September 2, 2026

 
 

September Is Full of Ways to Get Involved!


September is here, and we have an exciting month ahead in Grove! From Grand Lake Fest and Fall Open House Weekend to our State of the Region Luncheon, there are plenty of ways to get involved, support local and welcome visitors to our community.


We are just days away from Grand Lake Fest Weekend, and we still need participants! Registrations are open for the Indoor Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, presented by Vance Auto Group, inside Wolf Creek Park & Expo Center. Vehicle entry is $30, with trophies awarded in 12 categories. If you have a show-worthy ride, we want it inside the Expo!


We also still need teams for the Delaware County Chili Cook-Off! Team registration is $50, with trophies, cash prizes and bragging rights on the line. Grab your coworkers, friends or family and join the competition.


A huge thank you to Cherokee Casino Grove, presenting sponsor of Grand Lake Fest, and all of our regional event sponsors for making this weekend possible and supporting the Adventure Cruise – Ride for Parkinson’s. Travel the Grand Lake Area Casino Loop September 11–12, collect your stamps and be entered for a chance to win a share of $7,500 in cash drawings on Saturday. Cards are available for a minimum $10 donation, benefiting the Parkinson’s program at the Grand Lake Family YMCA. Cars, trucks and motorcycles are all welcome! Cards go on sale September 2 at the Chamber, Grove’s Royal Liquor and the Grand Lake Family YMCA.


Don’t forget, Fall Open House Weekend is also September 11–12! Make time to shop, dine and explore Grove while supporting our local businesses. Watch individual businesses’ Facebook pages and websites for specials, promotions and Open House hours.


Then join us Tuesday, September 22, from Noon–1:30 p.m. for our State of the Region Luncheon, presented by Wolf Creek Expo, as we welcome and honor Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell for his leadership and dedication to Northeast Oklahoma. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members, and reservations are required.


A special thank you to our luncheon sponsors: Legacy Real Estate/Devitt Properties, Timberlake Construction, Shangri-La Resort, Patricia Island Country Club, Malone’s CNC Machining, BancFirst, Comsetra, Renaissance Architecture, Wolf Creek Expo Center, Har-Ber Village Museum and the Route 66 Golf Trail. We appreciate your continued investment in our region.


As summer winds down, our local businesses need us to keep showing up. These are the businesses that support our schools, nonprofits, clubs and community all year long. This fall, let’s return that support—shop local, dine local and be local!


Make it a great week,

~ Amanda

Amanda Davis

President, Grove Area Chamber

amandadavis@groveareachamber.com

918-786-9079

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/.

BUFFALO RUN CASINO & RESORT

Saturday, September 5th, 8pm ~ Comedian - Rodney Carrington Live

Friday, September 11th, 7:30pm ~ JAM, Jackson & Mars Tribute, 40 songs spanning 40 years

Saturday, September 26, 8pm ~ The Marshall Tucker Band, blend of rock, country, blues & jazz


CHEROKEE CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, September 4th- Live Music by Paralandra 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 5th - Live Music by Ty Ellis & the Flatliners 8:00 p.m.


DADS MUSIC SHOP

Want to learn guitar? Join Beginner Classes starting soon. Monday, September 14th at 7:00pm or Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00pm. Classes are $60 for 4 weeks at a time.

Call 918-791-4426 or come by the shop at 617 S Main, Suite B in Grove to get on the list!


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 Sept. 24th. All are welcome!

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


GRAND LAKE CASINO

Friday, September 4th- Live Music by Jeff Tatum & the Palomino Moon Band 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 5th - 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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday 8th, 2-4pm, Shrinky Dink Bag Tag Drop-In, ages 6-18

Wednesday 16th, 4-5pm, Soap Carving with Bob Bratt, ages 6-11

Wednesday 23rd, 4-4:45pm Pop In for Popcorn & LEGOs, ages 6-11

Thursday 24th, 6-7pm, Fall into Bingo, 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 14-16, Indigenous Heritage Programming

November 6th, Last Day of the Season with Oklahoma Historical Day

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, September 3rd - Live Music by Brett & Terri - Rock & Brews 9:00 p.m.

Friday, September 4th - Live Music by Dino D & the D Train Band - ECHO 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 5th - Live Music by John Dooly - 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

September 4-6, Fiddle Camp ~ Register online at www.grandlakefestivals.com ~ For information and scholarships 918-786-8896.


LENDONWOOD GARDENS

Stop by for a beautiful walk in the gardens.

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


PRAIRIE MOON CASINO

Sunday Special 11:30am-2:30pm, Cheeseburger Basket, $8.00

Tuesday & Wednesday Special, French Dip & Side, $9.00


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 or sponsorships on sale at secondchancepetsponsors.org or the Barkaritaville2026.auctria.events website.


SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR

Thursday, September 3: Karaoke with Tim Robinson on Doc’s Patio (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, September 4: “Today’s Hits” with DJ Poolside (4:00 p.m.)

Friday, September 4: Terry Jordan LIVE at The Summit (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, September 4: Scott Musick LIVE at Doc’s Bar & Grill (7:00-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, September 4: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – OU vs. UTEP (7:00 p.m.)

Friday, September 4: “Classic Rock” with DJ at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (8:30-11:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 5: All-Day Poolside Entertainment with DJ (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 5: LIVE MUSIC Poolside (2:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 5: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – OSU-Tulsa (2:45 p.m.)

Saturday, September 5: LIVE MUSIC Poolside (5:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 5: Terry Jordan LIVE at The Summit (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 5: Travis Kidd Band LIVE at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (8:00-11:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 5: Motown & Disco with DJ at Doc’s (7:00-9:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 5: Kevin Price Band LIVE at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (8:00-11:00 p.m.)

Saturday, September 5: Glow-in-the-Dark Night Golf at The Battlefield (8:30 p.m.)

Sunday, September 6: All-Day Pool Entertainment with DJ (11:00 a.m.)

Sunday, September 6: Final Day of the Season for Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.)

Sunday, September 6: LIVE MUSIC Poolside (2:00 p.m.)

Sunday, September 6: LIVE MUSIC Poolside (5:00 p.m.)

Sunday, September 6: Terry Jordan LIVE at The Summit Restaurant (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Sunday, September 6: 80s, 90s & 2000s Music with DJ at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (8:30-10:00 p.m.)

Sunday, September 6: Music Bingo with DJ at The Anchor (9:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, September 9: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – New England at Seattle (7:15 p.m.)


THE FRIENDS OF THE COLEMAN THEATRE

September 19th, 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.

October 1st-3rd, 7:00pm and 4th 2:30pm, MLT Presents "Little Shop of Horrors".

October 10th 7:00pm & 11th 2:30pm, Dennis James Silent Movie: "The Cat & The Canary"

October 17th 7:00pm, Tribute to the King with Rick Cook, the ultimate George Strait tribute artist.

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


THE HOTT SPOTT TANNING SALON

September specials: No Activation Fee for monthly membership; 20% off single lotion packets; Buy 1 month Red Light get the 2nd 50% Off; 25% Off Red Light products; 50% Off Single UV session used at time of purchase. ~ 1620 S. Main Street Suite 2, Grove, OK ~ 918-791-0300


THE REGATTA - DRIFT ON GRAND

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.


TIPSY QUILTERS

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

GROUNDED FOR LIFE WELLNESS

Free Event Sept. 10th ~ RSVP 918-314-8421

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.

STATE OF THE REGION LUNCHEON

Honoring Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell

ANNUAL GACC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Patricia Island Country Club

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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

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