Located
on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, and at the north
entrance to Land Between the Lakes; Grand Rivers
offers fun for all ages, and fun for all seasons.
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Variety!
Music, Memories and
More
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Green Turtle Bay
Resort
Health Club
Indoor Pool,
Fitness Center, sauna, and tanning beds.
Summer Class Schedule includes
Water
Aerobics, Stretch Classes, Stability Ball Classes and
Coming Soon... Callanetics.
Several
Classes open to public. All Classes open
to Green Turtle Bay Guests,
Commonwealth Yacht
Club Members and Health Club Members.
Call today for complete class schedule, fees,
and membership information.
800-498-0428 |
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Mr.
B.B.Q.
Restaurant
362-4445
Now open
seven days a week for Breakfast and
Lunch. |
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What our
guests say
Variety! shared with us this recent letter
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I just
wanted to take a minute and tell you all how much my
family and I again enjoyed a fabulous show this
past Saturday night. Each and every one of you have such
talent. We feel so blessed to be entertained by you
all. We have been to four shows since Christmas and
love every show. People
ask which one was the best
and we say ALL of them! Each time is different and so
entertaining.
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My Favorite
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I just can't
say it enough- I am thrilled that Andy Irwin is going to
be part of the Grand Rivers Storytelling Event and I am
looking forward to seeing him in person at the Badgett
Playhouse in October. To listen to a preview of
Andy's talent as a storyteller, visit his website www.andyirwin.com.
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Classic
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THE
VILLAGE VISITOR
The
Village between the
Lakes
July, 2008
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the July Edition of the Village
Visitor. July in Grand Rivers
is red hot with Fireworks on the fourth at
Kentucky Dam, Always Patsy Cline at the Badgett
Playhouse, and drag boat races at Pisgah
Bay. You can find the complete calendar
of events at www.grandrivers.com.
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Grand Rivers Plans Marina Day
Celebration 
Green
Turtle Bay, Lighthouse Landing and the Grand Rivers
Tourism Commission are busy planning the August 9
National Marina Day Celebration in Grand Rivers.
In our tiny village of only 240 households and over 600
boat slips National Marina Day is a big
celebration.
This year's
National Marina Day celebration in Grand Rivers will
include sail boat rides, children's water fun and
activities, live music and a Big Fireworks show at
Dusk. Activities will take place at Green Turtle
Bay Marina and Resort and Lighthouse Landing Marina and
Resort.
National Marina Day is produced by the
Association of Marina Industries and is an annual
celebration of the important role marinas play in
waterfront communities all across America. Whether
they are cruising, sailing, or fishing, boaters look to
marinas to provide the facilities they need to get their
voyages off to the best possible start.
Green Turtle
Bay and Lighthouse Landing believe that marinas are not
just parking lots for boats. The marinas of Grand Rivers
are strong, vibrant communities of families and friends
united by a shared passion for the water. Now, more than
ever, Americans need clean, safe, and relaxing locations
where they can spend their leisure hours.
Join
us on August 9 in Grand Rivers to celebrate National
Marina Day with Green Turtle Bay and Lighthouse
Landing. These marinas give our community
and visitors access to clean healthy waterways. We
salute the role they play in the American recreational
boating
industry! |
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Patti's is now
offering Private Garden
Dining 
Patti's
has a gazebo located in the gardens that can be rented
for a small private dinner party. The gazebo is
decorated perfectly for small wedding anniversaries,
wedding proposals or for just an intimate dinner.
The gazebo is available for rental for up to 6
persons. Please call 888-739-2515 or 270-362-8844
for more
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Fireworks 
Friday, July 4
Kentucky
Dam Village
Celebrate our Country's
birthday with fireworks.
Special recognition goes
to the Commonwealth Yacht Club for their patriotic
spirit. They plan to raft up for the
fireworks and are asking participants to honor our
county by flying the American flag. You can find
more information on the Commonwealth Yacht Club and
their activities by visiting the website at www.cycgtb.com.
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Always
Patsy Returns to the Badgett
Playhouse 
July Only
Thursday
nights
7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Matinees 2:00
p.m.
Badgett
Playhouse
grandriversvariety.com
This
musical play, complete with down home country humor,
true emotion and even some audience participations,
includes many of Cline's unforgettable hits such as
"Crazy", "I Fall to Pieces", and "Walking After
Midnight"... 27 songs in all. Call the box office at
888-362-4223 to reserve your tickets.
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Variety! Music, Memories and More
Friday and
Saturday nights in July
7:00 p.m.
Saturday Matinees
2:00 p.m.
Badgett
Playhouse Theater
grandriversvariety.com
This two-hour
Branson-style, family friendly show is
sure to please groups of any
age! From Swing to Motown, Oldies
Rock & Roll to Country,
Variety! has it all! Each Variety!
performance also
includes a tribute to our armed
forces! This show is so high
energy and entertaining, you will
be singing
and dancing in the aisles! Call the box office at
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Grand
Rivers Farmers Market 
Every
Saturday
7:00 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m.
Beside
the Badgett Playhouse
All
vendors are local Livingston County farmers. Find
fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs.
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Sunday Brunch
on
the Water
Every Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m.
Commonwealth
Yacht Club, Green Turtle Bay Resort
Enjoy Sunday
Brunch on the Water at the Commonwealth Yacht
Club. For reservations, call 270-362-4444.
Brunch at CYC is open to the public.
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Walk Away the Pounds
Mondays through Fridays
8:30 a.m. Two Mile
Walk
9:00 a.m. One Mile Walk
Green
Turtle Bay Resort Health Club
Join in on this popular high
calorie burn workout, led by Denise Lindsey, ARPN, Grand
Lakes Clinic. This Leslie Sansone video-based
class is free and open to the public.
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Grand
Rivers Summer Street Dances
Every
Saturday Night
7:00 to 10:00
p.m.
Memorial Weekend through Labor Day
Weekend
Little Lake Park
Bandstand
Join in on the fun of
the Grand Rivers Street Dance. Almost free;
band donations appreciated.
July 5 - Critical
Condition
July 12 -
Vintage Alley Dance Band
July 19 - Heart and Soul
Band
July 26 -
Classic Waxx
The Dances
would not be possible without the support of Four Rivers
Harley Davidson, Lake Realty, Triple I Properties, Green
Turtle Bay Resort & Marina, Lighthouse Landing
Resort & Marina, First Kentucky Bank,
Vulcan Materials Company, Cole Lumber, B B &
T Bank, Grand Lakes Clinic & Livingston County
Hospital & Healthcare, & the Grand
Rivers Chamber Of
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Stars in
the Gardens
Every
Saturday and Sunday night
8:00
p.m.
Patti's 1880s Settlement
Join
Patti's for Family friendly classic movies under the
stars on the big screen. The seating area is
located in the grassy area between Adams Boats and
Arielle's Miniature golf. Bring a chair or a
blanket. Admission is free. Concessions
are available for purchase and chairs are available for
rent. Call
888-736-2515 or 270-362-8844 for more information and
what movies will be playing.
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Land Between the
Lakes Planetarium Schedule
July 1 through
31
Golden Pond Planetarium
Land
Between The Lakes
Far Out Space
Places
Daily, 10:00 a.m.
Virtual
visit to the most extreme destinations in our
cosmic neighborhood.
Search for Life in the
Universe
Daily, 2:00 p.m.
Host Leonard Nimoy examines the
ingredients necessary for life on our planet as we
ponder the possibility of life in our solar system and
beyond.
Blown Away: The Wild
Word of Weather Monday
through Friday, 12 noon and Saturday and Sunday,
3:00 p.m.
Blown Away
features a journey into space to explore the sun's
effect on weather conditions.
Explorers of the
International Space Station
Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Travel
with astronauts and cosmonauts as they take command of
the International Space Station. See what it's like to
live on the space station. |
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Land Between the
Lakes Nature Station Highlights
Nature Station
Land
Between The Lakes
Storytime with
'Possum
Thursday,
July 3, 10:30 a.m.
Hear a story about an opossum and
then meet a live opossum up close.
Visit with Smokey the
Bear
Friday, July 4 Throughout the day.
Tales of
Scales
Tuesday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.
Get
up-close and personal with reptiles and amphibians such
as snakes and turtles.
Alligator Snapping
Turtles
Thursday, July 24, 2:00 p.m.
Take
an up-close look at snapping
turtles.
For a complete Nature
Station and LBL calendar, visit the website at
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Drag Boat
Races 
Saturday and Sunday
July
26 and 27
10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
Pisgah
Bay
See blown
alcohol, hydro jets, and flat bottom boats go in excess
of 150 miles per hour. Time trials on Saturday and
racing on Sunday. Pre-registration and medical release
required for racers. Call KY Drag Boat Association
at 800-732-0088 for more information.
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Save these Dates... 
2008 Calendar
Highlights
Grand Rivers Celebrates
National Marina Day
Saturday, August
9
Green Turtle Bay Resort and Marina, and Lighthouse
Landing Resort and Marina
Cotton Patch Gospel
August 3
through 31
Badgett Playhouse
Wednesday and
Thursday evenings and Sunday Matinees.
KWW
Arts and Crafts Festival
Labor Day
Weekend
Little Lake Park
Over 100 artisan and
crafter booths.
Storytelling Event and
Hunters Moon Festival
October 10 and
11
Badgett Playhouse and Little Lake Park Find
information at www.grandrivers.com/storyfest/
Green
Turtle Bay Yacht Sales Fall In-Water Boat Show
Weekend
September 12 through 14
For
information call 800-498-0428.
Variety Christmas
Spectacular
November 7 through December
20
Badgett Playhouse
Grand Rivers Festival of
Lights
November 14 through January 9
Over
500,000 lights in Patti's 1880's Settlement and
downtown Grand
Rivers. |
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Stanley Walker Inducted
into Rockabilly Hall of
Fame 
Congratulations to Grand Rivers recording
artist Stanley Walker, who was recently inducted into
the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Stanley Walker was
born in Grand Rivers, and started playing guitar when he
was just five years old. Growing up, he listened to the
Grand Ole Opry and dreamed of some day playing on the
Opry. In 1969, his dream came true when he
played beside Jean Shepard on the Opry stage.
Stanley's career highlights include appearances on
Hee Haw, solo recordings, and backing artists including
Roy Clark, Lefty Frizzell, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Stanley has produced four country albums and was
recognized in Billboard Magazine for the single, 'Old
Easy Loving, He Ain't Easy Anymore.
Stanley Walker
and his band play every Friday night at the Grand Rivers
Senior/ Community Center
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