Ribbon Cuttings

Grand Lake Media
Doug Drown
Friday, September 13
10:00 a.m.
At the Chamber office


United Fidelity Funding Corp.
Theresa Swift
Friday, September 13
10:30 a.m.
204 W. 4th St., Ste. B


Doright Automotive
Chris & Kimberly Dudley
Wednesday, September 18
10:30 a.m.
3634 US Highway 59 North
Upcoming Events
To have your event included in this section, email connieking.gacc@gmail.com before noon on Monday or submit your event to our website calendar of events page at

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - CHEROKEE CASINO

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - GRAND LAKE CASINO
Friday, September 13, 9 p.m., Bill & Monica's Excellent Adventure
Friday, September 20, 9 p.m., Wilkie Jay & the Heat
Friday, September 27, 9 p.m., Blank Earth
Cornhole tournaments every Wednesday in September at 6 p.m.
Football bingo every Thursday in September at 7 p.m.
Karaoke night every Saturday in September from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
For upcoming shows, visit https://grandlakecasino.com/entertainmen/

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - RIVER BEND CASINO
Friday, September 13, 8 p.m., Mark Chamberlain & The Whiskey Poet Society
Friday, September 20, 8 p.m., The Hi-fiedelics
Friday, September 27, 8 p.m., Big Smitty Band
DJ 5 Star Entertainment nights, Saturdays, September 14, September 21, September 28 at 9 p.m.
For upcoming shows, visit  https://www.riverbendcasino.com/entertainment

UPCOMING EVENTS - SHANGRI-LA RESORT
Thursday, September 12: Thursday Night Scramble (5:00)
Thursday, September 12: Cave Karaoke & Shrimp Boil (6:00-9:00)
Friday, September 13: “Yellow Rabbit Run” Horse Race (5:00)
Friday, September 13: Movie Night at the Pool - Bumblebee (8:15)
Saturday, September 14: Breakfast Burrito Bar at the Golf Shop (7:30-10:30)
Saturday, September 14: MGA Breakfast Club (2-Man Shamble – 8:00)
Saturday, September 14: Free Short Game Clinic (8:00-10:00)
Saturday, September 14: After Party performs live at Eddy’s (8:00-11:00)
Monday, September 16: Golf Course Fishing (8:30-10:00)
Monday, September 16: SLWGA Play Day (Low Gross/Low Net)
Tuesday, September 17: SLWGA hosts Green Country Interclub Tournament
Wednesday, Sept 18: Pres & CEO Barry Willingham speaks at Grove Rotary
Thursday, Sept 19: Pres & CEO Barry Willingham speaks at S. Grand Chamber
Thursday, September 19: Thursday Night Scramble
Thursday, Sept 19: South Grand Lake Chamber Business After Hours on the Terrace at Doc’s Bar & Grill
Thursday, September 19: Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell’s “Luau on the Green”
Thursday, Sept 19: Cave Karaoke & Shrimp Boil (inside Doc’s Bar & Grill – 6 - 9)
Friday, September 20: Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell’s Golf Tournament
Friday, September 20: “Yellow Rabbit Run” Horse Race
Friday, September 20: Scotch Dinner at the Summit (no regular dinner service)
Friday, September 20: Movie Night at the Pool – Little Rascals (8:15)
Saturday, September 21: Bloody Mary Bar on the Golf Shop Patio (8:00-10:30)
Saturday, September 21: Free Video Analysis/Launch Monitor Sessions (8:00-10:00)
Saturday, September 21: Couples Mixer (3:00)
Saturday, September 21: Shangri-La Member Appreciation Party (6:00)
Monday, September 23: Golf Course Fishing (8:30-10:00)
Monday, September 23: SLWGA Play Day (Guess Your Score)
Tuesday, September 24: Women’s Golf Clinic (8:30-9:15)
Thursday, September 26: Thursday Night Scramble (5:00)
Thursday, September 26: Cave Karaoke & Shrimp Boil (6:00-9:00)
Friday, Sept 27: Shangri-La Members Bartending Class (4-6 on Doc’s Terrace)
Friday, September 27: “Yellow Rabbit Run” Horse Race (5:00)
Friday, September 27: Sip & Paint (Doc’s Patio – 6:00-9:00)
Friday, September 27: Movie Night at the Pool - Avatar (8:15)
Saturday, September 28: Free Driver Clinic/Fitting (8:00-10:00)
Saturday, September 28: Women’s Small Group Players Clinic (1:00-4:00)
Saturday, September 28: Scotch and Nine (4:00)
Saturday, September 28: Shangri-La Participates in “A Taste of Grand” festival
Saturday, September 28: Western Justice performs live at Eddy’s
Monday, September 30: Golf Course Fishing (8:30-10:00)
Monday, September 30: SLWGA Play Day (Low Putts)

"TUCK EVERLASTING" - GROVE PLAYMAKERS
Performances are September 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2019, at The Playmakers’ Theatre, 121 W 3 rd , Grove, Ok. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances begin at 7:30. Sunday matinees start at 2:00. The doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Ticket prices for adults are $15; students, kindergarten through college are $8. Please, no children under 5 years of age because of the difficulty in understanding the story. Group rates are available. Winner of the 2015 Suzi Bass Award-winner for Outstanding Musical Production. Nominated for a Tony award and an Outer Critics Circle award for best musical among many other award categories. Reservations may be made by calling 918-786-8950. Please leave a message. Or you may reserve at groveplaymakers@yahoo.com . A volunteer will call to confirm your reservation. Major Credit Cards Accepted.

BASSMASTER OPEN - FISHING TOURNAMENT
Thursday, September 12 - Sunday, September 15, 6 a.m.
Weigh in at 3 p.m. Wolf Creek Park

REC DAY
Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

MARTHA BETTERFIELD'S SPARKLING DESSERTS CRUISE
Saturday, September 21, 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. Guests will enjoy a two and a half hour tour, a decadent desserts bar, a sparkling champagne toast (for guests 21+), a live DJ, karaoke. Joining Martha will be Grandma Beulah - (Branson's Terry Wayne Sanders) - 7 time winner of the Comedian of the Year Award. Advanced reservations are highly recommended, and can be made by visiting www.grandlakequeen.com or by calling 918-801-1128.

HAR-BER VILLAGE EVENTS
Camera Exhibit on display through September 23
Free admission for active military & their families through Labor Day

2019 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
Thursdays, Sept 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 6 p.m.
The academy is free and open to age 18 and above
To pick up an application go to Grove Police Department, 11 E. 3rd St.
Registration deadline is Monday, September 23 at 5 p.m.
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Grove

ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY TAILGATE - AAA BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Friday, October 4, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
AAA Business Systems, Inc. 2715 N. Drake St., Fayetteville, AR
Door prizes, networking, BBQ and sides
Email to register at marketing@aaabm.com

BREAKFAST WITH THE FIREFIGHTERS
Saturday, October 5, 9 - noon - Free breakfast - climb on a firetruck - photo booth
Be the first in line to purchase the new 2019-2020 Firefighters Calendar. All calendar sales will go towards the purchase of a Firesafety/tornado educational trailer which will be used to teach all Delaware county school children about fire and tornado safety.

GRAND LAKE FAMILY YMCA
Join now - September is free. Pay $0 until October 1. Offer expires 10/1/19

SIGHTSEEING CRUISES - GRAND LAKE QUEEN
Thursdays, 6 p.m. - Fridays, 6 p.m. - Saturdays, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. - Sundays, 2 p.m.
Adults $24.99, ages 6 -16 $14.99 - children under 6 are free
Purchase tickets at www.grandlakequeen.com or call 918-801-1128 for charters

HAPPENINGS AT ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Bluegrass jam session every Monday from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
Spanish Service w/ Holy Communion every Wednesday evening at 7 pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Early Literacy Storytime / Mondays at 10:30am- Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more, for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups.
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance/ Wednesdays at 10:00am- Free Class for adults that teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body, and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible, or active you are as Tai Chi is designed for people at all levels of health.
Movers & Shakers/ Fridays at 10:30am- Music and movement class for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups.
Anime Club / September 5th at 5:30pm- For teens who love anime, manga & cosplay!
Delaware County Genealogical Society Meeting / Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm.  
Art Club/ Thursday, September 19th at 4:00pm- Art projects for kids ages 6-11.  
Program in a Box: Presented by Humana / Monday, September 23rd at 1:00pm
STEM Lab/ Monday, Sept 23rd at 4:00-STEM challenges for kids ages 6-11.  
Tiny Techies / Tuesday, September 24th at 4:00- Hands-on exploration of coding, robotics & technology for kids ages 3-6.  
Fraud & Scams Alert: Presented by Inman Financial/  Tuesday, September 24th at 4:00pm.
Adult Pinterest/  Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30pm. Adults make Pinterest inspired crafts. Supplies provided by the library.
Grand Lake Area Poets’ and Writers’ Group / Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00pm- Get together with local writers and poets.  
Census Job Fair / Wednesday September 25th at 1:00pm. Learn about Census jobs offering great pay, flexible hours, weekly pay and paid training. 
Pete the Cat Pajama Pizza Party/  Thursday, September 26th at 6:00pm This early literacy event is for families with children birth to age 5. (Registration is Required). 
Teen Pinterest / Thursday, September 26th at 5:30- Teens make Pinterest inspired crafts.  
Visit their website at http://www.eodls.org/testsite/grove/ 

HOMETOWN HEROES - WORLEY LUGINBUEL FUNERAL HOME
Worley Luginbuel Funeral Home is recognizing Hometown Heroes each month and would like your help with nominations. The person chosen will have their story shared on the Worley Luginbuel Facebook page, be recognized with a ceremony, and receive a token of appreciation. If you have someone you would like to nominate, email Vanessa Morrision at vanessa@honoringmemories.com for a nomination form.
The witching hour is close at hand, and the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce invites your business to be a part of the fun! Ghosts of Grove Haunted History Tours will take place this October 25 th  and 26 th .
 
Here’s how you and your business can get involved:
 
Option 1 - We are seeking businesses that would be willing to extend hours on Oct. 25 th  and 26 th   to offer promotions/discounts to those that present tour ticket stubs. All special offers will expire on Oct. 27 th . A map of participating business will be promoted on social media and at the event.
 
Option 2 – We are seeking businesses that would like to set-up games on the community center lawn for guests to enjoy while waiting for their tour to depart. This is a great opportunity to do some community networking and to promote your business.
 
Email  joshgoff.gacc@gmail.com  and let us know how you would like to participate. You must submit your proposal before Friday, the 13th of September.
 
Until then - HAPPY HAUNTING!
Honey - Baked Goods - Fresh Vegetables - Crafts & Other Producer Items 
Wednesdays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. & Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Board of Directors
Amy Napier, First National Bank
Chairman

Kim Shearer, Grand Country Pest Control
Immediate Past Chairman

Elizabeth West, Grand Lake Mental Health Center
Chairman Elect

Ellen O'Dell, Ferra Aerospace
Treasurer

Dustin Able, Grand Savings Bank
Terra Apperson, The Muddy Pearl
Ivan Devitt, The Dodd Company
Jeff Dozier, Cherokee Storage
Alexis Gibe, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.
Cindy Hefner, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
Joy Justice-Moss, Northeast Technology Center
Steve Lungren, Jeff Lungren Chevrolet
Brent Malone, Honey Creek Outdoors
Robert Rupp, INTEGRIS Grove Hospital
Andy Stewart, Patricia Island Country Club
Mike Williams, Shangri-La Resort
Steve Williams, Williams Homes

Ex-Officio
Bill Keefer, City Manager
Grove Area Chamber of Commerce | 9630 US Hwy 59, Suite A, Grove, OK 74344
(918) 786-9079
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