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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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Pentwater Homecoming this weekend.

August 5, 2019

Pentwater Homecoming this weekend. PENTWATER – Homecoming – the biggest annual event in Pentwater – is set for this weekend, Aug. 8-11. Locals and visitors love to come “home” for Homecoming, and there are many activities on tap for everyone’s enjoyment. This year marks the 89th year of the popular summer celebration. Some highlights are the strawberry shortcake social, a…

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New boat tour offers history lesson.

August 1, 2019

New boat tour offers history lesson. PENTWATER – Beginning Tuesday Aug. 6, area residents and visitors can take a one-hour boat tour – departing at 4 p.m. daily – and learn about Pentwater’s rich history as they journey on Pentwater Lake, down the channel, and into Lake Michigan. The new “Pentwater History Boat Tour” content was created by several Pentwater…

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