Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center

05/28/2025

What a pleasant Surprise, Midwest Machinery Co. in Glenwood,
stopped by with a bike for Kids Day. We now have 8 bikes. Thank you Midwest Machinery! Kids 17 and Under are invited to the 28th Annual Kids' Day on Saturday, June 7th. Kids must register and be accompanied by an adult. The drawing will take place at 12 Noon at the Glenwood City Park.

05/09/2025

We are excited to announce our 2025 award
recipients. I hope you can join us on May 22 at Minnewaska House, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per plate and registration is available at https://www.welcomeglenwood.org/glenwood-area-community-awards-luncheon.

05/02/2025

🌟 Know someone who goes above and beyond in our community? Help us recognize the everyday heroes who make the Glenwood Lakes Area such a special place to live, work, and visit.

The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center is now accepting nominations for our 2025 Community Awards!

🏆 Award Categories:
🔹 Community Service Award
🔹 Volunteer of the Year
🔹 Hospitality Award

These awards will be presented at our Community Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 22nd at 11:30 a.m. at Minnewaska House.

✨ Take a moment to nominate someone you know who’s making a difference right here in our community:
📋 https://forms.gle/UauxG5s9qG42KHXDA - Nominate online!
📋 https://www.welcomeglenwood.org/glenwood-area-community... - Register or Nominate
🗓️ Nomination deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025
(Note: “Youth of the Year” and “Friend of the Welcome Center” will also be honored at the event, but public nominations are not being accepted for those categories.)

Let’s shine a light on those who serve, support, and inspire—thank you for helping us celebrate what makes Glenwood great! 💙

04/25/2025

🌟 Know someone who goes above and beyond in our community? Help us recognize the everyday heroes who make the Glenwood Lakes Area such a special place to live, work, and visit.

The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center is now accepting nominations for our 2025 Community Awards!

🏆 Award Categories:
🔹 Community Service Award
🔹 Volunteer of the Year
🔹 Hospitality Award

These awards will be presented at our Community Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 22nd at 11:30 a.m. at Minnewaska House.

✨ Take a moment to nominate someone you know who’s making a difference right here in our community:
📋 https://forms.gle/UauxG5s9qG42KHXDA - Nominate online!
📋 https://www.welcomeglenwood.org/glenwood-area-community... - Register or Nominate
🗓️ Nomination deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025

(Note: “Youth of the Year” and “Friend of the Welcome Center” will also be honored at the event, but public nominations are not being accepted for those categories.)

Let’s shine a light on those who serve, support, and inspire—thank you for helping us celebrate what makes Glenwood great! 💙

04/24/2025

🌟 Know someone who goes above and beyond in our community? Help us recognize the everyday heroes who make the Glenwood Lakes Area such a special place to live, work, and visit. The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center is now accepting nominations for our 2025 Community Awards!

🏆 Award Categories:
🔹 Community Service Award
🔹 Volunteer of the Year
🔹 Hospitality Award

These awards will be presented at our Community Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 22nd at 11:30 a.m. at Minnewaska House.

✨ Take a moment to nominate someone you know who’s making a difference right here in our community:
📋 https://forms.gle/UauxG5s9qG42KHXDA - Nominate online!
📋 https://www.welcomeglenwood.org/glenwood-area-community-awards-luncheon - Register or Nominate

🗓️ Nomination deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025
(Note: “Youth of the Year” and “Friend of the Welcome Center” will also be honored at the event, but public nominations are not being accepted for those categories.)

Let’s shine a light on those who serve, support, and inspire—thank you for helping us celebrate what makes Glenwood great! 💙

04/21/2025

Thanks for coming out! If you got any photos, we’d love to see them! 📸🐇👇

The 2025 Community Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center, took place Saturday at Barsness Park. The event, for kids 12 and under, is always a big hit with the community and this year was no different. At exactly 11 a.m., after a few rules were announced by one of the East...

04/18/2025

Happy Easter!
Easter Egg Hunt is tomorrow, Saturday,
April 19th at 11:00 AM at Barsness Park.

04/16/2025

Looks like we should have a traditional Easter Egg Hunt this year! Remember to find your child's age bracket. The fields will be labeled. All start at the same time. We will start when you here the airhorn! 11:00 AM - Allow time for parking!

04/15/2025

🌟 Who Inspires You in the Glenwood Lakes Area? 🌟

Do you know someone who gives their time, energy, or heart to our community? Someone who volunteers without asking for recognition—or a hospitality business that goes the extra mile to make visitors feel welcome?

🏅 The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center is now accepting nominations for three special awards:
✨ Volunteer of the Year
✨ Community Service Award
✨ NEW: Hospitality Award – honoring a local business that sets the standard in warmth and hospitality

We’d love your help recognizing the people and places that make Glenwood so special.

🗓 Nominations are open now through April 21
📩 Submit yours here: https://forms.gle/W3To8rjrdDR2RPge7

Let’s lift up the quiet heroes and standout businesses who deserve to be celebrated! 💛

04/10/2025

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟

The Glenwood Welcome Center is excited to host the 2025 Glenwood Community Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 22 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Minnewaska House!

This special event celebrates the heart of our community — the individuals, organizations, and businesses that make Glenwood such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. 💙

Join us as we: ✅ Recognize our Welcome Center and Chamber Board of Directors
✅ Thank outgoing board members for their service
✅ Hear updates from Welcome Center Director, Kay Blauert
✅ Celebrate outstanding community members through these awards:
• Community Service Award
• Volunteer of the Year
• NEW: Hospitality Award (restaurants, lodging, resorts)
• Youth of the Year (2 recipients)
• Friend of the Welcome Center

✨ Help us honor local heroes! Submit a nomination today — forms are available online and at the Welcome Center.
📝 Nominate here:https://www.welcomeglenwood.org/glenwood-area-community-awards-luncheon

🎟️ Reservations for the luncheon can also be made online.

Let’s come together to lift up the people and places that make Glenwood shine! 🌈

04/10/2025

02/14/2025

Still time to get your ski tickets for Monday, (February 17)
Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills.