This Weekend at Grand Lake

Hey Hey - Good Morning!

Don't know if you've hit the door yet this morning or not, but YO, it's blustery out there.

I've been getting used to the 65-degree January days - silly me.

Around here, same old song - still no updated Grand Lake Living website - the old one is still cruising along just fine and getting lots of traffic and generating leads for Grand Lake businesses every darn day.

But as I said a while back, the web has changed and is changing (EVERYDAY!), so it's time for an update - and I'm super close. I promise. And that means I'll quit talking about it as well. Sweet!

Also - Hello to all the new subscribers. We had a big bump in subscribers over the last week, so welcome. I hope you like what you find here.

Alright, the boat show crowd moves to OKC this weekend, and most of the Grand Lake dealers will be on hand.

So for those of you down the turnpike, HERE is where you can find all the details on the show that runs from Friday through Sunday at the Bennett Event Center at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.

And for those of you that like it at the lake, here is what is happening this weekend at Grand Lake. And yes, it's a pretty quiet time of year... (Also, seeing lots of reports of the crappie fishing being great right now, so there is that...)

Now well into their 18th year of providing the best in casual fine dining to Grand Lakers, this is the perfect time of year to plan a night out. Visit the website HERE to check out their menu and make reservations today!

Lake Level - As of 9 am, the lake level is 742.24 with intermittent generation. Lake temps are mostly in the low 40s. Bundle up!

Grove Chamber - Today (Thursday!) is a Grove Chamber luncheon at the Grove Community Center at noon. If you are a Grove Chamber member you probably already know this. And if you are not, but want to be, contact the Grove Chamber this morning and I'm sure they would love to hear from you.

Winter Concert Series - America's Top Country Hits, a popular Branson show, will be the first of 3 shows in the Grove Tourism and Convention Bureau's Winter Concert Series at the Grove High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday at 6 pm. General admission tickets are on sale at the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce or at the door. Doors open at 5 pm.

Paint & Sip Party - There is a Sunday afternoon Paint and Sip Party at The Drunken Rooster at 1 pm. Now I believe people are supposed to already be signed up, but, you know, these can be fluid situations. If you are interested, and not yet signed up, and want to see if there is room for you, HERE is a link to the Facebook event.

Trivia Nights - Thursday nights at Mooney's (6:30 pm) and Tuesday nights at The Anchor (7 pm ?) - it's on like Donkey Kong!

Restaurant News - A couple of things... the Blind Swine has closed for a few weeks for some maintenance and need repairs. But you can still get some of Bailey's killer food at Bailey's Bistro in the Layk Schoolhouse, which is open from 8 am to 2:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. Also, Bella Donna's in Grove now has a lunch buffet available from 11 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday.

Dance Lessons - There are dance lessons going down at the Grove Community Center every week. It's beginner line dancing from 9 am to 10 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and intermediate lessons happening from 10 to 11 on the same days. Boot scootin'!

Upcoming events at the Grove Public Library: For details, follow the Library's Facebook age HERE.

• Early Literacy Storytime | 1/9/2023 |10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

• Chair Yoga | 1/9/2023 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Chair Yoga | 1/11/2023 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Crafty Kids | 1/12/2023 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

• Golden Gamers | 1/13/2023 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Boat Shopping? Here is a little help:

• First, here is some handy information on hull shapes, as provided by the Grand Lake chapter of America's Boating Club:

Hull shape, more than any other characteristic, determines how a boat will handle - and that's kind of a big deal with the wide-ranging conditions we find on Grand Lake. There are two basic hull types, displacement, and planing. However, many boats today combine both features operating at displacement at slow speeds and planing at higher speeds. This design is often referred to as a semi-displacement hull. The shape determines stability, boat speed maneuverability, and seaworthiness. A pointed bow and a sharp keel help a boat maintain its course, whereas flat-bottomed boats with a square or less pointed bow will be affected by wind and rough water and are more suited for sheltered water.

Deep-V hulls are a popular design for their ability to plane, track well, and respond to rougher water. The deeper the “V” shape, the more power is needed to get on plane. However, one of the better designs for the recreational boat is the modified-V hull. It combines a deep-V bow and a flatter aft section. This combination allows the boats to tract well, cut through waves, have good initial stability, and need less power to plane saving fuel costs.

• Second, cruisers are super popular on Grand Lake, for obvious reasons. Here is a great read on how to choose the right cruiser for you:

Fun & Entertainment

Thursday, January 12th

• Joseph Leiter (Blues & Jazz) at Bella Donna's - 6 pm

• Trivia at Mooney's - 6:30 pm

• Megan Faulconer at The Copper Penny - 7 pm

• Italian Buffet & Karaoke at Doc's

Friday, January 13th

• Clint Ingram at Doc's at Shangri-La - 7 pm

• Karaoke at The Copper Penny - 9 pm

• Uncrowned Kings at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Kevin Upshaw at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

Saturday, January 14th

• Ryan Graham at Mooney's - 8 pm

• Live Music (I think!) at Pickles - 8 pm

• Encore at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Karaoke with DJ Kennedy at Monkey Island Pub - 9pm

Tuesday, January 17th

• Tuesday Trivia at The Anchor

• January 19 - Grove Chamber Office Open House

• January 21 - Shangri-La Winter Gala

• January 21 - Winter Concert Series in Grove with Confederate Railroad

• January 26 - South Grand Lake Chamber Lunch

• January 28 - Winter Concert Series in Grove with Ricochet

• Jan 30 to Feb 5 - Tulsa Boat, Sport, & Travel Show

• March 9 to 12 - Big Meat Run

Special Thanks To...

The Wagmoor - Dog boarding and obedience training in Grove.

Kennedy Homes is currently offering a $5,000 builder credit to be used for Closing Costs or Builder Upgrades for all contracts signed now-February 28, 2023!! Visit the website to learn more at www.mykennedyhome.com and be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram to see the progress of the current projects!

The Cove Club - Don't forget about The Cove Club as the new home for your banquets, parties, reunions and more in the South Grand Lake area. Plus... all the food, all the time.

Stone Creek Concepts - A full-service general construction company, specializing in new home construction, outdoor living spaces, stucco, brick, block, and hand-carved stone.

Pickles at the Lake - Your Langley hotspot for cold drinks and great friends.

The Dam Dog - Not just a hot dog, it's a DAM coney, in Langley.

Green Country Sliding Glass Door - The experts in sliding glass door repair and maintenance, serving Grand Lake and all of Northeast Oklahoma.

Grand Lake Watercraft - For all of your watercraft and power sports needs. Plus, they have some great gifts for the power sports fan in your life.

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