Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update

November 11, 2020

Your Chamber @ Work

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Thursday, November 19, 10:30 a.m.

Grand Panache, 2092 S. Main, Unit A4

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

A Grand Roofing, at the Chamber office

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

Grove Masonic Lodge, 401 S. Broadway

Upcoming Events

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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.

GROVE COMMUNITY PLAYMAKERS

The Grove Playmakers are celebrating a milestone along the path to creating sterling theatre for our community with exhibits illustrating The Playmakers' musical history through thirty four musical and musical revue productions. Displays of major musicals and musical revues, many of which included young actors, will light up the theatre stage. Images of musicals with casts of primarily children and youth, over 200 throughout the Playmakers' history, will charm all ages in the wing room. The exhibits will open on Saturday, November 21 from 1 - 8 p.m. and continue on Saturdays, from 1 - 8 p.m. and Sundays from 1 - 6 p.m.

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.

HAR-BER VILLAGE - UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

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

SHANGRI-LA

Wednesday, November 18, 5 - 9 p.m., Italian/Wine Wednesday at Doc's

Thursday, November 17, 6 - 9 p.m., Prime Rib Thursday & Karaoke at Doc's

Friday, November 20, 7 - 10 p.m., Jacob Dement entertains at Doc's

Friday, November 20, 6 - 9 p.m., Terry Jordan entertains at The Summit

Saturday, November 21, Bedlam Football Watch Party at Doc’s

Saturday, November 21, 6 - 9 p.m., Terry Jordan entertains at The Summit

Sunday, November 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday Brunch served at Doc's

Sunday, November 22, 3 p.m., Final Day for Ordering Thanksgiving-Dinner-to-Go

Sunday, November 22 6 - 9 p.m., Terry Jordan entertains at The Summit

Monday-Sunday, November 23-29, Festivus & Shopping Extravaganza Week at the Golf Shop

Tuesday, November 24, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m., Water Aerobics at the Indoor Pool

Tuesday-Thursday, November 24-26: Pick-Up of Thanksgiving-Dinner-to-Go Orders at Doc's

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.

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!

THE DEN OF UNIQUITY

Fashionistas of all ages, shapes, and sizes, join in the fun for Sip Sip Sashay every Friday in November. Sashay through The Shebang SRO bar and dining rooms in your favorite fashions and accessories for big savings on your favorite items.

Ribbon Cuttings

THE RUSTY WILLOW

It’s an all new scene for The Rusty Willow and the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were on hand for a ribbon cutting for Richard Rowe and Kim Williams at their new location at 4 West 3^rd St. on Thursday, November 12. Along with the location change, there are lots of exciting new things happening at The Rusty Willow. Soon, on Fridays flower bouquets will be discounted, so be sure to stop by and begin the weekend right with a beautiful selection of posies for your sweetie. Wreath making and floral arrangement classes will be coming up soon – so be on the lookout for more information. Also, if you are needing your home (fabulously) decorated for Christmas, give them a call and they will be happy to come out and decorate either with items you already have or with items you can purchase from the store. Attending the ribbon cutting were Victoria Perry, RE/MAX Grand Lake; Betty Rowe, The Rusty Willow; Richard Rowe, The Rusty Willow; Kim Williams, The Rusty Willow; Julia Moore, The Rusty Willow; Judi Johnson, McGraw Realtors; Cheryl Flood, The Dodd Company; Nick Bowers, BOLT Fiber Optic Services; and Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.

THE REGATTA ON GRAND

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed The Regatta on Grand owned by Marc Newman and Teresa Poindexter with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 12. The Regatta on Grand is a luxury waterfront RV resort (and so much more) built onto a peninsula near the iconic Sailboat Bridge. When complete The Regatta on Grand will have 87 interior, lakefront, and pull through sites with full hookups and 30 and 50 amp service on both sides of the pad with both a fun and luxurious environment. Also featured is The Pourhouse, a rooftop restaurant and bar overlooking beautiful Grand Lake serving tasty made to order foods by the one and only Chef Kyle Spurlock. Hours are 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (or later). At The Regatta on Grand it’s all about fun, entertainment, and refinement. You will meet a great staff ready to serve you on your visit, beautiful waterfalls, and indoor dining as well.

Attending the ribbon cutting was Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce with Ambassadors from Grand Savings Bank, Friends Nutrition, BOLT Fiber Optic Services, McGraw Realtors – Grand Lake, The Dodd Company, Grand River Abstract, INTEGRIS Grove Hospital, Apex Title & Closing Services, and RE/MAX Grand Lake. Also in attendance were friends and family of Mark and Teresa and their amazing staff.

KGVE RADIO

A ribbon cutting was held by the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and staff on Friday, November 13 for KGVE 99.3FM. KGVE has just recently been purchased from long-time owner Larry Hestand by Mark and Tanner Linn. KGVE is a 15-thousand-watt station bringing you some of the best country music in the four-state area. Tune in for weather every half hour, national and local news at the top of the hour and live broadcasts of the Grove RidgeRunners basketball and football during the fall and winter. Also, be sure to tune in every weekday morning at 9 a.m. for Tradio.

Attending the ribbon cutting were Chamber ambassadors from RE/MAX Grand Lake, AAA Business Systems, and Grand Savings Bank. Also, in attendance were friends and family of the new owners.

Welcome to downtown and the radio biz Mark and Tanner!

THE MUDDY PEARL

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gathered for a ribbon cutting to welcome Holley Hofschulte as the new owner of The Muddy Pearl. The Muddy Pearl is located at 414 E. 3^rd and carries a line of wonderful products including Naked Bee, Wind Willow mixes and dips, and Tyler Candy Company. Holley has worked hard to find the perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list so stop in soon and see them. You can also check out the latest boutique fashion and trends for women online at https://shopmuddypearl.com/. Store hours are 10 – 5 Monday thru Saturday.

Attending the ribbon cutting were Ambassadors from member businesses including The Regatta on Grand, Apex Title & Closing Company, BancFirst, AAA Business Systems, and Grand Savings Bank along with friends and family.

Ring in the excitement of the holiday season with this fun and festive kick-off event! Gather together with friends new and old in the spirit of Christmas and Community as we countdown to the lighting of the community center lawn and the 22 ft. tall city Christmas tree! With the flip of a switch and a few surprises, town square will come alive in a spectacle of lights and sound creating a “Grand” tradition for you and yours!

’Tis the season for bragging rights and friendly competition, but we’ll settle for anything civil. Bring out your inner Clark Griswold this Christmas with the Griswolds of Grand Decorating Competition! The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce encourages our members and the community to work together in the spirit of the season to increase curb appeal and to promote shopping locally by making our city shine a little brighter this Christmas.

“Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas!”

Sign-up by submitting your name, business name (if applicable), address, and phone number to joshgoff.gacc@gmail.com no later than November 27, 2020. Participating businesses and residences will be judged between November 30th and December 3rd in three divisions: commercial interior, commercial exterior, and residential exterior. Three lucky winners will be announced and awarded at the “Lights on Grove! Christmas Kick-Off Celebration” on Dec. 4th. For more information contact Josh Goff at the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce by calling (918) 786-9079.

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!