May 6, 2026

There is an incredible sense of momentum building at the Grove Area Chamber, and it’s an exciting time to be part of everything happening across our business community.


As we move into one of our busiest seasons, we’re seeing growth, energy, and opportunity at every turn. From increased visitor interest to expanded marketing reach, the Chamber is working hard to position our members for success—now is the perfect time to plug in and be part of it.


One of the biggest opportunities in front of us is Toes in the Grand. This signature event continues to draw more than 13,000 visitors each year, bringing valuable exposure and economic impact to our region. It’s a proven success, but continued growth depends on strong partnerships. We encourage you to consider investing in this event and helping us elevate it even further. Your support allows us to market more effectively, expand our reach, and create an even stronger experience for both visitors and businesses.


We also want to remind you that May 8th is the final deadline to secure your ad space in the new Vacation & Relocation Guide. A few spots are still available, but they are going quickly. While many businesses are shifting marketing dollars online, it’s important to remember that a significant portion of our target audience still values having information in hand. These are individuals who want a tangible guide they can flip through, reference, and rely on—without needing to navigate digital platforms.


A diverse marketing strategy matters. The more ways your business shows up—print, digital, and in-person—the more impressions you create and the more potential customers you reach. This guide continues to expand its distribution into key markets such as Wichita, Kansas City, Edmond, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Northwest Arkansas, putting your business directly in front of people who are actively looking to visit, relocate, and invest in our area.


The Chamber is growing, our reach is expanding, and the opportunities for our members are stronger than ever. We invite you to take advantage of this momentum—get involved, invest in your visibility, and partner with us as we continue to build something special for the Grand Lake region.


We’re glad you’re part of this journey and look forward to growing together.

~ Amanda

Amanda K. Davis

President, Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

amandadavis@groveareachamber.com

918-786-9079

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Friday, May 8, 10:00 a.m.

Wolf Creek Expo Center

1601 Sunrise Blvd., Grove

Wednesday, May 13, 10:00 a.m.

Durango Construction

113 W 3rd Street, Grove

Thursday, May 21, 10:00 a.m.

Afton RV Park

112 Locust Drive, Afton

Friday, June 5, 10:00 a.m.

Vital Health Grove

2104 S Main Street, Grove

Thursday, June 25, 10:00 a.m.

Solid Rock Realtors

1104 S. Main Street, Grove

UPCOMING EVENTS

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/.

BANKS & CO

May 9th, 9:30am-2:30pm Two Year Birthday Party, Free gifts, pop up vendors, drinks & snacks, swag bags, discounts & more! 1621 S Broadway, Grove.


CHEROKEE CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, May 8th - Live Music by Travis Kidd 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 9th - Live Music by 1994 8:00 p.m.


FRIENDS OF THE GRAND LAKE AUDUBON SOCIETY

Saturday, May 9th, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monthly Meeting, Grove Community Center, 104 W 3rd St. “Bird Communication” Speaker: Janna McFarland

www.grandlakebirders.com


GRAND LAKE CASINO

Friday, May 8th - Live Music by Stonehorse 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 9th - Live Music by Diversity 8:00 p.m.

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


GRAND LAKE FAMILY YMCA

Registration is open for the YMCA's kids summer program.

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. Pedaling for Parkinson’s (PFP) free to members & non-members.

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


GROVE AMERICAN LEGION POST 178

Coffee Bar is open to everyone Monday-Friday 8am - 12pm. Family friendly Bingo Night every Friday 6pm, Doors open at 4:30 with concession stand for snacks and drinks (no alcohol). Grove American Legion monthly meeting - 2nd Tuesday of the month 6pm

Auxiliary meeting, 2nd Thursday of the month, 1pm

Sons of the American Legion meeting - 3rd Monday of the month 6pm

The Grove American Legion Riders meeting - 4th Monday of the month 6pm

An accredited service officer can help Veterans with their benefit claims - Tuesdays 9am-12pm.

The Lee Cathey Hall, Grove American Legion Post 178 ~ 114 S Broadway ~918-791-3259


GROVE MASONIC LODGE #187

Saturday, May 9th, 7:30-10:30am Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser $8

401 S Broadway, Grove


GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY

(Cancelled through May) Mondays, 10:30am Early Literacy Storytime, ages 0 - 5

(Cancelled through May) Fridays, 10:30am Movers & Shakers, ages 0-5

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am, SAIL Fitness, adults

Tuesday, May 19th, 4pm, Pop in for Popcorn & Legos! all ages

Thursday, May 28th, 4:30-6:00pm, Jurassic Meet & Great Summer Kickoff Party and Summer Reading Program begins, all ages

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

May 9 Coaster Workshop 12:00-3:30pm $45 - All supplies included, reservations online

May 9 Ecology Family Day

May 10 Mothers Day - Craft with Mom

May 25 Memorial Day - Veterans Appreciation Day

June 12-13 American Heritage Music Fest & Grand Lake National Fiddle Contest

4404 W. 20th St. Grove


HIGH WINDS CASINO

May Saturday Special ~ All You Can Eat Wings 5-10pm, $20 and Happy Hour | 4-8pm 

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, $9.50


INDIGO SKY CASINO AND RESORT

Thursday, May 7th - Live Music by Brett & Terri - Rock & Brews 9:00 p.m.

Friday, May 8th - Live Music by Funkin' Gonuts - ECHO 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 9th - Live Music by Thomas Martinez - 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


MEND YOGABAR

Grand Lake’s only hot yoga studio. Classes for all levels—gentle Yin to the Mend Method.

Drop-in $20 • First class FREE with Grove Chamber mention.  

Tuesday's Audiobook & Craft Club 6:45-8:00pm ~ Members & non-members welcome!

Located at 4707 Hwy 59 N, Grove, (918) 904-4611

Check out the class and event schedule at MendYogaBar.com!


PRAIRIE MOON CASINO

Sunday Special 11:30am-2:30pm, Taco Salad, $8.00

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

Located at 202 S Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK.


SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR

Thursday, May 7: Exclusive “Southern” Dinner menu and Prime Rib at The Summit (4-9 p.m.)

Friday, May 8: Trivia Fun with Crystal Ott at The Anchor – 60s & 70s Disco Music Trivia (8:30 p.m.)

Friday, May 8: Disco Inferno Dance Party with DJ Kyle at The Anchor (10:00 p.m.)

Saturday, May 9: Shangri-La Marina/Nichols Marine Customer Appreciation Luau at Eddy’s (5:00-8:00 p.m.)

Saturday, May 9: Three Dollar Rocket performs LIVE at Customer Appreciation Luau at Eddy’s (5:00-8:00 p.m.)

Sunday, May 10: Mother’s Day Brunch at The Summit Restaurant (11am-5pm no dinner service)

Thursday, May 14: Exclusive “Asian” Dinner menu and Prime Rib at The Summit (4-9 p.m.)

Thursday, May 14: Karaoke with Tim Robinson at Doc’s Bar & Grill (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, May 15: Eddy’s Lakeside Bar Opens for the 2026 Season (4:00 p.m.)

Friday, May 15: Kevin Price LIVE at Doc’s Bar & Grill (7:00-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, May 15: “Through the Decades” Singo with DJ Kyle at The Anchor (8:30 p.m.)

Friday, May 15: Juke Box Dance Party with DJ Kyle at The Anchor (10:00 p.m.)

Saturday, May 16: Kevin Price & The Closers LIVE at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (8:30-11:30 p.m.)

Sunday, May 17: Prime Rib Special at The Summit Restaurant (4:00-9:00 p.m.)


THE FRIENDS OF THE COLEMAN THEATRE

May 8, Country Music Artist Bryan White

May 9, "Whose Live Anyway" Current cast of "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

May 16-17, Dennis James salutes 100 Years of Route 66

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


THE REGATTA - DRIFT ON GRAND & BOOM

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.

Upstairs, Boom is your go-to sports bar with a high-energy atmosphere, 30+ TVs, and a menu centered around burgers, wings, and pizza - ideal for game day or any casual night out. Join us every Thursday at 6:00pm for Trivia Night! Each month, Boom donates 10% of all Trivia Night sales to a selected local organization. Follow @boomongrand for more details.


TIPSY QUILTERS

May 9, 9am – 2pm Kimberbell Mother’s Day – Day at the Spa Event, $109 – Lunch Included

Spend the day stitching, relaxing, and getting pampered!

May 29, 5pm - Quilted Bag Class

May 30,10am - Beginner Sewing Class

June 20, 9am - Kimberbell: Patriotic Parade

June 24, 5pm - Beginner Binding Class

June 26, 5 - 8pm Julie’s Book Cover Class (Julie Porter) $25 using sewing, appliqué & cross stitch techniques

June 27, 10am - Mom & Me Sewing Class (with Deb)

Retreat: May 14–16

Retreat: June 10–13

Retreat: July 9–12 Christmas in July Retreat, Featuring Julie Porter

Retreat: September 10-12 Legit Kit

~ 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


WOLF CREEK EXPO CENTER

May 8th, 10:00am Expo Open House and Ribbon Cutting 1601 Sunrise Blvd., Grove

STATE OF THE REGION- EDUCATION

Lunch Forum - May 19th Noon - 1:30 pm

Register by Tuesday May 12th!


Register online: groveok.org/community-calendar/Details/state-of-the-region-education-forum

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Triad Eye Institute - May 21st 5:00 p.m.

RSVP 918-786-9079 or info@groveareachamber.com

GRAND LAKE USA SHOPPING PASS

Summer Shopping Campaign

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kim Shearer, Grand County Pest Control

Chairman


Andy Stewart, Patricia Island Country Club

Treasurer


Steve Williams, Williams Homes

Immediate Past Chairman


Dustin Able, Grand Savings Bank

Sharie Cox, Grove's Royal Liquor

Lindsay Crane, Minerva Canna

Renae Dozier, Northeast Tech

Todd Franke, AmeriSpec Inspection Services

Angela Hamilton, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.

Alisa Mouse - Orizon Aerostructures

Teresa Poindexter, Keller Williams Realty - Grand Lake

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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