April 15, 2024
Well, the solar eclipse has come and gone, and all the conspiracy theories fell flat again. Either that, or I have now survived the end of the world eight times! The eclipse didn’t foretell The Rapture, after all. Or if it did, I missed it. Either way, I’ve noticed all my friends are still here.
It only happens once a year. The “Old Bulldog Band” will perform at Big Shots Saturday night as a fundraiser for the 2nd Chance Pet Rescue ($25 per person admission). I love it when these talented musicians show up to stir the memories of great musical days. If you have a nostalgic soul – or if you’re 45+ years old, you will especially enjoy this great performance. Plus…it starts at 7:30, so you’ll be home in plenty of time for your bedtime!
One of Grand Lake’s many unique treasures is Wanda Clark, longtime personal secretary to superstar Lucille Ball. She spent an afternoon at the Coleman Theater Beautiful in Miami Sunday sharing her memorabilia and incredible stories. She’s a very special lady. We’re lucky that she shares her life with us as a Grand Laker!
I’m always envious of people who think up extra creative responses to people who are jerks. I saw a story this week about a woman grocery shopper who peeled all the tangerines in a bag and threw away the peels before checking out. She said, “I just wanted to pay for what I can eat – not the outer covering.” The clever checker never complained – but he cracked all her eggs, threw away the shells, and put the yolks and egg whites in a zip lock bag for her! Gotta love people who get even by using the logic of others against them!
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GRAND LAKE BUM SHOUT-OUTS: Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Grand Lakers Don Bullard, Steve Long, Cheryl Koesler, Bruce May, Sarah Scott, Marsha McCorkle, Ashley Stafford, Larry Sanford, Jackie Moore, Creed Littlefield, Greg Bolton, Lissa Merillat, Gary Anstine, Boyd Ayer, Travers Mahan, Don Douglas, Jim Forrester, Judy Dullea, and Phil Carrott.
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BEST GRAND LAKE EVENTS THIS WEEK: There is certainly no shortage of things to do around the lake this week. Thursday night is the Spring Choir Concert at Grove PAC (7:00 p.m.). The annual Youth Art Show is at the Grove Community Center Thursday-Saturday. Thursday-Sunday, enjoy a great walk through time at the Colonial and Civil War Walk-Through at Har-Ber Village. For golfers, Friday is a PXG Black Ops Fitting Day at Shangri-La Golf Club (3:00-7:00 p.m.) and Saturday is a PING Fitting Day at SLR (9:00-1:00). Saturday is a great “Get Your Groove On” Christian musical show at the Grove City Hall Lawn (11:00 a.m.). Saturday night is a fundraising musical show at Big Shots on Monkey Island featuring The Old Bulldog Band and benefiting 2nd Chance Pet Rescue (7:00 p.m.). By the way, The Anchor at Shangri-La will be closed Saturday evening from 6:00-10:00 p.m. for a Private Event. Sunday afternoon at 2:00, there is an Earth Day Celebration at Bernice State Park with kid-friendly crafts, naturalist activities, giveaways and more. For all our local heroes, Shangri-La hosts a private First Responders “Thank You” Dinner on the Battlefield Patio at Shangri-La Sunday evening (5:00 p.m.). Next Tuesday is “Tuesday Trivia” competition at The Anchor at Shangri-La.
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RANDY KREHBIEL’S RANDOM FACTOID OF THE WEEK: The comedian George Carlin was described as an “unproductive airman” at his general discharge from the Air Force in 1957.
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FUN FACT OF THE WEEK: Lake Superior is so large that it is not technically a lake, but an inland sea. All of the other four Great Lakes, plus three more the size of Lake Erie, would fit inside of Lake Superior.
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ODD FACT OF THE WEEK: There were more tornadoes in Illinois last year than in Oklahoma.
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BEST FACEBOOK POST OF THE WEEK: Look closely. ‘Tis the season when you have to decide whether it’s a new age spot or a seed tick.
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BEST SIGN SEEN THIS WEEK Due to unforeseen circumcisions, the dining room will be closed this evening.
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BEST TWEET OF THE WEEK: Once you accept the fact that queso and margaritas taste better than being skinny, the second half of your life begins.
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PUN OF THE WEEK: Ran out of toilet paper. Now using lettuce leaves. Today was just the tip of the iceberg. Tomorrow romaines to be seen.
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UNANSWERED QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren’t they just stale bread to begin with?
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OBSERVATION OF THE WEEK: There are 13 minerals that are essential to human life, and all of them are found in wine. Coincidence? I think not.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “It is useless to try to hold a person to anything he says while he’s madly in love, drunk, or running for office.” – Shirley MacLaine
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FEEL-OLD MOMENTS OF THE WEEK: Iconic singer/songwriter Carly Simon played her first show as a solo artist when she opened for Cat Stevens at the Troubadour nightclub in Los Angeles – 53 years ago this week. Oklahoma native singer/songwriter/musician Vince Gill turned 67 last week. Do you know musician Julian Lennon? He’s the son of Beatle John Lennon – inspiration for the popular song “Hey, Jude.” Julian Lennon just celebrated his 61st birthday.
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BEST WEEKEND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: There is an incredible line-up of great live entertainment around the lake this weekend. On Monkey Island, Jason Morgan kicks off the weekend with Thursday Night Karaoke at Doc’s Bar & Grill. Friday night, Chloe Johns entertains live at Doc’s. Gavin Tucker will perform Friday night and Wilkie Jay will be live Saturday night at Blind Swine Monkey Island. DJ K-Bandito provides the musical fun Friday night – and Saturday night the great Old Bulldog Band will perform early (7:30) at Big Shots Rhythm & Booze.
On South Grand, Reverse Reaction entertains Saturday night at the Drunken Rooster in Cleora. The Barrett Lewis Duo will be on stage Saturday night at Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney.
In Grove, Bobby DeGonia entertains Friday night at Grand Lake Casinos 655 Venue. There are three nights of live music this week at Cherokee Casino featuring Johnny Dail Roberts Wednesday night, Rusty Meyers Friday night, and Magic J Saturday night.
Wilkie J and Tony T start the weekend Thursday night at Indigo Sky Casino followed by Funkin’ Gonuts Friday and Paralandra Saturday.
At Downstream Casino, there are two shows Friday night. Jefferson Starship performs Saturday night in the Peoria Showplace at Buffalo Run Casino. Voyage will be on stage in The Pavilion at Downstream, while Low Cut Connie entertains in Legends Sports Bar. In Club 60 West at River Bend Casino, The Brad Duvall Band will be on stage Saturday night at 7:00 followed by late night karaoke with DJ Kay beginning at 11:00.
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DINING & DRINKING UPDATE: Blind Swine Duck Creek opens for the season Friday (open Friday-Sunday until May – then Tuesday-Sunday). Stuff’ns Café in Ketchum is now open until 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday. Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill is now open 7 days a week (from 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and noon Friday-Sunday). Ugly’s Grill & Bar at Thunder Bay Marina is now open Saturdays & Sundays for limited hours. They’ll hit their full summer schedule the first week of May. The Quarterdeck Café at Tera Miranda Resort is also open on weekends.
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BUM MUST-SEE TV: The Upshaws makes its debut on NETFLIX Thursday. The Proof is Out There: Military Mysteries airs Monday night at 8:00 on the History Channel. Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show Monday night at 10:00 on The Comedy Channel.
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BUM MUST-SEE MOVIES: It’s an incredible week for movie fans. Abigail, Sasquatch Sunset, Villains, Inc, Hard Miles and Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse all open in movie theaters Friday.
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SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, April 25 – Grand Lake Newcomers Club hosts a “New Newcomer Lunch” at Chickanellas on Monkey Island (11:00 a.m.). Thursday, April 25 – South Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon at GRDA Ecosystems Center in Langley (11:30 a.m.). Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28 – Miami Little Theater presents the musical “Oklahoma” at the Coleman Theatre Beautiful (7:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 Sunday). Friday & Saturday, April 26-27 – Ketchum School’s production of The Little Mermaid at the Elementary School Gym (7:00 p.m.). Saturday, April 27 – Ottawa County Arts Festival in Miami (10:00 a.m.). Sunday, April 28 – South Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce Pickleball Mixer at The Anchor Racquet Club at Shangri-La (2:00-6:00 p.m.). Thursday-Saturday, May 2-4 – Miami Little Theater presents the musical “Oklahoma” at the Coleman Theatre Beautiful (7:00 p.m.). Friday, May 3 – Imagine Grand art display & sale on the Grove City Hall lawn. Friday, May 3 – First Friday Wine Share at Quail Ridge Golf Course in Grove (6:00-7:30 p.m.). Friday-Sunday, May 3-5 – Community-wide Garage Sale Days in Grove. Saturday, May 4 – Cinco de Poker Derby fundraiser for the Monkey Island Trail at various Island stops (12:00-6:00 p.m.). Saturday, May 4 – Cedar Port Pirate Poker Run benefiting Ketchum kids (10:00 a.m.). Saturday, May 4 – Imagine Grand art display & sale at Lendonwood Gardens. Saturday, May 4 – Kentucky Derby Party at Hookers at Cherokee Yacht Club (3:00 p.m.). Saturday, May 4 – Burning of the Socks at Safe Harbor Harbors View Marina (4:00 p.m.). Saturday, May 4 – Shangri-La Marina/Nichols Marine Customer Appreciation Luau at Eddy’s Lakeside Bar (5:00-8:00 p.m.). Saturday-Sunday, May 4-5 – Nichols Marine In-Water Boat Show at Shangri-La Marina (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.). Sunday, May 5 – Battlefield 1st Anniversary Golf Scramble at The Battlefield at Shangri-La. Thursday, May 9 – Grove Chamber Monthly Membership Meeting at City Hall (12:00 p.m.). Saturday, May 11 – South Grand Lake Chamber “Bootleggers’ Ball” at Shangri-La Resort (5:00 p.m.). Monday, May 13 – Modoc National Golf Scramble at Shangri-La Golf Club. Saturday, May 18 – Sounds of Summer Car Show & Festival at Marina Del Rey Resort (1:00-6:00 p.m.).
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It’s time for the NBA Playoffs! The Play-In Tournament to determine the last playoff teams wraps up Friday with Playoffs officially getting underway Saturday & Sunday.
With The Masters behind us, there are two tournaments this week on the PGA Tour. Some of the players will be in Hilton Head for the RBC Heritage. Coverage begins at 1:00 Thursday & Friday and noon Saturday & Sunday on The Golf Channel. CBS picks up the final two rounds at 2:00 Saturday & Sunday. The rest of the players will head to the Dominican Republic this weekend for the Corales Puntacana Championship. Coverage is exclusively on the Golf Channel.
The UFL professional football season features three Saturday games this week – Memphis vs. St. Louis (11:30 a.m. on ABC), D.C. vs. Birmingham, and Michigan vs. San Antonio (both at 6:00 on Fox). There is only one game Sunday – Arlington vs. Houston (1:00 on FS1).
NASCAR drivers are at Talladega this weekend for the GEICO 500. Coverage is at 2:00 Sunday afternoon on Fox.
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After last weekend’s teaser of high temperatures in the mid-80s, we’re back to reality this weekend with high temps in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-40s. If you’re playing outside, just grab a jacket – OR there are plenty of indoor dining, drinking & entertainment options. Remember, though, wherever you decide to party, be sure to buy a drink for the guy next to you. It might be me!
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