Glenwood Community Comments 

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Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome

Center News 

Are you new in the Community?

Are you a new resident or business in the community??

We would like to Welcome you with a personal visit, information and a gift.  

 

We would also like to invite you to join our Newcomer's Group! 

Click Here for More Information

Glenwood Lakes Area

Newcomers Group

UPDATES

 

Newcomer's Events Coming Up

All are WELCOME!

 

August 28th - Happy Hour on the Lake, 5:00 p.m., Lakeside.  

(Look for us outside on the patio weather permitting - otherwise we will be inside.  Come by boat, car or bike.)

 

September 29th - Terrace Mill

Fall Festival  (Watch for more information)

 

October 17 - Family Night

Progressive Games, 

Minnewaska House (watch for more information)

  Did you sign up for a Special Interest Group?? Are you interested in being a Group Starter? 

 

We need some Group Starters for the Glenwood Lakes Area Newcomers Specific Interest Groups.  Group starters will get the specific group together the first time.  Emails and phone numbers will be given to the Group Starter.  All you have to do is plan the date, time and place for that first get together. Then as a group you will plan when you want to meet again.

 

Remember if you've met someone new, remind them to contact Kay at the Welcome Center to set up a visit if they haven't already had one. We want to do a personal visit with our area Newcomers as well as help them get involved in the community.

 

Please contact the Welcome Center

for more information or to sign up! 

Click Here for More Information
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What to learn more about the fastest growing sport in the U.S.?  Pickleball! 

 

Join the Newcomers Group Starters on Thursday, September 5th at the City Park Tennis Courts and experience the game of Pickleball.  Free demonstrations, mini-lessons.  Drop-In between 4:00-7:00 p.m.  Pickleball is a sport for all ages!

 

Rain date is September 12th.


Pope County Farmer's Market

Tuesday's & Saturday's all Summer!

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The Pope County Farmers's Market, is now open Saturday mornings from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

 

The market will be located in the parking lot by Pope County Museum (look for the totem pole). 

 

For more information, and information on how to become a vendor, visit our website. 

 

If you are interested in being part of the market as a daily vendor, register online or call Kay at 320-634-3636, or you can register at the market. Paperwork and payment will be required at that time.  Remember all produce Minnesota Grown, end product Minnesota Made.  Rules can be found on the Welcome Center website and Farmers' Market page.

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Photo:  Regan James & the Hired Hand Concert Thursday, August 15th. 

 

We had a great turnout for our last concert at the Glenwood City park despite the threatening weather.


Thank you to our 2019 Concert Sponsors for their generosity and support of "Music in the Park":

 

Pope County Tribune & Starbuck Times

Meco7 & Valley Troll

Glenwood State Bank

Glenwood Chiropractic Clinic

Dental Health Services

Eagle Bank

 

 
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Glenwood Lakes Area

Chamber News

Congrats to our August Chamber Member of the Month! 

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August Rise & Shine

Friday, August 23rd

Host:  Calvary Lutheran Church

Location:  Calvary Lutheran Church

501 2nd Street SE, Glenwood, MN  

7:30-8:30 a.m.

 

 

Calvary Lutheran Church will host the August Rise and Shine

at Calvary Lutheran Church. 

Come and meet staff and learn about Calvary! 

 

Bring a friend, meet and socialize with others, and enjoy a light breakfast.

Remember your business card for the business card door prize drawing.

Glenwood Community News and Activities  

Click Here to View the Community Calendar

 

Wonderful Wednesdays with the Traveling Tree House! 

 

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Summer of Fun!

Weekly Activities at the Box Office

 

 
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More Information on
Summer of Fun

 

Save the Date!

Pope County Breakfast on the Farm

Monday, September 2nd

 

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Eagle Bank Customer

Appreciation Day  

Wednesday, August 21st

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5th Annual GRHS 5K Fun Run/Walk 

 

 

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Click Here for Registration Form

 

Fill Your Cup

Women's

Empowerment & Workout Event

 

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Looking for "Be Kind Grow Kindness" signs for your garden?  They are now available at:

 

Central Square Box Office in Glenwood

Hairitage Square in Villard

St Paul's Lutheran Church in Lowry 

Glenwood Lutheran Church

Summer Worship in the Park

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Join the Glenwood Fire Department for their weekly meat raffle on Saturday's

at 4:00 p.m. at the Village Inn in Glenwood. All proceeds donated to local programs. 

 
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Pope County Tribune

As always there is plenty to do in Pope County! Check out the Pope County Tribune and Starbuck Times for more information. 

Pope County Tribune &
Starbuck TimesĀ 
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Central Square 

Click the link below for a Concert Schedule

and schedule of activities. 

Summer Events Schedule

Community Announcements 

The Community Clean-up Day scheduled for Saturday, August 24th has been changed to Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Those interested in helping clean up downtown (street project areas) and two blocks north and south on Franklin should meet at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center building located at 7 First Street NW, Glenwood, at 3:45 p.m. to be assigned to an area to work on at that time. 

 

Work gloves (donated by Ace Hardware of Glenwood), garbage bags and water will be provided while supplies last. 

 

A pizza supper will be provided to workers at 6:00 p.m. at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center building.

 

Participants are encouraged to bring their own kneeling pads, and any other gardening tools.

Glenwood Retirement Village Annual Fundraiser

 

The Glenwood Retirement Village Foundation will hold its 21st Annual Fundraising Dinner on Friday evening, September 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Ballroom.

 

The price of a ticket is $130.00.  This includes a sit-down dinner for two and a $100 donation to the Foundations. 

 

A Silent Auction with many beautiful hand-crafted items will also be held. 

 

Entertainment will be by the Velvet Brass.  Tickets are available for advance purchase from GRV board representative or call 320-634-5131.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you to this week's Community Comment's Sponsors: 

 

Daniel & Pamela Langseth, Thomas Larson, Norwex - Gail Bense, Obenland & Nelson, Palmer Bus Service & Peters Sunset Beach Resort & Pezehekee Golf Course.

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