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Let it snow! 2nd Annual Shelby Winter Blast is Jan. 31

December 16, 2014
Let it snow! 2nd Annual Shelby Winter Blast is Jan. 31

SHELBY — The Shelby Winter Blast is back this year and is set for Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The winter celebration kicks off with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Shelby Rotary Club at the Shelby Congregational Church. Many fun winter events are on tap, including a quilt show at the village hall; activities for kids,…

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Local students bring Christmas joy to those who need it most

December 16, 2014
Local students bring Christmas joy to those who need it most

NORTH MUSKEGON — Sonya Hernandez is passionate about helping others in need, so she organized a work bee of Hart and Shelby high school students at her North Muskegon home Sunday, Dec. 14, to assemble gift packages, stuff stockings and make cards for those less fortunate. Five students, who participated in the Promesa Summer Success Program, acted like Santa’s elves…

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Historical museum readies for 2015

December 11, 2014
Historical museum readies for 2015

  Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Even though a dozen Pentwater Historical Society volunteers might be battling clutter in their own basements, they happily teamed up Wednesday, Dec. 10, to rid the historical museum’s lower level of unneeded stuff. “It’s really a labor of love,” said Glenn Beavis, chair of the museum’s building and grounds committee.…

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Double JJ Resort Women’s Day.

December 10, 2014

ROTHBURY — Double JJ Resort will hold its first Women’s Day on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is $3, which includes entry into a drawing to win two tubing passes at the Sundance Slopes. The event will take place at the Back 40 Dance Hall. RSVP at 231-894-3902. The day…

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Service club’s season of giving is year-round

December 8, 2014
Service club’s season of giving is year-round

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — For many years, people wanting to support the philanthropic efforts of the Pentwater Service Club had only one option:  walk up to the Club’s iconic “Bill Duncan Food Wagon” on the Village Green and buy a brat or hot dog, with all profits donated to worthy causes. Now, there’s another way.…

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