Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update

October 28, 2020

Your Chamber @ Work

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Thursday, October 29, 10:00 a.m.

McGraw Realtors, 1007 S. Main St., Grove

To be held outside

Thursday, October 29, 10:30 a.m.

The Party Station, 3 W. 3rd St., Grove

To be held inside - limit 5 Ambassadors

Friday, October 30, 10:00 a.m.

Grove Boat & RV Storage, 6812 US Hwy 59, Grove

To be held outside

Friday, October 30, 10:30 a.m.

Time After Time Flea Market, 24060 S. 560 Rd., Fairland

To be held outside

Thursday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.

The Cafe at Har-Ber Village, 4404 W. 20th St., Grove

To be held outside

Thursday, November 5, 10:30 a.m.

Arvest Bank ATM, 8014 Hwy 59, Grove

To be held outside

Friday, November 6, 10 a.m.

The Regatta on Grand, #1 Grand Regatta Drive, Grove

To be held outside

Friday, November 6, 10:30 a.m.

Grove's Royal Liquor, 2116 S. Main, Grove

To be held outside

Friday, November 13, 10:00 a.m.

KGVE, 1 W. 3rd St., Grove

To be held inside - limited to 5 ambassadors

Friday, November 13, 10:30 a.m.

The Muddy Pearl, 414 E. 3rd St., Grove

To be held in the foyer

Friday, November 20, 10:00 a.m.

A Grand Roofing, at the Chamber office

To be held outside

Upcoming Events

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or submit your event to our website calendar of events page at

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FIRSTITLE - TOYS FOR TOTS

Now through December 1, FirsTitle located at 909 S. Main will be collecting new and GENTLY used toys and/or monetary donations to purchase toys for Christmas. Our local Toys for Tots helped 912 children last year, with a goal of 1,500 children this year.

GRAND LAKE FAMILY YMCA

Give for Kids - A donation of $65 lets one child participate in a YMCA sports program. Donate in person at the front desk or go to www.groveymca.org.

GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Free breakfast & lunch for kids & teens! In partnership with the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Grove Public Library is providing 5 days of breakfasts and lunches to children aged 18 and under. Parents/caregivers may pick up meals every Monday, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pick up inside the library or call 918-786-2945 for curbside delivery.

Thursday, October 29, 5 p.m. - Adult Pinterest Craft: Punch Needle Art. Pick up grab & go kit inside or curbside

GROVE'S ROYAL LIQUOR

Halloween Celebration on Halloween Eve, October 30th, from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free popcorn, chili frito pies and mummy dogs. Many items on sale to close out summer products which include select spirits, beer and wines. All gifts and novelties will be 10% off. For your entertainment from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m., enjoy Michael 'The Illusionist' to come show you his Tricks as you enjoy your Treats.

HAR-BER VILLAGE - UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

October 31st, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Weaving Workshop $75 per person, ages 10 and up, 2 X 3 rag rug, take home what you make

Sunday, November 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Soap Making Workshop, $25 per person, ages 14 and up, oatmeal and regular soaps, take home 2 hand made bars

Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Weaving Workshop $75 per person, ages 10 and up, 2ft by 3ft rag rug, take home what you make

Sunday, November 8, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Bread Making on the Hearth, $40 per person, ages 14 and up, learn 6 types of bread, how to prepare on the hearth

Saturday, November 14, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Stained Glass Workshop $60 per person, ages 10 and up, Pumpkin Pane, take home what you make

Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., - Weaving Workshop $75 per person, ages 10 and up, 2 X 3 rag rug, take home what you make

Sunday, November 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., - Hearth Cooking with Apples $50 per person, ages 14 and up, 9am to 2pm, learn recipes cooking techniques, and everything cast iron

Saturday, November 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hearth Cooking Sweets and Treats $50 per person, ages 14 and up, learn holiday cooking recipes for the hearth and taste the goodies

JANA JAE'S GALLEY SOUTHWEST

All clothing is 50% off and jewelry is 25% off through the month of October.

Also, be sure to bring the kids by on Halloween during the day for a treat!

LEE'S RESORT HAUNTED CANDY TRAIL

Saturday, October 31, 5 - 8 p.m., 24800 S. 630 Rd. in Grove. Open house invitation to the public with a trail through the residential area for the kids to trick or treat. Tour the cabins and enter to win a stay worth $450. Eat at Friendlees Grand Famingo Cafe. Live Music by Josh Anderson.

NOTE-ABLE OUTDOOR LIVING

Ken and Myra would like the opportunity to bid on your local commercial outdoor furniture needs. Their furniture is high quality and made right here in the USA. Stop by the store located at 4600 US Hwy 59 for a new 2021 catalog or give them a call at 918-801-2725 and they can e-mail a copy digitally.

SHANGRI-LA

Thursday, October 29, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m., Water Aerobics at the Indoor Pool

Thursday, October 29, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Prime Rib Thursday & Karaoke at Doc's

Tuesday, November 3, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m., Water Aerobics at the Indoor Pool

ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

St.. Andrew's is seeking 4 full time employees for a new licensed daycare and school. Looking for one Oklahoma Licensed Director at $36k plus medical and three licensed or licensable teachers at $19k-$28k based on experience. Full-time employees will receive medical insurance.

In-person worship at 10 a.m. Sundays has resumed. Strict safety protocols will be followed. We will continue to live stream at www.youtube.com/standrewsgrove

and www.facebook.com/standrewsgrove. Check our website for updates at www.standrewsgrove.org or call the church office at 918-786-4113. Watch for announcements about upcoming fall events.

THE CAFE AT HAR-BER VILLAGE

Great news! The Cafe at Har-Ber Village will be open year round. Hours are

from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily and 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Wednesdays when they will

be offering all you can eat catfish. They have also added delivery from 10 a.m. -

3 p.m. daily. Call (918) 314-9566 to order. Need a place for a dinner meeting, gathering, or holiday party? Check out The Cafe at Har-Ber Village where they will be more than happy to customize a menu just for you!

TULSA DIAMOND HOUSE

Come by Friday and/or Saturday November 6th and 7th to try on some of the most beautiful jewelry to ever grace the town of Grove! Erica Courtney and Lika Behar are sending their newest and best items for purchase two days only--Friday and Saturday--November 6 and 7. Christmas is right around the corner, so check it out!

Refreshments served Friday night. Please RSVP for Friday evening by calling 918-872-0000. A special gift for the first 100 fans to arrive!

Friday November 6, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday November 7, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

OBI Blood Drive

Oklahoma Blood Institute of Tulsa has reached an “IMMEDIATE NEED” status. With inventory approaching low numbers, they are asking anyone healthy and able to come out and save lives with OBI!

Thursday, October 29, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Monkey Island Fire Department

To schedule an appointment, visit obi.org or call Oklahoma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777.

Ribbon Cutting - America's Car-Mart

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors welcomed new Chamber member America’s Car-Mart with a ribbon cutting during their grand re-opening Friday, October 23. Their new location is at 906 E. 3rd St. in Grove. Car-Mart’s mission is to strive to earn the repeat business of their customers by providing quality vehicles, affordable payment terms, and excellent service. Their vision is to be America’s best auto sales and finance company in the eyes of their associates and customers, while improving the communities they serve.

Car-Mart also believes in paying it forward by selecting during their new store openings and re-grand openings a charity to help by way of donation. Grove Store Manager Kenton Jackson and his store associates chose Grove organization Be the Change. Nicky Fender Bassett, Co-Founder of this organization was on hand to accept the donation.

Attending the ribbon cutting were the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, along with many Car-Mart store associates, friends, and family. Also in attendance from America’s Car-Mart were Barry Baggett, Marketing; Kenton Jackson, Grove Store Manager; Jason Henson, General Manager Siloam Springs; Josh Meltzer, Collections Director; John Howard, Director of Communications; Chris Despain, Area Operations Manager; Mike Rains, Vice President of Operations; Leon Walthall, Chief Operating Officer; Jeff Williams, President and CEO.

RETAILERS AND RESTAURANTS

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE happens in our community every November and has for many, many years. It is the perfect opportunity to start sharing Christmas shopping ideas with the intent of encouraging our residents to shop our many great shops, boutiques, and galleries

RIGHT HERE AT HOME.

If you would like to be a part of this GRAND tradition, respond to this email before November 2 with your open house deals and savings and we will include you on the map and in our social media marketing. Any questions? Give us a call at 918-786-9079.

There’s something about the fall season that makes us all fall in love again with Grove!

Whether it's the mild weather or the colorful trees that line the shores of Grand Lake, it's easy to see why we love it so. This year, the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and the Grove Springs Cultural District encourage you to get creative and capture what you love most about fall in the Grove area by entering the "Fall" in Love with Grove Photo Competition.

Entering is easy, simply take a fall-inspired photo of Grove, Oklahoma, and post it to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag, #fallinlovewithgrove. A maximum number of 3 photos can be submitted. The photo with the most likes by Oct. 31st will win $50.00.

By uploading or submitting any photograph to this contest, the entrant grants the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and the Grove Springs Cultural District non-exclusive license to display, distribute, reproduce, and create derivative works of the entries, including, but not limited to advertising and promotional materials.

Lights on the Lake Annual Lighted Christmas Parade

Showtime: December 12^th at 6:00 pm

A time honored tradition beloved by many returns for its 20^th season!

Nothing brings out the child in all of us quite like watching dazzling lighted floats glide through the streets of town during the most anticipated Christmas event of the season, the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. In celebration of our 20th anniversary, we’re rolling out the red carpet with a blockbuster theme, “Tinseltown: Christmas at the Movies!” Enjoy scenes from your favorite Christmas classics as they come alive before your very eyes. Are you ready for your close-up? Lights! Camera! ACTION!