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All the dolls will be displayed on Saturday, September 17th, at a Family Fun Festival event at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Grove. Each Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsor will be able to have a free information booth at the event. Awards will be given to the King and Queen of the Paper Doll Project. To participate in the event or receive more information regarding CASA of Northeast Oklahoma and volunteering and donation opportunities, please contact Mark Ogle at (918) 694-2510 or mark@casaneok.org. 

Friday, September 2 from 4 - 9 p.m., Brought to you by Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Grove Area Creative Alliance. This is a very special Block Party showcasing some of our local and very talented artists. Live music by Jana Jae, David Bridges and the Message, and Ron Young with sound by AB Sound. Also featuring 3 new food trucks, jewelry, and a face painter. Some of the downtown stores will be open late.

Friday, Sept. 2 from 4-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

A comedy of crosswords and romance! The New York Times called it "...a battle of the sexes throwback." Call for reservations (918) 786-8950.

Thursday, September 1, 11:15 a.m. Tai Chi for Better Balance

Tuesday, 10 a.m., SAIL, (Staying Active and Independent for Life)

Tuesday, 11:15 a.m., Tai Chi for Better Balance

Tuesday, 12:30-5 p.m., Kids Kitchen, drop in and made a snack, ages 6-11

Jana Jae’s Gallery Southwest has “space for rent”. Stop by the gallery at 10th & Main, Grove to look at two areas for rent or call 918-786-8896 or 918-786-5780 for information. And don’t forget to stop by their air-conditioned gallery and enjoy fabulous new works of art. Gallery Southwest always has the perfect gift for that special someone. Art, jewelry, beautiful hand-turned wooden bowls, rugs, clothing and more - including all C & M clothing and accessories on 50% OFF SALE.

A ribbon cutting was held for new Grove business TF Wholesale on Thursday, August 25. TF Wholesale is located at 2072 S. Main St. in Grove and is owned by Travis and Amy France. The business is based out of Rogers, Arkansas and opened their doors in that location two years ago and in Grove on August 17. Everything in the store is 40% off retail and is checked before sold. All clothing is $6 and shoes are all $10-$12. There are lots of other great items in the store - tv's, pillows, lake toys, bbq grills, among many other things and the merchandise will continually change. Hours are Wednesday - Sunday from 10 - 5. Restocking is done on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TF-Wholesale-GroveOk- to see what they are featuring.

Attending the ribbon cutting were Sharie Cox, Grove's Royal Liguor; Todd Franke, AmeriSpec Home Inspections; Nick Bowers, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative; Dalton Homan, Edward Jones Investments; Cassie Rentfro, TriState Insurance; Judy Johnson, McGraw Realtors; Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank; Jason Shearer, Grand Country Pest Control; Michelle Stevens-Holt, The Cole Organization; Jacob Wallace, Grand Savings Bank; Brent Malone, Grove Area Chamber of Commerce; Travis and Amy France with baby Blaklee; Natasha Arnall, BancFirst; Chevas Walgren, TF Wholesale; Ken Noteboom, Individual Member; Myra Noteboom, Individual Member; Sherry Devitt Hilton, Devitt Properties; Ivan Devitt, Devitt Properties, and Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.