April 30, 2025

We are gearing up for a busy month of May!

If you did not receive the information regarding the new summer marketing campaign, please contact us as soon as possible. The Grand Lake Adventure Passport will launch on May 23rd, and you will want to look at the details. There are three options available to participate. Come join us as we work to get visitors and potential new residents into your places of business. The deadline to get a spot on the passport is Monday, May 12th. We are introducing this campaign in conjunction with our retail committee and Chamber ambassador team to encourage new spending in the lake region. We will be doing a series of drawings and giving out cash prices after Labor Day weekend for completed passports. It will pay to shop and explore in the Grand Lake region this summer.

If you have an event taking place in the region and it is not on our calendar (www.groveok.org), you will want to get those details added today. We are continually marketing the community calendar, and we want to make sure your event is listed. This section of our website is the top visited page.

Please mark Friday, May 23rd on your calendar for our next State of the Region event. We will be hosting a breakfast forum with updates from our State Representative Josh West, State of Oklahoma Tourism Director Sterling Zearley, other legislative partners. Follow our Facebook page and look at your email for those details.

If you have not updated our address in your system, please help us out and make those changes. We appreciate you!

Thank you for your continued support and for making April a fantastic month at the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cheers to a great start to May,

~ Amanda

Amanda K. Davis

President, Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

amandadavis@groveareachamber.com

918-786-9079

WELCOME ABOARD

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Thursday, May 1, 10:00 a.m.

Dad's Music Shop

13 E. 7th Street, Grove

Thursday, May 1, 10:30 a.m.

IMG Oklahoma LLC - Iguana Marine Group

100 Anchor Road, Grove

Saturday, May 10, 2:00 p.m.

Eagle Scout Monument

1308 W. 13th St., Lendonwood Gardens

Thursday, May 15th, 11:00 a.m.

Grand Area Creative Alliance

3 W. 3rd Street, Grove (Patchwork Pelican)

Thursday, May 29th, 10:00 a.m.

CASA of Northeast Oklahoma

311 S. Grand Street, Chamber Office

Friday, May 30th, 10:30 a.m.

The Regatta - Drift on Grand

11601 US 59 N, Grove

UPCOMING EVENTS

We would love to help get your information out!

Please send your business activities for next week's newsletter to info@groveareachamber.com before noon on Tuesday.

Also, submit your event to our website calendar of events page at https://groveok.org/calendar-of-events/home/.

Click here to visit our Events Calendar

A GRAND GATHERING

Karaoke every Saturday 7-10pm (a Non Smoking Event)

Open Tuesday - Friday 10-4 & Saturday 10-5 Indoor Vendor Market + Food Truck Dining

Located at 7 E. Third Street, Grove. Contact 918-791-3419 or agrandreservation@gmail.com

BRUSH AND PALETTE ART CLUB & GALLERY

Tuesday, May 20th, 6-8pm, Acrylic Painting Class - Sunflowers & Bird, $30 supplies included.

Classes and receptions are open to the public. 18 W. 4th St., Grove

To sign up for a class, or interested in joining the club call 918-786-9698

CHEROKEE CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, May 2nd - Live Music by Soul Shaker Jr. 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 3rd - Live Music by Cliff Boone Band 8:00 p.m.

CINEMA 7 OF GROVE

Now showing: Until Dawn, Sinners, King of Kings, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.

Coming soon: Thunderbolts

For MORE movies & show times: centercinemas.com

COLEMAN THEATRE

Friday, May 2nd, Darcy Lynne and Friends: Up Close and Personal

Saturday, May 3rd, Virginia Lee Wilson - Wall of Fame Induction

Saturday, May 3rd, "Tribute to the King" featuring Rick Cook and Strait Country with Special guest Jayly Rae

Thursday, May 8th, "A Taste of Ireland" Performed by former World Irish dance champions and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance.

May 17-18, Dennis James and Silent Movie "The Eagle" with Rudolph Valentino

DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

The DCCP hosts Family Resource Center Events twice a month in Grove.

First Monday of the Month: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, At Abundant Hope -124 S Cherokee St, Grove

Third Monday of the Month: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, At Grand Lake YMCA - 821 E 11th St, Grove

FRIENDS OF GRAND LAKE AUDOBON SOCIETY

Saturday, May 10th, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May Birder's Meeting at Grove Community Center, 104 W. 3rd Street, Grove. For more information contact them at grandlakebirders@gmail.com.

GRAND AREA CREATIVE ALLIANCE

Vision: to support a thriving community that inspires creativity, enriches education and attracts visitors seeking authentic cultural experiences. ~ Next meeting May 22nd. All are welcome!

Monthly meetings 4th Thursdays, Noon-1:15pm, St. Andrews Church - 555 E. 3rd St.

GRAND LAKE CASINO

Friday, May 2nd - Live Music by Encore 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 3rd - Live Music by The Chain Project 8:00 p.m.

Sunday Cornhole Tournament - registration 3:00pm - play 4:00 p.m.

GRAND LAKE FAMILY YMCA

The Parkinson's Support Group meets on the second Thursday each month at 2:00 p.m. The meeting is open to YMCA members & non-members. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. If you or someone you know has Parkinson's, there is a Parkinson's Combination Exercise Class and Speech Therapy Class that meets every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 in the YMCA's downstairs group fitness room. There are chair exercises for the body and speech exercise to strengthen the voice and the muscles used for swallowing. The class is free.

Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. Pedaling for Parkinson’s (PFP) Program also free to members & non-members. ~ https://tristatefamilyymca.org/locations/grand-lake-family-ymca/

GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mondays, 10:30am Early Literacy Storytime, ages 0 - 5

1st Wednesday each month, 2:00pm Book Chat, ages 19+

Friday, May 9th, 9:00am-12:00pm, Storywalk Unveiling, all ages

Monday, May 12th, 2:00-5:00pm, Senior Switch Sports, ages 19+

Friday, May 16th, 23rd, & 30th 10:30-11:30am, Movers and Shakers, ages 0-5

Wednesday, May 21st, 5:30-6:30pm, Edible and Medicinal Plants Around Us, ages 19+

More information at https://eols.org/grove/

GROVE'S ROYAL LIQUOR

At our store, choose from liquor, beer, wine, jewelry, Ridgerunner hoodies, bar ware, and MORE!

Winter Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 8am-10pm.

2116 S. Main St. (918)786-4464

HAR-BER VILLAGE MUSEUM

Saturday, May 3rd, 12:00-3:30pm Stained Glass Workshop, $65 supplies included, ages 10+

May 9th-10th, Farming & Ecology Days

HIGH WINDS CASINO

Every Tuesday 11am to 9pm - 2 for Tuesday at The Steakhouse! 2 Sirloin Steak Dinners $22

Fish Fry Fridays, All-You-Can-Eat Catfish & Sides 11am-10pm, $9.50

61475 E. 100 Road, Miami, OK ~ (918) 541-9463

INDIGO SKY CASINO AND RESORT

Thursday, May 1st - Live Music by Brett & Terri 8:00 p.m.

Friday, May 2nd - Live Music by Funkin' Gonuts 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 3rd - Live Music by Dirty Saints 8:30 p.m.

JANA JAE'S GALLERY SOUTHWEST

Unique gifts for everyone! We have treasures to share! Original art, S/N prints, pottery, rugs, furniture, jewelry, Bill Koch wooden bowls and pens, Wayne Graham Cherokee pottery, Charles Banks Wilson stone lithos, Irene's hand-painted silk scarves, one-of-a-kind gifts in your price range. NEW jewelry! Come browse! Wonderful gift items and art originals, home decor, more! Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am-5 pm ~ 920 S. Main, Grove, OK ~ 918-786-5780

LENDONWOOD GARDENS

Saturday, May 3rd, Garden Party Fund Raiser

Saturday, May 17th, Art in the Garden

For information: 918-786-2938 or info@lendonwood.com. Located: 1308 W 13th St., Grove.

LIVE BLISS LIFE COACHING

Discover Your Bliss! Explore free virtual sessions, exclusive workshops, and yoga instruction, designed for our members. Virtual Classes.

Join weekly book club where meaningful discussions & community come together: Book Club. Join our Monthly Luncheons! Connect, share, & grow. Enjoy meaningful conversations, delicious food, & opportunities to engage with like-minded individuals. Luncheon Info.

MCDONALDS OF GROVE

Tuesday, May 6th, National Teacher Appreciation Day, Teachers can enjoy one Free any size Soft Drink, Sweet Tea, Hot or Iced Drip Coffee.

MINERVA CANNA

Munchie Monday - 15% off Canna Cafe baked goods & candy

Two For Tuesday - Buy one get one half off Canna Cafe gummies

Hump Day Bouquet - Take an additional 15% off select flower strains.

Thirsty Thursday - 15% off infused drinks.

Fire Friday - Buy one get one half off house 1g pre-rolls

Shatterday (Sat & Sun) - 15% Off Concentrates & Vapes

$3 Minerva Blend Pre-roll Every Day

Veterans - 15% Off

FREE OMMA Application Processing

PATCHWORK PELICAN FABRIC & YARN

Crochet Classes - Thursdays and Saturdays, 11:00am

Discover a treasure trove of high-quality fabrics and yarns at our locally owned store!

For more information and to register for classes check out www.PatchworkPelican.com

or call 918-791-0505. Located at 3 W. 3rd Street, Downtown Grove.

SHANGRI-LA/THE ANCHOR

Thursday, May 1: Karaoke at Doc’s (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, May 2: The Summit begins lunch service for the season (11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Thursday-Monday)

Friday, May 2: Jesse Joice performs live at Doc’s Bar & Grill (7:00 p.m.)

Saturday, May 3: In-Water Boat Show at Shangri-La Marina (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Saturday, May 3: Shangri-La Marina/Nichols Marine Customer Appreciation Luau (5:00-8:00 p.m.) – Live music by Three Dollar Rocket

Saturday, May 3: FREE MOVIE NIGHT at The Anchor Simulator Bay – The Incredibles (6:00 p.m.)

Sunday, May 4: In-Water Boat Show at Shangri-La Marina (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Thursday, May 8: Karaoke at Doc’s (6:00-9:00 p.m.)

SIMPLE SIMONS PIZZA

Last day for the April Special: Large 1-Topping Pizza + Original Calizone $19.99!

Order: (918) 801-9001 ~ 2409 S. Main Street, Grove

THE REGATTA - DRIFT ON GRAND & BOOM

Enjoy a diverse menu at the Drift, including live Harp music and prime rib every Friday and Saturday night. Daily specials on FB @theregattaongrand. 918-801-4420

Located on the upper floor is the Boom with a relaxed, fun setting, and food from wings, BBQ, to pizza. Thursday is Trivia Night and Sunday is all-you-can-eat crab legs. More information on FB @boomongrand. Trivia Night every Thursday at 6pm, Come out for Dinner & Drinks to support a local organization!!! Join the Trivia contests, or just observe! Ten Percent of All Sales will be generously donated by The Boom to the selected organization of that night!

TIME AFTER TIME ANTIQUE MALL

Saturday, May 3rd 9:00am-3:00pm, Spring Market!! Still accepting vendors & food vendors

TIPSY QUILTERS

Friday, May 9th, 5:30pm, Embroidery Mug Rug Class, $25 (kits available for purchase)

Saturday, May 17th, 2:00pm, Barn Quilt Paint Class 2'x2' piece of wood, $65 includes supplies

Friday, June 6th, 5:30pm, Beginner Quilting Class, $25 (kits available for purchase)

For more classes and information and to reserve your spot visit www.tipsyquilters.com.

Located at 63990 E. 300 Road, Grove. ~ 918-791-0158

WHITE BUFFALO LODGE

Saturday, May 10th, and Thursday, May 15th, 9am-2pm, Indoor Farmers Market, with local vendors. Located 33621 S. 595 Rd. 918-638-7112

RIBBON CUTTING

Tulsa Diamond House/ThirdArt Collective

Friday, April 25th, Grove Area Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting for Tulsa Diamond House. Amy Clarke has revamped her Tulsa Diamond House operation and has remodeled and added the ThirdArt Collective Gallery to her shop. Amy is still designing and selling jewelry by appointment; also still buying silver and gold. You can schedule with her at https://www.tulsadiamond.com. ThirdArt Gallery is displaying 23 local artists with many types of art, from oil paintings, sculptures, hand-blown glass, jewelry, and much more. Their Grand Opening was Saturday, April 26th, at 13 W. 3rd Street, Downtown Grove.

Attending the ribbon cutting: Executive Vice President Connie King; Julie Pace Broker Owner at Grand Lake Real Estate Professionals; Nancy Morgan, Mary Anne Revier, & Julie Johnson, Grand Lake Newcomers Club; Beverly Helms, Entertainment Productions; Jamie Perryman, Local Bank; Joan Ramsey; Nick Bowers, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative; Donna Jackson; Wanda Christ, Mark Lee - Shelter Insurance; Dan Brown; Diane Hampton, Northeast Tech; Cutting the ribbon Amy Clarke and Lena Foreman; Sandy Love, Grove Sun; Mike Maguffee; Todd Deakins, AFN Mortgage Grove; Brittany Maguffee; Jay Alexander, Grand Savings Bank; Allise Perryman; Jared Perryman; Chamber Student Intern Abigale Wiley; and Chamber President Amanda Davis.

RSVP for May 8th Chamber Luncheon at Cherokee Casino.

info@groveareachamber.com or 918-786-9079