnesota Ave E, GlenwoodCome and meet staff and learn about Glenwood Lutheran Church!

Bring a friend, meet and socialize with others, and enjoy a light breakfast. Remember your business card for the business card door prize drawing.

Upcoming Rise & Shine Hosts
June: 
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
July:  CYBERSprout, hosted at Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center
August:  Calvary Lutheran Church
September:  American Solutions for Business 
October:  Glacial Ridge Veterinary Clinic
November:  CF Industries, hosted at Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center
December: NONE due to Holiday 

 

2019 Music in the Park


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Sound System, July 11th Concert courtesy of Hope Community Church.
                                                            
 

Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales

Attention Potential Vendors and Exhibitors
 We would like to invite you to join us for the annual Waterama City Park Boardwalk Sales!
 
Date:  Friday, July 26th – Sunday, July 28th (Thursday sales optional)    
Location:  Glenwood City Park
Registration/Set Up Time:  7:00 a.m. Friday morning (must be set up by 10:00a.m. on Friday) 
Sales Times:  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexible; can stay later if desired)
Cost:  $75.00—includes all three days!
*Chamber members can enter the discount code: Member (case sensitive) and receive a $25.00 discount
 
ALL Vendors & Exhibitors welcome! Space is limited; first come, first served— duplicate vendors with the same products and/or services are not allowed.

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