This Weekend at Grand Lake - Ready For The Cold?

Good Morning!

You ready?

Sounds like we are going to go below freezing sometime tomorrow (Friday!) around here and not get back above freezing until maybe next Wednesday afternoon.

The good (?) news is it doesn’t sound like there will be a lot of snow, but definitely dangerous — to both you and your property — temperatures.

As a reminder of what can happen, HERE is a post from almost 3 years ago now recounting the aftermath of the February 2021 cold snap.

So, you’ve still got a couple of days before the really, really cold gets here to take whatever precautions you need.

Also, I’ll be posting things below that are scheduled to be happening this weekend (OK, really not a lot), but make sure you call or check with whoever to make sure things are still happening. You never know!

On with it! Here is what you need to know for This Weekend at Grand Lake:

Lake Level - As of 8 a.m., the lake level is holding steady at 743.3’, with no generation. That’s a little high for this time of year, so maybe they are storing water for the impending cold snap? Water surface temps are primarily in the mid to 40s.

OKC - For you OKC folks, don’t forget about the OKC Boat and RV Show this weekend, which starts tonight with a VIP night and carries on through the weekend. A great way to stay warm and get those Grand Lake vibes rolling as there will be a pretty strong showing from Grand Lake area boat dealers and businesses. Details HERE.

Bluegrass - River Ridge Bluegrass Association is hosting its first show of 2024 this Saturday at Grove Middle School. Doors open at 5 PM, and the music starts at 6 PM with the great band Midnight Hollow! Looks like it’s going to be a chilly evening, so come on out and enjoy some great bluegrass music, and also chili, pie, and hot coffee from the concession area. $5 admission at the door.

It’s Magic! - The Winter Entertainment Series kicks off Saturday night in Grove with a performance by magician Aaron Radatz. The show is at 7 pm at the Performing Arts Center at the High School. More info and ticket info can be found HERE.

Grand Opening - Don’t let the cold scare you away, Twisted on Grand - Langley is having their Grand Opening celebration on Saturday from 11 to 4. They are located in the new Grand Towne Center north of Langley on Hwy 82. Mad Tacos food truck will be on hand, plus Rejuvenate Wellness Co will be in offering several services: B12 injections, hydration drips, and more. There will also be great giveaways - come on!

Murder Mystery - NEXT Friday night, the 19th, get ready to take part in an interactive murder mystery dinner at Playmakers in Grove. What to expect and details on tickets can be found HERE.

Eagle Pass - You do know about all of the bald eagles that you can see doing their thing down below the dam this time of year, right? If not, here is some info on GRDA’s Eagle Pass for you.

The Grove Public Library always has a busy week with activities for every age group. Check out their FB page HERE for ongoing events and details.

Briefs & A Look Ahead:

• The Grove Chamber membership luncheon is today (Thursday!) at Noon, featuring Justin Alberty from GRDA.

• Yoga at Thousand Oaks Resort in Langley happens tonight (Thursday) at 6 pm and Sat morning at 10 at the Black Oak Barn in the back of the resort. Come on!

• Trivia happens every Tuesday at The Anchor at 7 pm.

• The Blind Swine now has food again! Limited menu is rolling out…

• The Artichoke in Langley is now re-opened!

• The Grand Getaway Mercantile is now open just north of Sailboat Bridge in Grove. Go check them out!

• As always, visit the Events page of the website for what is on the horizon at Grand Lake.

Fun & Entertainment

Note - If there is music happening around the lake and it’s not included here, it’s because folks haven’t let me know, and/or, even as of Thursday morning, there isn’t anything on Facebook. Just sayin’.

Thursday, January 11th

• Trivia at Mooney’s - 7:30

• Trivia at Boom at The Regatta - 6 pm

• Karaoke at Doc’s

• DJ & Karaoke at Big Shots

Friday, January 12th

• Mark Gibson at Doc’s - 7 pm

• D’Elegantz at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Karaoke at Copper Penny - 8 pm

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 9 pm

Saturday, January 13th

• Singo with Jason Morgan at The Anchor - 6 pm

• Magen Faulconer at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Travis Kidd at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Johnny Dale Roberts at Blind Swine - 9 pm

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 10 pm (after Chiefs game)

Featured Grand Lake Real Estate

I’m changing things up here, and, at least for now, not including featured real estate listings here in the emails. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any. In fact, there are a couple of new additions of Grand Lake area homes that you can see by clicking this image right here:

Special Thanks To:

MYKC Live Bliss Yoga and Personal Development is now open in Grove, with a full schedule of yoga classes and special events dedicated to a healthy lifestyle.

Urgent Care of Grand Lake is the place for fast and efficient treatment in Grove. Walk-ins are welcome!

Extreme Concrete Concepts and Prestige Construction are ready to help you with ALL of your construction needs in 2024. Call (918) 533-3995 today.

Unsalted Water Chartering is now accepting bookings online for chartered tours of Grand Lake in 2024!

Grand Valley RV Community is now open off Hwy 10 in Grove. Amenities include a dog park, walking trails, storm shelters, fire pits, full hookups, and services.

Roley’s Tree Care, owned by Certified Arborist Dale Roley, provides full-service tree care services for area residential and commercial properties.

Angler’s Inn is a new fishing-friendly hotel in Grove directly adjacent to Wolf Creek Park.

Marine Damage Consultants is your go-to marine surveyor at Grand Lake.

Moonie Bins is Grove’s liquidation bin store, with “over the moon” great deals!

Shoreline Boat and RV Repair provides mobile RV repair services. That’s right, they will come to your rig, right here at Grand Lake.

Nautical Marine Services specializes in fiberglass and gelcoat restoration for diesel and gas engine boats of all sizes makes and models.

Hilltop Inn & Suites is Grove’s premier hotel property - and they are adding special parking with electric hookups just for you anglers!

Shepard Interiors founder and owner Kelsey Shepard is ready to help you with all of your interior design needs. Call today so you are ready for summer’s visitors.

The Lake Lodge is a brand-new place to stay near Grove that includes covered, pull-through parking for you weekend fishing warriors. Awesome!

Summerhill Ranch near Grove is an impressive Grand Lake retreat that is perfect for reunions, weddings, and so much more.

Looking for a Grand Lake Business?

From luxurious vacation rentals to the contractors you need for your home, find what you are looking for here:

Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a Grand Weekend! ~ Geoff