This Weekend at Grand Lake - Eclipse on Monday!

Good Morning!

And welcome to April at Grand Lake…

April is kind of weird around here. It is that Spring shoulder season when Spring Break is behind us and we aren’t quite to summer yet and all the fun ramping up on the first of May.

But it’s coming… we can feel it. Right?

So, last week I asked you about your interest in some kind of Grand Lake Living Fan Club - and thank you to the few hundred of you who voted in the poll.

I really had no idea what to expect the results to be, but here we go: 57.8% said NOT interested. This means that 42.2% would be interested in something like that.

I’ll keep noodling on the idea.

But for now, I’ll keep showing up in your inbox with hopefully helpful and informative Grand Lake info.

Also, for those of you who celebrate, Sunday is National Beer Day. (They will be celebrating at Mooney’s ALL day!)

Alright, let’s get to it… here is what you need to know for this pre-eclipse Weekend at Grand Lake:

Lake Level - As of 9 am, the official lake level is 742.2’ with some generation. Lake temps are mostly in the mid-50s.

Eclipse at Grand Lake - So, next Monday is the big eclipse. Maybe you’ve heard about it. Here at the lake, we are in line to be at about 96.2% coverage at ‘peak eclipse’. The mid-eclipse time for us here locally is 1:51 pm that afternoon, with the eclipse actually starting about 12:33 that afternoon. I guess the jury is still out on cloud cover that day. BUT, if you’ve got yourself some eclipse glasses and can get out on the lake (even not on the lake), it has a chance to be pretty cool. Do yourself a favor though - don’t stare at it with your naked eyes. Mmmkay?

America’s Boating Course - America's Boating Club - Grand Lake offers a variety of courses relating to boating safety, operations, and handling and is offering a 2-DAY Americas Boating Course (ABC) starting this Saturday, April 6, and wrapping up next Saturday, April 13. The course will run from 9 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. each day at the Grove Visitor's Center (9630 US Highway 59N). For more info, including how to register, visit the Facebook event they have set up HERE.

Quilt Guild - Grand Lake Quilt Guild will meet on Friday, April 5 in Room 6 of the City Hall building in Grove. Judi Leberman will take a look back at quilts and how our ancestors made and used them. Judi will lead a shared discussion and personal stories. You are invited to attend this meeting and bring the projects you have been working on for Show ‘n Tell.

BMR Clean-up Run - Looking for a reason to ride in Disney this weekend? Here you go. Everyone who wants to participate will meet up Saturday on Beach Drive @ 10:00 am for a picture. Trash bags will be provided to all. Beach Drive is the dirt road between Hogan's and the Rock Garden.

Gone Fishing - There is an updated list of upcoming Fishing Tournaments at Grand Lake on the website. Also, it is prime-time Spoonbill season.

The Grove Public Library - Check out the April 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!

• There is a Stained Glass Tulip workshop this Saturday at noon at Har-Ber Village.

• Trivia happens every Tuesday at The Anchor at 7 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, April 4

• Karaoke at Doc’s

Friday, April 5

• Rockwell at Doc’s - 6 pm

• Reversing Radio at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Encore at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

• Pullen Strings & Co at Blind Swine - 8:30 pm

• DJ K-Bandito (?) at Big Shots - 9 pm

• Karaoke at Copper Penny - 9 pm

Saturday, April 6

• Clint & Frank at Mooney’s - 8 ish

• Downbeat at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• Phil Vaught at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Ruben Perez and Cool Breeze Band at Road Hog - 8 pm

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

• Magen Faulconer at Blind Swine - 8:30 pm

• DJ K Bandito (?) at Big Shots - 9 pm

Featured Grand Lake Real Estate

Looking for some featured Grand Lake area real estate listings? Here you go - by the way… there is a new listing that has been added…

Special Thanks To:

PRIME Meats, Eats and Sweets is open for the season in Ketchum. Great meats, homemade treats, and even an awesome deli with delicious sandwiches.

Duck Creek Boat Club and Rentals is offering BIG discounts to full-time Grand Lake residents when you sign up in April. Call (918) 500-6491 for details.

Longs Resort on Grand is the perfect getaway spot IN Grove, located on the lake but just minutes from all Grove has to offer.

Marina Del Rey Resort has it all - cabin rentals, beautiful RV spots, a pavilion for events, a soon-to-open pool, and… direct lake access!

Shoreline Solutions is the call to make for all of your hardscape, outdoor living, and retaining wall needs in the Grand Lake area.

Grand Life Rentals has beautiful Grand Lake vacation rentals from Langley to Monkey Island. Find your perfect getaway today!

Safe Harbor Harbors View Marina is gearing up for another outstanding Grand Lake season. Are you ready to join them?

GrandLake.tech can transform your website and online marketing, with a track record of aiding LA Times, Universal, and 2 US Presidential campaigns. Contact Ron today!

Horizon Roofing and Construction is ready and willing to help with all of your Grand Lake area roofing and construction needs.

Anchor Pest Control offers pest control services for boat docks, marinas, homes, and commercial properties throughout the Grand Lake area.

Poly Lift Boat Lifts are simply the most trusted solution for knowledgeable boat owners and their Grand Lake team is ready to help you now!

Tim Taylor is the call to make for all of your home improvement needs in Grove and the surrounding areas.

Kennedy Homes is the #1 custom home builder in Northeast Oklahoma, and that includes several Grand Lake area custom builds. Check them out today!

No Wake Guide Service is the hookup if you are looking to get on spoonbill, cats, crappie, or white bass - or even some bowfishing!

Grand Lake Fitness Center and Grand Lake Tanning are now open at The Shops at Grand Meridian near Duck Creek. It’s “Go Time”!

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.

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