How do I get involved in the stock market?

I just want to buy a stock and let the investment grow. I dont want to sell.

You need a brokerage account regardless of whether you plan on selling in the near future or not. (Unless you want to BECOME a broker, but that's a different question.)
Since you're looking to accumulate and hold, look for a broker with low minimums, no maintenance or inactivity fees, and a low trade commission. ShareBuilder.com offers $4 per trade, which I think is the cheapest you'll find with an online broker.

talk to a broker

There are sites available where you can do the trading online..

Try taking a course in personal finance, at a community college in your area. Everyone, including stock brokers, would like to pick a stock and have it grow in value. It ain't easy. You have to know the company you want to invest in and see some upside potential. That means doing a lot of research. Consider investing in a mutual fund. The initial investment is usually low, and you let the experts do the stock picking.

The whole point of stocks is buying and selling at certain points. If you choose not to sell, why not instead invest in fixed incomes. Sailing is a major part of investing. If you choose not to do so, I suggest you find something else to with your money.

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