Hello Everyone:

In the coming weeks, the Tyson poultry plant in Noel, Missouri will be closing and that means nearly 1,500 people will be out of work very soon.
In lieu of that, the McDonald County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair on Thursday, September 28th from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at the Noel Elementary School.
We want to make sure those who are attending and looking for work, know about job opportunities in our area. If you would like to represent your business at that job fair, let me know and I will send you the information you need.
The Grove Chamber will have a booth at that job fair as well. So, if you'd like your business represented but can't make it there in person, let us know. Connie and I will be happy to display your job vacancy information, brochures, and applications on our table.
Please let us know if you will be attending the job fair (September 28th in Noel) or if you’d like us to take information about your openings with us.

Thank you –

Laura Huckabee,
Grove Area Chamber President
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 info@groveareachamber.com before noon on Tuesday or submit your event to our website calendar of events page at https://groveok.org/calendar-of-events/home/.
AMERICA'S CAR MART
Trade in your vehicle during the All-American Trade-Up Sale. Your vehicle trade is your down payment on select vehicles. Take advantage of this great deal today. Start the process online, come see us at 906 E. 3rd, Grove or call 918-791-3058 for more information.

BRUSH & PALETTE ART GALLERY
Saturday, September 16, 5 - 7 p.m. reception honoring Kristal Wick. Kristal's jewelry trunk show features jewelry and other creative items. Door prizes and special newcomers discount. For more information, call the Gallery at (918) 786-9698, Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

CASA OF NORTHEAST OK / ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and CASA of Northeast Oklahoma are looking for Grove area businesses, organizations, churches, and individuals who would like to be a sponsor for their 2nd Annual Family Fun Festival that will take place the entire second weekend of October at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grove. 
The different sponsorship levels available include:
•     Gold Sponsor - $1,000 (includes logo on festival t-shirts and signage, included in promotional information, booth available during festival, as well as receiving four (4) “paper” dolls.)
•     Silver Sponsor - $500 (includes logo on festival t-shirts and signage, included in   promotional information, booth available during festival, as well as receiving three (3) “paper” dolls.)
•     Bronze Sponsor - $300 (includes name on festival t-shirts and signage, included in promotional information, booth available during festival, as well as receiving two (2) “paper” dolls.)
•     Individual Sponsor - $100 (includes name on festival t-shirts and signage, included in promotional information, booth available during festival, as well as receiving one (1) ‘paper” doll.)
 Other options to participate include:
•     Set up a booth during the festival for products or marketing. - $20
•     Donation of promotional items for the Car Show swag bags. Gift cards or certificates would be appreciated and added to random bags. This is a great way to get information out to the car show participants.

ENCHANTED HAIR
Every Thursday, Enchanted Hair offers $10 haircuts to veterans, active-duty military, and first responders.

GRAND LAKE FAMILY YMCA
The Parkinson's Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at the YMCA's downstairs group fitness room. The meeting is open to YMCA members and non-members. Caregivers are also 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.

GRAND LAKE NEWCOMERS CLUB
Join KOTV's Lori Fulbright for a Safety Seminar for Women on Monday, September 25 at 12:30 p.m. at COS Church. The event is free and open to women ages 13 and older. You're welcome to bring a friend however, childcare is not provided.

GRAND MENTAL HEALTH
Grand Mental Health is looking for community partners to give annual or one-time donations to help fund the Strengthening Families Program and the Celebrating Families Program. The programs help in addiction recovery, provide life skills training, relapse prevention, and family reunification. If you have questions and / or want to donate, please call Kathryn Downing at 918-863-4305. 

GRAND RIVER SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
Interested in a career in the live sound engineering field? Grand River School of Performing Arts currently has openings for sound engineer trainees at live shows in the NE Oklahoma region. You'll get hands-on training from a seasoned professional who has more than 35 years of experience working with big name bands and traveling the world. The work is exciting and fun and there's no cast for the training. Call David at 918-801-2203 or write to absoundgrove@gmail.co

GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Early Literacy Storytime: ages 0 - 5
Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Chair Yoga
Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1 p.m., Family Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., S.A.I.L.: Staying Active & Independent for Life
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 - 1 p.m., Tai-Chi for Better Balance

GROVE'S ROYAL LIQUOR
Packed with your favorite Liquor, Beer, Wine, Ready to Drink choices, Mixers, Bar Ware, Hats, Sunglasses, Grand Lake Logo Items, Ice, ATM and Delivery Service. Free Taste Testing Every Friday 4-6pm. Open Mon-Sat 9a-9p, 2116 S. Main St. (918)786-4469.

HAR-BER VILLAGE & MUSEUM
The 10th Annual Chuckwagon Dinner Under the Stars fundraiser for Har-Ber Village is Saturday, October 7. Cocktail hour is from 6 - 7, the silent auction begins at 6 p.m., and dinner starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person or $750 for a table of 10. Music will be provided by Liz Grace and Three Chord Justice. For tickets call 918-786-6446 or go to www.har-bervillage.com.

JANA JAE'S GALLERY SOUTHWEST
Shop the Gallery Southwest for original art and S/N prints by renowned artists Charles Banks Wilson, Lee Bocock, Kim Norton, Saundra Murray, Robert Taylor, Sandie Strom, Tom Shupe, Mikk Midnite, and others. You'll find beautiful traditional and contemporary Native American jewelry, sculptures, pottery, colorful rugs, and fun gift items! Unique gifts, home decor, and beautiful works of art. The Gallery Southwest is located at 920 S. Main Street and open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PLAYMAKERS THEATRE
Spooky season has officially begun at Playmakers Theatre. Enjoy cabaret: "A Night to Dismember" at Playmakers' Theatre on Friday, September 15 at 7:30 pm. It's all 80s at this event. Music, dancing, a silent auction, games, snacks, and more. You must be at least 21 to attend this event. Reservations are required. Call 918-786-8950 for more information or to make reservations.

SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR
Thu. 9/14: PGA Golf Coverage at The Anchor – Fortinet Championship
Thu. 9/14: Shrimp Boil & Karaoke with Jason Morgan on Doc’s Patio (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Thu. 9/14: Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell’s “Luau on the Green” at the Battlefield Patio (7:00 p.m.)
Fri. 9/15: Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell’s Annual Golf Tournament
Fri. 9/15: PGA Golf Coverage at The Anchor – Fortinet Championship
Fri. 9/15: Ladies Golf Clinic with Joe Hassler – Putting Battlefield – 2:00 p.m.
Fri. 9/15: Ryan Graham entertains live at Doc’s Bar & Grill (7:00-10:00 p.m.)
Sat. 9/16: PGA Golf Coverage at The Anchor – Fortinet Championship
Sat. 9/16: College Football at the Anchor – OU at Tulsa (2:30 p.m.)
Sun. 9/17: PGA Golf Coverage at The Anchor – Fortinet Championship
Sun. 9/17: NFL Football at The Anchor – Kansas City at Jacksonville (noon)
Sun. 9/17: NFL Football at The Anchor – N.Y. Jets at Dallas (3:00 p.m.)
Sun. 9/17: NFL Football at The Anchor – Miami at New England (7:00 p.m.)
Mon. 9/18: NFL Football at The Anchor – New Orleans at Carolina (6:00 p.m.)

ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Bluegrass and acoustic jam night is back at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Every Monday night from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome.
"Wine Study and Bible Tasting" also happens every Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is an informal round table type discussion where you can bring your questions about God, religion, and the Bible and enjoy a glass of wind. All are welcome, regardless of faith. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine or snack to share.
Do you have a neighbor that takes care of their yard like no one else? Or perhaps you drive by some gorgeous landscaping on your way to work that makes you smile? If so, nominate them for the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce's "Yard of the Month" and they could win some great stuff! Call, come by or email the chamber the address (and name/phone number if you can) of the Grove area home that you want to nominate.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dustin Able, Grand Savings Bank
Chairman

Steve Williams, Williams Homes
Incoming Chairman

Andy Stewart, Patricia Island Country Club
Immediate Past Chairman

Kim Shearer, Grand Country Pest Control
Treasurer

Nick Birdsong, Grand Lake Casino
Sharie Cox, Grove's Royal Liquor
Todd Franke, AmeriSpec Inspection Services
Angela Hamilton, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.
Todd Harrison, Ferra Aerospace
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
Autumn Wilhelm, REMAX Grand Lake
Mike Williams, Shangri-La

Darren Cook - Ex Officio
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