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Weekend packed full of summertime fun

June 1, 2015
Weekend packed full of summertime fun

SILVER LAKE — An action-packed weekend is in store at a scenic hotspot. The Second Annual Blues, Brews and Dunes Festival is set for Saturday, June 6, as well as the Michigan Adventure Race. Then, the Blessing of the Duners is on tap for Sunday, June 7, at noon. Blues, Brews, & Dunes Festival Enjoy live blues music by Hank…

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Farmers Market opens Monday

May 29, 2015
Farmers Market opens Monday

PENTWATER — Pentwater’s Farmers Market on the Village Green is open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Monday, June 1, through Labor Day. This season’s expanded list of vendors includes many long-time favorites plus new vendors offering local wines, goat cheese, flour and sugar. You can find the finest in everything local — from organic produce…

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New historical museum begins Season II

May 28, 2015
New historical museum begins Season II

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Moved last year from the basement of the village hall to the renovated, former First Baptist Church, the Pentwater Historical Society’s Museum is now open to visitors through October. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday during June through August, and 1-4 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday during September and October.…

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Volunteers work so children can play

May 28, 2015
Volunteers work so children can play

PENTWATER — Community Build Supervisor Juan Bradford of Miracle Midwest Company in Okemos, (foreground, second from left) gives instructions to the first team of volunteers who are helping construct a new playground at Pentwater Schools today. Volunteers are still needed on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, to complete the three-day project. Pentwater Schools Superintendent and Principal Mary Marshall…

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Start of Summer party June 7

May 26, 2015

PENTWATER — The 19th Annual Pentwater Start of Summer Party is set for Sunday, June 7, at 5 p.m. on Hancock Street in front of the village hall. The event is free and open to the public. Hot dogs, chips and soft drinks will be provided. People planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to share, such as…

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