Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update

August 4, 2021

Your Chamber @ Work

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Thursday, August 20, 10 a.m.

The Muddy Pearl

101 E. 3rd St., Grove

(Please note the date change)

Friday, August 20, 10:30 a.m.

Long's Resort

1806 Longs Drive, Grove

Upcoming Events

Click here to visit our Events Calendar

***If you would like to have your business activities

listed in next week's newsletter email connieking.gacc@gmail.com before noon on Tuesday

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

https://groveok.org/calendar-of-events/home/.

We would love to help you get your information out. ***

BLUE BLUFF HARBOR RESORT

Saturday, August 7, 6 - 9 p.m., Live music -Eddie Valen Band

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, CHAPTER 19, GROVE

Offers Certified Service Officers to assist veterans and their families with their VA benefits. Van transport service to and from the VA hospital in Fayetteville, AR. Assist veterans and their families during distressed situations. Call 918-787-6402 for more information.

GRAND LAKE FESTIVALS

Jana Jae Fiddle Camp & Music Fest - Labor Day weekend, September 3 & 4. Evening events at Snider's Camp / Daytime workshops will be at the Grove Civic Center. Registration is available at www.grandlakefestivals.com or for more information go to https://groveok.org/calendar-of-events/home/

GROVE COMMUNITY PLAYMAKERS

Grove Springs Dance, a program of The Playmakers begins August 26. Classes for boys and girls - beginners, intermediate and advanced dance students. Call 918-786-8950 for more information.

GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Wednesday, August 4, 2:00 p.m. - Book Chat/ Adult book discussion, Sooley by John Grisham

Thursday, August 5- Grab & go kids' STEM: Water Slides

Tuesday, August 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kids' Suncatcher Art

Friday, August 13 - Grab & go kids' STEM: Fluid Art

Thursday, August 19, 10 a.m. - Medicare Education Workshop

Thursday, August 19, 5:30 p.m. - Medicare Education Workshop

Tuesday, August 24, 6 p.m. - Adult Pinterest Class

Wednesday, August 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Free COVID Antibody Testing

Thursday, August 26, 5 - 7 p.m., Teen Night Space Painting

Monday, August 30, Grab & Go Kids' STEM: Erupting Slime

GROVE'S ROYAL LIQUOR

Grove's Royal Liquor is fully stocked to roll into summer fun. In case they have missed your favorite brand or flavor, they will special order without a required minimum purchase or special order fee. Don't forget, they deliver! Also, you will now be able to purchase Chamber Bucks at Grove's Royal Liquor and Grove's Royal Party Solutions. Stop by and pick up your Chamber Bucks at either store and shop local! Grove's Royal Liquor 2116 S. Main in Grove (918) 786-4464.

HAR-BER VILLAGE

Saturday, August 7, National S'mores Day Scavenger Hunt - Come hunt hidden S’mores with amazing hints! Turn in your hint sheet and earn a s’more kit to make your own sweet treat. Normal admission rates apply.

Saturday, August 14, 2 p.m. - Gospel in the Park – At the Event Tent - FREE Gospel Concert performed by Joplin local Mike Greenstreet and Friends.

JANA JAE'S SOUTHWEST GALLERY

August 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Wine Share - Bring your favorite wine to share, an Hors d'oeuvre and your own wine glass. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/grovewineshare/.

Also, now hiring full or part time, Tuesday - Saturday, 10-5 - 918-786-8896

NEW LIFE SPA

As Grand Lake's only Alternative Health & Wellness Spa, New Life Spa would like to invite you to enjoy a day of relaxation and balancing. Purchase a Day Spa Pass for only $30 or stop by and purchase a Gift Certificate for a friend or loved one. We also offer Monthly Memberships and after hours private spa rentals. Please call 918-948-2758 or drop by 2086 S. Main St, Grove, OK 74344. You may also want to visit our website www.MyNewLifeSpa.com for more information.

SHANGRI-LA

Wednesday, August 4, 5 - 9 p.m., Hooray Grill Steak Cookout at Doc's Patio

Thursday, August 5, 9 - 10 a.m., Pickleball Group Lessons at The Anchor

Thursday, August 5, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Co-ed Pickleball Night at The Anchor

Thursday, August 5, 5 - 9 p.m., Shrimp Boil & Karaoke Night at Doc's Bar & Grill

Friday, August 6: Yellow Rabbit Run Horse Race (5:00)

Friday, August 6, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Tennis Drills/Play at The Anchor

Friday, August 6, 5 - 9 p.m., All-You-Can-Eat Ribs Night at Doc's Bar & Grill

Friday, August 6, 7 - 10 p.m., Franklin Birt entertains live at Doc’s Bar & Grill

Friday, August 6, 8 - 11 p.m., DJ Matt entertains live at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar

Saturday, August 7, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hooray Grill Breakfast & Lunch Cookout at the Club House

Saturday, August 7, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday Breakfast Buffet at Doc’s Bar & Grill

Saturday, August 7, 8:30 - 10 a.m., Tennis Drills/Play at The Anchor

Saturday, August 7, 9 - 11 a.m., Pickleball Round Robin at The Anchor

Saturday, August 7, 8 - 11 a.m., Reverse Reaction performs live at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar

Sunday, August 8, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday Breakfast Buffet at Doc's Bar & Grill

Monday, August 9. 9 - 10 a.m., Group Tennis Lessons at The Anchor

Monday, August 9, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Free Beginners Pickleball at The Anchor

Tuesday, August 10, 9 - 10 a.m., Pickleball Group Lessons at The Anchor

Tuesday, August 10, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Tennis Drills/Play at The Anchor

Tuesday, August 10, 5 - 9 p.m., Craft Burgers & Booze Tuesday at Doc’s

ST. ANDREW'S DAY CARE & SCHOOL

St. Andrew's Day Care & School is now accepting applications for children ages infant to 5 years old. They employ only Master Teachers and are approved for Tribal and DHS subsidies. They serve only freshly-made, wholesome foods, prepared in their own kitchen. All equipment is new and meets or exceeds current educational standards. Native American immersion experiences and a comprehensive educational plan are also offered. Call for a tour at 918-786-4113.

ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Every Monday night from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., The Bluegrass and Acoustic Jam is back on Monday nights in the Library/Lounge. All are welcome!

GOOGLE MY BUSINESS TO BE OFFERED SOON

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with Northeast Tech to bring small businesses FREE informative monthly workshops that offer a hands-on approach to developmental training.

This one-hour workshop will be offered the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. every month at the GACC. The first class will be offered on Tuesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. at the Chamber office.

Join us in a hands-on Google my Business workshop hosted by Business Development Trainer, Rebekah King.

With a Google my Business account, you get more than a business listing. Your free business profile lets you easily connect with customers across Google Search and Maps.

During this one-hour workshop, we will go behind the scenes of Google and look at the different categories that need to be completed to optimize your listing and will learn how to read the reports section to measure your customers’ behavior.

To attend the first workshop, RSVP by calling the Chamber office at 918-786-9079 or email connieking.gacc@gmail.com.

PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART IS!

Chamber Bucks spend like cash and can be used at local participating businesses. Chamber Bucks may be purchased in $5 increments at the Chamber office, Grove's Royal Liquor Store, and Grove's Royal Party Solutions and are GREAT to use for employee incentives, gifts, or thank-you's.

There is a $10 annual fee for your business to participate in the program. Your business name and location is included with purchased Chamber Bucks and you are reimbursed dollar for dollar on those that are used at your business.

For more information call the Chamber office at 918-786-9079.

Ribbon Cutting

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gathered for a ribbon cutting for Comforting Hands Hospice on Wednesday, July 28 at their location in Grove at 1015 S. Main St. The mission of Comforting Hands Hospice it to provide compassionate end-of-life care on an individual basis. They provide palliative care for hospice patients with respect to race, gender, and spiritual preference. The team is there to support the patient as well as the family members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They will work with families as needed with care that is specific to the needs of the patient. The staff focuses on a personal touch and team involvement. Director Angie Bidleman said, “We like to take care of patients as if they were our own family.”

Attending the ribbon cutting were Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce; Derrick Bidleman, GRDA; Andrew Crawford, The Grove Sun; Angie Bidleman, Comforting Hands Hospice; Alex Dout, Comforting Hands Hospice; Debbie Madden, Comforting Hands Hospice; Sam Hill, Comforting Hands Hospice; Haley Jones, Comforting Hands Hospice; Katlin Jackson, Comforting Hands Hospice; Dr. Jim Rutter; Debbie Dooley, Field Representive Congressmand Markwayne Mullin; Judi Johnson, McGraw Realtors; and Sharie Cox, Grove’s Royal Party Solutions.

Merchants - Restaurants - Resorts

Sign up for the Rodeo Merchants' Open House

The Crosswired Church Rodeo will be held August 27 - 28 and it is anticipated that there will be 400 participants in the rodeo. Grove and area should have lots of traffic during this event.

We would like to welcome our visitors with an Open House that weekend. If you would like to participate please respond to this email no later than Wednesday, August 11 to allow us ample time to design and distribute flyers.

When responding, please include the discounts and/or specials that your business will be offering and we will see to it that they are listed in our upcoming event promotions. There is no cost to participate.