June 2022
Grand Lake Women’s Club June Tea
Please join us for the 2022 Grand Lake Women's Club June Tea at the Grand Lake Community House. We would love to have existing members and ladies that would like to become members! We are a non-profit organization benefiting the Grand County community. Please join us! Martin and Taylor will be performing, a well loved band in Grand County!
Find out more »November 2022
Holiday Craft Bazaar
The annual Olde-Fashioned Holiday Craft Bazaar is returning on November 25 and 26. Doors will be open Friday from 10 to 5, and Saturday from 10 to 4. 20 Colorado crafters will be offering their work in the Historic Grand Lake Community House, in the center of Town Park. All items for sale are made by the crafter. There is no admission charge to visit the Bazaar.
Find out more »Holiday Craft Bazaar
The annual Olde-Fashioned Holiday Craft Bazaar is returning on November 25 and 26. Doors will be open Friday from 10 to 5, and Saturday from 10 to 4. 20 Colorado crafters will be offering their work in the Historic Grand Lake Community House, in the center of Town Park. All items for sale are made by the crafter. There is no admission charge to visit the Bazaar.
Find out more »December 2022
Christmas Favorites by Grand Chorale
Join us for a free presentation of Christmas Favorites performed by the Grand Chorale! Sunday December 11th at 7pm at the Grand Lake Community House in Grand Lake CO
Find out more »Comedy Night in the House
Two comedians direct from Comedy Works in Denver on the Historic Community House Stage. Two shows: 5:30 and 8:00, both rated PG13 Beverages available for purchase
Find out more »February 2023
Songs of Love and Lust – Central City Opera House in Grand Lake
Opera is coming to the Historic Grand Lake Community House on Saturday, February 11. Five members of the Central CIty Opera Company will be here (along with a surprise guest artist) to perform selections from popular operas. VIP Tickets include premium seating, one Specialty Drink, and an after show special event. General Admission ticket seats are first come - first choice. Doors open at 6:30. Beverages will be available for purchase. Your name is your ticket - we do not…
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Snowmobile for Life Poker Run
Join us February 18th for Mile High and Grand Lake Trailblazer's 2023 Snowmobile for Life Poker Run! All Poker Hand sales benefit Flight for Life Colorado.
Find out more »Grand Lake Housing Fair
When: Thursday, Feb. 23, 3-7 p.m. Where: Grand Lake Community House (1026 Park Ave. - next door to the Juniper Library) What: Come learn about attainable housing options in Grand Lake and the various local programs and resources available to help with financing, guidance and other assistance. Raffle prizes and refreshments will be provided at this open house-style event. Read more about the current and upcoming housing options and assistance programs here: https://www.townofgrandlake.com/community/page/housing Who: Representatives from the following local organizations…
Find out more »May 2023
Comedy Night in the House
Direct from the Comedy Works in Denver come two hilarious comedians to keep you in stitches over Memorial Day weekend. Two shows, one at 5:30 and one at 8 pm.
Find out more »June 2023
It’s a Happening!
Hooray! The much-loved "Happenings" are returning. Join us for delicious dessert and great stories! Special guests Daryl and Linda Troute will share memories of their days at the Grand Lake Band Camp in the 1970s. Daryl and Linda were counselors for those hundreds of kids coming to Grand Lake from all over the country for summer arts experiences back in the day. They have lots to share, some history and lots of fun, so you don’t want to miss this!…
Find out more »July 2023
FREE History Presentation, 50 and Proud!
It’s been 50 years since the beginning of the Grand Lake Area Historical Society and we’re celebrating with stories of how it came about and thrived. Join us for a history-filled evening, with treats served. The GLAHS Annual Members’ Meeting will follow the presentation.
Find out more »It’s a Happening – Storytelling!
Join us for delicious dessert and great stories! Special guest Larry Lindsey will share memories of his many years in Grand Lake. Larry’s mother was an Eslick, a member of the family that had so much to do with the growth of our town, so he has lots to share. Don’t miss this! We'll meet in the Grand Lake Community House for fascinating... and yummy... fun. FREE! Donations accepted.
Find out more »August 2023
It’s a Happening!
Join us for stories and pictures of the early years of the Daven Haven. Jill Burkey will share her Piper Family history, and it's not to be missed! Treats served. All FREE, but donations gratefully accepted to support the Eslick Store Restoration at the Cottage Court History Park.
Find out more »October 2023
It’s a Happening!
Join us for delicious dessert and great stories! Special guest Guy Allmeyer will share his amazing history, and you can enjoy listening, and share your stories as well! Guy's folks operated the Lake Movie Theater in the Community House for over 20 years. He has lots share!
Find out more »November 2023
It’s a Happening!
Join us for informal, fascinating history! Speaker Bob Clark will share "Old Grand Lake City", the first "Grand Lake", and still the only the one with "Main Street". Bob's a fifth generation home owner there, and has so much history to share. We'll bring dessert ... this time it's apple crisp and cream. It's a special event. It's a free event, but donations are appreciated too. Hope to see you!
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Grand Lake Movie Night
Remember the good old days of catching up with old friends and community members at the Community House before the movie began? Those days can be relived as the @Grand Arts Council and @Grand Lake Creative District are hosting a free movie screening every 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm (starting October we will show 2 movies 1 on the 1st Thursday and 1 on the 3rd Thursday). Let's come together and experience the emotions of our favorite movies in the Community…
Find out more »Grand Arts Council’s Holiday Craft Bazaar
Get a kick start on your holiday shopping at the Grand Arts Council's Holiday Craft Bazzar! Friday November 24th and Saturday November 25th at the Community House (next to Town Park). The fair will be open Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4.
Find out more »Grand Arts Council’s Holiday Craft Bazaar
Get a kick start on your holiday shopping at the Grand Arts Council's Holiday Craft Bazzar! Friday November 24th and Saturday November 25th at the Community House (next to Town Park). The fair will be open Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4.
Find out more »December 2023
FREE MOVIE AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE
Join us for a magical night under at the Grand Lake's Community House! The Grand Arts Council, in collaboration with the Grand Lake Creative District, invites you to a FREE movie night featuring a beloved holiday classic. This heartwarming tale captures the spirit of the season! Experience the enchantment of "The Chr_stm_s Chr_n_cl_s" (Fill in the vowels to find out what the movie title is) with your friends and family in the cozy embrace of our historic community house. Let's…
Find out more »Comedy Night in the House
Direct from the Comedy Works in Denver two shows each with two comedians to help make your New Year start right...with laughter! 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm.
Find out more »January 2024
It’s a Happening! Jim Negri presents!
You may know Jim Negri as the former Sky9 helicopter news reporter, but did you know he has a rich family history in Grand Lake? He says, "My story starts in 1944 when my grandfather on my mom’s side bought five acres, a one room cabin and a barn from a couple of WW II draft evaders. I’ve been here all my 69 years." And that's just the beginning. You don't want to miss this! Yummy dessert served. Fascinating and…
Find out more »February 2024
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Opera is coming back to the Historic Grand Lake Community House at 7 pm on Saturday, February 10, just in time for Valentines Day. Members of the Central City Opera Company will perform selections from popular operas, and present the background to each selection. Each selection comes from a different opera. Seats are first come - first choice. Beverages will be available for purchase. Your name is your ticket - we do not issue printed tickets. What a…
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Here's our chance to make HISTORY! Speaker Dana West will share some of her favorite Grand Lake buildings and a bit of their history. Then, WE are ALL invited to join in with our long-ago or just-last-week stories about each building. This will be FUN!
Find out more »March 2024
Flora on the Gel Plate… a #PostConsumerWaste Art Project
Date: Mar 1-3, 2024 (10am-4pm; 1 hour break for lunch) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Instructor: Robyn McClendon Location: Community House – 1026 Park Avenue, Grand Lake, CO In this 3-day workshop we will explore an age-old art technique of mono printing to capture the amazing details of flora on paper. Using many of the techniques that I share in my newly released book “Gel Plate Printing for Mixed Media Art” you will learn how to create beautiful images with acrylic…
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Grand Lake: a World Without public sewer. Here until the 1970s, it was not quite like living in the Middle Ages, but there was every reason that a district was created to keep our Lakes clean! Come and hear about the very beginning of Three Lakes Water & Sanitation and the many old-timers who declared they had septic systems they were not planning to give up. Mundane topic, but really interesting stories. Don't miss this one. It should be noted…
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Moors & McCumber – Live Music
A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making, Moors & McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans - they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present day Americana, they write heartfelt songs directly inspired by life’s experiences. The sound of Moors & McCumber is adventurous, eclectic, and endlessly creative. Borrowing from rock, pop, blues, folk, and world music, the two multi-instrumentalists defy common logic and embrace spontaneity to bring their stories…
Find out more »April 2024
It’s a Happening!
Join us as special guest Patrick Brower shares how Grand Lake ALMOST became a gambling town in 1991. FREE, dessert served, fascinating! Don't miss this.
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