This Weekend at Grand Lake - January Wraps Up

Good Morning!

Holy Fog, Batman - It’s been kind of dense the past couple of days, huh?

Sounds like it will be moving out, and, maybe, just maybe, a week full of sunshine next week.

Sweet.

Well, it was pretty exciting last Thursday morning, wasn’t it? Those boats on fire at Arrowhead got everyone’s attention.

Again, great work and big ups to the Arrowhead Service staff and the first responders who helped keep a potentially catastrophic situation under control.

But, as you know, around here we are on to the next, not what was.

And that means getting right into what you need to know for this weekend and the next week at Grand Lake!

Lake Level - As of 8 a.m., the lake level is holding steady at 742.7’, with some generation ongoing. Water surface temps are primarily in the lower 40s after all of that cold weather.

Dinosaurs vs Bumble Bee? - I honestly have absolutely no idea what this is all about, but it seems like it might be a pretty big deal for the kids and it’s happening today (Thursday!) from 2 to 7 pm at Tractor Supply in Grove. I Heart Cookies is involved, too, so there’s that. Anyway, HERE is a link to the event on Facebook if you are interested.

Disney Invasion - This weekend is Rampant Offroad’s Disney Invasion with a whole bunch of off-road excitement happening, including competitions at all of the popular climbs. Up-to-date info can be found on their FB page HERE.

Baldknobbers - The Winter Entertainment Series wraps up on Saturday night with a performance from Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers at the Grove Performing Arts Center at Grove High School at 7 pm. Don’t miss this super entertaining variety show. Details on tickets are HERE.

Worker Auction - The annual Ketchum HS Baseball Worker Auction and Chili Supper is Saturday at 5 pm in the High School Commons. Dinner starts at 5, and there will be both a live worker auction as well as a special auction – with all proceeds going to support Ketchum baseball. Stick around after the action for some HS hoops as Ketchum hosts Fairland, with both teams ranked in the top 10 in the state. Awesome!

NHS Crab Leg Feast Fundraiser - This Sunday (1/28) only, The Fire Pit at Wildwood Cove will be open for additional hours for lunch and pre-dinner from 12-4 to support the Grove High School National Honor Society! The kids will be your servers and will keep all tips and all profits from the restaurant during those 4 hours! If you would like to support these kids, call (918) 435-4054 to reserve or go online where additional hours are available to book this Sunday!

Tulsa Boat Show - Monday night is VIP Night, and then the show kicks off for it’s 6 day run on Tuesday at the fairgrounds in Tulsa. HERE is a little more info, including a rundown of those great businesses that support the Grand Lake Living brand that will be on hand.

Social Media Workshop - The Grove Chamber, in association with NE Tech, is putting on a workshop next Wednesday (free??), January 30th at 2 pm, called “How to Boost Your Social Media Engagement”. Call the Chamber at (918) 786-9079 if you want to attend.

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.

Fishing Tournaments - GRDA has updated us on their confirmed fishing tournaments coming to Grand Lake this year. Next weekend is the first big one of the year, with the Twisted Cat Outdoors series coming to Grand for the first time. Check out the full schedule of tournaments on the Fishing page of the website.

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:

• 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 new Legacy Eatery in Grove opens today (Thursday!) at Noon, and then move to its regular hours of 11 am to 8 pm starting tomorrow.

• The first of the new Shops at Grand Meridian are getting close to opening, including Java Don’s Coffee, Grand Lake Fitness, Grand Lake Tanning, and Sassy & Classy Bootie-Q. Stay tuned!

• 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 25th

• 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 26th

• Kevin Price at Doc’s - 7 pm

• Jukebox Johnny at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Erin Fitzgibbon at Blind Swine - 8 pm (?)

• Running on Empty at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Karaoke at Copper Penny - 8 pm

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 9 pm

Saturday, January 27th

• Singo with Jason Morgan at The Anchor - 6 pm

• Magen Faulconer at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Empire at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• Encore at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Randall George at Blind Swine - 9 pm

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 9 pm

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Special Thanks To:

Twisted on Grand now brings you awesome teas, locally sourced products, and more, in 2 locations - Grove and Langley.

The Lodge at Grove combines that mountain lodge feel with wide open lake views AND private dock access - Awesome!

Notable Outdoor Living is your go-to solution for premium outdoor furniture and accessories, located right here in Grove.

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.

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