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Good Morning!
Well, it’s still hot, but it sounds like there might be a little relief on the way.
But we should be used to the heat by now, and we’ll be dreaming of summertime hot in a few short months - so enjoy it while you can.
A couple of quick things - I’m still working on getting the website fixed up and updated. I had a big project for a client that slowed me down on that this week.
And, with a website that is over 10 years old, there is a lot of content, images, etc, that needs to be kept, merged, or purged. And going through that is a process.
Anyway, it’s getting there.
Finally, if you are out doing the garage sale scene tomorrow morning, we are having a little sale right at the 4-way stop near Hammerhead Marina.
Just some household consolidation type of things, including a nice dining room table with 6 chairs that really needs to go, and miscellaneous other ‘stuff’.
If you are out and about, stop by and say Hi and buy something. We might even have some donuts for you early birds.
Now, here is the important stuff that you need to know for this weekend at Grand Lake…
Trouble on the Water?
Emergencies - Dial 911
Tow Boat US Grand Lake - (918) 782-8600
GRDA Non-Emergency - (918) 256-0911
Today’s Sponsor:
Do you know about Keagan’s Coffee, located just west of the intersection at Littlefield’s corner at the entrance to Monkey Island? If not, you should. They are a small-batch Specialty Coffee Roaster, Coffee Shop, and Bakery. That’s right - they are roasting their own beans. And the baked goods? Scratch-made. In-house. And, delicious. They also offer “Coffee-Cart Catering” for your local events. Oh, and they have a drive-thru! I think that covers it all. Stop by and see them today, and follow them on Facebook HERE.
Lake Level - As of 8 am, the lake level is 743.8’, with no generation and the lake temps are summertime hot.
FREE Community Health Fair - Today (Friday!) from 10 am to 2 pm a the Grove Public Library. Take advantage of free health screenings, learn about community resources, and score some cool swag! There is even a blood drive, and a car seat checkup for those of you with little ones. Don’t miss this great, free, event.
Tax-Free Weekend - Now, before you get fired up to go to the dispensary or liquor store and stock up, you should know that the tax-free weekend, which runs from today through Sunday, does not include all the things. Only a few things, actually. Like, basically, clothes and shoes that retail under $100. But, many places around the lake that sell clothes and gifts will be having sales this weekend, so get out there and support the local businesses while getting the kids and grandkids (and yourself) some new threads.
First Friday Wine Share - This month, the wine share gang heads to Stone Restore Solutions on Hwy 59 N in Grove. This is always a great time. Just bring yourself, a glass, your favorite bottle of grape juice, and maybe an appetizer to share. All are welcome at this popular monthly gathering.
Food Truck Friday - It’s time, so head to the Grove Community Center lawn downtown tonight from 5 to 9 pm for a great line-up of food trucks, live music from Jacob Clark, and the Grove Booster Club will be on hand doing booster club things. Bring your lawn chair and your appetite!
Splash Bash - It is another Splash Bash Saturday in Ketchum Cove. Constant Chaos will be bringing the musical heat starting at 1 and going until 5 right out there on the water by Hammerhead Marina and VIP Pizza.
Customer Appreciation Day - Grand Lake Boat Sales and Hi-Lift Marina are hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday from Noon to 3 with FREE beer (?), food, and music from Whiskey Poet Society. Go join ‘em!
Ice Cream Scavenger Hunt! - Get yourself (and the kids) to Har-Ber Village on Saturday from 9 am to 3:30 pm for an Ice Cream Scavenger Hunt. When you come in, let the staff members in the Visitor Center know you want to participate, and they will give you the details. Once completed, bring it back to the Visitor Center and get a delicious ice cream sandwich! Sweet! Normal admission rates will apply.
Saturday Morning Yoga - A free practice (well, donations are encouraged) takes place at 10 am every Saturday morning at The Black Oak Barn at Thousand Oaks Resort near Langley. Keep to the right and follow the signs to the barn. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday Market in Langley - The Saturday Morning Market in Langley, located on the lot immediately to the north of Reasors, starts at 9 am. All of the goodies!
Grove Farmer’s Market - The Grove Farmer’s Market now has shade (!) and happens every Saturday morning from 9 am to 2 pm on the community center lawn in Downtown Grove.
Nunsense II - Last call! Fri and Sat nights. To reserve your seats now, call and leave a message at (918) 786-8950 or email [email protected].
Coffee Table Book! - No, it’s not a book about coffee tables. It’s a book about the creation of Grand Lake - The Crown Jewel of Oklahoma, and the remarkable story of it’s creation.To claim a copy of what will surely become a collector’s item once again just reach out to The south Grand Lake Chamber via e-mail at [email protected]m or visit the chamber’s office in the GRDA Eco-Systems Building in Langley or place your order by telephone at 918-782-3214.
Helpful Links
You’ve got to schedule your Pensacola Dam Tours
GRDA Lake Rules, updated 9/22
Helpful Safe Boating Rules of the Water
Do you enjoy these newsletters? If so, maybe you want to buy me a coffee or 5 for my time in putting these together. It’s certainly not required, or even expected, but it’s always appreciated.
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 Friday morning, there isn’t anything on Facebook. Just sayin’.
Friday, August 4th
Jacob Clark at Food Truck Friday - 5 pm
Jason Wood Duo at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm
Kevin Price at Doc’s - 7 pm
Jacob Tovar at Mooney’s - 8 pm
Glam R Us at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm
The Downbeat at Sharky’s - 8 pm
Whiskey Poet Society at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 pm
Audio Crush at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm
Bobby Degonia at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm
Fireball Karaoke with Tim at Copper Penny - 9 pm
DJ & Karaoke Night at Big Shots & Shebangs - 9 pm
Saturday, August 5th
Whiskey Poet Society at Hi-Lift Marina - Noon
Constant Chaos in Ketchum Cove - 1 pm
Rockwell at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm
Luau Party at Ugly’s Grill and Bar - 6 pm
The Barrett Lewis Band at Mooney’s - 8 pm
Travis Kidd at Eddy’s Lakeside at Shangri-La - 8 pm
The Stars Band at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm
Band #9 at Sharky’s - 8 pm
The Cliff Boone Band at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm
DJ & Karaoke Night at Big Shots & Shebangs - 9 pm
Good Vibes Karaoke with Tim at Copper Penny - 9 pm
DJ Kennedy at Monkey Island Pub - 9 pm
Sunday, August 6th
Erin Fitzgibbon at Sharky’s - 3:00 pm
TBD at Mooney’s - 4:30 or 5 pm
Magen Faulconer at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 5 pm
Upcoming Events
August 11 → Mary Moore Charity Golf Tournament & Auction
August 12 → Woodstock on the Water
Sept 2 → Grand River Dam Paddle
Sept 2-3 →Boats, Beats, & BBQ in Grove
Oct 6-8 →Pelican Fest in Grove
Special Thanks To…
Lucas Metal Works offers a wide range of products and services for a pre-engineered all-steel building or buildings for your Grand Lake area property.
Clippers Tree Service can handle ALL of your tree needs - removal, trimming, stump grinding, AND installations. Call today to get on the schedule.
Cassanda Shores is a 2,300 sq ft vacation rental on 28 private acres with a ½ mile of lakefront AND a dock and boat launch. Perfection.
Morey’s Landing - New cabin rental in a perfect lakefront setting to enjoy the best Grand Lake sunsets. And it even includes a boat dock!
J-K Services is the call to make for all of your pressure wash, soft wash, window cleaning, AND, parking lot striping needs.
The Dam Hotel and Disney Island Outfitters in Disney is a 2-for1 bonanza. Upstairs you’ll find 2 boutique hotel rooms right in the heart of all of the action in Disney and downstairs you’ll find the latest fashions and those last-minute items you need to get on the lake. Go see them today!
BranamUP Automatic Boat Covers are the original, completely custom, automatic boat cover. Just 15 seconds is all it takes. Awesome!
Monkey Island RV Resort is an upscale RV resort community designed with you in mind. Check out all they have to offer.
Grove Marine is your home for new and used boats and a service center for Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda with factory-trained mechanics.
Goldner Dock Construction is Oklahoma & Kansas' Premier Full-Service Dock Construction & Dock Accessory Company. Call today for all of your boat protection and dock accessory needs so you can have the best 2023 summer possible.
Candlewyck Cove Resort in Grove features 1 & 2-bedroom cabins, a romantic lakeside cabin, luxury homes, townhouses, king suites, and an award-winning hotel. Take your choice! All on over 7 acres of prime Grand Lake waterfront.
H20 Sport Rentals - It’s never too early to book your boat rental for the 2023 lake season. Visit H20 and do that, right now!
Duck Creek Boat Club and Rentals offers a whole new way to get on the water at Grand Lake. Check them out and join today!
Long’s Resort in Grove is the quintessential Grand Lake getaway. Perfect little cabins, right on the water, fishing out your door. It’s like a Grand Lake postcard!
Featured Grand Lake Real Estate
Besides these featured Grand Lake real estate listings below, you can find more featured listings plus all you need to know about real estate at Grand Lake here:
Tera Miranda Lots For Sale
Don’t miss out on this rare chance to build your dream home on Monkey Island. Tera Miranda has 5 remaining residential building lots for sale, ranging in proce from $45,000 to $62,500. Contact Kelly at Tera Miranda for more info at (918) 257-4274.
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Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a Grand Weekend! ~ Geoff