January 7, 2026

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year’s words await another voice.” — T.S. Eliot



As we begin 2026, the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce invites our members to help shape that new voice by getting involved and actively participating in Chamber activities. Engagement is one of the most powerful ways to move your business forward in the new year.


We encourage you to take advantage of our award-winning website, www.groveok.org. This site serves as a vital marketing and communication tool for businesses across the Grand Lake region. Please review the upcoming events calendar and be sure to add your 2026 events as we work together to market and sell the entire Grand Lake Oklahoma region.


Members are also encouraged to log into the GrowthZone Info Hub - www.business.groveok.org/MIC/Login. Once you log-in, you can review and update your business information, add new employee contacts, and connect with fellow Chamber members -ensuring you are getting the full value of your membership. Call us if you need assistance. We are here to help. 


We have an exciting Program of Work ahead at GACC as we jump into the new year, including a new regional marketing initiative celebrating America’s 250th Birthday. Watch for more details on how you can partner with us as we highlight Grand Lake Oklahoma – USA.


Vendor booth space is selling fast for the upcoming Home, Garden & Travel Show, taking place February 20–21 at the new Wolf Creek Expo Center. This event attracts a dedicated audience ready to shop and explore new ideas for 2026. More information is available on our website, or you may request an application via email.


January is full of great opportunities for networking and engagement, and we can’t wait to see you soon.


Happy New Year,

~ Amanda

Amanda K. Davis

President, Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

amandadavis@groveareachamber.com

918-786-9079

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Thursday, January 8, 10:00 a.m.

Mind Hike Coach

Chamber Office, 311 S Grand

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/.

BRUSH & PALETTE ART GALLERY

SAVE THE DATE Annual Youth Art Show - Friday, April 17th 10am-6pm, Saturday, April 18th 10am-4pm. Location will be at the Grove Community Center, 104 W 3rd Street.

Tuesday, January 20th, 6-8pm. Acrylic Painting class, $30 adults - $20 students, includes supplies. Stop by the Gallery at 18 W 4th in Grove to sign up for the class, or you can call (918) 786-9698. Gallery Hours: Wednesday 1-5pm and Thursday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm.


CHEROKEE CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, January 9th - Live Music by Jimmy Lee Jordan Band 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 10th - Live Music by Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure 8:00 p.m.


CINEMA 7 OF GROVE

Now Showing: Zootopia 2, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, The Housemaid, David, The SpongeBob Movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Anaconda

For MORE movies & show times: centercinemas.com


DADS MUSIC SHOP

Beginning Guitar class - All ages - starting Monday, Feb 2nd, 6:00pm

Call 918-791-4426 Located at 13 E. 7th, Grove, OK.


FRIENDS OF GRAND LAKE AUDUBON SOCIETY

Next monthly meeting Saturday, February 14th, 10:30-11:30am at Grove Community Center.

For more society information: www.grandlakebirders.com


GRAND LAKE CASINO

Friday, January 9th - Live Music by Rock Fische 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 10th - Live Music by Big Smitty 9:00 p.m.

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


GRAND LAKE FAMILY YMCA

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 MASONIC LODGE #187

Saturday, January 10th, Grove Masonic Lodge #187 is having their Pancake fundraiser breakfast! Only $8 for Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, and a drink! 401 S Broadway, Grove.


GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mondays, 10:30am Early Literacy Storytime, ages 0 - 5

Fridays, 10:30am Movers & Shakers, ages 0-5

1st Wednesday each month, 2:00pm Book Chat, ages 19+

Tuesday, 13th, 3:00pm Cherokee Double Wall Basket Class, ages 19+

Thursday, 15th, 5:00pm Stranger Things Teen Night, ages 12-17

Friday, 16th, Celebrate Dolly Day - All day!

Tuesday, 20th, 2:00pm Senior Switch Bowling, ages 19+

Thursday, 22nd, 12-2pm, Lunch & Learn, What could the Library of Congress do for YOU? ages 19+

Saturday, 24th, 10:30am. Fun Family Fitness Storytime, all ages

Monday, 26th, 5:30pm, Unlock Your Child's Learning Toolkit, ages 19+

Tuesday, 27th, 5:00pm, Wood Burning Class, ages 19+

Thursday, 29th, 3:45pm, STEM Lab, ages 6-11

More information at https://eols.org/grove/


GROVE'S ROYAL LIQUOR

Friday, January 9th, 4-6pm, Live Broadcast by FM 99.3 The Bridge, FREE Taste Testing, FREE Food, FREE Fun!

The First Friday of every month, All Wine, All Day is 10% off at Grove's Royal Liquor! This is to support First Friday Wine Share of Grove, visit their FB page to learn more.

FREE tastings every Friday from 4pm-6pm.

We have liquor, beer, & wine, ALSO, drink mixers, garnishments, jewelry, clothes, purses, barware, home decor items, bulk ice, in-store ATM, and other fun stuff!

Grove's Royal Liquor will special order anything you need that we don't carry in-house. There is no special order fee or minimum purchase requirement to place a special order.

We are here to serve you! Grove's Royal Liquor at 2116 S. Main Street.

Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-10pm.


HIGH WINDS CASINO

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

Buffalo Chicken Creole Pasta - Saturday nights in January from 5pm – 10pm, $16.


INDIGO SKY CASINO AND RESORT

Thursday, January 8th - Live Music by Jon Dooly - Rock & Brews 9:00 p.m.

Friday, January 9th - Live Music by Thomas Martinez - ECHO 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 10th - Live Music by Oreo Blue - 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. NEW Bill Derrevere jewelry! Come browse! Wonderful gift items and art originals, home decor, more!

*Winter hours* Open Wed-Sat, 10am - 5pm ~ 920 S. Main, Grove, OK ~ 918-786-5780


LIVE BLISS LIFE COACHING

Discover Your Bliss! Explore free virtual sessions, exclusive workshops, and yoga instruction, designed for our members. Virtual Classes.

Connect, share, & grow. Click here for the schedule and upcoming Event Information.


MEND YOGABAR

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

Drop-in $15 • First class FREE with Grove Chamber mention.  

Tuesday's Audiobook (Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus) & Craft Club 6:45-8:00pm Members & non-members welcome! 4707 Hwy 59 N, Grove, (918) 904-4611

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


MINERVA CANNA

Munchie Monday - 15% off Canna Cafe baked goods & candy

Two For Tuesday - Buy one get one half off Canna Cafe gummies

Hump Day Bouquet - Take an additional 15% off select flower strains.

Thirsty Thursday - 15% off infused drinks.

Fire Friday - Buy one get one half off house 1g pre-rolls

Shatterday (Sat & Sun) - 15% Off Concentrates & Vapes

$3 Minerva Blend Pre-roll Every Day

Veterans - 15% Off 

FREE OMMA Application Processing


PRAIRIE MOON CASINO

Sunday Special 11:30am-2:30pm, Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich, $8.00

Tuesday & Wednesday Special, Mushroom Swiss Burger, $9.00

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


SERVICE SOLUTIONS

Be prepared for winter! Call 918-542-7797 for pre-treatment, SNOW removal, and ice management. Check out all of the services they provide at servicesolutionsincorporated.com


SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR

Wednesday, Jan. 7: NBA Basketball Coverage at The Anchor – Utah at OKC Thunder (7:00pm)

Thursday, Jan. 8: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Fiesta Bowl – (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, Jan. 9: “Shangri-La Day” at the Oklahoma Boat Expo at Tulsa’s Arvest Convention Center sponsored by Nichols Marine (11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.)

Friday, Jan. 9: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Peach Bowl – (6:30 p.m.)

Friday, Jan. 9: NBA Basketball Coverage at The Anchor – OKC Thunder at Memphis (7:00 p.m.)

Saturday, Jan. 10: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Wild Card Playoffs – TBD

Saturday, Jan. 10: Kid’s Night Out at The Anchor (6:00-9:00 p.m.) ($50)

Sunday, Jan. 11: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Wild Card Playoffs – TBD

Sunday, Jan. 11: NBA Basketball Coverage at The Anchor – Miami at OKC Thunder (6:00 p.m.)

Monday, Jan. 12: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Wild Card Playoffs TBD (7:15 p.m.)

Tuesday, Jan. 13: Tuesday Trivia with Lee Lawson at The Anchor (7:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, Jan. 13: NBA Basketball Coverage at The Anchor – San Antonio at OKC Thunder (7:00 p.m.)


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

January 9, 5:30pm $25 Beginner Quilt Block Class (3 of 5)

January 30, 5:30pm $25 Beginner Quilt Block Class (4 of 5)

February 6, 5:00pm $25 Valentine Table Topper Class

February 7, 10:00am – $25 Jelly Roll Placemat Class – taught by Jackie Turley

February 20, 5:30pm $25 Beginner Quilt Block Class (5 of 5)

February 27, 4:30pm – $25 Traveling Stitch Case Class – taught by Julie Porter

February 28, 9am–2pm – $109 Kimberbell "Just Add Butter" - 1 Day event

3-Day Retreat: Jan 22–24

4-Day Retreat: Feb 11–14 (Tipsy Quilters Diva Club)

3-Day Retreat: Mar 12–14

~ 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

RSVP for Business After Hours

January 15th, at Grand Lake Villa Outpatient Therapy info@groveareachamber.com or 918-786-9079

DOLLY DAY - JANUARY 16, 2026

GROVE HOME, GARDEN & TRAVEL SHOW

February 20-21, 2026 ~ Call 918-786-9079 to reserve your spot!

BUY LOCAL LOVE GROVE CAMPAIGN

Call NOW to participate! - 918-786-9079

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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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