This Weekend at Grand Lake - Easter Weekend

Good Morning!

Well then — they came, they fished, and they left. By all accounts, Grove and Grand Lake showed out really well for all of the Bassmasters participants and fans last weekend.

I went to the launch Saturday morning and saw license plates from Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, and Nebraska - not to mention the immediate surrounding states.

Very cool when an international event like that can bring the entire focus of its fans on our little corner of Oklahoma.

Anyway, that was then and this is now.

But before we get to Easter Weekend at Grand Lake, I’ve got a quick question for you…

If I was to put together some kind of Grand Lake Living Fan Club at an investment of, I don’t know, $10/month or $100/year, is that something you’d be interested in?

I’m thinking for that investment you’d receive a ‘Fan Club Only’ email once a month, probably on or around the 1st of each month, with some special offers or discounts from area or lake-related businesses with exclusive discounts just for you that would more than recoup the investment in the club.

What do you think?

By responding, there is no commitment at all, and the votes are anonymous, so I wouldn’t know who voted which way at all, but this lets me know if this is an idea worth pursuing.

Alright, let’s get to it… here is what you need to know for This Easter Weekend at Grand Lake:

Lake Level - As of 7 am, the official lake level is 742.12’ with no generation. Lake temps are mostly in the mid-50s.

Mardi Gras in March - Tonight (!), Thursday, March 28, the South Grand Lake Foundation will host its Second Annual Mardi Gras in March at 6 pm at the GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center in Langley. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Ketchum Warrior Backpack Program, which provides weekend food for Ketchum students. Tickets are $60 per person at the door for an authentic cajun dinner, plus there will be a silent auction with some amazing items available. More details HERE.

Spring Open House - It is time again to shop until you drop at the Grove Merchants’ Spring Open House, happening this Friday and Saturday at businesses throughout Grove. You’ll find great discounts and fun door prizes throughout town at participating merchants. More info HERE, including who is participating and what kind of deals you can find.

Wake Up The Garden - The annual Lendonwood Gardens spring workday is this Saturday, March 30th. Volunteers (EVERYONE is welcome!) should gather at 8:30 a.m. by the barn at the back of the garden for donuts and coffee, while workday teams are formed. This year, workday tasks will include repairing fences, trimming grasses, sowing seeds, planting perennials, pruning shrubs, spreading mulch, painting, potting seedlings, cleaning benches, and other jobs. Supplies for the various projects will be available, although volunteers should bring their own gloves and wear comfortable work clothes. The workday is usually completed by about 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided by Lendonwood board members.

Easter Saturday Events - Saturday is the day for Easter fun throughout the area. Of course, Sunday will include plenty of sunrise services and buffet brunches throughout the area, but here are some highlighted events on Saturday:

• The annual Langley Easter Egg Hunt — the biggest in the South Grand Lake area — at Langley City Park from 11 am to 1 pm. Over 20,000 eggs will be spread across the park for all of the kids to find. Snacks, crafts, and fun games for all ages are also to be had.

• Grand Lake State Park - Bernice Area will be hosting its 19th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday starting at 1 pm.

• Rooster Easter at Drunken Rooster happens on Saturday with the Easter Bunny, face painting, a bounce house, and more, plus the Easter Egg Hunt at 2.

• Cherokee Yacht Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

The Grove Public Library - Check out the March Newsletter where you can see all of the upcoming events. As always, check out their FB page HERE for more info and updates.

Briefs & A Look Ahead:

• Donation-based Yoga classes return tonight (Thursday) at 6 pm in the Black Oak Barn at Thousand Oaks Resort near Langley. Also, Saturday morning at 10 am. All are welcome!

• Trivia happens every Tuesday at The Anchor at 7 pm and the Game Show Competition happens Saturdays at 6 pm.

• The Grand Lake Coffee Co kiosk is now open in Langley, next to Sonic.

• The Quarterdeck at Tera Miranda is now open weekends.

• The South Grand Chamber is hosting a Pickleball Mixer at The Anchor on April 28th.

• Lendonwood Gardens is looking for artists to display at Art in the Garden, which happens on May 4th.

• Celebrity Boxing Comic Con at Grand Lake? Yep, happening Memorial Day Weekend, and they are looking for vendors…

• The Grand Lake Family YMCA has scheduled a Triathlon for June 8th. Awesome!

• As always, visit the Events page of the website for more on these upcoming events and other things on the horizon at Grand Lake - it is a BUSY March!

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, March 28

• Karaoke at Doc’s

Friday, March 29

• R. Jay Smith at Doc’s - 6 pm

• Brett & Terri at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Jeff Tatum & The Palamino Moon Band at R Bar Dance Hall - 8 ish

• Randall George at Blind Swine - 8:30 pm

• DJ Kennedy RockStar Karaoke and Video Dance Music at Big Shots - 8:30

• Karaoke at Copper Penny - 9 pm

Saturday, March 30

• Glam R Us at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• Rusty Meyers at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Laid Back Larry at R-Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 pm

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke and Classic Rock at Bernice VFW - 8 pm

• James Muns at Blind Swine - 8:30 pm

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 9 pm

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