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Good Morning!
And, a Very Merry Christmas from my home to yours…
So, a few things to tell you about this morning.
First, for those of you on Facebook, have you seen the new Grand Lake Vintage group?
It’s pretty cool and is a page dedicated to all things history-related around here.
Lots of cool old pictures, plus some people posting some cool info, like the original Town of Ketchum was actually where Anchor’s End development is now. Who knew?
Anyway, you can check out that page HERE.
And, another thing… Do you guys know John Knippers? He’s locally famous as the SUP guy in the South Grand Lake area.
If you’ve seen a guy out on a board with a dog or dogs, it was John.
Anyway, a month or 2 ago he was the first ever SUPer to complete the Alabama 650, which is a 650-mile race/journey exclusively for paddlers.
And, because of that amazing accomplishment, he’s up for Best Male Performance in this year’s Total SUP Awards. And this is a GLOBAL thing.
So if you are so inclined, and want to support John, and, really, help build the paddle sports here at Grand, go vote for him HERE.
Alright, it seems like there was more I was going to share, but that’s enough for today.
Oh, and as for openings and closings related to Christmas - man, that’s too much for one guy to keep up with. Give your favorite place a call, make sure they are open, and go see them!
Again, Merry Christmas, and here is what 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
GRDA Lake Rules, updated 9/22
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Lake Level - As of 9 a.m., the lake level is holding steady at 742.59’, with no generation. Water surface temps are in the mid to upper 40s.
Trivia Hint - It’s a special Christmas Trivia edition of Trivia tonight (Thursday) at Mooney’s. Get your teams ready by using this little hint: Category-Michal Bublé Holiday Duets. Don’t tell anyone where you got the hint. It’s a secret, OK. Good Luck and be there tonight at 7:30 pm at Mooney’s.
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 wraps up the season 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.
Christmas Lights - The popular drive-thru display “Park of Lights” at Twin Bridges State Park is open nightly through December 30th. Nobody ever confirmed it, but I do think the lights are on at Pine Lodge Resort near Ketchum as well.
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:
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!
Tuesday Trivia at The Anchor is done until January 9th.
The Grand Getaway Mercantile is now open just north of Sailboat Bridge in Grove. Go check them out!
Bailey’s Bistro will be closing at its current location at the end of business this Saturday. 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.
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 Thursday morning, there isn’t anything on Facebook. Just sayin’.
Thursday, December 21st
Trivia at Mooney’s - 7:30
Karaoke at Doc’s
DJ & Karaoke at Big Shots
Friday, December 22nd
JR Neal at Doc’s - 7 pm
Magen Faulconer at Mooney’s - 7:30 pm
Brett n Terri at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm
Karaoke Contest at Copper Penny - 8 pm
DJ and Karaoke at Big Shots
Saturday, December 23rd
Barrett Lewis and Jacob Dement at Mooney’s - 8 pm
Erin Fitzgibbon at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm
Pullen Strings & Co at Blind Swine - 8 pm
Christmas Eve Eve Party with DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 8 pm
The Swade Diablos at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm
Western Justice at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 pm
Sunday, December 24th
Porter Crossing at Cherokee Casino Grove - 6 pm
Featured Grand Lake Real Estate
I’m changing things up here, and, at least for now, not including featured real estate listings here in the emails. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any. In fact, there are a couple of new additions of Grand Lake area homes that you can see by clicking this image right here:
Special Thanks To:
Angler’s Inn is a new fishing-friendly hotel in Grove directly adjacent to Wolf Creek Park.
Excavation Unlimited, located in Grove, is the go-to local company for all of your land and excavation needs.
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!
Shoreline Boat and RV Repair provides mobile RV repair services. That’s right, they will come to your rig, right here at Grand Lake.
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.
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.
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!
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