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Saturday, May 14 1 - 4 p.m., Watercolor Class led by artist Dolly Zarintash. Bring your own idea to paint and Dolly will help you create it. Seating is limited. For information or to register, please call (918) 786-9698.

Storytime - Mondays at 10:30

Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m., Come to the Gardens and listen to storytellers from Territory Tellers in the Japanese Tea House. Family friendly, but this program is geared for older teens and adults. Free admissions to the Gardens and the stories but donations are always appreciated.

May 24 from 2 - 3 p.m. for another great workshop presented by our friends at Northeast Tech! To reserve your spot, email connieking.gacc@gmail.com or call 918-786-9079.

A ribbon cutting was held for new member Groveport Resort by the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Rick Morris, owner of Groveport Resort has been working diligently for the past year to turn his property located at 1563 110th St. NW into a place that has both the luxuries of a nice hotel stay and a camping trip. Each room has a fully equipped kitchenette. There are also duplexes if you would like a little larger area. The property features over 500' of shoreline, docks, grills, and firepits. You will find more information on their website at https://www.groveportresortok.com/

Attending the ribbon cutting were Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank; Todd Franke, AmeriSpec Home Inspections; Judi Johnson, McGraw Realtors; Jacob Wallace, United Fidelity Funding Corp.; cutting the ribbon Rick Morris; Jennifer Fink, Friends Nutrition; Nick Bowers, Northeast Oklahoma Electric/BOLT; Jamie Johnson, Capital Carpet Cleaning; and Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gathered for a ribbon cutting for Safe Home Systems on Thursday, May 5. Safe Home Systems is located out of Quapaw with their administrative office housed in Grove. The are a multi-faceted business specializing in roofing, remodeling, water damage, mold mediation, and solar. In house financing is available and they do small to large jobs with free estimates. Check out their website at https://www.safe-homes.us/

Attending the ribbon cutting were Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce; Todd Franke, AmeriSpec Home Inspections; Jacob Wallace, United Fidelity Funding Corp.; Judi Johnson, Legacy Real Estate; Art Christie, Safe Home Systems; Leah Christie, Safe Home Systems; Josh Wasson, Safe Home Systems; Robert Stover, Safe Home Systems; Jamie Johnson, Capital Carpet Cleaning; Jennifer Fink, Friends Nutrition; and Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank.

The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited new downtown Grove shop Sistermade on their Grand Open for a ribbon cutting. Sistermade is owned by Marc and Hailey Lingard and is located at 4 E. 3rd Street. This is a super fun store and a great place to order affordable custom tees for both adults and children. They also carry lake gear, Grand Lake hats and stickers, toys, candles, soaps, and more. Check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sistermadeshop

Attending the ribbon cutting were Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank; T.J. Burden, T.J. Burden Agency - Farmers Insurance; Teresa Poindexter, The Regatta on Grand; Jamie Johnson, Capital Carpet Cleaning; Liza Hardesty, Grand River Abstract & Title Co., Autumn Wilhelm, Grand River Abstract & Title Co.; Myla Lingard; Hailey and Marc Lingard; Michelle Stevens-Holt, The Cole Organization; Sharie Cox, Grove's Royal Liquor; Jacob Wallace, United Fidelity Funding Corp.; and Donnie Crain, president of Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.