This Weekend at Grand Lake - August 22, 2024

Good Morning!

What an outstanding morning and last few days it has been weather-wise here at world headquarters. Although, word on the street is the heat is coming back.

And I guess all y’all left or had things to do because it felt like we were the only ones on the lake for the rising of the Super Blue Moon on Monday night.

We didn’t mind, though.

But that was then and we now have something that, I think, is even more rare than a super blue moon - and that is a summertime poker run on the lake.

Now don’t get it confused, this isn’t like the big boy, go fast poker runs that are popular in other areas (GRDA doesn’t really like those).

This one is built for you and me, recreational style.

And, it is for a great cause.

For more on that, and everything else you need to know for this weekend and beyond at Grand Lake… read on!

Lake Level - As of 8 am, the lake level is 743.13 with just a little generation and no gates open. Remember, the target elevation from now through Sept 15 is 743’. Water temps are still in the upper 80s.

2 Hip Chicks Roadshow - The 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow is coming to Grove this weekend (Friday and Saturday) with their first-ever 2-day Summer modern market event at Whoops Surplus at 102 Fennel Drive. Indoors you will find amazing finds from boutiques, jewerly, home decor, farmhouse, woodworking, handmade, yummy finds and more! Outside, grab lunch from one of the yummy food trucks! $5 at the door for both days and 13 and under are FREE. Opens at Noon on Friday and 10 am on Saturday.

Pro Rodeo - Before (or after) you hit the water, make your way to the 6th annual Grove Pro Rodeo, happening Friday and Saturday nights at Crosswired Baptist Church at 28565 S. 670 Rd in Grove. Rodeo action starts at 7 pm Friday and Saturday nights (Slack is tonight… I don’t know what that is, lol). Cost is $10 for some good, clean rodeo fun!

Benefit Poker Run - Get all the details on the benefit poker run for Jason and Terrie Thomas HERE, but here is the skinny: It starts at 11 am at The Island Bar and Grill at The Landings where you pay the $30 per hand entry fee. Stops, in any order, include Hi-Lift Marina, Cherokee Yacht Club Gas Dock, Safe Harbor/Harbors View Marina, Grand Meridian (Harbor’s View location for chips), Cedar Port Marina, Ugly John’s Marina and end with Chip Check-in and Card Draw BY 5pm at Sharky’s Bar. Starting at 6 there will be a live auction and the announcement of the Poker Run winners, and then a party into the night at Sharky’s. If you’ve had to call Tow Boat US in the past few years, you know Jason. Let’s rally around the Grand Lake family who is always helping others!

Rotary Raft-out - You just thought the raft-outs were done for the year. But wait, there’s more! The Grove Rotary is putting together a come-one-come-all raftout this Saturday starting at 1 pm in Courthouse Hollow with live music from The Struggle. Sounds like a perfect resting spot while doing the Poker Run.

Rescue - There is a 4 The Love of Rescue event happening Saturday at Tractor Supply in Grove. Vendors on hand will include Pawtopia Pet Grooming, Von Jäger K9 LLC, Glories K-9 Coaching, Custom decals & key chains by Vinyl Queen, Johnny’s Kettle corn, 2 Chef’s Chillin LLC, Fruity Patooties, and more!

Library Happenings - There is always something happening at the Grove Public Library. HERE is a link to the August newsletter and schedule.

Briefs:

• Haven’t seen anything about it until yesterday, but apparently, there is a Food Truck Friday this Friday starting at 5 pm at Langley City Park with live music from Pullen Strings.

• Thanks to some equipment failure, Billy’s Burger Barn and More in Ketchum is closed for a few days. They are hoping to be back open tomorrow.

• The South Grand Chamber’s Monthly Membership Meeting is TODAY (Thursday) at 11:30 at the GRDA building in Langley. Let them know if you are coming.

• A South Grand Chamber Ribbon Cutting for SKNN Esthetics at the Shops at Grand Meridian is Friday at 5:30 pm.

• Grove Farmer’s Market is at 8 am on Saturday in Downtown Grove.

• The Saturday Market in Langley happens at 9 am, just north of Reasors.

• Yoga in the Garden at Lendonwood Gardens happens Sunday morning at 10 at the Japanese Pavillion.

• Bullfest is coming up next weekend in Grove!

• There is a Cigarette Boat Owner Freedom Run coming up Labor Day Weekend.

• The LiveBliss Yoga studio has moved to Monkey Island.

• Be on the lookout for Grand Lake Kitchen, opening soon at Har-Ber Village in Grove.

• Hearing a rumor that Blind Swine is taking over the old Public House location in Grove. Stay tuned…

• “Fore The Kids” benefit golf tournament is scheduled for Sept 9th at The Coves.

• Targeted openings for Shops of Grove: Marshalls - 9/12; Ross - 10/11; Bealls - 10/12.

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, August 22

• Trivia Night at The Regatta, a benefit for Grove Football Booster Club - 6 pm

• Shrimp Boil and Karaoke at Doc’s - 6 pm

• Crab Legs and DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at The Island Bar & Grill - 6 to 10 pm.

Friday, August 23

• Ryan Graham at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Daniel Chesser at Blind Swine Monkey Island - 6 pm

• Mark Gibson at Doc’s - 7 ish

• The Smith Brothers at Mooney’s - 8:30 ish

• Dillon Leggett at Sharky’s - 8 ish

• Brian Cole & The Hillbilly Underground at R Bar Dance Hall - 8 ish

• The Downbeat at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Adam McCabe at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at The Monkey Bar - 8:30

• Ty Ellis & The Flatliners at Big Shots - 9 pm

• Midnight Bingo at The Anchor - 11 pm

Saturday, August 24

• DJ Kennedy RockStar Karaoke at The Quarterdeck - 5 pm

• Chris & Suzie at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Reverse Reaction at Mooney’s - 8:30 ish

• RockFiscH at Drunken Rooster - 8:30 ish

• Kevin Price & The Closers at Eddy’s - 8 ish

• The James Muns Trio at Sharky’s - 8 ish

• Travis Kidd at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Left of Center Rockstar Karaoke at Ugly’s - 8 pm

• Erin Fitzgibbon at The Monkey Bar - 9 pm

• The Faulconers at Blind Swine Monkey Island - 9 ish

• DJ K Phluf at Big Shots - 10 ish

Sunday, August 25

• Kyler Smith Acoustic at Sharky’s - 4 ish

• Taylor Hunnicutt Band with Randall George at Grand Meridian - 6 pm

Next Week

• Taco Tuesday with Erin Fitzgibbon at Blind Swine

• Wednesday is Cajun Crab Boil at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 5 pm

• Singo at Pickles in Langley is on Wednesday at 6 pm

• Cocktails and Karaoke at The Blind Swine - Wednesdays at 9 pm

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