July 16, 2025

It’s Gala week and we are so excited to celebrate outstanding businesses, individuals,and organizations on Thursday at Shangri-La. The gala is sold-out, and we are very grateful for the positive response to this event. Thank you to the many individuals that submitted nominations for our awards. The committee had their work cut out this go-around and we are excited to be able to present thirteen awards this week. It’s been another record year at the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and the future is bright.


Leadership Grove nominations are open for the upcoming class. It will fill up quickly, so act quickly. It’s an amazing opportunity to place employees into this program as we continue to grow the region and build future leadership. If you have questions about the program, contact Connie at the Chamber.


Thank you again for joining us this week as we celebrate Grove and Grand Lake.


Make it a great week,

~ Amanda

Amanda K. Davis

President, Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

amandadavis@groveareachamber.com

918-786-9079

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Thursday, July 24, 10:00 a.m.

Reliable Ice Grand Lake

311 S. Grand Street, Chamber Office


Friday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.

Webb + Winkelman Insurance Co.

1103 E 13th Street, Grove


Thursday, July 31st, 10:30 a.m.

Joe Hudson's Collision Center

1105 N 3rd Street, Grove


Friday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

In Home 2 Heal

311 S. Grand Street, Chamber Office


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

Grand Lake Smart Wiring

5548 US Hwy 59, Grove


Friday, August 8, 10:30 a.m.

GLSW Marketing

5548 US Hwy 59, 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/.

A GRAND GATHERING

Karaoke every Saturday 7-10pm (a Non Smoking Event)

Open Tuesday - Friday 10-4 & Saturday 10-5 Indoor Vendor Market + Food Truck Dining

Located at 7 E. Third Street, Grove. Contact 918-791-3419 or agrandreservation@gmail.com


CHEROKEE CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, July 18th - Live Music by Zach Glover and Vintage 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 19th - Live Music by Rusty Meyers 8:00 p.m.


CINEMA 7 OF GROVE

Now showing: M3GAN 2.0, Elio, Jurassic World Rebirth, F1 The Movie, Superman

Coming soon: Smurfs, I know What You Did Last Summer, The Naked Gun

For MORE movies & show times: centercinemas.com


COLEMAN THEATRE

July 25-26, Heritage Fest

August 9th, 7pm, Bob Wills' Texas Playboys

August 16th, 7pm, Joseph Hall, A Tribute to Elvis Presley

For Information and tickets visit their website: https://thecolemantheatre.org/


DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Friday, August 1st, 3-6pm, Community Baby Shower honoring Delaware County Families, at Jay Community Center, 429 S 9th Street in Jay. Families will receive FREE Baby supplies whiles supplies last. Donations, door prizes, and new baby items for this event can be dropped off at the Grove or Jay Public Libraries.

The DCCP hosts Family Resource Center Events twice a month in Grove.

First Monday of the Month: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, At Abundant Hope -124 S Cherokee St, Grove

Third Monday of the Month: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, At Grand Lake YMCA - 821 E 11th St, Grove


GRAND AREA CREATIVE ALLIANCE

Vision: to support a thriving community that inspires creativity, enriches education and attracts visitors seeking authentic cultural experiences. ~ Next meeting July 24th. All are welcome!

Monthly meetings 4th Thursdays, Noon-1:15pm, St. Andrews Church - 555 E. 3rd St.


GRAND LAKE CASINO

Friday, July 18th - Live Music by Western Justice 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 19th - Live Music by Big Smitty 8:00 p.m.

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


GRAND LAKE FAMILY YMCA

Enjoy the swimming pool through August 30th.

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 PLAYMAKERS THEATRE

Grove Playmakers Theatre Presents "Savannah Sipping Society"!

Performance dates are July 20, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, & August 1, 3. Sundays are 2:00pm matinees, all other dates are 7:30pm.Ticket prices are $8 for students and $15 for adults.

It all takes place in Savannah where four unique women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate, and an impromptu happy hour. Drinks and the confessions of dissatisfaction in their lives lead to laughter, misadventures, and the help of a life-coach. They discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment. Most importantly, they realize it's never too late to make new, old friends.

Reservations may be made by emailing groveplaymakers@yahoo.com, or leave a voicemail at (918) 786 8950: a volunteer will contact you to confirm your reservation.

Check out the website, playmakersofgrove.com.


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+

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00am, SAIL Fitness, ages 19+

Wednesdays, July 16, 23, 30, 10:30am, Art Explorers: Paper Mache Sloth Series, ages 6-11

Friday, July 18th & 25th, 2:00pm, Teen Art Screen Printing Tees, ages 12+

Monday, July 21st, 1:00pm, F.R.O.G. STEM Workshop, ages 9-14

Thursday, July 24th, 2:00pm, Teen/Adult Watercolor Doodles, ages 12+

Monday, July 28th, 2:00pm, Senior Switch Bowling, ages 19+

Last day of the Summer Reading Challenge ~ August 2nd!

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


GROVE'S ROYAL LIQUOR

Summer Hats, Lake Apparel, Bar Novelties and Glasses, now in stock

2116 S. Main St. (918)786-4464


HAR-BER VILLAGE MUSEUM

Village Hours: Thursday - Monday 9:00am to 6:30pm

Museum and Event information at har-bervillage.com


HIGH WINDS CASINO

Every Tuesday 11am to 9pm, 2 for Tuesday, 2 NY Strip Steak Dinners, $34

Fish Fry Fridays, All-You-Can-Eat Catfish & Sides 11am-10pm, $9.50


INDIGO SKY CASINO AND RESORT

Thursday, July 17th - Live Music by Scott Eastman 8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 18th - Live Music by Diversity 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 19th - Live Music by Holly Crays Band 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 20th - Live Music by Adam McCabe 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.


JANA JAE'S GALLERY SOUTHWEST

Unique gifts for everyone! We have treasures to share! 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 jewelry! Come browse! Wonderful gift items and art originals, home decor, more! Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am-5 pm ~ 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.

Join weekly book club where meaningful discussions & community come together: Book Club. Join our Monthly Luncheons! Connect, share, & grow. Enjoy meaningful conversations, delicious food, & opportunities to engage with like-minded individuals. Luncheon Info.


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


SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR

Thursday, July 17: Karaoke on Doc’s Patio (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, July 18: Sunset Cruise departing from Shangri-La Marina (7:00-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, July 18: Gavin Tucker performs live at Doc’s Bar & Grill (7:00 p.m.)

Saturday, July 19: FREE movie night in the Anchor simulator bay – Frozen (6:00 p.m.)

Saturday, July 19: Kevin Price & the Closers perform LIVE at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (8:00-11:00 p.m.)

Thursday, July 24: Karaoke on Doc’s Patio (6:00-9:00 p.m.)


SIMPLE SIMONS PIZZA

July's Special features an Original Calizone and your choice of breadsticks for $17.76!


THE HOTT SPOTT TANNING SALON

July Specials: Red Light Sessions Buy 2 Get 1 Free, 10% Off Outdoor Lotions, Designer Skin Products Sale, and enter for a 2 Year Anniversary Giveaway!


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 PM 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

Kimberbell Days Party – Saturday, July 26, 9:30 AM, Kits, demos, giveaways & more!

Beginner Sewing – Pillowcases – Friday, August 22, 5:30 PM $25

Barn Quilt Painting – Fall Themed – Saturday, August 30, 2:00 PM $65

Barn Quilt Painting – Christmas Themed – Saturday, November 14, 2:00 PM $65

Hello Pumpkin – Kimberbell Machine Embroidery Class - Saturday, September 20, 10:00 AM

Create the cutest fall décor with your embroidery machine!

Soles & Stitches Spooktacular – Saturday, October 4, 4:00 PM Scrappy shoes, Halloween punch needle… or both! $30 | Supplies sold separately | Costumes encouraged!

3-Day Retreat – August 7–9 (Thurs–Sat) – $150

4-Day Retreat – September 10–13 (Wed–Sat) – $200

3-Day Retreat – October 9–11 (Thurs–Sat) – $150

4-Day Retreat – November 5–8 (Wed–Sat) – $200

3-Day Retreat – December 11–13 (Thurs–Sat) – $150

~ All retreats include breakfast & dinner daily

For more classes and information and to reserve your spot visit www.tipsyquilters.com.

Located at 63990 E. 300 Road, Grove. ~  918-791-0158

RIBBON CUTTING

Carpet Direct

Grove Area Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting for Carpet Direct, in-home flooring sales. Rich Radke, with over 30 years of flooring experience, has been selling all types of flooring with Carpet Direct for 4 years here in the Grand Lake area. They have all types and prices of flooring, including carpet, vinyl, tile, and wood. Call him at 580-334-1807 to schedule an in-home estimate. He can bring multiple samples of the type of flooring you are interested in. Products are available for both commercial and residential projects.

Ambassadors attending: Chamber Executive Vice President Connie King, Geneva Brogdon, Grand Lake Newcomers Club; Wanda Christ, Mark Lee - Shelter Insurance; Nick Bowers, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative; Joy Radke; cutting the ribbon Rich Radke; Nancy Morgan, Grand Lake Newcomers Club; Julie Pace, Broker Owner at Grand Lake Real Estate Professionals; Joyce Churchwell, RE/MAX Grand Lake; Sharie Cox, Grove's Royal liquor; Carol LaRue, The Art of Self-Health; Todd Deakins, AFN Mortgage Grove; and Chamber President Amanda Davis.

RIBBON CUTTING

Motor Mouth Therapy

The Grove Area Chambers Ambassadors held a Ribbon Cutting for Motor Mouth Therapy, LLC. Owners, Cassidy Everett, Kasee Way, Caitlin Bruder, and Alli Rodgers, recently opened this therapy office, providing children's Speech, OT, PT and ABA services. This helps families to receive needed services in one location. You can contact them at 1629 S Main St, Grove, or (918) 557-4496.

Attending the ribbon cutting: Executive Vice President Connie King, Nick Bowers, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Connie Albertson, RE/MAX Grand Lake; John Sawyer, John Sawyer Insurance ; Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank, friends, family, and staff of Motor Mouth Therapy; cutting the ribbon, Kasee Way, Caitlin Bruder, and Cassidy Everett; Mary Anne Revier, Grand Lake Newcomers Club; Wanda Christ, Mark Lee - Shelter Insurance; Julie Pace Broker Owner at Grand Lake Real Estate Professionals; Todd Deakins, AFN Mortgage Grove; Jennifer Olson, Grounded for Life; and Chamber President Amanda Davis.

RIBBON CUTTING

Community Crisis Center

The Grove Area Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting at the Open House for the Community Crisis Center. They have relocated to 411 S Main Street in Grove. Kelsey Samuels, the Executive Director at CCC, spoke to the group about the wonderful contribution that the C.O.W program made. This allowed CCC to move to this location, get furnishings, and start a new program providing assistance to victims of Human Trafficking. The center also provides free, confidential services for adult victims affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. If you would like to help, the "Caring Hands Gala" fundraiser is October 18th, or you can get more information at https://getmeout.org/.

If you need help, call the 24-hour hotline 800-400-0883.

Attending the ribbon cutting: on the porch, John Sawyer, John Sawyer Insurance ; Jennifer Olson, Grounded for Life; Mary Anne Revier, Grand Lake Newcomers Club; Wanda Christ, Mark Lee - Shelter Insurance; Julie Pace Broker Owner at Grand Lake Real Estate Professionals ; Lexi Dills, Grand Savings Bank; Nick Bowers, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative; the staff and volunteers of the Community Crisis Center; in front, Executive Vice President Connie King; Amy Polson & Kathi Rogers, Abundant Hope; C.O.W. Week kids; Pam Lawson, Grand Savings Bank; Courtney Jaquis, CCC; Cutting the ribbon Kelsey Samuels; Terri Guthridge & Donnetta Kerr, COW Week; more COW Week folks, David Davis,; Judi Barber, GA Creative Alliance; Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank; Patti Leffler; Todd Deakins, AFN Mortgage Grove; and Chamber President Amanda Davis.

ANNUAL AWARDS GALA

Thursday, July 17th 6:00 p.m.

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2025-2026 Leadership Grove Program will begin in mid-September.

Leadership Grove is comprised of 10 sessions that deal with community issues, needs, and opportunities. Graduates of Leadership Grove will come out with a new knowledge of how our community functions as well as some of the wonderful things that that our community has to offer. 

Click here for the Nomination Form: Nomination Form

Please return by Friday, August 8. The selection committee will choose no more than 20 individuals from the nominations received. We are very excited to begin the new sessions and look forward to meeting with our next Leadership group.

Click here for participating STOPS and Passport Partners: www.groveok.org/grand-lake-adventure-passport

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steve Williams, Williams Homes

Chairman


Kim Shearer, Grand Country Pest Control

Treasurer, Incoming Chairman


Dustin Able, Grand Savings Bank

Immediate Past Chairman


Andy Stewart, Patricia Island Country Club

Incoming Treasurer, Past Chairman


Tamara Atkins, Orizon Aerostructures

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.

Teresa Poindexter, Keller Williams Realty - Grand Lake

John Sawyer, John Sawyer Insurance

James Sharp, INTEGRIS Grove Hospital

Jacob Wallace, FirsTitle & Smith Brothers Abstract

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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