This Weekend at Grand Lake - August 1, 2024

Good Morning!

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I heard from a couple of you that it did go smoothly, and didn’t get any negative feedback. So, that’s good. I think.

And for those of you who did download the app… maybe you got a notification on your phone about this newsletter going live?

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I’ve added a section down at the bottom of the email with details on the app and how to download, if you haven’t already.

Anyhoo, August rolls on at the lake, and I’ve got a lot to get to, so, let’s do that… here is what you need to know for this weekend (and beyond!) at Grand Lake:

Lake Level - As of 8 am, the lake level is 744 with minimal generation and no gates open. The lake is summertime warm, with surface temps in the 80s all over.

Food Truck Friday - It’s the final Food Truck Friday of the year in Grove, starting at 5 pm on the Community Center Lawn. D.J. Gragg Band will be performing live, all of your favorite food trucks will be on hand, and fun for the whole family.

Appreciation! - Saturday is Customer Appreciation Day at Grand Lake Boat Sales and Hi-Lift Marina in Drowning Creek. Whether you are a customer yet or not, come on! Live music from Whiskey Poet Society from Noon to 3 pm along with some FREE food (dogs and burgers, I believe), plus cold drinks and good times. Come by land or by Grand, drop that anchor, and enjoy!

Birthday Party - Everyone is invited to Laralee’s 50th Birthday Party, happening Saturday at Stony Point, which is across the lake from the Monkey Island airport. There is a Dock-Cove-DJ Raft-Out party starting at Noon, and then at 8 pm, the Aces Wild Band will rock the point. It’s a Grand Lake party and everyone is invited. Shuttle boats will be running from The Landings Marina to the party (and back, I’m guessing).

Booster Club Golf - The Ketchum Booster Club’s annual fundraiser golf tournament is Saturday morning at The Coves. I’m not sure if they have room for more golfers or not, but if you are interested, click HERE for details and contact info.

Glorious! - “GLORIOUS! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World” is getting RAVE reviews and closes out its run at Grove Community Playmakers this week with performances tonight and Friday night and Saturday night at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 pm. Don’t miss it!! For reservations and information: Leave message at 918 786 8950 or [email protected].

Yoga on the Island - LiveBliss is excited to announce the opening of a new studio at The Layk Schoolhouse on Monkey Island, offering yoga sessions throughout the week. For the most current schedule, visit the website at livebliss.org. The unlimited yoga offer for $45 a month is still available!

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

Briefs:

• Beau’s Deli & Market is now open 6 days a week in Langley.

• PRIME Meats, Eats & Sweets in Ketchum has closed. They do have their PRIME at the Pool at Marina Del Rey Resort still open Thursdays through Sundays where you can get a great sandwich.

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

• Lawn-a-thon Family Fun games happen at The Anchor on Friday and Saturday afternoons, all summer long.

• 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.

• Brush & Palette Art Gallery is hosting an acrylic “Silhouette Lake Scene” paint party next Tuesday at 6 pm.

• Will Rogers Rodeo Parade is Wednesday morning in Vinita, followed by 4 nights of rodeo action.

• Remember that POKER RUN I was telling you about? Well… it’s on! Saturday, August 24th. Stay tuned for details.

• Grand River Dam Paddle is set to return to Langley in 2024 on Saturday, August 31st! Find out more HERE.

• The Drunken Rooster folks are opening up a new location in Grove at Honey Creek Landing Marina. 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, August 1

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

• Ryan Graham at Mooney’s (Prime Rib Night!) - 6:30

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

Friday, August 2

• Ellie Hobson at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• The Faulconers at Island Bar & Grill - 6 pm

• Jesse Joice at Blind Swine Monkey Island - 6 pm

• Interim at Road Hog - 6 pm

• Scott Musick at Doc’s - 7 ish

• ??? at Mooney’s - 8:30 ish

• South of Vertical at Sharky’s - 8 ish

• Robbi Bell at Big Shots - 8 pm

• Swade Diablos at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Blues Doctors at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 ish

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

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 10 ish

Saturday, August 3

• Whiskey Poet Society at Hi-Lift Marina - Noon

• Gusto Dave Jackson Duo at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Luau Dinner Party at Ugly’s - 6 pm

• The Hydramatics Blues Band at Mooney’s - 8:30 ish

• House Party at Drunken Rooster - 8:30 ish

• Brett ‘n Terri at Eddy’s - 8 ish

• Dr. Choice and The Bad Decisions at Sharky’s - 8 ish

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at The Bernice VFW - 8 pm

• Travis LeDoyt as Elvis at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Aces Wild Band at Stony Point - 8 pm

• The Calvin Loron Band at Blind Swine Monkey Island - 9 ish

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 10 ish

Sunday, August 4

• Dillon Leggett at Sharky’s - 4 ish

• Erin Fitzgibbon at Mooney’s - 5:30

Next Week

• Tuesday is a fun “Kidchella” evening for kids ages 10-15 at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (7:00-10:00) with music, games, dancing, food, and fun “mocktails.”

• 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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