Weekly PRLA Chamber of Commerce  & Tourism 
Member News and Calendar of Events Updates!
February 15, 2019
Learn to Skishoe/Snowshoe with North Country Tail Association
Saturday, February 16, 2019 Noon  - 2 PM
Join the Itasca Moraine Chapter as they enjoy skishoeing, snowshoeing, and XC skiing at the Shingobee Recreation Area southwest of Walker. A limited number of skishoes (see photo above - no special boots required) will be on hand for anyone wanting to try them out. 
Lantern Lit Snowshoe Event
Saturday, February 16, 2019 5:30 - 8 PM
Come out and snowshoe by the light of the moon and kerosene lanterns along the trail. Snowshoe at your own pace along the lantern lit route during this drop-in program. For added fun, bring along your s'mores fixings or hot dogs for cooking at the campfire. 
Northwest Roundtable Network - Donor Databases
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Noon - 1 PM
If you are currently working at a nonprofit in the Northwest region, you are invited to join this free, informal discussion and information sharing group. 
ACTION Park Rapids Lakes Area
Thurday, February 21, 2019 8:30 - Noon
The overall goal of ACTION Park Rapids Lakes Area is to help the greater community create their future through strategic, collective, and sustained civic effort.  We are working to eliminate redundancy and create collaboration.
Nemeth Art Center's Winter Social
Saturday, February 23, 2019 6:30 - 9 PM
A warm Winter Social with light appetizers, desserts and lots of good conversation. Music will be provided by the delightful North Winds Clarinets.
Tapestry - Heartland Concert Association
Saturday, February 23, 2019 7-9 PM
The Carole King Songbook, is America's premier musical tribute to Carole King. Suzanne Davis recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970's Carole King concert experience following the music of her classic album, Tapestry.
Morning Buzz - Hubbard County DAC
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 7:45 - 8:30 AM
Join us at Morning Buzz as we hear all about the Hubbard County DAC.  We'll have  a light breakfast and a short presentation on the Hubbard County DAC, then we'll go around the room to share business news. 
Scandinavian Folk Music
Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:30 - 8 PM
Visit the Park Rapids Area Library for an engaging program featuring Scandinavian folk music. Arne Anderson, Paul Wilson, Mary Abendroth and Bob Anderson of the Brainerd area will present a program about violin building and Scandinavian folk music. 
Forest Riders Hospice Raffle Ride
Friday - Saturday, March 1-2, 2019
Ride (or drive) to the following businesses and purchase a $5 raffle ticket. When you buy from them, you will be entered in their individual drawing for a door prize with a minimum $50 value. The more stops you make, the more chances you'll have to be entered in multiple door prizes!
Park Theatre - Weekly movie show times!
A quaint theater with a classic neon marquee presents mainstream movies with standard concessions.
Live Music Fridays Detroit Mountain Recreation Area
February 15 - The Cropdusters
March 1 - Rick Adams
March 16 - Matt Aakre
Foxy's Friday Night Meat Raffle
Starts at 7 PM
Come win great a GREAT selection from Main Street Meats!  Your number is drawn, you choose the package of meat.  
All Day Hoppy Hour & Beer+Board Games
Sundays starting at 11 AM
All Day Hoppy Hour & Beer + Board Games
Every Sunday enjoy $1 off pints and $2 off growler fills all day! Plus choose from our library of board games to play.
Follow the links provided here to view ALL area Events!
Think Warm Summer Weather

BOOK your 2019 Vacation Stay, Spring, Summer & Fall & receive 2018 rates.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT Week July 6-13, 2019 on Cabin Rentals, BOOK & Receive a 10% off SAVINGS.

Enter the Chili Challenge!
The 10th Annual Park Rapids Enterprise Chili Challenge is March 6th, 100% of the proceeds go to the Hubbard County Food Shelf
Chili Challenge
For all News Releases visit "CHAMBER NEWS" 
while you're at www.parkrapids.com
Happy Pac Deadline is March 11
We're getting started on the 2019 Happy Pac.  The Happy Pac coupon book is a great way to entice customers and increase foot traffic into your business.   They're sent out through other Members (especially lodging facilities), picked up here at the Chamber, mailed out when people request them and used to stuff gift bags through the year).  
Claim your page!
For all News Releases visit " CHAMBER NEWS"
while you're at www.parkrapids.com
Part Time Positions
Crystal Brook is looking to fill a few part-time opportunities.
Work at Glik's!
Glik's in the Park Rapids store is now hiring part-time. Stop in to pick up an application today!
Located downtown Park Rapids. 

for a current list  of JOB OPENINGS in the area!
Chamber Members can list job openings for free on   Call to ask how (218) 732-4111
You may also find opportunities by volunteering, go to Volunteer Heartland Lakes for more information.
February 2019
February 2019
February 15, 2019
Dear Valued Member,
 
RE: Process to follow to post on Every Friday News

At the Chamber, we strive to facilitate a robust and informative website where information can be found easily. Member's Business Directory  Listing, Events, News, Hot Deals, Job Postings, etc. are all a part of  parkrapids.com.   

Every Friday News (EFN) links to what is active on our website. We do our best to link to upcoming events at least 2 weeks prior to the event date. Because there is limited space available on the newsletter each week, it is important to follow the instructions here when submitting to be added to EFN.
 
The first step:  Make sure that your submission - to be - is already listed on  parkrapids.com .  This can be done through the Member Portal by either completing a Hot Deal, Job Posting, News Release or Event.  

Email your  request for submission  to Erin Cox  no later than
10 a.m.  on  WEDNESDAY s!

Schedule a  Solo eBlast for your Hot Deal, Job Posting, News Release or Event are available for only $75.  (one per week, by appointment only)

If you do not know how to log in to your Member Portal - please contact, Member & Guest Service Agent, Teresa Leshovsky .  

Chamber Master Questions?  Check out  MIC - Member How-To Training Materials |  Call (218) 732-4111 for assistance.