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Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center

SAFE & OPEN under NEW Guidelines

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can do for you during this time!

Congrats to our August Chamber Member of the Month! 

Take the Pope County Cares Pledge Today!

During these unprecedented times, we want to keep the safety of our community on the forefront.  The Pope County Cares Pledge and window cling were created as a cooperative effort of the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center and Glacial Ridge Health System after consultation with Horizon Public Health as a way of increasing consumer confidence, welcoming and reassuring our guests, and celebrating our hardworking business owners and employees across the county. 

Businesses who sign onto the Pope County Cares Pledge receive the following free benefits:

• Free window cling to proudly display at your business
• Listing on glenwoodlakesarea.org/Pope-County-Cares-Pledge, including a link to your website or Facebook page
• Post highlighting your business on FaceBook with a link to your website
• Recognition of your efforts to protect and effectively serve customers during COVID-19
   

To be eligible for your free Pope County Cares Pledge benefits, businesses must:

• Read the Pope County Cares Pledge and certify that you will follow the pledge
• Sign the Pope County Cares Pledge document, or fill out the pledge form online
• Post your Pope County Cares Pledge window cling publicly at your business
• Educate staff on the Pledge, and keep open lines of communication regarding COVID-19 best practices

For business resources and information on navigating COVID-19,

check out the buttons below.

CHAMBER MEMBERS -  It's time again to restock 25 "Welcome Visit" gift bags and folders. We need any updated brochures and/or a promotional gift items that you would like to have in the folder and gift bag given at each visit.  Please have your items and brochures to the Welcome Center by September 1st.  Call and we can curbside pick up or can meet you at the door.  Kay will stop by your business and pick them up if that works better for you.   

Visits are still being done, with social distancing and masks or via zoom.

Are you New in the Community?

Photo by Jim Palmer

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!

HAVE A FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE GLENWOOD LAKES AREA

FROM PAST OR PRESENT?? 

HELP US SHARE THE GOOD THINGS ABOUT THE

GLENWOOD LAKES AREA!

EMAIL your photo(s) to Kay at info@WelcomeGlenwood.org

Everyone who enters a photo will be eligible for the drawing on

September 30th for $50.00 (Minnewaska Dollars).

Three names will be drawn.

Pope County

Farmers Market Glenwood  

The Pope County Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8:30-11:30 a.m., and Tuesday evening from 4:00-6:00 p.m. It is located in the parking lot south of the Pope County Museum on State Hwy 104  (look for the totem pole).

For more information call Kay at 320-634-3636 or 320-226-0810, or

visit our website and the Farmers Market page.

SHOPPING THE FARMERS' MARKET DURING COVID-19

• Stay home if sick
• Make a shopping list
• Wash your hands (We ask all shoppers to take a minute and wash their hands at one of the hand washing stations at the market.)  Hand washing stations and sanitizer will be available at the market.
• Use a mask:  Please wear a mask, if you don't have a mask or forget your mask we will have a few available.
• Look for instructions:  We will have some general rules and instructions posted when you arrive at the market. 
• Each Vendor is asked to have a list of items for sale:  This will allow customers time to decide for quick purchases.
• Keep 6 feet (1 cow) apart:  Be friendly from afar!  Wave, share a "peace" sign, or crinkle your eyes in a smile from behind your mask.
• Shop alone, if possible:  Bring only as many household members as is absolutely needed.
• Shop Speedily:  Buy items as quickly as possible.  Avoid gathering in groups.
• Eat at Home:  No onsite food consumption.

The Glenwood City Park Pickleball Courts are now OPEN

We will follow the USAPA and state guidelines for safe return to play: 

• Wash your hands and bring hand sanitizer to use between games.
• Bring your own ball, if possible, to use when you serve.  Use your paddle to transfer ball to your opponent. Sanitize between serves.
• Clean and wipe down your paddle. Do not share equipment.
• Avoid contact. No high-fives or handshaking.
• Maintain social distancing from other players between games and during time outs.
• Leave the court when play has ended.  Avoid post-game socializing.                               
  
  

The courts are always open for play.  We will be having drop-in play several times a week. 

This is a time where there will likely be others there to play.

 DROP-IN PLAY:

Tuesday:       9:00 – 10:00 am

Thursday:     9:00 – 10:00 am

                   6:00 – 7:00 pm

Saturday:     9:00 – 10:00 am

Glenwood Community News and Activities 

With COVID cases on the rise, does your company have questions about testing, the symptoms employees should watch for, recommendations for self-isolation, or other?

Glacial Ridge Health System can be a resource for YOU! 

Employers can call Lynn Flesner, Director of Nursing at 320-634-2223 or Diane Meyer, Marketing and Communications Manager at 320-634-2274.

Community Announcements 

Looking for volunteer opportunities in the community??

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

Dr. Michael Bartell, Justin & Kelsey Buysse, Super 8,

Swartz Brothers Associates, Inc.,

T & B Lawn Care, Inc., and Tanis Aircraft Products. 

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