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Grace Harbor Baptist Church
16 W. 11th St.
Grove OK, 74344
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS

Friday, December 16th, 10 a.m.
Rustic and Rebellious
240 E. 3rd St. Unit A

Friday, January 6th, 10 a.m.
Genesis Testing Labs
1620 S. Main St. Suite A, Grove

Friday, January 6th, 10:30 a.m.
BOOM at The Regatta
1 Grand Regatta Dr.

UPCOMING EVENTS
We would love to help you get your information out! If you would like to have your business activities listed in next week's newsletter email shannonschwenke.gacc@gmail.com before noon on Tuesday or submit your event to our website calendar of events page at https://groveok.org/calendar-of-events/home/.
BRUSH & PALETTE CLUB
Saturday, December 17, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Acrylics with Kim Heckenkemper. Working with Acrylics, paint a Holiday Design of your choice from Kim's selections. A $10 supply fee is due at registration. For more information, please call the Gallery at (918) 786-9698.

CHEROKEE CASINO GROVE
Thursday, December 15, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., $4500 Very Merry Cash Drawing Event with Half-Hourly drawings
Friday, December 16, 8 p.m., Whiskey Poet Society will perform live at 1897 Bar.
Saturday, December 17, 8 p.m. Runnin' on Empty will perform live at 1897 Bar. There will also be hourly drawings for over $177,000 in Santa Cash from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, CHAPTER 19, GROVE
Offers Certified Service Officers to assist veterans and their families with their VA benefits. Van transport service to and from the VA hospital in Fayetteville, AR. Assist veterans and their families during distressed situations. Call 918-787-6402 for more information.

GRAND LAKE FAMILY YMCA
Saturday, December 17th at 6 p.m., Grand Lake Family YMCA Dance Recital for current semester dance students at the High School Performing Arts Center. Open to all public, free of charge.

GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, December 8, 7 p.m., Grove High School and Junior High Concert and Jazz Bands Winter Concert at The Performing Arts Center. XXXXXX

GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesday, December 14, 1:00 p.m., Chair Yoga
Thursday, December 15, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Valence Surface Technologies will be hosting a Job Fair, hiring for production.
Monday, December 19, 10:30 a.m., Early Literacy Storytime.
Monday, December 19, 2 p.m., Teen Craft & Movie.
Tuesday, December 20, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Patron Appreciation Ice Skating Party. Library cardholders are invited to join us at Grove Ice Skating Rink (City Hall lawn) for a Patron Appreciation Ice Skating Party. Just present your library card for entry and enjoy skating, hot chocolate, and popcorn. Watch a holiday movie while you wait to skate! Our Patron Appreciation Ice Skating Party is the library's way of saying thank you to our community for your support throughout the year.
Wednesday, December 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Just for Kids Christmas Gift-Making Workshop. Grown-ups can enjoy some quiet time in the library while the kids make and wrap Christmas gifts for them.

GROVE'S ROYAL LIQUOR
Stop in to do some Christmas shopping! They have many gift sets of your favorite spirits and unique non-alcoholic gifts that make fun gifts and stocking stuffers. They also sell Chamber Bucks (available in $5 increments) that can be redeemed at various local retailers around town. These make great stocking stuffers and gifts. Help support our wonderful community by shopping at small, local businesses this year!
Open 9am to 9pm, Monday thru Saturday. Happy Holidays!
NOT YOUR ORDINARY LIQUOR STORE! 
Liquor - Wine - Beer - Plus Unique Non-Alcoholic Gifts for Men, Women, Drinkers & Teetotaler's! In-store tasting this Friday from 4pm - 6pm! 

JANA JAE'S GALLERY SOUTHWEST
Jana Jae's Gallery Southwest has a wonderful variety of gifts for all family members, friends, and business associates. Colorful place mats, Thirsty-stone coasters, vibrant rugs, floral arrangements, new Bill Koch bowls and pens, collectable Hummels, newly discounted CM Design clothing, leggings, purses, shoes, and jewelry. They also have men's knives, bolos, rings, chokers, and tons of gorgeous jewelry for the ladies including beaded works of art earrings by Rosie Duvall, NEW squash blossom sets, dramatic necklace sets and hand-painted silk scarves by Irene, estate jewelry, Dino Kingfisher hand-painted feather hat pins and earrings, and so much more.

MOONBOW ROOM
If you would like to purchase an item in their shop for a person in need, they will wrap it and put it under their tree! They also have a jar to collect cash for TOYS FOR TOTS! If you donate to either cause, you can enter your name in a drawing to win a prize on December 23!!! 309 S Grand in Grove.

OASIS ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Open by appointment through December 17th, 2022. Located at 36656 S. 510 Rd., Eucha. Call 918-435-8207 for more information.

RUSTIC AND REBELLIOUS
Saturday, December 16, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tarot Reading Holiday Special! She will allow you to ask a specific question. The readings are free, donations are accepted. 240 E. 3rd St. Unit A.

SECOND CHANCE PET RESCUE
Order your Christmas Dog Treat Platters from Second Chance Pet Rescue! Two dozen cookies of the season include one dozen peanut butter cookies and one dozen liver bone cookies. All on a platter and ready to deliver to your favorite dog lover. The cookies are home made and the recipes are included, so you can keep the treat jar full. Only $20 per platter. Email your name, contact phone number, number of platters needed at $20 each and the day you prefer to pick up your platter(s). If you have a special request, please let us know in the email. Email requests to carolyn_ashford@hotmail.com You can pay when you pick up the platters, the week of December 19 – 23 at Second Chance Shelter or you can pay online.

SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR
Wednesday, December 14, Second Week of Winter Golf League competition in the simulator bays at The Anchor – playing Australia’s Bonnie Dune course
Wednesday, December 14, 7 p.m., NBA Basketball Coverage at The Anchor – Miami at OKC Thunder.
Thursday, December 15, 9 a.m., Water Aerobics Classes at the indoor pool
Thursday, December 15, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Italian Buffet & Karaoke with Jason Morgan at Doc’s Bar & Grill
Thursday, December 15, 7:15 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – San Francisco at Seattle
Friday, December 16, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Pickleball Drills at The Anchor Racquet Club
Friday, December 16, 11 a.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Bahamas Bowl
Friday, December 16, 2 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Cure Bowl
Friday, December 16, 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Pickleball Drills at The Anchor Racquet Club
Friday, December 16, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Pickleball Christmas Mixer at The Anchor Racquet Club
Friday, December 16, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., The Ultimate Christmas Party with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Anchor
Friday, December 16, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Terry Jordan performs live at The Summit
Friday, December 16, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Scott Musick performs live at Doc’s
Friday, December 16, 7 p.m., NBA Basketball Coverage at The Anchor – Minnesota at OKC Thunder
Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m., FIFA World Cup Soccer Coverage at The Anchor – 3rd place playoff
Saturday, December 17, 11 a.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Fenway Bowl
Saturday, December 17, 1 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – New Mexico Bowl
Saturday, December 17, 2:30 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl
Saturday, December 17, 4:45 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Lending Tree Bowl
Saturday, December 17, 6:30 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Las Vegas Bowl
Saturday, December 17, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Terry Jordan performs live at The Summit
Saturday, December 17, 7 p.m., NBA Basketball Coverage at The Anchor – Memphis at OKC Thunder
Saturday, December 17, 8:15 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Frisco Bowl
Sunday, December 18, 10 a.m., FIFA World Cup Soccer Coverage – Finals
Sunday, December 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Christmas Brunch with Santa at The Summit Restaurant
Sunday, December 18, 12 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Dallas at Jacksonville
Sunday, December 18, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., “A Monkey Island Christmas Card” Christmas carol sing-along with Terry Jordan in the hotel lobby
Sunday, December 18, 12 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Kansas City at Houston
Sunday, December 18, 3:30 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Cincinnati at Tampa Bay
Sunday, December 18, 7 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – New England at Las Vegas
Monday, December 19, 1:30 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Myrtle Beach Bowl
Monday, December 19, 7 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – L.A. Rams at Green Bay
Monday, December 19, 7 p.m., NBA Basketball Coverage at The Anchor – Portland at OKC Thunder
Tuesday, December 20, 9 a.m., Water Aerobics Classes at the Indoor Pool
Tuesday, December 20, 2:30 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Idaho Potato Bowl
Tuesday, December 20, 6:30 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Boca Raton Bowl
SHOE SENSATION
Now through December 31, 2022 - 7th Annual "Socks for Troops" fundraiser. New socks can be dropped of at 1122 S. Main or purchased at 20% off from the store. Socks will be donated to the American Legion Post in Grove.

ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Every Monday night from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., The Bluegrass and Acoustic Jam is back on Monday nights in the Library/Lounge. All are welcome!
RIBBON CUTTING
EYECARE OF GRAND LAKE
A ribbon cutting was held for Eyecare of Grand Lake by the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors on Thursday, December 8th. Eyecare of Grand Lake is located at 720 S. Main St. in Grove and is owned by resident Optometrist Jordyn Barnwell. Before opening her own eyecare facility in Grove, Jordyn worked for Harrel Eyecare in Tulsa. Jordyn also worked for many years at Arvest Bank while attending NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. Eyecare of Grand Lake strives to provide the Grand Lake and surrounding areas a personalized eye exam that is efficient, thorough and precise to their individual needs. They offer your normal annual eye exam for glasses and contacts, as well as a number of medical eye exams. Medical Eye exams range from diabetic, glaucoma, macular degeneration and also a variety of ocular surface issues, such as dry eye and allergic eye issues. They happily see infants starting at 6 months of age and specialize in pediatrics and are happy to see urgent exams such as welder's burn, foreign body removal, eye infections, and eye lid infections etc.

The Chamber Ambassadors attending the ribbon cutting were Connie King - Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice-President; Jeff Savage - RE/MAX Grand Lake; Brent Malone - Grove Tourism and Convention Bureau; Todd Franke - AmeriSpec Inspection Services; Ivan Devitt of Devitt Properties - Legacy Real Estate; Steve Odle - Grand Savings Bank; Nick Bowers - Northeast Oklahoma Electric Co-op and BOLT Fiber; Jacob Wallace - Grand Savings Bank; Dalton Homan - Edward Jones Financial Advisor; Dustin Able - Grand Savings Bank; Sharie Cox - Grove's Royal Liquor; Judi Johnson, Realtor - McGraw Realtors; and Jay Alexander - Grand Savings Bank. Eyecare of Grand Lake employees pictured are Dawn Mount, Stana Foreman, Kim Root and Misti Williamson. Cutting the ribbon are Optometrist Jordyn Barnwell, Eyecare of Grand Lake, and her husband Case Barnwell, Arvest Bank.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andy Stewart, Patricia Island Country Club
Chairman

Dustin Able, Grand Savings Bank
Incoming Chairman

Mike Williams, Shangri-La Resort
Immediate Past Chairman

Kim Shearer, Grand Country Pest Control
Treasurer

Nick Birdsong, Grand Lake Casino
Sharie Cox, Grove's Royal Liquor
Marty Follis, The Real Estate Book
Todd Harrison, Ferra Aerospace
Matt Henderson, Grove Insurance Associates
Lindsay Jarvis, Minerva Canna
Jamie Johnson, Grove Nursing Center
Darryll Lindsey, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
Teresa Poindexter, The Regatta on Grand
James Sharp, INTEGRIS Grove Hospital
Elizabeth West
Autumn Wilhelm, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.
Steve Williams, Williams Homes

Darren Cook - Ex Officio
Grove Area Chamber of Commerce | 111 W. 3rd St., Grove, OK
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