This Weekend at Grand Lake - Sept 12, 2024

Good Morning!

Gotta love this second summer we’ve got going on. Nice and steamy for your time on the lake…

And a Grand Lake welcome to Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and all of his friends and business leaders from throughout the state, who are spending the next few days around Shangri-La for his annual retreat and golf tournament.

But it’s also that time of year when the seasonal closings come at us, and this is the last weekend of the year to spend a little time on the deck at Eddy’s at Shangri-La.

Anyhoo, find all the things you need to know for this weekend at Grand Lake down below!

Lake Level - As of 7 am, the Grand Lake level is 742.8’ with minimal generation. Surface water temps are still right around 80 degrees and the lake is ‘Grand Lake’ clear.

Marshall’s - Fresh off the heals of the new Beall’s store opening in Grove last week, now it’s time to welcome Marshall’s to tow, with their grand opening today - Thursday! Again, located at the old Grove Civic Center location… and now just waiting on the opening of Ross.

But, still Buy Local - Buy Local, LOVE Grove — the September Shopping campaign hosted by the Grove Chamber has begun. Support your local businesses and your community and get a chance to win an amazing basket of items worth hundreds of dollars! More details of the basket to come with the drawing to be held on October 2nd. Participating members: DK Home Accents, Jana Jae's Gallery Southwest, Grand Lake Mattress and More, Grand Lake Barre, Grove's Royal liquor, Har-Ber Village on Grand Lake O' The Cherokees, Honeybee's, Minerva Canna Grove, Moonie Bins, MYKC LiveBliss Yoga, Nevermore Books, Patchwork Pelican, formerly Craft Boutique of Grand Lake, Posh Pelican of Grand, Rustic Rehab, LLC, The Monkey Buzz, The Lakehouse & The Table.

RC Fly-in - The OKRC CloudBusters invite you to their Fun Fly & Demonstrations event on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Grove Model Aviation Club fly field on North Cherokee. Watch exciting nitro, gas, electric, scale, and aerobatic R/C aircraft in action. Admission is free for spectators, and food and drinks will be available. You can even try flying an R/C airplane with their Buddy Box System—just ask for Jared!

Audobon Society - Join the Friends of Grand Lake Audubon Society for their first kick-off meeting on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Grove Library. The event will feature Park Ranger Alan Bland as the guest speaker, discussing the history of the Audubon and the significance of conservation practices both locally and nationally. Enjoy some bird-friendly coffee and “Tweets” while learning more about local conservation efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to get involved and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts!

Taco Bar and Bingo (!) - Saturday at the American Legion Qualate-Pritchard Post 178 in Grove (114 Broadway) starting at 4:30 p.m., enjoy a Taco Bar benefiting the Sons of the American Legion. Stick around for Bingo, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! The cost to play Bingo is $15 for an Early Bird pack (3 games), $15 for a Small Pack, and $25 for a Large Pack during the regular session. Come for the tacos, stay for the Bingo, and help support two great causes!

Fish Fry - Sunday is a Customer & Community Appreciation Fish Fry at Juan Montez Restaurant at Red Arrow Marina at 1:30. The bar and restaurant will be closed, so bring your lawn chairs, what you want to drink, and enjoy the Broken Aces band, plus cornhole, and even a dunk tank. All donations will benefit the Cleora Fire Department.

Library Happenings - There is always something happening at the Grove Public Library. HERE is a link to the September calendar of events.

Briefs:

• Rejuvination Massage & Day Spa is celebrating its Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting and celebration Friday at 4 in Langley behind Sonic—lots of prizes and giveaways to be had.

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

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

• Pioneer Days is next weekend at Har-Ber Village.

• So is the Heartland Classic Boats Mahogany and Chrome Classic Boat Show.

• The LiveBliss Yoga studio has moved to Monkey Island and rumor has it that aerial yoga may soon be available. Sweet!

• 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. It will be called Speedy’s Chophouse. Stay tuned…

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, Sept 12

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

• Football & Wings with DJ Kennedy at The Island Bar & Grill - 6 pm

• Wilkie Jay at Mooney’s (Prime Rib Night) - 6:30 ish

Friday, Sept 13

• Zene Smith at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• R. Jay Smith at Doc’s - 7 ish

• Wanda Watson Band with Barrett Lewis at Mooney’s - 8:30 ish

• Jake Marlin & Kyler Smith at Pickles - 8 ish

• Miles Williams and CM Johnson Band at R Bar Dance Hall - 8 ish

• Brandon Butler Band at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Eddie Valen Quartet at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

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

• DJ Laidback Larry at Blind Swine - 9 pm

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - ???

Saturday, Sept 14

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at The Quarterdeck - 5 pm

• Randall George at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

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

• Glam R Us at Drunken Rooster - 8:30 ish

• Jon Moody at Eddy’s - 8 ish

• Magic J Entertainment at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• DJ Laidback Larry at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 ish

• Full Moon Party at Blind Swine Monkey Island - 9 ish

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - ???

Sunday, Sept 15

• Broken Aces at Juan Montez - 1:30 ish

• Jacob Dement at Mooney’s - 5:30 ish

Next Week

• Taco Tuesday with Erin Fitzgibbon at Blind Swine

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

• Crab Boil Wednesday at The Island Bar and Grill

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

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Grand Lake Cabins has the perfect location and setting for your next Grand Lake getaway.

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J-K Services in Grove are the pressure wash and soft wash experts you are looking for to clean those exterior surfaces.

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MJL Builders, LLC brings over 30 years of experience delivering exceptional construction services to the Grand Lake area.

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Goldner Dock Construction is your go-to Grand Lake company for new dock construction, dock accessories, boat lifts, dock service, and maintenance.

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