This Weekend at Grand Lake

Gooood Morning!

Good week so far? The weather has been awesome.

Make sure you get out and check out that moon over the next few nights - the warm days and cloudless skies are making for ideal sunset/moonrise cruise evenings.

And make sure you’ve got a little Neil Young dialed up for tunes - it IS the Harvest Moon, after all.

Alright, as I mentioned before, these newsletters are going to change a bit.

One thing I’m going to add, starting below, is a “Local Briefs” section.

This will highlight some local community or business-related things I’ve come across in the previous week - with special attention given to those businesses that are already included and featured on the Grand Lake Living website.

But it won’t be exclusively those businesses - this newsletter is, after all, dedicated to keeping you informed on all things Grand Lake, and that’s what I intend to do.

So, if you ever have anything you think should be included in the new Briefs section - please let me know!

It’s as easy as replying to these emails or hitting me up at [email protected].

Now, on to what you need to know for this weekend at Grand Lake!

Lake Level - As of 7 a.m., the lake level is 742.68’, with ongoing generation as GRDA draws the lake down to 742’ for the winter months. The lake is starting to cool off, but is still plenty warm for fun and play.

Best Dam Race - What is billed as the Best Dam Race of the Year, the Ultra4USA Unlimited 4-Wheel Drive Racing Series is happening this weekend below the dam in Disney. Lots of events, starting today (Thursday!). But, unlike last year, Hwy 28 through Disney will NOT be closed to traffic. Lots of vendors will be on hand, live music, racing fun on the rocks, and more. Find more details and the schedule of events HERE.

Courage Under Fire Golf - The Courage Under Fire Golf Classic, benefitting the Monkey Island Fire Department, happens Sunday at Shangri-La. Actually, there is a Horse Race event on Saturday afternoon. I’m not sure if there is still room for teams, so either contact Shangri-La or go HERE for details and to register.

Progressive Dinner - It’s time again for a Progressive Dinner in Grove. No sign up is necessary AND it’s FREE!!! Come join in the fun starting at 5 pm on Saturday at Rustic Rehab. The party then moves to other participating merchants: Muddy Pearl, The Local Farm to Table, Made By Holley, and Craft Boutique.

Chuckwagon Dinner Under The Stars - The dinner at Har-Ber Village isn’t until next Saturday, but today (Thursday!) is the deadline to purchase tickets to this year’s Chuckwagon Dinner Under The Stars, a fundraiser for Har-Ber Village Museum. Get your tickets HERE.

Yoga - A free practice (well, donations are encouraged) takes place at 6 pm on Thursdays and 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!

Grove Farmer’s Market - Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the community center lawn in Downtown Grove.

The Grove Public Library always has a busy week with activities for every age group. Check out their FB page HERE for ongoing events and details.

Helpful Links

• You’ve got to schedule your Pensacola Dam Tours

• GRDA Lake Rules, updated 9/22

• Helpful Safe Boating Rules of the Water

• Boating at Night

Briefs:

• The monthly South Grand Lake Chamber meeting is today at 11:30 at the GRDA Building in Langley.

• There is an Indian Taco Feed and Auction benefitting the family of Dakota Green on Saturday from 11 to 2 at the Grove Community Center.

• This is the last weekend of the year at Blind Swine Duck Creek.

• Unsalted Waters has announced a new charter boat service on Grand that will be headquartered in Grove. More to come on this…

• Apex Title & Closing has moved into its new location at 205 W. 3rd in Downtown Grove.

• The Lake Lodge, a new 10-room hotel specifically designed for visiting fishing folks with covered, drive-thru boat parking, is now open North of Grove.

• Several businesses are getting ready to open at Grand Towne Center between Ketchum and Langley - including Twisted Tea, Grand Life Liquidation, Grand Hair Co., and Geiser Plumbing.

• A Public Meeting to answer questions regarding the Financial Options to fund the construction in Grove of a new Police Station and a new Fire Station will be held on Thursday, October 5 at 7 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church located at the corner 4th and Main, Grove, OK.

• The Grove Rotary Golf Tournament is next Friday. Contact the Rotary to get signed up today.

• Ground has been broken at Grand Meridian Resort in Cleora for a new retail center called The Shops at Grand Meridian that will be located right next to The Drunken Rooster. The first announced business - Grand Lake Fitness.

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’.

Thursday, Sept 28

• Shrimp Boil and Karaoke at Doc’s

• Western Justice at Mooney’s - 7:30 pm

• Karaoke at Drunken Rooster

• Karaoke with KJ Flip at Big Shots

Friday, September 29

• ??? and a Shrimp Boil at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Rockwell at Doc’s - 7 pm

• Matt Brietzske at Mooney’s - 8:30 pm

• Western Justice at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 pm

• Brett n’ Terri at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Encore at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

• Karaoke at Copper Penny Bar - 9 pm

• DJ & Karaoke at Big Shots - 9 pm

Saturday, September 30

• Dale & Gayle at Blue Bluff Harbor - 6 pm

• Single Phase Unplugged at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• House Party at Cedar Port Customer Appreciation Party - 6 pm

• ??? at Mooney’s - 8:30 pm

• Reverse Reaction at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• Jesse Joice at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Rockstar Karaoke with DJ Kennedy at Monkey Island Pub - 9 pm

• DJ and Karaoke at Big Shots - 9 pm

Special Thanks To:

Chasin Tail Guide Service is ready to put you on the big spoonbills! Visit the website and book your trip today!

Brent’s Mobile Welding is insured and ready to make your dream designs come to life - one weld at a time!

GLOC Aviation offers helicopter tours of Grand Lake and the surrounding area out of the Ketchum Airport. Awesome!

Dan Davis Law has 30 years of experience representing injury victims all over Oklahoma, including in the Grand Lake area.

Spider Lift Boat Covers specializes in custom, automatic boat covers designed to protect your boat while also getting you on and off the water quickly.

TNT Insurance in Ketchum is the call to make for ALL of your insurance needs around the lake.

Lake Point Cottages is a quaint, Cape-Cod-like development along the Elk River arm of the lake near Grove. With 2 cute cabins and a retro-chic house, you’ve got to check it out.

Tee Time Hideaway is an awesome golf-themed condo rental at Shangri-La. You’ve got to see it!

Indian Hills Marina has it all - boats for sale, a full-service marina, cabins, and a great restaurant. Check them out today!

McMillian Welding specializes in custom staircases and handrails for commercial or residential projects, plus any other custom fabrication you might need.

This South Grand Rental with Dock is an ideal lakefront vacation rental for you lake lovers. Check it out!

At Marina Del Rey Resort you will find cabins, RV sites, boat slips, a pavilion, a beautiful new playground, and soon… a brand-new pool!

Dog Training Elite offers the best in-home dog training in the region. And for us Grand Lake locals - get $100 off any training package!

Golden Kettle Cottage comfortably accommodates eight guests in a secluded lake-view setting between Grove and Jay. And they have kayaks!

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:

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