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Pope County Farmers' Market Now Open


The Pope County Farmers's Market, is now open Saturday mornings 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 today 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.

Calendar of Events

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

Ellen Boyle - Stampin' Up - Conference Room Reserved
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

Rhubarb Fest - Ann Bickle Heritage House
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

Minnewaska Singles
06/15/2019

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

St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church Roast Beef Dinner
06/18/2019

Glacial Ridge Cattlemen's Association Summer Picnic & Tour
06/18/2019

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

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
06/19/2019

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

Community Blood Drive - Starbuck
06/19/2019

2nd Annual Path to Victory Soccer Camp
06/19/2019

Come Grow With Us - U of M West Central Research & Outreach Center, Morris
06/19/2019

Starbuck Thursday night on the Town
06/20/2019

Starbuck Farmers' Market
06/20/2019

Community Blood Drive - Glenwood
06/20/2019

2nd Annual Path to Victory Soccer Camp
06/20/2019

A Garden Coffee Party - Fron Lutheran Church
06/20/2019

2nd Annual Path to Victory Soccer Camp
06/21/2019

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

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

Villard Days
06/29/2019

Minnewaska Lake Association Annual Banquet
06/29/2019

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

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
07/02/2019

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
07/03/2019

Starbuck Heritage Days
07/04/2019

Starbuck Farmers' Market
07/04/2019

Starbuck Heritage Days
07/05/2019

Starbuck Fire Department Pulled Pork Feed
07/05/2019

Starbuck Heritage Days
07/06/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
07/06/2019

Starbuck Heritage Days
07/07/2019

Pope County Farm Bureau
07/08/2019

Minnewaska Laker Foundation - Laker Classic Golf Tournament
07/08/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
07/09/2019

Glenwood State Bank Customer Appreciation Picnic (Glenwood)
07/09/2019

Wonderful Wednesdays for Preschoolers & Families
07/10/2019

Glenwood State Bank Customer Appreciation Picnic (Villard)
07/10/2019

Glenwood State Bank Customer Appreciation Picnic (Alexandria)
07/10/2019

Starbuck Thursday night on the Town
07/11/2019

Starbuck Farmers' Market
07/11/2019

Music in the Park
07/11/2019

Community Day of Caring
07/12/2019

Community Day of Caring
07/13/2019

Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwoood
07/13/2019

Ann Bickle Heritage House - Open House
07/13/2019

Ann Bickle Heritage House Rhubarb Fest

Starkrimson® Rhubarb The Ann Bickle Heritage House will host a Rhubarb Fest on Thursday, June 13th  from 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome.  Free will offering.

Glenwood United Parish to Host Church-wide Rummage Sale

Glenwood United Parish will hold a church-wide Rummage Sale on Thursday, June 13 
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Glenwood United Parish is located at 10 17th Avenue NW, Glenwood, MN (across from John Deere).
 

Glenwood Lutheran Church - Summer Time Wroship

Upcoming Central Square Events

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!

June Member of the Month - Kadejan Market

Registration Deadline Tuesday by 4 - Glenwood Lakes Area Newcomers Group - Kick-off Thursday, June 13th

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New to the Glenwood Lakes Area in the past five years?  

The NEWCOMERS Group Kick-off will be Thursday evening, June 13, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Lakeside. 
Reservations are required.  To register visit the Welcome Center or Chamber website or call Kay at 634-3636.  REGISTER BY 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11th.

The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center received a “Change Makers” grant from West Central Initiative for the Welcome Program.  The Welcome Center and Chamber have had a Welcome Program since 2013 with personal visits with new residents and businesses.  This grant will help expand this program by adding a Newcomers Group. 
 

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

Wonderful Wednesdays Begins June 12th

Riding For a Cause - Saturday, June 15th

No photo description available.Ride for Glacial Ridge Hospice is Saturday - The 23rd Annual Motorcycle Ride and Car Run will take place on Saturday, June 15.  Due to road construction, the ride routes will be different this year.  Departing from Glenwood City Park, the route will wind through the scenic rolling hills of Pope County with a stop at Brooten Fire Hall.  Lunch and registration will be at 11:00 a.m. with the Afternoon Hospice ride takes approximately two and a half hours with a break halfway between the ride, it was stated.  Drawings for prizes will be held after the ride returns to the park and refreshments will be available.  The Hospice night ride will take place at 9 p.m. and will leave the Glenwood City Park and travel around Lake Amelia in Villard.  Free will donations will go toward Glacial Ridge Hospice.   For more information visit glacialridge.org/ride or call 320-634-2221.
 

2019 Food on the Fairway

Path to Victory - Soccer Camp - Calvary Lutheran Church

Community Blood Drive



Starbuck Community Center
Wednesday, June 20
12:30-6:30
Walk-ins Welcome

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.

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 


 

Kids Fishing League - Starts July 8th

Kids’ Fishing on Minnewaska – The kids fishing league will start July 8 and will run through August  19.  It will be Monday nights from 5:30-8 p.m. and will be located at the DNR landing.  This will be a great opportunity to get your kids involved in fishing and learn a lot while having fun Age 5-12 are welcome and the cost is only $20 per child.  For more information or to sign up contact Terry Jones at 320-424-1667.
 


 

Chamber Cup Golf Tournament

2019 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament

Monday, August 19, 2019
Minnewaska Golf Club
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Awards and Dinner to Follow

                              
 
This four (4) person SCRAMBLE is the major fundraiser event of the summer for the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce!

Enjoy a beautiful afternoon of golfing at Minnewaska Golf Club with dinner to follow, catered by the Minnewaska House.

Cash, Prizes, and Trophies will be awarded the day of the event!

Register Here: https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=GLAC&evid=47873973

We Thank You for your continued support of the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & hope to see you on the course!

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