Weekly PRLA Chamber of Commerce  & Tourism 
Member News and Calendar of Events Updates!
December 14, 2018
Weekend BOGO Sale at The Tin Ceiling
Friday - Saturday, December 14-15, 2018

Weekend Sale at The Tin Ceiling!  
Buy one, get one 50% off!  
Makers Market and more at Portage Brewing
Saturday, December 15, 2018 Noon - 4 PM
An open retail space inside our taproom. Local makers from all over the region showcasing various provisions, snacks, flowers, and more. 
Yoga - Sunday, December 16
Winter Bird Count
Monday, December 17, 2018 8 -3:30 PM
This holiday season take part in the annual winter bird count at Itasca State Park. This year marks the park's 23rd year of participation in the nation-wide Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
Crystal Brook Holiday Open House
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 4-8 PM
Christmas goodies and hot apple cider will be available while you receive information about our senior living options. Tours available.
Park Rapids Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Community Meeting
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 6 PM
The Park Rapids Arts and Culture Advisory Commission welcomes your ideas about how the arts can help us create a more vital and prosperous community 
Free Tour - Free Beer
Saturday, December 22, 2018 11 AM - Noon
Yeah, you heard it. For the celebration of making beer, we'd like to invite you to our monthly brewery tour. Enjoy a free pour on us, whilst wandering through our brewing philosophy and process.
Mr. & Mrs. Claus Costume Party
Saturday, December 22, 2018 3 PM - Close
Win Foxy's PRIZES!! Come dressed as the best Santa or Mrs. Claus...DRINK SPECIALS....LIVE MUSIC with Raccoon Antlers!!  
Clancy's Christmas Eve Party
Monday, December 24, 2018 3-9 PM
Come out to Clancy's in Christmas Eve for our mingle and jingle party. Free appetizers Giving away 32" TVs & other prizes. Wear your favorite ugly sweater and also win a one nights stay!!! 
Shingobee Showshoe Hike
Saturday, December 29, 2018 Noon - 5 PM
Meet at the Shingobee Recreation Area and go on a snowshoe hike.
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
December 21 - Morydian
January 4 - Blind Joe
January 18 - David Allen
Christmas Movie Matinees
Saturdays until December 22, Free
December 15  Sherlock Gnomes
December 22   Ferdinand
Bring an item for the food shelf

Gifts at the Armory
December 14 -December 22, 2018 
Check out some of the items we have at Gifts at the Armory. We're open Monday thru Saturday from 10 AM -6 PM, Sundays from noon - 6:00. 
Trivia/Beergo
Alternating Thursdays
There's always something going on Thursday nights at Portage Brewing.  Trivia and Beergo will alternate.
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!
Get Moondance Bucks
Tickets and camping for 2019 on sale now!  Call 218 836-1055 or order online.  Order $100 in Moondance Bucks by December 15th receive $20 in bucks free.
Share your Arts wish list December 18
The Park Rapids Arts and Culture Advisory Commission welcomes your ideas about how the arts can help us create a more vital and prosperous community.  A community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Park Rapids City Council Chambers. 
Dad's 1/2 Way There Pizza, S.W.eets and Main Street Meats Launch Community Challenge for Kinship
Stop by any of the businesses to learn more or donate to the Here for Our Own community challenge.  Dad's 1/2 Way There is having a pizza special for anyone who donates!
Join the PR Career & Community Advisory Board
There has been tremendous feedback and interest in serving on the PR Career & Community Advisory Board. This Board will help coordinate, oversee and provide students with unique and meaningful experiences. 
Help Headwaters Fill the Food Shelf
Drop off any non perishable item at our office and be entered to win a $100 Visa pre-paid gift card! Headwaters will match the donations dropped off at our office. 
For all News Releases visit "CHAMBER NEWS" 
while you're at www.parkrapids.com
Reach Dedicated Snowmobile Enthusiasts at USXC
We're hosting the USXC Snowmobile Race -Heartland 200 snowmobile event January 19th to 20th this year. It brings racers, their teams and their families to the area for the weekend. The Heartland 200 draws visitors from Canada, Michigan, Wisconsin, and the Dakota's.  
For all News Releases visit " CHAMBER NEWS"
while you're at www.parkrapids.com
Hugo's Bakery Manager
Position offers flexible schedule, competitive pay rates and a positive work environment.  Applications are available at the Customer Service counter at
Multiple Positions
Thielen Motors is hiring motivated people looking for an opportunity to grow and advance; Auto Detailer, Light Duty Auto Tech, Automotive Salesperson, Service Advisor, Automotive Technician 
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
December 2018
Stacked High Deli, LLC.
December 2018
December 14, 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.  

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.