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Calendar of Events

Central Square 25th Anniversary Gala CANCELED
06/01/2019

Annual Kids Day - Take A Kid Fishing, Bike Rodeo & Obstacle Course
06/01/2019

Annual Glenwood Lakes Area Kids' Day
06/01/2019

Ellen Boyle - Stampin' Up - Conference Room Reserved
06/02/2019

Property Maintenance Standards (PMS) Board of Review - City Board
06/03/2019

Pope County Farm Bureau's Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation
06/04/2019

HELP (Helping Everyone Live in Peace) Council Meet
06/06/2019

Drivers License Exam Testing
06/06/2019

Starbuck Thursday night on the Town
06/06/2019

Starbuck Farmers' Market
06/06/2019

Ellen Boyle - Stampin' Up - Conference Room Reserved
06/06/2019

Pope County Relay for Life
06/07/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
06/08/2019

Lakeside Dance Club
06/09/2019

Indherred Ice Cream Social
06/09/2019

Pope County Farm Bureau
06/10/2019

Ellen Boyle - Stampin' Up - Conference Room Reserved
06/11/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
06/11/2019

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
06/12/2019

Starbuck Thursday night on the Town
06/13/2019

Starbuck Farmers' Market
06/13/2019

Music in the Park
06/13/2019

Smart Drivers' Refresher Course
06/13/2019

Ann Bickle Heritage House - Rhubarb Fest - June 13
06/13/2019

Glenwood Lakes Area Newcomers Group Kick-off
06/13/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
06/15/2019

Riding for a Cause Motorcycle & Car Ride - For Glacial Ridge Hospice
06/15/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
06/18/2019

Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center Board Meeting
06/19/2019

United Way - Community Impact Coalition Meeting
06/19/2019

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
06/19/2019

Starbuck Thursday night on the Town
06/20/2019

Starbuck Farmers' Market
06/20/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
06/22/2019

Early Childhood/THRIVE Initiative (EC/THRIVE)
06/24/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
06/25/2019

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
06/26/2019

Silver Sneakers - Event (members only)
06/26/2019

Starbuck Thursday night on the Town
06/27/2019

Starbuck Farmers' Market
06/27/2019

Music in the Park
06/27/2019

Rise & Shine, host: GrandStay Hotel & Suites, Glenwood
06/28/2019

Villard Days
06/29/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
06/29/2019

Minnewaska Lake Association Annual Banquet
06/29/2019

Ellen Boyle - Stampin' Up - Conference Room Reserved
06/30/2019

Upcoming Central Square Events

Central Square 25th Anniversary Gala
25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
CANCELED


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Pope County Relay for Life - Friday, June 7th

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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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64th Annual Waterama Queen Applications

64th Annual Waterama Celebration will be held July 26-28 and applications are now being accepted for the next Waterama Queen.
Please visit www.waterma.org/events/
eventregistration for application.

For more information contact Jennifer Butler at bkbutler@live.com or call her at 320-491-2239.

Glenwood Waterama Junior Royalty


 
Applications now being accepted for this year’s Glenwood Waterama Junior Royalty competition.  The Junior Royalty Coronation will be held Saturday, July 27th.  Any girl interested in competing for the crown must be a current resident of Pope County and/or a student enrolled in a school district within Pope County.  She must have competed first or second grade by the end of this school year (2018-2019).  All applicants may run one time only.  Along with their families, the Junior Waterama Queen and Junior Waterama Princess will participate in local Waterama events, as well as attend numerous parades and festivals throughout Minnesota over the course of the year.  Registration deadline is Friday, June 7, 2019.  A limit of 16 applicants will be accepted.
 

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:

May Member of the Month - Glacial Lakes Dock

Welcome New Chamber Members in May 2019!

Nancy Young: Valentus
Nancy Young

Interested in joining the chamber?  Click Here
 

Kids Day, Saturday, June 1, 2019



JOIN IN THE FUN - KIDS' DAY THIS SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(KIds are welcome to come anytime, but must register and be accompanied by an adult.  Remember Bike & Helment drawing at 12 Noon.) 

Glenwood Lakes Area Kids Day including:Take a Kid Fishing, Bike Rodeo & Obstacle Course, Bike & Helmet Safety Checks, Picnic lunch, games and fun activities.
Saturday, June 1, 2019
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Glenwood City Park

FREE for kids and families 0-17
Drawing for SEVEN  bikes and Helmets (Drawing at 12:00 Noon) must be present to win!

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Level 6 sponsors: 
  
Tanis Aircraft Products 
  
  
Glenwood Fire Department

KIDS DAY THANK YOU!

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood to Begin Saturday, June 8th

The Pope County Farmers's Market, Glenwood will begin Saturday, June 8th from 8:30-11:30 a.m.  The market will be located at the parking lot by Pope County Museum, same location as last year (look for the totem pole).  The Tuesday market will begin on June 11th  from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  For more information and information on becoming a market vendor visit our website www.WelcomeGlenwood.org and the Farmers' Market page.

Krugerfarms.com - Youth Day - June 8th

Newcomers Group to Kick-Off - June 13, 2019

Music in the Park - June 13th - Terry Nelson Band

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, 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


 

2019 Food on the Fairway

Path to Victory - Soccer Camp - Calvary Lutheran Church

Rise & Shine Friday, June 28th


Rise and Shine
Friday,  June 28,  2019

7:30-8:30 a.m.
GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay will host the June Rise and Shine at the hotel:
114 Minnesota Ave W, Glenwood. Come and meet staff and learn about GrandStay! 

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
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 


 

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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