Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update

September 2, 2020

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CASA OF NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA

September 17, 7 p.m. - Zoom Meeting - Learn all about what it takes to advocate for abused and neglected children in Ottawa and Delaware counties. New volunteer training (non-virtual) is also set to begin on September 29 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Call 918-544-6452 for more information.

GRAND LAKE QUEEN RIVERBOAT CRUISES

Fridays at 7 p.m. - Karaoke sunset cruise

Saturdays at 6 p.m. - Narrated sightseeing cruise

GROVE'S F-4 PHANTOM DISPLAY DEDICATION CEREMONY

Tuesday, September 15 at 1 p.m., Adjacent to Ferra Aerospace - public is invited

GROVE'S ROYAL LIQUOR

All Day Friday and Saturday, September 4th and 5th Grove's Royal Liquor will be celebrating the Labor Day weekend by offering customers 10% off any gift items, 5% off any of the Noble Vines wine varietals and 5% off any liquor based canned drinks!!! They will also have FREE NACHOS on Friday, September 4th from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. to recognize Labor Day which was created to pay tribute to the contributions that American workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country!! Come on in with your work boots on, in your business attire, uniforms, hardworking hands and minds and let them say "Thank You" for all you do for our Great Nation!! Don't forget, all items are priced at a cash discount, so cash purchases at Grove's Royal Liquor always saves you money.

GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tuesday, September 1st, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Family STEM/Fizzy Sidewalk Chalk/grab n' go

Tuesday, September 8, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Family STEM/Paper Circuits/grab n'go

Thursday, September 10, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Kids Action Art/Splat Art/grab n' go

Monday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., STEM Storytime at Home/Piggy in the Puddle/grab n' go

Tuesday, September 15, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Family STEM/Origami/grab n' go

Thursday, September 17, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Adult Action Art/Weaving/ grab n' go

Tuesday, September 22, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Family STEM/Code Your Name Jewelry/grab n' go

Tuesday, September 22, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Adult Pinterest Craft/grab n' go

Thursday, September 24, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Teen Action Art/Revolving Picture/grab n' go

Tuesday, September 29, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Family STEM Story/Sun Bread & S'mores/ grab n' go

JANA JAE'S FIDDLE CAMP & MUSIC FEST

Labor Day weekend - September 4, 5, 6

Not just for fiddles! All acoustic instruments welcome! A full CDC compliant weekend of learning and sharing music with Jana Jae and 12 renowned instructors. Details at grandlakefestivals.com

OPERATION GRATITUDE

Wednesday, September 9, Live music 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Program will begin at 6:30 at Ridgerunner Stadium. A thank you to and in honor of the many first responders and veterans who help make this a safe community to live in.

RUSTIC REHAB

Saturday, September 19, 5 pm - 7:30 pm Progressive dinner begins at Rustic Rehab

SHANGRI-LA

Thursday, September 3, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Water Aerobics at the Indoor Pool

Thursday, September 3, 5 p.m., Thursday Night Scramble

Thursday, September 3, 5 - 9 p.m., Thursday Night Shrimp Boil on Doc’s Patio

Friday, September 4, 5 p.m., “Yellow Rabbit Run” Alternate Shot Horse Race

Saturday, September 5, 5 p.m., Dock Shots

Saturday, September 5, 8 - 11 p.m., Lucas Gates performs at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar

Saturday, September 5, 6 - 9 p.m., Terry Jordan performs live at the Summit

Sunday, September 6, 7:30 - 3 p.m., Par 3 Jackpot

Sunday, September 6, 8 - 11 p.m., Reverse Reaction performs live at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar

Sunday, September 6, 6 - 9 p.m., Terry Jordan performs live at the Summit

Tuesday, September 8, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Water Aerobics at the Indoor Pool

ST. ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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.

Saturday, September 19 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Drive-thru Fish Fry/Outdoor Celebration, boxed style fish dinner with all the fixings. Eat in your car or bring your lawn chair. Donations go to support CASA of Delaware County.

THE CAFE AT HAR-BER VILLAGE

The Cafe offers both inside and outside dining as well as takeout, curbside, and full service catering featuring great breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. All food is made fresh daily with new hours, open daily from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. All you can eat catfish on Wednesdays beginning at 11 a.m. until they run out.

NEW FOR 2020!

****SANTA'S OZARK MOUNTAIN VILLAGE****

SEE HOW YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS CAN GET INVOLVED WITH GRAND LAKE'S MOST UNIQUE CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION!

When: November 27 & 28, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

December 5 & 19, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Har-Ber Village Museum

Things to Do:

Mid-1800's themed Christmas light display and walk through experience
Hourly Snowfall at 'The "It's Snow-Time!" Stage'
Live entertainment
Shopping
Crafts
Pictures with Santa and more.

Cabin Sponsorship:

Your business logo will be printed onto a sign or banner and placed on or in front of one of our 11 pre-decorated structures.

Vendors Space:

Vendor space includes one 6 ft. table in a heated indoor facility for all four nights of operation (weather permitting) at a cost of $50.

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!

Click here for Christmas Parade registration form

Groundbreaking Ceremony -

Lendonwood Gardens

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 26 at the entrance of Lendonwood Gardens. The construction prep is beginning on a new Welcome Center building at the front gate, with completion expected in about six months. Visitors to the gardens next year will be entering through a new, more welcoming front entrance which was made public in an announcement by board president Jim Corbridge earlier in the summer. The building project is being coordinated by a board committee led by vice-president Jim Reynolds who will work closely with the contractor to complete the facility.

The new building will be constructed primarily from the proceeds of an insurance settlement after the fire loss of the garden’s rental house on the property last year.

“After the fire, the board concluded that our mission really does not include being landlords of a rental home, so instead of rebuilding a residence, we started looking at our priority needs,” Corbridge said. Among the key needs identified at the time was to create a place where trained volunteers could greet visitors, provide information, answer questions, accept admission fees, sell plants, and staff a gift shop, he said.

“Our current resources likely will not cover all the costs of the new Welcome Center, other improvements, and an operational budget shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. “We will need to seek increased contributions from supporters in the community, as well as investigating grant possibilities. “

The new building will measure 42 feet by 22.5 feet, not counting the deck, and will include the space for ticket sales, a gift shop, restrooms, storage, and a small meeting room. He said the style of the facility will be consistent with the garden’s Pavilion at the Koi Pond.

As part of the construction project, the old gatehouse will be demolished, along with part of the front fence to accommodate the new building. Many plants and small trees already have been relocated, although a few larger trees had to be cleared.

Corbridge said that plans for the new Welcome Center depend heavily on recruiting interested volunteers to staff the facility. “We are always in need of volunteers to care for the garden itself, but now we hope community members will step forward to help us greet visitors and attend to their needs.” He pointed out that the new building will be air conditioned.

The privately owned garden is open to the public year round, from dawn to dusk. Botanical highlights include large collections of azaleas, rhododendrons, daylilies, hostas, peonies, Japanese maples, dogwoods, and many other plants and trees.

Lendonwood also has become a popular site for weddings and other special events. For more information about Lendonwood, see the garden’s web site at www.lendonwood.com or call 918-786-2938.

Pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony - Cindy Reynolds, Jim Reynolds, Jim Corbridge, Ray Geis, Michele Norwood, Pastor Robert Carter, Pauline Hale, Judy Scarriot, and Shirley Daggett. Also attending were Connie King, Grove Area Chamber of Commerce; Arizona Smith, The American; and Jim Ellis, The Grove Sun.