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Cherry pie contest, auction set for Feb. 21 in New Era

February 16, 2026

NEW ERA — Community members are invited to enjoy a day of homemade pies and charitable support for local animals during the Southern Oceana County Cherry Pie Contest and Auction Saturday, Feb. 21.  This year’s event will take place at The Avenue, located at 4747 First St. The once long‑standing community tradition returns this year, and is raising essential funds…

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Culture, tasty food, warmth, connection on the menu at OCCOA’s ‘Dinners around the World’

January 30, 2026

HART — Despite the wintery weather conditions, over 70 people attended Oceana County Council on Aging’s first of two “Dinners around the World” event Saturday, Jan. 24.  Diners feasted on a multi-course meal featuring food from India. The menu offered familiar dishes like butter chicken and new flavors, like rice pudding made with saffron, cardamom and pistachios. Guests enjoyed the…

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Shelby Optimist Club supports youth activities, organizations county-wide

January 30, 2026

Tom Fox and Dale Burmeister honored for 50 years of service SHELBY — Shelby Optimist Club members take a pledge to support youth activities and organizations throughout Oceana County. The Sportsman’s Banquet, the club’s major fundraiser that took place Jan. 21, not only helped to fulfill that pledge, but also showed the community’s eagerness to support the club’s worthy cause. …

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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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