Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update

Your Chamber @ Work

August 28, 2019

Welcome Aboard!

Garden Walk of Grove

Dawnalee Gadberry

465 Mill Creek Drive

918-786-2054

www.gwgrove.com

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

Upcoming Events

Visit our Event Calendar

To have your event included in this section, email [email protected] before noon on Monday or submit your event to our website calendar of events page at

https://groveok.org/calendar-of-events/home/

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - CHEROKEE CASINO

Friday, August 30, 8 p.m., D'Elegantz Band

Saturday, August 31, 8 p.m., Rusty Meyers Band

For upcoming shows, visit https://www.cherokeecasino.com/grove/entertainment

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - GRAND LAKE CASINO

Friday, August 30, 9 p.m., Juan John

Karaoke Night, Saturday, August 31 at 9 p.m.

For upcoming shows, visit https://grandlakecasino.com/entertainmen/

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - RIVER BEND CASINO

Friday, August 30, 9 p.m., Dewayne Bowman & the Swingin' West Band

Friday, September 6, 8 p.m., Dr. Funk & The Soul Vaccinations

Saturday, September 7, 8 p.m., Chris Bassett

Friday, September 13, 8 p.m., Mark Chamberlain & The Whiskey Poet Society

DJ 5 Star Entertainment nights, Saturdays, August 31, September 14, September 21, September 28 at 9 p.m.

For upcoming shows, visit https://www.riverbendcasino.com/entertainment

LABOR DAY WITH DJ SWAY - BIG SHOTS RHYTHM & BOOZE

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights - August 30 - September 1 at 8 p.m.

LABOR DAY SALE - THE DEN OF UNIQUITY

Now through Labor Day. Come shop several racks marked 50% and 75% off. Wednesday thru Saturday 11 am - 5 pm.

BE A STAR - KARAOKE ON THE BALCONY BAR AT THE SHEBANG

Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy a great meal at The Shebang, then head on up to the Balcony Bar and share your talent.

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

Sat., August 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Labor Day Celebration

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

BBQ CRUISE - GRAND LAKE QUEEN

Friday, August 30, 6 p.m - Two hour narrated sightseeing cruise and BBQ meal aboard Oklahoma's only riverboat cruise - the Grand Lake Queen! Ticket prices are $34.95 + tax for adults (16+), $24.96 + tax for kids (7-15), and $12.95 + tax for kids 6 & under. For more information or to book your cruise, go to GrandLakeQueen.com or call (918) 801-1128.

JANA JAE FIDDLE CAMP & MUSIC FEST

August 30 - September 1

Workshops – Master Demonstrations

Beginning to Advanced Levels

Renowned Instructors

For more information call 918-786-8896 or visit www.grandlakefestivals.com

E-mail: [email protected]

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

Friday, September 6, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Zeke Daniels will be performing.

"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 [email protected] . A volunteer will call to confirm your reservation. Major Credit Cards Accepted.

MAHOGANY & CHROME CLASSIC BOAT SHOW

Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Arrowhead Yacht Club & Marina.

Classic wooden Boat Show - Free to the public. Classic, vintage, and retro boats will be on display at the docks of Arrowhead Marina. Spectators will have a chance to vote for their favorite classic boat for the People's Choice Award. Arrowhead Yacht Club will be open for lunch to the public.

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

Movers & Shakers , Fridays at 10:30 a.m.- Music and movement class for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups.

Early Literacy Storytime , Mondays at 10:30 a.m.- Stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and more, for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups.

Visit their website at http://www.eodls.org/testsite/grove/

UPCOMING EVENTS AT SHANGRI-LA

Thursday, August 29: Thursday Night Scramble (5:00)

Thursday, August 29: Cave Karaoke & Shrimp Boil (6:00-9:00)

Friday, August 30: Alternate Shot Horse Race (5:00)

Saturday, August 31: Long Drive Challenge (7:30-3:00)

Saturday, August 31: Dock Shots (5:00)

Sunday, September 1: Par 3 Jackpot (7:30-3:00)

Monday, September 2: Golf Course Fishing (8:30-10:00)

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS JOB OPENINGS

Now Hiring!

Business Development Representative/Outside Sales

PT and FT Hospital Dietary Aide

Shipping and Receiving

Delivery Drivers/Sales/Laborers

Non Code Welder

Traveling Brush/Clearing Crew Laborers

Cable/Internet/Phone Install Tech

Cable/Internet/Phone Customer Service Representative

Landscaping Laborer

Apartment Maintenance

Yard Hand/Laborers

CDLA Sanitation Driver

CDLB Driver

Tire Tech

Casino Housekeepers

Casino Food Service

Production Workers

Apply online at:

www.expresspros.com (select the Vinita office under locations)

Call 918-256-4747 or apply in person at 235 South Wilson in Vinita

9-11 & 1-3, Monday through Friday

Send resumes to [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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!

Ribbon Cuttings

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and staff gathered for a ribbon cutting for new Chamber member 420 Releaf on Wednesday, August 21 at their downtown location at 21 W. 3rd St. 420 Releaf has just been recently opened by owner Brad Berry and is a medical marijuana dispensary offering lab tested products including gummies, pre-roll, vapes, edibles, seeds, bath oil, smoking accessories, grow supplies, and a gift shop area. If you are looking for a natural medicine with fewer side effects, check out 420 Releaf. The staff will be happy to spend time teaching you about medical marijuana and how it can help you. 420 Releaf also offers a variety of popcorn flavors and rents popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cone equipment for special events and fundraisers. They also offer 70 different flavors of snow cone syrups.

Staff and ambassadors of the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce gathered at The Shebang with Joyce Duke and Larry Duke on Thursday, August 22 for a ribbon cutting. Joyce and Larry are new Chamber members with their three Monkey Island businesses - The Shebang, Big Shots , and The Den of Uniquity – long established businesses that have been a huge part of Monkey Island beginning in 1980 with The Den of Uniquity, 1984 with The Shebang, and 1999 for Big Shots. These three fun and exciting attractions include a restaurant, a clothing boutique, and a dance club all in the same complex making it the perfect stop to eat, wine and dine, drink, dance, and shop – THE WHOLE SHEBANG. Many benefits for various organizations have been held here over the years making it the ideal venue to book for an event or private party. Be sure to watch for their events coming up including karaoke nights, Sip Sip Sashay, and the many, many fun evenings always being planned for this wonderful complex of businesses.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning at the future site of Grove Boat & RV Storage on North 59 Highway by the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. On hand with shovels were Mark Justus and Jerry James with Grove Boat & Storage; Donnie Crain , president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce; and Kim Shearer , Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Immediate Past Chairman. The proprietors of this new business are working diligently to provide storage units for boats & recreation vehicle storage with the goal being to provide 212 units in Phase 1. Phase 2 will include 300 additional units and will be completed at a future date. The units will include some great features including remote doors with Phase 1 to be completed in plenty of time to put your toys up for the season. Jerry and Mark are looking for a part-time property manager (approximately 20 – 30 hours a week). For more information about this position email Jerry at [email protected] .

Congratulations to Charles Brown for winning the Yard of the Month for the month of July. Yard of the Month is a program of the Chamber’s Beautification Committee which was organized to recognize the efforts of residents who take pride in the appearance of their lawn and landscaping. The winner gets a sign placed in the yard – and receives bragging rights!

Pictured are Donnie Crain , president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce with Susan Brown Christensen , Louise Steffen Templin , Charles Brown, and Willie Hale. Nominations are being taken for August Yard of the Month. To nominate a yard call 918-786-9079.