Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update

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, and 5. 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 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

MID-AMERICA OUTDOORS

September 3-6, Labor Day Weekend, - MAO Racing Rd. 6 + Bounty Course + Prerunner Palooza. Tickets and camping reservations for the Labor Day weekend event are available online now at www.midamericaoutdoors.com

SHANGRI-LA

Wednesday, August 25, 5 - 9 p.m., Hooray Grill Steak Cookout at Doc's Patio

Thursday, August 26, 4 - 5 p.m., Family Golf Hour

Thursday, August 26, 9 - 10 a.m., Pickleball Group Lessons at The Anchor

Thursday, August 26, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Co-ed Pickleball Night at The Anchor

Thursday, August 26, 5 - 9 p.m., Shrimp Boil & Karaoke Night at Doc's

Friday, August 27, 5 p.m., Yellow Rabbit Run Horse Race

Friday, August 27, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Tennis Drills/Play at The Anchor

Friday, August 27, 5 - 9 p.m., All-You-Can-Eat Ribs Night at Doc's

Friday, August 27, 7 - 10 p.m., Laron Simpson entertains live at Doc’s

Friday, August 27, 8 - 11 p.m., DJ Matt entertains live at Doc’s Patio

Saturday, August 28, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hooray Grill Breakfast & Lunch Cookout at the Club House

Saturday, August 28, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday Breakfast Buffet at Doc’s

Saturday, August 28, 4 -5 p.m., Family Golf Hour

Saturday, August 28, 8:30 - 11 a.m. Tennis Drills/Play at The Anchor

Saturday, August 28, 9 - 11 a.m., Pickleball Round Robin at The Anchor

Saturday, August 28, 8 - 11 a.m., Brett & Terri perform live at Doc’s Patio

Sunday, August 29, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday Breakfast Buffet at Doc's

Monday, August 30, 9 - 10 a.m., Group Tennis Lessons at The Anchor

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

Tuesday, August 31, 9 - 10 a.m., Pickleball Group Lessons at The Anchor

Tuesday, August 31, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Tennis Drills/Play at The Anchor

Tuesday, August 31, 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!

Ribbon Cutting - Long's Resort

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gathered at Long’s Resort to welcome Greg and Cassy Ware to Grove and Grand Lake. Greg and Cassy are the new owners of Long’s Resort as of June of this year coming to the lake from Roger, Arkansas. Long’s Resort has been around since the 1950s and is a true Grand Lake landmark. On the property are 3 up-to-date cabins and 1 duplex with plans to expand next year. They also offer kayak, canoe, and paddle boat rentals, a private boat ramp, private boat slips, and dry boat storage.

Attending the ribbon cutting were Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce; Greg & Cassy Ware cutting the ribbon; Jeff Savage, RE/MAX Grand Lake; Autumn Wilhelm, Grand River Abstract Title Co.; Angela Hamilton, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.; Harold Spieckermann, AAA Business Systems; Jenny Wilhelm, Grand River Abstract & Title Co., Sally Dudley, Edward Jones Investments; Jamie Johnson, Capital Carpet Cleaning; Angie Medlin, Bank of Grand Lake; Matt Carnes, Bank of Grand Lake; Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank; Ben Hampton, Bank of Grand Lake; Justin Chizmar, Edward Jones Investments; and Andrew Crawford, The Grove Sun.

Yard of the Month

Congratulations go to Carl and Kathy Donaldson of 2090 Evans Drive for being selected for the Yard of the Month. Their efforts at "Making a Difference" are very much appreciated.

The goal of the Yard of the Month program is to recognize the efforts of residents who take pride in their landscaping - inspiring others to do the same. Nominations for the August Yard of the Month are being accepted and need to be turned in to the Chamber office by August 30.

On hand to present the sign were Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce; Louise Steffen Templin with the Garden Club and the Chamber's Beautification Committee; and Steve Williams, Chairman of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee.

Checkered Past - Mention the rodeo and get a free drink with sandwich purchase during the Open House.

Chiminea Connection - 10% off everything in the store. Enter drawing for a mini-chiminea valued at $79.

Cinema 7 of Grove - Mention "Rodeo Open House" and enjoy matinee ticket prices on all available showings for August 27 & 28.

Goodfellas Pizza - 15% discount on all orders when "Rodeo Open House" is mentioned.

Grand Lake Sports Center - Mention "Rodeo Open House" and get 25% off all water toys on August 27 & 28.

Grove's Royal Liquor - 10% off all black box wines, 5% off select beer.

Grove's Royal Party Solutions - Come in to enter a drawing for a free custom candy bouquet.

Har-Ber Village Museum Gift Shop - Variety of sales 50% off in the gift shop.

Honey Creek Hive Mini Golf - Enter a drawing for a free round of mini golf for 6 people.

Howie's Landing - Enjoy the lowest rates of the season at Grand Lake's newest waterfront resort. Go to www.howieslanding.com and follow "Cabin" link to reserve.

Jana Jae's Gallery Southwest - 20% off any one item. Mention "Rodeo Open House".

Jennifer Houseman Photography - Stop by to enter to win a complimentary photo session including hair & makeup services and a $400 gift certificate to be used towards a picture purchase.

Lake Home Stylist - Free consultation and $100 off Home Refresh or Home Renovation. For more information go to www.lakehomestylist.com or call 580-695-3364 to set up your consultation.

Matt's Place - Take advantage of the Prime Rib Special - $24.99 Friday night only.

Minerva Canna - $99 an ounce on all flower when you mention "Rodeo Open House".

Monkey Island RV Resort - 10% off all cabin & RV rentals. 15% off RV & cabin rentals for 6 or more guests. Must mention "Rodeo Open House".

New Life Spa - Open Friday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come in and take a tour of New Life Spa and see what they have to offer. Enter your name for a drawing for the following: (1) a 1 month membership, (2) a Complimentary Day Spa Visit, or (3) an 11 day detox with their new Rife Frequency System.

Note-Able Outdoor Living - Stop in and get entered in to a drawing for a handcrafted cedar pelican planter.

On Target Guns, Bows, and Range - Enter a drawing to win four gift certificates for one day of free shooting.

Pistol Pat's Family Diner on Honey Creek - Come in and enjoy the Rodeo Steak Special - a 16 oz. bone-in ribeye with loaded baked potato, green beans, & Texas toast for only $34.99 plus tax. Available Friday & Saturday while supplies last.

Regal Car Sales & Credit - Come in, check out the cars, and enter to win a swag gift bag.

Second Chance Thrift - 10% discount on all purchases when mentioning "Rodeo Open House"

Shoe Sensation - Come in to enter a drawing for a $50 gift card.

The Muddy Pearl - 10% off storewide on the 27th & 28th. Enter their drawing for 1 gallon of Tyler Laundry Soap, a $98 value.

The Regatta on Grand - Free dessert with entree when mentioning the "rodeo"

The Rusty Willow - Come in and visit this beautiful store and enter the drawing for a free flower arrangement.

TH Rogers Lumber Company - Come in and register to win a $100 gift certificate good on any products in the store.

Time After Time Flea Market - 20 - 75% off items in select booths. Also a drawing for a gift certificate for The Coffee Shoppe inside the flea market.

Trench Brothers Graphics - Enjoy 10% off one item in the store per customer.

Turquoise Lilly - Receive 20% off of anything in the store. Must mention "Rodeo Open House".

The Grand Welcome Program is a wonderful resource available free of charge to any new resident in the Grove area. The baskets contain helpful products from Chamber members that promote the members' business while aiding new area residents.

We are now gathering items for the September Welcome Baskets. For $50 and 24 fun promotional items your business can be included to welcome newcomers to our community while promoting your business.

These items will be due in to the Chamber office by September 17. The baskets will be put together on September 21 and ready to go out to our newcomers.

Call the Chamber office at 918-786-9079 participate.