Welcome Aboard!
Groveport Resort
Rick Morris, Owner
1563 110th St. NW, Grove
918-629-1338
Legacy Hospice of the West
Michelle Jones, Hospice Consultant
1635 S. Main, Grove
918-323-0100
www.legacyhospice.net
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Thursday, October 7, 10:30 a.m.
Legacy Real Estate LLC
911 S. Main

Friday, October 8, 10 a.m.
Grove Garden Club
At the Chamber office

Upcoming Events
We would love to help you get your information out! 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/.
BASSPRO.COM BASSMASTER OPEN
Thursday, October 21 - Saturday, October 23

BRUSH & PALETTE ART GALLERY
Saturday, October 9, 1 - 4 p.m., Modern Folk Art Workshop
Cost is $30 and seating is limited.
Saturday, October 16, 1 - 4 p.m., Alcohol Ink on Glass Workshop
Cost is $30 and seating is limited.
For more information call 918-786-9698

COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER
Saturday, October 23, 8 a.m., Scarecrow 5K and 1 mile fun run
RUN FOR A CAUSE. Don’t be afraid to stand up to domestic violence. FREE registration at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/62861. First 300 registered will receive a t-shirt. In lieu of registration fee, donations of toiletry items are being
ask for the Community Crisis Center.

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 ASSOCIATION
Thursday, October 7 - Sunday, October 10, Pelican Fest at Wolf Creek Park.
Carnival, vendor booths, food trucks, free balloon animals, Oasis Animal Adventures, car show, and great live entertainment.

GROVE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23, Ghosts of Grove Haunted History Tour. For more information call 918-786-9079.

GROVE COMMUNITY PLAYMAKERS
October 16 - October 31, "Gretal! The Musical". For information and to make reservations, call 918-786-8950 and leave a message or email groveplaymakers @yahoo.com. Ticket prices for adults are $15 each; for students Upper Elementary through HS, $8 each, and for students 4 yrs. through Lower Elementary, $5 each. Mask will be required of all audience members.

GROVE DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS
Saturday, October 30. Bring your little ones downtown to trick or treat at the downtown merchants. Treats will be available during store hours.

GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesday, October 6, 2 p.m., Book Chat: The Only Plane in the Sky
Thursday, October 7, Kids' Grab & Go STEM: Bat Straw Rockets 
Thursday, October 7, 12:15 p.m., What's the Hoopla? Online Movie Discussion
Tuesday, October 12, Family Grab & Go STEM: Leaf Chromatography 
Friday, October 15, Teen + Adult Grab & Go Meal Kit: Elevate Your Ramen
Saturday, October 16, Kids' Grab & Go STEM: Straw Weaving Bracelets
Monday, October 18, Early Childhood Grab & Go STEM: Oil & Water Color Lab
Tuesday, October 19, 3 - 5 p.m., Explore the Fire Safety Trailer & Visit Sparky the
Fire Dog
Thursday, October 21, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Silly Monsters Come & Go Craft
Friday, October 22, Teen + Adult Art to Go Kit & Video
October 25- 31, Spooky Storywalk on 3rd Street
Tuesday, October 26, Family STEM Grab & Go: Pumpkin Patch Harvester
Tuesday, October 26, 6 p.m., Adult Pinterest Craft Class: Beaded Pumpkins
Thursday, October 28, 3:45 - 5 p.m., Kids' Pumpkin Decorating- registration is required

HAR-BER VILLAGE
Saturday, October 23 and October 30, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Haunted History Hayride
Come out and learn some local lore while going on a hayride. There will be some spookiness on the ride. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and 3 and under are free. Members are $7 and $3.

HEAVENLY ANGELS HOUSE
Saturday, October 16, Walking with Angels. Har-Ber Village Walking Trail

JANA JAE'S GALLERY SOUTHWEST
Exciting things are happening at the Gallery as renowned artist, Lee Bocock, is giving the Gallery a makeover and facelift. The gallery is featuring some of her beautiful original art for sale. Also offered now are art lessons in the Gallery with artist Pam Crittenden.  Enjoy snacks and drinks and meet the artists featured inside and outside during Fall Merchants Open House October 1 & 2. On Saturday, October 2 enjoy the Taco Truck delicious menu options.

MID-AMERICA OUTDOORS
October 14 - 17, National Rock Racing Association Finals + Pro Mega Truck Series
For more information go to www.midamericaoutdoors.com
October 29 - 31, Halloween Crosxs Rd 9 + Point 1 Racing Finals
For more information go to www.midamericaoutdoors.com

OKLAHOMA BLOOD DRIVE
Monday, October 18, 9 a.m. - noon. NEO Grove Center

RUSTIC REHAB
Sunday, October 24, 2 p.m., Fall Fashion Show - Fun clothing and accessories
for ladies. For more information call 918-314-8361.

SHANGRI-LA RESORT/THE ANCHOR
Wednesday, October 6, 5 - 9 p.m., Hooray Grill Steak Cookout at Doc's Patio
Thursday, October 7, 7 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – L.A. Rams at Seattle
Thursday, October 7, 5 - 9 p.m., Shrimp Boil & Karaoke Night at Doc's Bar & Grill
Friday, October 8, 7 p.m., Co-Ed Pickleball Mixer at The Anchor
Friday, October 8, 5 - 9 p.m., All-You-Can-Eat Ribs Night at Doc's Bar & Grill
Friday, October 8, 6 p.m., College Football Coverage at The Anchor – Temple at Cincinnati
Friday, October 8, 7 - 10 p.m., Franklin Birt entertains live at Doc’s
Saturday, October 9, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hooray Grill Breakfast & Lunch Cookout at the Club House
Saturday, October 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday Breakfast Buffet at Doc’s Bar & Grill
Saturday, October 9, 9 a.m., Co-Ed Pickleball Mixer at The Anchor
Saturday, October 9, noon, 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament at The Anchor
Saturday, October 9, TBD, OU-Texas Tailgate Party & Football Coverage at The Anchor
Saturday, October 9, TBD, Arkansas at Ole Miss Football Coverage at The Anchor
Saturday, October 9, TBD Memphis at Tulsa Football Coverage at The Anchor
Sunday, October 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday Breakfast Buffet at Doc's Bar & Grill
Sunday, October 10, noon, NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Denver at Pittsburgh
Sunday, October 10, noon, NFL Football Coverage The Anchor–Miami at Tampa Bay
Sunday, October 10, 3 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Cleveland at L.A. Chargers
Sunday, October 10, 3:30 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – N.Y. Giants at Dallas
Sunday, October 10, 3:30 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – San Francisco at Arizona
Sunday, October 10, 7 p.m., NFL Football Coverage at The Anchor – Buffalo at Kansas City
Monday, October 11, 7 p.m., Beginners Pickleball at The Anchor
Monday, October 11, 7 p.m., Men’s Pickleball League Play
Monday, October 11, 7 p.m., Monday Night Football at The Anchor – Indianapolis at Baltimore
Tuesday, October 12, 9 a.m., Adult Group Pickleball Drills/Play at The Anchor
Tuesday, October 12, 7 p.m., Co-Ed Pickleball Mixer at The Anchor
Tuesday, October 12, 5 - 9 p.m., Craft Burgers & Booze Tuesday at Doc’s

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!
The bewitching hour is close at hand and the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce invites your business to be a part of the fun! Ghosts of Grove Haunted History Tours will take place on October 22 and 23 from 5 - 8 p.m.

Here’s how you and your business can get involved:

Option 1 - We are seeking businesses that would be willing to stay open late on Oct. 22nd and 23rd to offer promotions/discounts to those that present ticket stubs. All special offers will expire on Oct. 24th. Space for participants merchants is limited.

Option 2 – We are seeking businesses that would like to set-up games on the community center lawn for guests to enjoy while waiting for their tour to depart. This is a great opportunity to do some community networking and to promote your business. 

Email joshgoff.gacc@gmail.com and let us know how you would like to participate. You must submit your proposal before Wednesday, Oct. 6th.

HAPPY HAUNTING!
Free Business Workshop
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 of every month at the Chamber office.

Join us in a hands-on workshop hosted by the Grove Area Chamber
of Commerce and led by Business Development Trainer, Rebekah King. This workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 26 at 1 p.m. and will
last approximately one hour.

In this month's workshop, we will discover new and exciting ways to market your products and services on social media as well as how to take professional photos for busy entrepreneurs, wording your posts,
and utilizing hashtags.

To attend the workshop, RSVP by calling the Chamber office at
918-786-9079 or email connieking.gacc@gmail.com.
Ribbon Cutting - The Anchor
A ribbon cutting was held at The Anchor at Shangri-La on Thursday, September 30 by the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors. The Anchor is beyond amazing with features and amenities for both young and old and is open to the public. Since their opening this year, it has become a key place to attract vacationers to the Grand Lake region. The Anchor has also had great support from the entire Grand Lake community.

Outside you will find tennis courts both open and domed, pickle ball courts, a catch and release fishing hole for ages 12 and under, a wiffle ball field (Mini Fenway Park), basketball courts, and a beautiful all season/weather deck that can be rented out for gatherings. Inside is an arcade game room, a sports bar complete with multiple screen tvs, a virtual arena, trackman bays, CXC racing, shooting simulators, escape rooms, and so much more.

Attending the ribbon cutting were Julie Martin, Lake Home Stylist; Linda Wall, Director of Catering, Shangri-La Resort; Brenda Newnam, Grove Public Library; Joel McCorkle, Legacy Real Estate; Dana Able, Director of Sales, Shangri-La Resort; Shelly Cook, Grove Public Library; Syrina Nelson, BancFirst; Kory Dietz, BancFirst; Natasha Arnall, BancFirst; Shaun Tune, Director of Operations, The Anchor; Maria Miller, Friends Nutrition; Jamie Johnson, Grove Nursing Center; Jennifer Fink, Friends Nutrition; Nick Bowers, BOLT Fiber Optic Services; Autumn Wilhelm, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.; Ken Noteboom, Note-Able Outdoor Living; Cheryl Flood, Legacy Real Estate; Jason Sheffield, Executive Chairman, Shangri-La Resort; Barry Willingham, President and CEO, Shangri-La Resort; Debbie Dooley, Field Representative for Congressman MarkWayne Mullin; Caleb Cochran, District Director for Congressman MarkWayne Mullin; Mike Williams, Director of Communications, Shangri-La Resort; Judy Johnson, McGraw Realtors; Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank; Sharie Cox, Grove’s Royal Party Solutions, and Donnie Crain, Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Board of Directors
Mike Williams, Shangri-La Resort
Chairman

Elizabeth West, Grand Lake Mental Health Center
Immediate Past Chairman

Andy Stewart, Patricia Island Country Club
Chairman Elect

Kim Shearer, Grand Country Pest Control
Treasurer

Dustin Able, Grand Savings Bank
Sharie Cox, Grove's Royal Liquor
Marty Follis, The Real Estate Book
Cindy Hefner, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
Matt Henderson, Grove Insurance Associates
Lindsay Jarvis, Minerva Canna
Jamie Johnson, Grove Nursing Center
Jamie Perryman, Grove Dental Associates
Teresa Poindexter, The Regatta on Grand
Kelly Scruby, J-K Services
Autumn Wilhelm, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.
Steve Williams, Williams Homes

Darren Cook - Ex Officio

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