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Pentwater Winterfest — a sure cure for cabin fever

January 15, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to enjoy winter along the lakeshore during Pentwater Winterfest, featuring outdoor recreation, arts, shopping, and family-friendly activities.  The main Winterfest celebration takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14, in downtown Pentwater, with additional events occurring the previous Sunday, Feb. 8. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026: Ryan Williams Perch Derby, 7 a.m.…

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Celebrate the snowy season during Hart Winterfest 

January 15, 2026

HART — The City of Hart has announced details for Winterfest 2026 — a celebration packed with outdoor fun, friendly competition, and community activities for all ages.  Find the full schedule of events and registration links at www.takemetohart.org/winterfest Winterfest festivities kick off Saturday, Jan. 31, with the Fourth Annual Frozen Tinman Golf Outing — a Hart favorite that brings golf…

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Hart Rotary hosts casino night Jan. 31

January 15, 2026

HART — The Hart Rotary Club hosts its 85th Anniversary Casino Night Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 31, from 6-10 p.m. at the Oceana County Council on Aging, at 4250 W. Tyler Rd. Buy casino chips to play Blackjack, Poker and Roulette. There will also be Bingo and a 50/50. Pre-ticket sales are $50 or you can pay $55 at the door,…

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OCCOA hosts Dinners Around the World 

January 6, 2026

HART — Oceana County Council on Aging is bringing back its Dinners Around the World Series this winter. These dinners are designed to bring the community together during the colder season.  People of all ages are invited to partake in the dinners which will feature cuisine from India in January and authentic Mexican cuisine in March.  “After the busy holiday…

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Go ‘wild’ with your landscaping this spring

January 6, 2026

Native plant program set for Saturday, Jan. 17, at Oceana Conservation District in Shelby Picture this — you are a native seed, maybe a lupine, coreopsis or Black-Eyed Susan, cast loose on the winds or carried on the coat of a woodland creature. You’ve got to find a place to propagate, to bloom and reproduce as you intended. Where is…

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