August 12, 2026

 
 

Let’s Show Up Big for Our Community!


As we head toward fall, there is plenty happening around Grove and Grand Lake! Grand Lake Fest is coming September 12, and we are looking for teams ready to compete in the Delaware County Chili Cook-Off Competition at Wolf Creek Expo. Gather your friends, coworkers, family, or business team and join the fun! Entry is just $50 per team, with cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights on the line. Contact the Grove Area Chamber at 918-786-9079 to get your team registered.


We also want to say a huge THANK YOU to our community for the incredible response to welcoming our teachers and school staff back for another year. Once again, our local businesses stepped up in a big way to support the people who serve our students and families. That generosity is a great reminder of just how important our local businesses are to the strength of our community.


Now it’s our turn to support them. As the busy lake season begins to slow in the months ahead, our local stores, restaurants, and small businesses will need us. Shop local. Eat local. Spend local. Whenever possible, spend your dollars with the businesses that continually give back, sponsor our events, support our schools, and invest in the programs that make Grove and the Grand Lake region such a great place to live.


They show up for our community all year long. Let’s show up BIG for them!

~ Amanda

Amanda Davis

President, Grove Area Chamber

amandadavis@groveareachamber.com

918-786-9079

WELCOME ABOARD

The Dog Barn

23800 S 580 Road

Afton, OK 74331

918-729-4672

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Friday, August 21, 10:00 a.m.

The Dog Barn

23800 S 580 Road, Grove

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/.

CASA OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA

"26 In 2026" volunteer recruitment campaign. Their goal is to recruit and train 26 new CASA volunteer advocates during 2026. If you have ever thought about becoming a CASA volunteer, this is the perfect time. Help them reach there goal! The next training class is scheduled to begin soon. You will not regret helping change a child’s life for the better. Go online at www.casaneok.org to fill out an application or call 918-923-7276 for more information.  


CHEROKEE CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, August 14th - Live Music by The Swade Diablos 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 15th - Live Music by Beaty Creek Band 8:00 p.m.


CROSSWIRED COWBOY CHURCH

Grove Pro Rodeo ~ August 28-29, 7pm, Mutton Busting at 6pm, $10 admission (5 & under free)

Slack Thursday 27th, 7pm, $5 admission

28565 S 670 Road, Grove


FRIENDS OF GRAND LAKE AUDUBON SOCIETY

Saturday, September 12th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Two Year Anniversary Potluck at the Har-Ber Village Outdoor Pavilion, 4404 W 20th Street, Grove.

More information at grandlakebirders.com.


GRAND AREA CREATIVE ALLIANCE

Vision: to support a thriving community that inspires creativity, enriches education and attracts visitors seeking authentic cultural experiences. ~ Next meeting August 27th. All are welcome!

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


GRAND LAKE CASINO

Friday, August 14th - Live Music by Stonehorse 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 15th - Live Music by Zac White Band 8:00 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. - Biking for Parkinson's - free to members & non-members.

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


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, adults

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-11am Tai Chi for Better Balance, adults

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

September 24-26, Pioneer Days

October 2-3, Wildlife, Game & Safety Day

October 14-16, Indigenous Heritage Programming

4404 W. 20th St. Grove. har-bervillage.com


HIGH WINDS CASINO

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday $7 Menu, Chicken Fried Chicken or the Daily Special 11am–3pm

Saturdays, Blackened NY Strip 5-10pm $20 and Sunday, Chicken Noodle Soup 11am-9pm $8

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, August 13th - Live Music by Jon Dooly - Rock & Brews 9:00 p.m.

Friday, August 14th - Live Music by Dale Roberts Band - ECHO 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 15th - Live Music by Mayday by Midnight - 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


LENDONWOOD GARDENS

Stop by for a beautiful walk in the gardens.

1308 W 13th St. Grove, www.lendonwood.com


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.  

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, Pulled Pork Nachos, $8.00

Tuesday & Wednesday Special, BLT & Side, $9.00

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


SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR

Thursday, August 13: NFL Preseason Coverage at The Anchor – Green Bay at Pittsburgh (6pm)

Friday, August 14: Rockwell LIVE at Doc’s Bar & Grill (6:00-9:00 p.m.) The Anchor (8-11 p.m.)

Friday, August 14: Terry Jordan LIVE at The Summit (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, August 14: Karaoke with Crystal at The Anchor (8:00-11:00 p.m.)

Saturday, August 15: DJ Entertainment Poolside (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Saturday, August 15: Terry Jordan LIVE at The Summit (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Saturday, August 15: Whiskey Poet Society LIVE at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (8:00-11:00 p.m.)

Saturday, August 15: Magen Faulconer LIVE at The Anchor (8:00-11:00 p.m.)

Thursday, August 20: Karaoke with Tim Robinson on Doc’s Patio (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Thursday, August 20: NFL Preseason Coverage at The Anchor – Raiders at Houston (7 p.m.)


THE FRIENDS OF THE COLEMAN THEATRE

Aug 29, 7:00pm - Fleetwood X - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Aug 30, 7:00pm - Tavin Dillard Comedy

Sep 19, 7:00pm - Celebrate the centennial of a truly legendary highway with a special screening of ROUTE 66: THE MAIN STREET OF AMERICA. A full length documentary.

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


THE HOTT SPOTT TANNING SALON

August specials: 15% off Body Washes & SPF Products and 30% off All One Month Packages

1620 S. Main Street Suite 2, Grove, OK ~ 918-791-0300


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

August 28th 3pm to 29th 8am, NEW! One Night Stand with Tipsy Quilters! Includes: Mystery "Blind Date" Quilt Kit, Nightcap & Nibbles, Plenty of laughter, inspiration, and quilting fun. $100

September 18-19, Kimberbell "The Stitching Hour" Event $179

October 24, 10am–2pm, Momma Kathie's Rag Quilt Tote $25- Learn how to create an adorable rag quilt tote that's both fun and functional. This is a great beginner-friendly class.

November 21, 9am-3pm, Kimberbell: Mrs. Claus Bakery $109

Retreat: September 10-12, Legit Kit

Retreat: November 5–7, 2026 Harvest Festival Retreat

Retreat: December 9–12, Feliz Navidad Retreat

~ 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

RIBBON CUTTING

Circle of Life

Thursday, August 6th, the Grove Area Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting for Circle of Life.

Circle of Life is a non-profit group that has offered Hospice Care, Care Navigation, and Personal Care Services in NW Arkansas for 35 years. They have recently opened an office in Colcord and can service patients within an hour's time, which includes the Grove area. They have an amazing, caring team, including almost 200 volunteers to provide expert, compassionate support to all families. No one is turned away.

More information is available at circleoflifecare.org or 479-750-6632.

Attending the ribbon cutting: Chamber President Amanda Davis; Jennifer Olson, Grounded for Life; Wanda Christ, Mark Lee - Shelter Insurance; Todd Deakins, AFN Mortgage Grove; Katie Lennier & Nancy Desler, Circle of Life; Jamie Olson, Solid Rock Realtors, Grove; cutting the ribbon Rachel Smith & Willa Lyon; Diane Hampton, Northeast Tech; John Sawyer, John Sawyer Insurance ; Jeff Garrison & Blaine Reynolds, Circle of Life; Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank; and Chamber Executive Vice President, Connie King.

CONNECTION LUNCHEON

PSO Energy Efficiency & Consumer Programs

August 13th

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Good Shepherd Hospice

August 20th

GRAND LAKE FEST

September 11th & 12th

Register on our website to participate in the Car Show or Chili Cookoff, or to sponsor the event: groveok.org/community-calendar or give us a call at 918-786-9079.

MERCHANTS' FALL OPEN HOUSE

Grand Lake Fest

ANNUAL GACC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Patricia Island Country Club

BARKARITAVILLE

Proceeds benefit Second Chance Pet Rescue

Have a "pawsitively" amazing night at Barkaritaville on September 19 at Patricia Island Country Club. Enjoy a tropical-inspired dinner catered by Mulligan's, live music, and both a live and silent auction offering fabulous merchandise, gift certificates, gift baskets, and trips, all to benefit Second Chance Pet Rescue! Tickets and Reserved Tables are on sale now! Scan the QR code below to go to secondchancepetsponsors.org or the Barkaritaville2026.auctria.events website to purchase your ticket or become a sponsor for a fun-filled evening.

GRAND LAKE USA SHOPPING PASS

Summer Shopping Campaign

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andy Stewart, Patricia Island Country Club

Chairman


Kim Shearer, Grand Country Pest Control

Treasurer


Dustin Able, Grand Savings Bank

Incoming Chairman


Steve Williams - Williams Homes

Past Chairman



Doug Brown, Grove Public Schools

Sharie Cox, Grove's Royal Liquor

Renae Dozier, Northeast Tech

Todd Franke, AmeriSpec Inspection Services

Angela Hamilton, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.

Alisa Mouse - Orizon Aerostructures

Nicole Reynolds, Har-Ber Village

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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