Weekly PRLA Chamber of Commerce  & Tourism 
Member News and Calendar of Events Updates!
July 13, 2018
Hubbard County Fair
Wednesday, July 11 - Sunday, July 15, 2018
Lots of fun for everyone! Tell all your friends, neighbors, relatives!  If you don't know what it is, come check it out! Free to enter the Fair and look at all the projects and animals!
Lazy Days of Summer Book Sale
Friday, July 13, 2018 10 AM - 4 PM

Friday All books half price  - 10 cent books $1/box 
Itasca State Park Naturalist Programs
Saturday July 14:  Kids' Fishing Funday, Itasca's Presenters Under the Pines: Life of the Monarch Butterfly, Historic Sawmill/Pioneer Village Tour.
Sunday July 15:  Outdoor Kids - River Otters, Music Under the Pines:  Unpolished, Ice Cream Social.
Mother Daughter Adventures!
Sunday, July 15, 2018 3 - 5 PM
Come enjoy some bonding with Mom (or Grandma!) Push each other outside your comfort zone or simply cheer each other on! Free upgrade w/purchase of Adventure Package Limit of 4 per reservation. ($40 value!). Promo code: momtime
Water Ski Show
Sunday, July 15, 2018 4-6 PM
Water Ski Show at Halvorson Beach - Lake Belle Taine   Free Live Music at 4 pm Ski Show 5 pm - 6 pm
Bring a lawn chair or beach blanket and sit back and enjoy the show!
27th Annual Moondance Jam
Wednesday, July 18 - Saturday, July 21, 2018
The Campin' & Jammin' Event of Summer is held near Walker Minnesota. Over 60 Bands on 4 Stages and 4 Days of the best Rock n' Roll music, including the Pre Jam on Wednesday night! 
Itasca Moraine Chapter Hike:  Nelson Lake
Saturday, July 21, 2018 11 AM - 2 PM

Join the Itasca Moraine Chapter of the North Country Trail Association for a Nelson Lake & Lake 21 loops hike.
Book Presentation and Signing
Saturday, July 21, 2018 Noon - 1 PM
Roger Thompson, author of No Word for Wilderness:  Italy's Grizzlies and the Race to Save the Rarest Bears of Earth brings the bear road show to lake country.  
I Can Fish
Monday, July 23, 2018 
Show your kids the fun of casting into the water and the excitement when there's a tug on the line! These hands-on programs teach all of the basics.
Morning Buzz - Hosted by Marco
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Morning Buzz  is a monthly casual fast-paced business networking event where you or your employees can share in a light continental breakfast, short presentation & business announcements. 
Park Rapids Crazy Days
Thursday, July 26, 2018 
Crazy Days makes shopping and finding bargains fun. Businesses go all out with sidewalk sales both days and extending into Main Street Thursday. 
Park Theatre - Weekly movie show times!
A quaint theater with a classic neon marquee presents mainstream movies with standard concessions.
Saturday Matinee:  Jurassic World & Incredibles 2 1-3 PM $6
Family Bingo!  With Mantrap Conservation Club
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Family Bingo! Proceeds to Conservation, Education and Scholarship.
Nevis Music Tuesdays
Tuesdays 5 PM - 8 PM
Enjoy live music in Nevis every Tuesday evening during the summer. Musicians will play at multiple locations in Nevis.  Interested musicians can contact Brian at (218) 652-3091 to play.
Foxy's Why Not Wednesdays & Meat Raffle Fridays
Why Not Wednesdays is back!   Whiskey Trail at Foxy's 6-9 PM. 

Noon Hour Concerts
Thursdays, 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
July 12th:   Sarah Carlson, on pipe organ, Jon Romer and Claire Carlson on flute at St. Johns Lutheran Church
Second Street Stage
Thursdays, 5 - 8 PM
Vision Source Eye Clinic is sponsoring Corey Medina and Brothers.  Social Hour sponsored by TruStar Federal Credit Union
FireFly Event Barn & Taproom Events

Wednesdays - Local Charity Night 
Fridays - Live Music Fridays  
Sunday - SUN Brunch/Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar
Second Chance Flea
Friday - Sunday 9 - 5
Also open on the 4th of July!
Flea market. Open memorial weekend through labor day weekend.
Park Rapids Farmers' Market
Saturdays, 9 AM - 1 PM
We have everything from Apples to Zucchini, and many handmade items in between.  
July 18 - Catch the market at CHI Hospital 10 AM - 2 PM
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!
Headwaters Adult Days Service Ribbon Cutting
Headwaters Adult Day Service is open and ready to help the community.  You can find Headwaters Adult Day Service at A Better Connection, Inc.    
Sign Up for the 5th Annual PRFD 5 Alarm 5k Run/Walk
The 5th Annual 5 Alarm 5K Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, August 4 at 8AM. This fun run/walk is raising funds for the Park Rapids Fire Department. 
TruStar Federal Credit Union Open House & Ribbon Cutting
TruStar Federal Credit Union in Nevis is holding an open house and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 17th.  The open house will be noon to 4 PM with a ribbon cutting around 1 PM. 
For all News Releases visit "CHAMBER NEWS" 
while you're at www.parkrapids.com
We're Selling 100 Years of Summer Shirts
Get your own sunny 100 Years of Summer shirt at the Chamber.  The shirts are soft, light and $15.  We have sizes L - XXL.
Put a Team Together for Water Wars
Water Wars winners get the Loony (and bragging rights), a traveling trophy that's been making the rounds since 2008.   
For all News Releases visit " CHAMBER NEWS"
while you're at www.parkrapids.com
Summer Deals
We have deals to several hot spot destinations in the Caribbean, United States and abroad. Let us help you plan your next travel destination. We are a full service travel agency that saves our clients time and money.
Check out ALL of the HOT DEALS
when you visit us @ www.parkrapids.com
Automotive Service Manager
Thielen Motors Inc. is looking for a top quality Service Manager for our high volume service department. General Motors experience a plus.  Minimum of 3 years of Automotive Dealership Service Manager or Service Advisor experience REQUIRED!
Salary and Details
Office Receptionist and Bookkeeper
Full-time position during tax season and part-time through the year includes but is not limited to assisting with payroll preparation and other office tasks. Growth within the company depends on drive of candidate and abilities. Confidentiality will be a high priority.
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
July 2018
LakeLife Powersports Rentals
Von Froehlich Havs Design, LLC.
July 2018
July 13, 2018
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.
 
Once you've entered your information through the Member Portal please submit a request for placement to Erin Cox at [email protected]  . Keep in mind that space is limited in Every Friday News and not everything can squeeze in every week.
 
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 .  If you do not know how to complete a Hot Deal, Job Posting, News Release or Event - please click on the link provided  here .

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