This Weekend at Grand Lake - Jump in the Lake?

Good Morning!

So, a few things…

First, I got an email yesterday telling me there have been 233,800 (Wow!) impressions/views of this newsletter this year.

And that is just since May when I switched platforms.

So… THANK YOU to all of you readers. I do appreciate you!

Next, I came across some info a few days ago about States that have the most boaters.

The way they measured this was by looking at the number of registered boats per 100 residents.

Now, they had Washington D.C. as number one, weird, is that even a State? Number 2 is Maine, 3 is New Hampshire, and 5 is South Carolina.

OK. Those make sense.

But can you guess #4 on this list????

I bet you are thinking Oklahoma aren’t you… well, you’d be…

WRONG - Psych! It’s Nebraska! Bet you didn’t see that one coming, did you?

Oklahoma actually comes in at #27 on that list, with 8.2 registered boats per 100 residents.

Hey, at least we aren’t last like we are on all the health lists.

See the entire list for yourself HERE, but - warning - there are a lot of ads on that page and it loads slowly.

Finally, I screwed up a little bit with last week’s sponsor Shoreline Boat and RV Repair.

The mobile repair part of their business is specific to RVs and campers and such, while the boat repair part of their business still happens at their workshop in Tulsa.

What that means is that if you’ve got a rig or camper parked somewhere around the lake that maybe needs a little bodywork, or maybe you’ve got a roof leak or something, Shoreline Boat and RV Repair will come to you. No need to get your rig to them. That’s pretty awesome.

Alrighty then - on to what you need to know for This Weekend at Grand Lake!

Lake Level - As of 8 a.m., the lake level is holding steady at 742.67’, with ongoing generation. Water surface temps are in the mid to upper 40s.

Legacy Christmas Party - All are welcome to join the fun at the adults-only, free-admission Christmas Party on Friday night @ 7:00 pm at The Legacy Event Center in Grove.🎅🏼 $100 to the best Christmas attire! ❄️ DJ Mo🎄 Cash bar & snacks ☃️ Food Truck 🧑🏻‍🎄 Endless games ❄️ Driving range • Fire pit. Don’t miss the fun!

Christmas & Pickleball - Friday night is also a Christmas Party AND Pickleball Mixer at The Anchor on Monkey Island. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the party from 6 to 8, and the Pickleball starts at 7.

Penguin Jump - Head to Mooney’s Sunset Bar and Grill in Disney on Saturday at 10 am for the first-ever Penguin Jump, benefitting Domestic Violence Intervention Services. And, after the jump, stick around Mooney’s for a great Breakfast Buffet, plus Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Then, go home and rest, and come back to Mooney’s that night for their Caribbean Christmas Party, benefitting the same organization. A great full day at Mooney’s for an outstanding cause.

Holiday Sing-a-Long - It is the second of 2 Holiday Sing-a-Long Sundays at Shangri -La Resort Hotel and Conference Center this Sunday from 2:00-5:00 in the afternoon. It is open to the public – and free – and great entertainment. Terry Jordan leads the sing-along fun, plus David Bridges & The Message.

Ice Skating! - The Grove Ice Rink on the Community Center Lawn in Downtown Grove continues this weekend Friday 6-10 PM, Saturday 3-10 PM, and Sunday 3-8 PM.

Santa’s Ozark Mountain Village - The holiday tradition continues at Har-Ber Village in Grove on Friday and Saturday nights this weekend. Click HERE for more details, and to see about getting tickets in advance. Zimmeroo performs Saturday night at 6.

Christmas Lights - The popular drive-thru display “Park of Lights” at Twin Bridges State Park is open nightly through December 30th.

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.

Briefs & A Look Ahead:

• There is an Open House today - Thursday - at the new shared office space at 7 E 3rd in Grove at 3 pm.

• Yoga at Thousand Oaks Resort in Langley happens tonight (Thursday) at 6 pm at the Black Oak Barn in the back of the resort. Come on!

• Next Tuesday’s Trivia at The Anchor starts at 7 pm and will be the final one until the New Year.

• The Grand Getaway Mercantile is now open just north of Sailboat Bridge in Grove. Go check them out!

• MYKC Bliss is a new yoga studio in Downtown Grove.

• Bailey’s Bistro will be closing at its current location at the end of business on December 23rd. They will be relocating to ‘somewhere’ on Monkey Island. I’d bet they will be neighbors with Blind Swine.

• As always, visit the Events page of the website for what is on the horizon at Grand Lake.

Thinking about Buying a Boat?

It’s almost boat show time, and you can see the upcoming shows on the Events page of the website, but I also just put together a Revised for 2024 Boat Buying Guide for Grand Lakers. Check it out HERE and I hope you find it useful.

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, December 14th

• Trivia at Mooney’s - 7:30

• Karaoke at Doc’s

• DJ & Karaoke at Big Shots

Friday, December 15th

• Ryan Graham at Doc’s - 7 pm

• KC Johns, Tim Baumgartner, and Friends at Blind Swine - 7:30 pm

• Stonehorse at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Kevin Upshaw and One Night Stand at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

• Karaoke Contest at Copper Penny - 8 pm

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at Big Shots - 8 pm

Saturday, December 16th

• The Smith Brothers at Caribbean Christmas Party at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Ugly Sweater Party with Jump Suit Love at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• Ugly Sweater Party with RockFiscH at Big Shots - 8 pm

• Magic J at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at Bernice VFW - 8 pm

• Ty Ellis and The Flatliners at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 pm

Special Thanks To:

Marine Damage Consultants is your go-to marine surveyor at Grand Lake.

Moonie Bins is Grove’s liquidation bin store, with “over the moon” great deals!

Nautical Marine Services specializes in fiberglass and gelcoat restoration for diesel and gas engine boats of all sizes makes and models.

Hilltop Inn & Suites is Grove’s premier hotel property - and they are adding special parking with electric hookups just for you anglers!

Theresa Swift of American Financial Network has been Grove’s go-to mortgage professional for over 20 years. Buying? Refinancing? Call Theresa!

Shepard Interiors founder and owner Kelsey Shepard is ready to help you with all of your interior design needs. Call today so you are ready for summer’s visitors.

Ernie’s Cleaning is the call to make for all of your carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning needs at your Grand Lake area property.

Earthworks by Justin is at the ready to help you with all of your dirt and excavation needs. If you need some earth moved, call Justin today.

The Lake Lodge is a brand-new place to stay near Grove that includes covered, pull-through parking for you weekend fishing warriors. Awesome!

Grand Lake Watercraft is your boating, watercraft, and power sports headquarters in Grove. Give Cody a call now to get your winterization scheduled!

Summerhill Ranch near Grove is an impressive Grand Lake retreat that is perfect for reunions, weddings, and so much more.

The Outback Co is the portable toilet provider you need for your next Grand Lake area event. Also providing septic service and pumping.

Brooks Wilson Art features beautiful wood and waterfowl carvings, and now even more new mediums. Find the gallery near Langley.

Blingle Premier Lighting is ready to help you with all of your exterior lighting needs. From homes to docks to businesses and marinas, Blingle has your permanent, event, and holiday lighting needs covered.

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!

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:

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