October 21, 2026

 
 

Shopping Local. Growing Together. Building a Stronger Grand Lake.


As we approach the holiday season, I want to remind everyone of the incredible impact we can make simply by choosing to shop local. Every dollar spent with a local business is more than a purchase. It is an investment in the future of our community.


“When you shop local, you're not just supporting a business. You're investing in your neighbors, creating opportunities, and helping build a community where everyone can thrive.”


Think about what those local dollars mean. They help create and retain jobs, support families, strengthen our tax base, and provide resources that contribute to the growth and quality of life throughout the Grand Lake region. Our local businesses are also the ones sponsoring youth activities, supporting nonprofit organizations, donating to community events, and stepping up when our neighbors need help.


At the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, we are working hard to be a connector between our member businesses, residents, and visitors to help make this a successful holiday shopping season. Through our Shop Grand Lake holiday promotion, we want to encourage shoppers to explore the many wonderful businesses throughout our region, discover unique gifts, and recognize the value of supporting the businesses that support us year-round.


Attention Chamber Members: Monday, October 26, is the deadline to sign up to participate in this year's Shop Grand Lake holiday promotion! We encourage businesses to take advantage of this opportunity to gain visibility, connect with shoppers, and be part of a collective effort to keep holiday spending right here in our communities.


A thriving business community doesn't happen by accident. It happens when we work together, support one another, and recognize that the success of one business contributes to the success of our entire region.


This holiday season, I challenge each of us to think local first. Before making that online purchase or heading out of town, take a moment to see what our Grand Lake businesses have to offer.


When we shop local, we grow local. And when we grow local, we all win.


Let's make this holiday shopping season one to remember!

~ Amanda

Amanda Davis

President, Grove Area Chamber

amandadavis@groveareachamber.com

918-786-9079

WELCOME ABOARD

Lake Center Baptist Church

29020 S Hwy 125

Monkey Island, OK 74331

918-257-5202

https://lakecenter.church

The Grand Getaway RV Park & Mercantile 59051 E 250 Road

Grove, OK 74344

918-791-3389

www.thegrandgetaway.co

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Friday, November 13, 10:00 a.m.

The Coves at Bird Island

32922 Pebble Beach, Afton

Friday, November 20, 10:30 a.m.

Arrow Academy

311 W 3rd Street, Grove

We would love to help get your information out!

Please send your business activities for next week's newsletter to info@groveareachamber.com before noon on Tuesday.

Also, submit your event to be added to our website calendar of events page at https://groveok.org/calendar-of-events/home/.

ABUNDANT HOPE

October 24th, 6-10pm, Movie Night at the Grove Football Field

Concessions and a Food Truck will be available. $25 per vehicle up to 6 people - $5 per person

Proceeds benefit Abundant Hope and Second Chance Pet Rescue.


BUFFALO RUN CASINO & RESORT

Friday, October 23, 5:30pm ~ LONE JETT & THE BROKENHEARTS with BLONDAGE A high-energy night of punk rock and classic hits.

Saturday, October 24, 8pm ~ Dwarfanators Wrestling, an exciting wrestling spectacle!


CHEROKEE CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, October 23rd - Live Music by Dillon Leggett 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24th - Live Music by Magic J 8:00 p.m.


DAV CHAPTER #19

Saturday, October 24th, 10th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day 11am-2pm

Buffet lunch served, Music, Door prizes, Family Fun, and Fellowship

Foundation Free Will Baptist Church, 2 miles North of Sail Boat Bridge


FRIENDS OF GRAND LAKE AUDUBON SOCIETY

Saturday, November 14th 10:30-11:30am Monthly Meeting - Community Center, 104 W 3rd. St.

This month: Speaker Jill Hays, Master Naturalist "From Local Birds to Global Birding: A Personal Journey" More information at grandlakebirders.com.


GRAND AREA CREATIVE ALLIANCE

Vision: to support a thriving community that inspires creativity, enriches education and attracts visitors seeking authentic cultural experiences. ~ Next meeting October 22nd. All are welcome!

Monthly meetings 4th Thursdays, Noon-1:15pm, St. Andrews Church - 555 E. 3rd St.


GRAND LAKE CASINO

Friday, October 23rd - Live Music by Licketty Split 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24th - Live Music by Blue Underground 8:00 p.m.

Sunday Cornhole Tournament - registration 3:00 p.m. - play 4:00 p.m.


GRAND LAKE FAMILY YMCA

December 5th 4th Annual Jingle Bell 5K & Fun Walk

The Parkinson's Support Group meets on the second Thursday each month at 2:00 p.m. The meeting is open to YMCA members & non-members. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. If you or someone you know has Parkinson's, there is a Parkinson's Combination Exercise Class and Speech Therapy Class that meets every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 in the YMCA's downstairs group fitness room. There are chair exercises for the body and speech exercise to strengthen the voice and the muscles used for swallowing. The class is free.

Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. - Biking for Parkinson's - free to members & non-members.

More information: https://tristatefamilyymca.org/locations/grand-lake-family-ymca/


GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tuesdays, 10:30am Early Literacy Storytime, ages 0 - 5

Thursdays, 10:30am Movers & Shakers, ages 0-5

1st Wednesday each month, 2:00pm Book Chat, adults

Wednesday 21st, 3:45pm Pop in for Popcorn & Legos, ages 2-11

Wednesday 28th 3:45pm After School Art Attack, ages 6-11

More information at https://eols.org/grove/


GROVE'S ROYAL LIQUOR

New & Delicious Ready-to-Drink items; Summer Fashions & Accessories; Fun & Funny Adult Humor Greeting Cards; Expanded Bourbon Selections; Bulk Ice; ATM on Site

We are always ready to treat you with ROYALTY at Grove's Royal Liquor, 2116 S. Main Street.

Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-10pm.


HAR-BER VILLAGE MUSEUM

October 30-31 5:30-8:30pm, Haunted Village

November 6th, Education Day

November 7th, Last Day of the Season with Oklahoma Historical Day

4404 W. 20th St. Grove. har-bervillage.com


HIGH WINDS CASINO

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday $7 Menu, Chicken Fried Chicken or the Daily Special 11am–3pm

Saturdays, Baby Back Ribs 5-10pm $20

Sundays, Meat Pot Pie 11am-9pm $10

2 for Tuesday! 2 Sirloin Steak Dinners for just $22, Tuesdays from 11am to 9pm

Fish Fry Fridays, All-You-Can-Eat Catfish & Sides 11am-10pm, $11.50


INDIGO SKY CASINO AND RESORT

Thursday, October 22nd - Live Music by Wilkie Jay - Rock & Brews 9:00 p.m.

Friday, October 23rd - Live Music by Bad Decisions - ECHO 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24th - Live Music by Sound the Alarm - ECHO 9:00 p.m.


JANA JAE'S GALLERY SOUTHWEST

Original art, S/N prints, pottery, rugs, furniture, jewelry, Bill Koch wooden bowls and pens, Wayne Graham Cherokee pottery, Charles Banks Wilson stone lithos, Irene's hand-painted silk scarves, one-of-a-kind gifts in your price range. 

Wonderful gift items and art originals, jewelry, home decor, more!

Open Tues-Sat, 10am - 5pm ~ 920 S. Main, Grove, OK ~ 918-786-5780


LENDONWOOD GARDENS

October 24 & 25 3:30-6:30pm Twilight BOOtanical Trail, enjoy pop-up experiences along a pumpkin-lined trail through the garden. Aimed at children 12 and under

November 7th, Fall Plant Sale

Stop by for a beautiful Fall walk in the gardens.

1308 W 13th St. Grove, www.lendonwood.com


PRAIRIE MOON CASINO

Sunday Special 11:30am-2:30pm, Chicken Strip Basket, $8.00

Tuesday & Wednesday Special, Haystack Burger & Side, $9.00

Dec 31st New Year’s Eve Blast for Cash! Hot Seat Drawings from 4pm-7:30pm, where winners will receive $227 Cash or Eclipse Cash and be entered into the 8pm drawings to win $1,027, $1,527 or $2,027! $1.00 off on all domestic bottled and draft beer from 4pm - midnight.


SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR

Thursday, October 22: Special Thursday Night Menu at The Summit – Steak & Seafood (4-9pm)

Thursday, October 22: Competitive Pickleball Mixer at The Anchor Racquet Club (7:00-8:30 pm)

Thursday, October 22: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – New England at Chicago (7:15 p.m.)

Friday, October 23: College Football Coverage at the Anchor – Army at Temple (3:00 p.m.)

Friday, October 23: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Duke at Virginia (6:00 p.m.)

Friday, October 23: “Good Boy Night” – Bring Your Dog to Dinner on Doc’s Patio (Free Pup Cup with every entrée purchase) – (6:00-8:00 p.m.)

Friday, October 23: Colin Babb LIVE on Doc’s Patio (7:00-10:00 p.m.)

Friday, October 23: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Army at Tulsa (7:30 p.m.)

Friday, October 23: World Series Game #1 Coverage at The Anchor (Teams & Times TBD)

Friday, October 23: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – N.C. State at Stanford (9:30 pm)

Saturday, October 24: OU Gameday at The Anchor – Sponsored by Rock-n-Roll Tequila, By All Means Beer, and Good Boy (beginning at 11:00 a.m.)

Saturday, October 24: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Oklahoma at Mississippi State (Time TBD)

Saturday, October 24: World Series Game #2 Coverage at The Anchor (Teams & Times TBD)

Saturday, October 24: College Football Coverage at The Anchor –Colorado at Oklahoma State (Time TBD)

Saturday, October 24: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Ole Miss at Texas (Time TBD)

Sunday, October 25: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Tampa Bay at Carolina (12 p.m.)

Sunday, October 25: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Green Bay at Detroit (3:30 p.m.)

Sunday, October 25: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Kansas City at Seattle (7:00 p.m.)

Monday, October 26: World Series Game #3 Coverage at The Anchor (Teams & Times TBD)

Monday, October 26: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Dallas at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, October 27: World Series Game #4 Coverage at The Anchor (Teams & Times TBD)

Wednesday, October 28: World Series Game #5 Coverage at The Anchor (Teams & Times TBD)


THE FRIENDS OF THE COLEMAN THEATRE

October 23rd 7:00pm, Chasin' U - Country music star Morgan Wallen tribute band.

November 7th Larry Gatlin & the Nelons "A Life Well Lived" country & gospel music, heartfelt stories, faith, and hope.

November 12th 7:00pm, Gene Watson "14 Carat Mind Tour"

November 14th Joseph Hall presents Elvis

For information and tickets: https://thecolemantheatre.org/


THE HOTT SPOTT TANNING SALON

October specials: No Activation Fee for monthly membership; Buy 1 month of Tanning get 25% Off 1 month Red Light or 50% off with auto draft; Refer a new client to get them 20% off 1 month package and you get entered into a giveaway. 1620 S. Main Street Suite 2, Grove 918-791-0300


THE REGATTA - DRIFT ON GRAND

Drift offers an upscale casual dining experience, perfect for date nights, celebrations, or simply enjoying a thoughtfully prepared meal. Relax at our elegant bar with handcrafted cocktails and enjoy live harp music Friday and Saturday evenings. Follow @driftongrand for the latest updates and features. For reservations, call 918-801-4420.


TIPSY QUILTERS

October 24, 10am–2pm, Momma Kathie's Rag Quilt Tote $25- Learn how to create an adorable rag quilt tote that's both fun and functional. This is a great beginner-friendly class.

October 31, Halloween Day, wear your favorite witch's hat into the shop and SAVE 15% on your ENTIRE PURCHASE! Spend $150 and receive a Halloween reusable shopping bag!

November 14, 10am–2pm, Momma Kathie's Rag Quilt Tote $25- Learn how to create an adorable rag quilt tote that's both fun and functional. This is a great beginner-friendly class.

November 21, 9am-3pm, Kimberbell: Mrs. Claus Bakery $109

Retreat: November 5–7, 2026 Harvest Festival Retreat

Retreat: December 9–12, Feliz Navidad Retreat

Retreat: March 18-20, Bloom & Stitch

~ All retreats include breakfast & dinner daily

Lodging Options: • Standard Cabin $50/night • Deluxe Cabin w/Kitchenette $65/night

For more classes and information and to reserve your spot visit www.tipsyquilters.com.

Located at 63990 E. 300 Road, Grove. ~ 918-791-0158

AMBASSADORS OF THE MONTH

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Grounded for Life Wellness

On Thursday, October 15th, Grounded for Life Wellness hosted a lovely Business After Hours, treating guests to delicious hors d’oeuvres, soups, and wonderful hospitality! 

Congratulations to our drawing winners: Dana Able, Wolf Creek Park & Expo Center; Kasi Kennedy, Home of Hope; Gracee Simpson, Comforting Hands Hospice of Grove; and Jennifer Olson, Grounded for Life Wellness!

Thank you to Grounded for Life Wellness for hosting such an enjoyable event and to everyone who joined us! There was plenty of great conversation, laughter, and networking happening throughout the evening "both residential and commercial!" After all, great connections are what the Chamber is all about! We appreciate our Chamber members who continue to show up, build connections, support one another, and strengthen our business community.

Also, thank you to Solid Rock Realtors, Grove for providing bottled water for the evening, and to Thirdstreetwellness for opening their doors to everyone as well.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND

Turn in your promotion TODAY! 918-786-9079

SHOP GRAND LAKE

2026 Holiday Shopping Experience

Registration and Sponsorship are open: SGL Sales Packet

Sign up by Monday October 26th!

LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 12th, 6pm

For an Application call 918-786-9079

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andy Stewart, Patricia Island Country Club

Chairman


Kim Shearer, Grand Country Pest Control

Treasurer


Dustin Able, Grand Savings Bank

Incoming Chairman


Steve Williams - Williams Homes

Past Chairman



Doug Brown, Grove Public Schools

Sharie Cox, Grove's Royal Liquor

Renae Dozier, Northeast Tech

Todd Franke, AmeriSpec Inspection Services

Angela Hamilton, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.

Alisa Mouse - Orizon Aerostructures

Nicole Reynolds, Har-Ber Village

John Sawyer, John Sawyer Insurance

James Sharp, INTEGRIS Grove Hospital

Jacob Wallace, Redeemed Digital

DiAnna Wescott, Cherokee Casino Grove

Autumn Wilhelm, RE/MAX Grand Lake

Mike Williams, Shangri-La


Darren Cook - Ex Officio

Brent Malone - Ex Officio

311 S. Grand Street, Grove, OK

(918) 786-9079

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