Community

MSU Extension offers citizen planner program.

August 22, 2019

MSU Extension offers citizen planner program. HART – A premiere training program for local officials working in the areas of planning, zoning, community and economic development will be held at the Oceana County Services Building this fall. Registration prior to the event is required. ​Michigan State University Extension is offering its comprehensive Citizen Planner Program from Sept. 26 through Nov.…

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Free chronic pain self-management workshop begins Oct. 2.

August 22, 2019

Free chronic pain self-management workshop begins Oct. 2. HART – Developed by Stanford University, Chronic Pain PATH (Personal Action Towards Health) provides information and techniques to cope with the challenges associated with chronic pain management. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesdays, from 2-4:30 p.m., Oct. 2 through Nov. 13, at the Oceana County Services Building at 844 S. Griswold St.…

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Experienced anglers, other volunteers needed for Lakefest.

August 7, 2019

Experienced anglers, other volunteers needed for Lakefest. HART – Hart Main Street is looking for seasoned anglers willing to volunteer at the Youth Fishing Derby during Lakefest Saturday, Aug. 17, on Hart Lake. The derby will run from 9 a.m. to noon at John Gurney Park. The lake-centered event also features a kayak scavenger hunt, a cardboard boat race, music…

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Hart Lakefest makes a splash Aug. 17.

August 7, 2019

Hart Lakefest makes a splash Aug. 17. HART – The former Whatever Floats your Boat Regatta event organized by Hart Main Street is now Hart Lakefest. The updated event will still include the popular cardboard boat race, but will offer more fishing, paddling and floating activities for all ages to enjoy. New 2019 activities include a Youth Fishing Derby for…

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Sand Sculpture Contest Friday.

August 5, 2019

Sand Sculpture Contest Friday. By Ron Beeber, OCP correspondent. PENTWATER – The 2019 Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest is set for Friday, Aug. 9 at the Charles Mears State Park – one of many fun activities on tap for this weekend’s Homecoming Celebration. So, get out your water spritzers, shovels, buckets, watering cans, spoons, putty scrapers, brushes, trowels, butter knives, drinking…

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