Community Thread will host its 7th annual Black Tie Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Grand Banquet Hall in Stillwater. This signature event will feature five games of bingo with prizes up to $500 each. Guests will indulge in delicious hors d'oeuvres, decadent desserts, interactive games (including a mystery prize wall, Plinko, and putting for prizes), an action-packed online auction, and a cash bar. Matthew Stepaniak, a descendant of one of Stillwater’s original lumber barons,
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce that the Leadership in the Valley (LITV) 2022-23 class of cohort participants has graduated from the program. This fourth class of cohorts were recognized at the LITV Graduation Ceremony held on May 11, 2023 at 7 Vines Winery, Dellwood, MN. The Graduation Ceremony was sponsored by Market & Johnson, who has had multiple employees graduate from the LITV program. 24 participants went through the class, starting in September 2022
Community Thread is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Community Involvement Awards. The Community Involvement Awards, now in their 48th year, honor the work of exceptional volunteers in the community. “Volunteers make a difference in the lives of people and organizations in need,” said Leanna Miller, Volunteer Manager at Community Thread. “These awards shine a spotlight on volunteerism and honor the great work volunteers do throughout Washington County.” These awards recognize volunteers in six
In collaboration with Community Thread, Washington County Commissioners Gary Kriesel and Fran Miron recognized the 2022 Community Involvement Award, and acknowledged the contributions that volunteers make to the area. Community Thread’s Community Engagement Director, Jennifer Kmecik, shared “this year’s volunteer award winners embody important qualities, including integrity, energy, creativity, and flexibility. After a competitive application and selection process, Community Thread is delighted to celebrate
Community Thread’s Holiday Hope Program Expands and Seeks Community Sponsors This year marks the 50-year anniversary of Community Thread’s Holiday Hope program. Since 1970, Holiday Hope has touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on those who would not otherwise have enjoyed the traditions of gift giving and a holiday meal. Over the past 10 years, the number of people impacted by this program has grown by 40% more households and 31% more individuals in the Stillwater Area School District
Effective March 9, the Community Thread Connector Loop bus service will offer an additional one-hour long loop during its regular Monday service. The bus service runs every Monday from 10am – 3pm between Stillwater and Oak Park Heights. The bus makes scheduled stops at housing complexes including Birchwood Townhomes, Rivertown Commons, Green Twig Apartments, Oak Park Senior Living, and Ann Bodlovick Apartments. The bus seats 16 people and is handicap accessible. With a $3 all you can ride fare, riders may
GREATER STILLWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE celebrates the community at 4th annual Winter Gala Almost 300 business owners and community members gathered together Friday night, February 7th, at the JX Event Center for the 4th annual Community Award Celebration, Winter Gala. This year’s theme was Celebrating the USO. The military theme was evident through out the event with special displays of military artifacts borrowed from the Stillwater Armory, a P.O.W. table, the Pocket Flag Project, a bugle to announce
GREATER STILLWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES Community Award Celebration Nominees for the Winter Gala January 2020. The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the nominees for the 4th Annual Winter Gala Community Award Celebration. The Gala will be held on February 7, 2020, at the JX Event Center from 5:30 pm – 10 pm. The event’s theme is celebrating USO and will reflect a military theme. Guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner by the Lake Elmo Inn, a short program announcing the
Community Thread is hosting the Stillwater Site of the AARP Tax Aide Program, which provides free income tax assistance to low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 50 and older. Trained and certified AARP Tax Aide volunteers will work with taxpayers to prepare and electronically file federal and state income tax returns. Returns can be prepared only for Minnesota residents who are not required to file a state tax return in any state other than Minnesota or Wisconsin. Not all
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce officially introduced the Leadership in the Valley (LITV) program on Thursday, September 12th with their Kick Off Day. The inaugural Leadership in the Valley’s Kick Off day was a powerful one!The class of 28 co-horts learned more about themselves and each other through a series of StrengthsFinder exercises and team activities, including being introduced to a community project that each team will work together on throughout the program! Six non-profits were
Community Thread leaders and staff, DARTS representatives, city officials, community leaders and sponsors, cut the ribbon to celebrate the area’s new Community Thread Connector Loop. Photo courtesy JaneDierberger.art October 2018. Stillwater, MN. The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce celebrates alongside Community Thread and DARTS with a ribbon cutting event for the new Connector Loop through Stillwater and Oak Park Heights on October 22, 2018. Attending the event were Chamber of Commerce