This Weekend at Grand Lake - August 8, 2024

Good Morning!

How about that… a few scattered showers rolling through this morning. Feels good!

[Edit… NICE rain shower blowing through world HQ in Ketchum as of 8:27 am]

My phone tells me highs just in the 70s for Saturday and Sunday. Who knew?

Don’t worry, though, we are right back into the 90s next week. We aren’t done with summer yet.

So, it sure seems like I had something on my mind I wanted to talk about… but, that was a couple of days ago, and I didn’t write it down.

I guess that is a solid break for you because I’ll go ahead and get right into what you are here for, and that is what is happening this weekend on and around Grand Lake!

Lake Level - As of 8 am, the lake level is 743.6 with no generation and no gates open. The lake is summertime warm… enjoy!

Local Food Things - Today (Thursday!) from 11 am to 2 pm is a cool event at the new Beau’s Delicatessen and Market near Langley. Austin & Shannon’s Microgreens will be on hand and there will be samples of a selection of delicious Beau’s sandwiches topped with the local microgreens. Very cool!

Rodeo Time - It is Rodeo week in Vinita, with the Will Rogers Rodeo happening tonight through Saturday night. This is a week or 2 earlier than previous years, but that’s OK because good, clean rodeo fun is hard to beat. The fun starts at 7:30 each night - don’t miss it!

Back To School Bash - It’s that time of year, so it is time for a Back to School Bash this Friday evening in Langley at the City Park from 5 to 8 pm with carnival games, face painting, a water slide, free hot dogs for kids as well as free backpacks and school supplies.

Woodstock on the Water - The annual Woodstock on the Water raftout in Lawhead Hollow (Leon Russel Cove) is set for this Friday and Saturday. It starts with an overnight raft out Friday night with Arrowhead Boat Sales (I think) hosting a brats and dogs cookout and rolls on into Saturday with a celebration of Grand Lake’s 84th birthday and the Barrett Lewis Band playing from 1 to 5 pm. The VIP Pizza boat will be out delivering fresh, hot pizzas on Saturday, and if you plan to attend the Friday night cookout, let Leta at 918-937-4537 know so they will have enough brats and dogs. You just bring your favorite side and beverages! Oh, and Saturday morning… breakfast burritos!

Cruise Night - Saturday night is the 26th annual Cruise Night in Jay - one of the most popular cruise nights in the region. Registration is from 2 to 6 at the Mariee Wallace Museum, the first lap is at 7 pm, and there will be live music on the square from 7 to 9. Awesome!

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:

• Gambino’s Pizza is moving and opening in their new building in Ketchum on Friday - with a Drive-Thru!

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

• 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.

• There is an Intro to Arm Balances class happening Saturday at 10 am at LiveBliss in Grove and there is Alpaca Yoga at the Zena Suri Alpaca Farm Saturday at 4 pm.

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

• 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.

• Bullfest is coming up Labor Day Weekend in Grove.

• Be on the lookout for Grand Lake Kitchen, opening soon in Grove.

• 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 8

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

• Randy Steele 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 9

• Zene Smith at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Rockwell at Blind Swine Monkey Island - 6 pm

• Chloe Johns at Doc’s - 7 ish

• Absher, Martin & White at Mooney’s - 8:30 ish

• Chris Bassett at Sharky’s - 8 ish

• Johnny Dale Roberts at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Matt Goosey at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

• Just Sayin’ 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

• Midnight Bingo with Jason Morgan at The Anchor - 11 pm

Saturday, August 10

• Barrett Lewis Band at Woodstock on the Water - 1 pm

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at The Quarterdeck - 5 pm

• Randall George at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Lil Red and COBE at The Island Bar and Grill (Landings) - 6 pm

• Dustin Pittsley at Mooney’s - 8:30 ish

• Wear White Party with Glam R Us at Drunken Rooster - 8:30 ish

• Torn at Eddy’s - 8 ish

• RocKFiscH at Sharky’s - 8 ish (Woodstock After Party and Luau)

• Beaty Creek Band at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• CM Johnson Band at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 pm

• DC & The Night Marshalls at Blind Swine Monkey Island - 9 ish

• DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 10 ish

Sunday, August 11

• Trenton Tanner at Sharky’s - 4 ish

• Ryan Graham at Mooney’s - 5:30

Next Week

• 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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