September 30, 2026

 
 

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is growing rapidly, with increasing participation and reach across our programs and marketing platforms.


Our website is gaining momentum, with average monthly traffic increasing nearly 16%—from 6,907 in 2025 to 7,994 through the first nine months of 2026—and generating 228,842 interactions, including clicks and downloads. Our Calendar/Events, Lodging, and Member Directory/Recommendations pages lead in views, showing that visitors are actively exploring what our region offers. Make the most of this visibility by adding your upcoming events and keeping your business information current through InfoHub. Updated contact details, descriptions, and listings help potential customers find you and connect with your business at www.groveok.org!


Shop Grand Lake kicks off October 1st! Call the Chamber to join year three of this award-winning holiday promotion, honored by Oklahoma Tourism and the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives. In 2025, the campaign generated 750,000 television impressions, 641,978 social media views, and 10,614 website visits, with 47.6% of those visits coming from outside Grove. The beginning sponsorship level is $100, averaging just $4 per day for the 25 shopping days in the promotion. This aggressive marketing campaign is well worth the investment, helping increase foot traffic, ring cash registers, and keep as many local dollars local as possible. The deadline to register or sponsor is October 26th, and ticket distribution begins November 6th during Holiday Open House Weekend. Call 918-786-9079 and help us make this our biggest Shop Grand Lake yet!


We welcome our new Leadership Grove class, which kicked off this week, and thank our members for their continued engagement and support as the Chamber leads events and programs across the region. October is going to be a fantastic month for networking, shopping locally, supporting our community, and growing together as Team Grand Lake!


Thanks for a great September!

~ 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/.

ABUNDANT HOPE

October 17th, 6-10pm, Movie Night at the Grove Football Field

Concessions and a Food Truck will be available. $25 per vehicle up to 6 people - $5 per person

Proceeds benefit Abundant Hope and Second Chance Pet Rescue.


BUFFALO RUN CASINO & RESORT

Friday, October 9, 6pm ~ Jason Donahew with Jackson Taylor, Texas country music.

Friday, October 23, 5:30pm ~ LONE JETT & THE BROKENHEARTS with BLONDAGE A high-energy night of punk rock and classic hits.


CHEROKEE CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, October 2nd - Live Music by Magic J 918 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 3rd - Live Music by Brett & Terri 8:00 p.m.


FRIENDS OF GRAND LAKE AUDUBON SOCIETY

Saturday, October 10th 10:30-11:30am Monthly Meeting at the Community Center, 104 W 3rd. St., Grove. Guest speaker Tom Whipple, "Bird Families".

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 October 22nd. All are welcome!

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


GRAND LAKE CASINO

Friday, October 2nd - Live Music by Addie Valen 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 3rd - 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

Thursday, October 8th 5-7pm Lumos Library - A Wizarding Event

Tuesday, October 13th 7-8:30pm Sasquatch Encounters, adults & teens

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

Har-Ber Village recently received a grant from the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma (DDCO) to support a year-long accessibility project. We're partnering with Square Holes, an Oklahoma-based neurodiversity consulting group, to take a close look at our programs, policies, and grounds and to make real changes that help visiting feel more comfortable and welcoming for everyone in our community. We want to know what's working, what's not, and what would make Har-Ber Village a better place for you and the people you visit with. We've put together a short survey (about 8-10 minutes) to gather this feedback. Your honest input, good, bad, or somewhere in between, will directly shape what we do next.

Survey: https://forms.gle/fXFdShuKrfJuikGW9

Thank you for your time and honesty as we work on this together.

October 14-16, Indigenous Heritage Programming

November 6th, Education Day

November 7th, 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, Pesto Chicken Pasta 5-10pm $15

Sundays, Fried Chicken 11am-9pm $12

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, $11.50


INDIGO SKY CASINO AND RESORT

Thursday, October 1st - Live Music by Brett & Terri - Rock & Brews 9:00 p.m.

Friday, October 2nd - Live Music by Sunset Circle - ECHO 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 3rd - 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

October 16-17 ~ OLD TIME GATHERING & MUSIC FEST

Oct 16, 6:30-9:30pm - Kick off concert at Snider’s Camp 6:30 pm.

Oct 17, 10am-7:30pm - Live music with 60 musicians all day at Har-Ber Village, with a big Contra Dance Finale!. Admission only $5


LENDONWOOD GARDENS

Stop by for a beautiful walk in the gardens.

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


OKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTE

Blood Donors Needed! Friday, October 9th (1:00pm-4:15pm)

Open to public. Walk-ins welcome!

Cornerstone Church - 501 S. Main St. Grove, OK 74344

Click on the link below to schedule your blood donation now.

https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/.../drive_schedule/691258


PRAIRIE MOON CASINO

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

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


SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR

Thursday, October 1: Special Thursday Night Menu at The Summit – Steak & Seafood (4:00-9:00 p.m.)

Thursday, October 1: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Pittsburgh at Cleveland (7:15 p.m.)

Thursday, October 1: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – North Texas at Tulsa (8:00 p.m.)

Friday, October 2: Ronnie Pyle LIVE at Doc’s Bar & Grill (7:00-10:00 p.m.)

Saturday, October 3: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Arkansas at Texas A&M (Time TBD)

Saturday, October 3: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Florida at Missouri (Time TBD)

Saturday, October 3: College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Middle Tennessee at Kansas (Time TBD)

Sunday, October 4: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Dallas at Houston (12:00 p.m.)

Sunday, October 4: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Kansas City at Las Vegas (3:30 p.m.)

Sunday, October 4: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Detroit at Carolina (7:00 p.m.)

Monday, October 5: NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Atlanta at New Orleans (7:00 p.m.)


THE FRIENDS OF THE COLEMAN THEATRE

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

October 16, 5:30pm Tipsy Quilters Boo Bash

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 14, 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: 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


VITAL HEALTH

MORE ACCESS. MORE OPTIONS. 

Grove: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays + the 1st Saturday of each month

Miami: Monday–Thursday + the last Saturday of each month

Need to be seen? Don’t wait weeks. Check our online schedule for available appointments, including same-day options when available — or give us a call and we’ll help get you in at the location that works best. 918-999-9339

https://vitalhealthok.com/book-appointment/

ANNUAL GACC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Patricia Island Country Club

What an amazing day for the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! Thank you to everyone that sponsored, volunteered, and participated.

Sponsors: Grand River Abstract & Title Co., The Eagle's Nest, Grand Savings Bank, AFN Mortgage Grove, Grand Country Pest Control, Chaney Insurance , Argent Electric LLC, Dalton Homan Horizons Wealth Partners, and Patricia Island Country Club. Also, thank you to John Vance Auto Group for sponsoring a "Hole In One" which, sadly, no one made.

STATE OF THE REGION LUNCHEON

Honoring Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell

Thank you to everyone that sponsored and attended our State of the Region Luncheon, Tuesday, September 22nd, honoring Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell. Governor Pinnell has championed many industries and supported growth around Grand Lake, and we thank him for eight incredible years of service to Oklahoma.

Our generous sponsors: Har-Ber Village on Grand Lake O' The Cherokees, Grand River Dam Authority, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, BOLT Fiber Optic Services, Renaissance Architecture, LLC, Timberlake Construction, BancFirst, Patricia Island Country Club, COMSETRA LLC, Malones CNC Machining Inc., Devitt Properties - Legacy Real Estate, The Route 66 Golf Trail, Shangri-La on Grand Lake. Also, thank you to Mulligans, Jennifer Houseman Photography, and the team at Wolf Creek Expo Center for their partnership in the event

GROVE LEADERSHIP DAY

Community Leadership

Leadership Grove 2026-2027 is officially underway! 

The sessions kicked off Tuesday morning at the INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital Boardroom with 16 participants ready to learn, connect, and get to know one another. The day included team-building exercises, a leadership overview with Amanda Davis, a wonderful lunch sponsored by INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital, a discussion about the class project, and a community scavenger hunt that wrapped up with sweet treats at the Chamber office.

It was a fun and busy first day, and we’re looking forward to seeing what this group accomplishes over the next several months.

CHAMBER CONNECTION LUNCHEON

NE Tech Bis ~ October 8th

Investment Opportunity!

Call the Chamber to Sponsor the Luncheon 918-786-9079

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Grounded for Life Wellness

October 15th, 5:30-6:00pm

SHOP GRAND LAKE

2026 Holiday Shopping Experience

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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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