January 2014 Newsletter 

  
2015 will bring many fun activities to Pentwater.  Check out our calendar of events at www.pentwater.org for more details.  Homecoming in 2015 is scheduled for August 13-16.  Start planning your vacation to Pentwater soon. 
January Events 
Pentwater Public Schools
  
School resumes January 5.  
Pentwater Public Schools
Weekly Girls and Boys Basketball Games.
January 14, 15, & 16 - Early Dismissal
January 23 -Homecoming Game
January 24 - Homecoming Dance
January 31 - High School Band District Solo & Ensemble
  
Winter Wellness 2015
  
January 5, 5-7pm
Lakeside Family Fitness
39 State St. Hart, MI
  
Register for Winter Wellness.
Track your fitness for 6 weeks for chances to win prizes!  Top Winners in 6 categories.  Vendors will be having prizes and giveaways at the event.  

231-873-3577 or www.lakesiderehab.com 
Pentwater Township Library Programs
library
402 E. Park St., Pentwater
231-869-8581 or www.pentwaterlibrary.org 


January 7 - 7pm - HeartSong Drumming Circle
Tuesdays & Fridays 11am - Preschool Story Hour
January 12 - March 7 - Adult Winter Reading Program
January 17 - 6pm - Sharing of Poems
January 21 - 6:30pm - Ladies' Craft Night - Must Register
Friday Films start January 23 at 7pm - Memories is the theme  
Food Pantries in Pentwater
  
food Second Wednesday 9:30am - First Baptist Church
Third Tuesday 11am-1pm Pentwater Food Truck at Pentwater Fire Barn
Fourth Wednesday 9:30am - First Baptist Church
  
Pentwater Friendship Center Activities
 
graphic-community-meal.jpg 231-869-7901 or pentwatercenter@yahoo.com 

Daily - Lunch at Noon
Mondays - Euchre, Matinee Movie
Mondays & Thursdays - Exercise Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays - Bingo
Tuesdays - Mahjong
Wednesdays - Scrabble, Knitting
Thursdays - Bingo, Bridge 
Fridays - RummiCube
 
Click Here for a Winter in Pentwater Video Clip

  
February Highlights
Winterfest in Pentwater
February 14th & 21st 

 

Winterfest white-logo Saturday Feb 14

Free Fishing Weekend Feb 14 & 15

Pentwater Lake Perch Fishing Tournament
8am-4pm
If no ice, bring your boat!
Register at: Pentwater Angler or www.pentwater.org
Fee: $5 per adult, $2 per kid, $10 per family
The longest perch. Tournament pays down three prizes with %100 payout. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place trophies for kids.
For more information call Joe 231.869.8681
Sponsored by: Pentwater Angler, Direct Advertising, Cenzo's Fresh Market-Grocery, Deli & Spirits

Soup Competition - FREE to enter!
12-2pm
The Antler Bar
Register the Day of Event or Soup Registration Form
Create an original recipe and have it rated by attendees. All are welcome to sample the soups and put your vote in!
For more information call the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce 231.869.4150
Sponsored by: The Antler Bar

Pentwater Pathways Open
1-4pm FREE
Cross Country Skiing, hot chocolate, cookies and campfire at trailhead. Skis will be provided. Please, no snowshoes. If no snow, open on the 21st.
For ski and trail info call Gaye 231.873.5247 or www.oceanaski.org 

Sledding
All Day
Village Green
Bring yourself, family and friends!

Corks and Canvas Winter Wine Tasting and Art Walk in Downtown Pentwater
2-5pm
Proceeds to benefit Pentwater Arts Council

Mardi Gras Party at The Antler Bar
5pm-?
Join us for Mardi Gras activities at The Antler Bar.

Saturday Feb 21

4th Annual Ryan Williams Perch Tournament
7am-2:30pm
Register at: Pentwater Angler 
Fee: $5 per adult, $3 per kid (15 or younger)
100% Cash and Prize payout for 1st ,2nd, and 3rd. 
Final Weigh-In at the Boat House Bar & Grille by 3pm.
For more information call Pentwater Angler 231.869.5357
Sponsored by: Pentwater Angler and BoatHouse Bar & Grille

Storytelling at Storybook Village
10:30am
Interactive storytelling with puppets at Storybook Village & Starlight Theatre.

Freezin' for a Reason (Polar Dip)
Noon at Pentwater Lake Boat Launch
Freezin' for a Reason Registration form or day of event registration.  
Jump in and freeze in Pentwater Lake for a good cause! 
Sign-up to jump in and freeze or sponsor an individual to freeze.  Those that jump with at least a $50 donation and the first 30 entries will receive our Freezin' for a Reason Pentwater long sleeve shirt. Sponsor a jumper to get your name on the shirt and support a good cause!
Proceeds to benefit Crystal Valley Care Fund

Sledding 
All Day
Village Green
Bring yourself, family and friends!

Cabin Fever Beer Tasting to Benefit C.O.V.E.
2-5pm
Advance tickets: $20 Day of Tickets: $25
Tickets in advanced are available at COVE.  Tickets will be available at the door of participating locations on the day of event. Come taste different beer from around the world and from Michigan Breweries. Visit The Antler Bar, The Boat House Bar & Grille, The Brown Bear, and The Landing Store.
Proceeds to benefit C.O.V.E.
Sponsored by: Alliance Beverage

Please Note: Activity details may change as date gets closer.  Find Winterfest brochures around the area soon or visit www.pentwater.org for details.  Thank you.

 

2015 Calendar of Events Highlights
  
February 14 & 21 - Winterfest
March 14 - St. Patrick's Day Parade
April 4 - Easter on the Green
May 25 - Memorial Day Parade
May 30 - Pentwater Bike and Trike Rally
June 7 - Start of Summer Party
June 13 - Pentwater Community Garage Sale
June 20 & 21 - Spring Fest Arts & Crafts Fair
June 26 - Annual Fusion Fashion Show
July 3 - Miller Scholarship Pie Contest
July 3 - Fireworks in Pentwater
July 4 - L.A.S.S.I. Loop 5K Race
July 11 - 51st Annual Fine Arts Fair
July 17 - Back from the Mac Party
July 18 - Garden Walk & Blooming Art
August 8 - L.A.S.S.I. Shake, Wag 'n Roll
August 13-16 - Homecoming Celebration
August 21 & 22 - Annual Sidewalk Sale
August 22 - Wooden Boat Show
September 12 - C.O.V.E. Benefit Beach Walk/Run
September 26 & 27 - Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Fair
October 10 - Oktoberfest and Classic Car & Hot Rod Show
October 31 - Halloween on the Green and Spooktacular parade
October 31 - Pentwater Village Trick or Treating
November 26 - L.A.S.S.I. 5K Turkey Trot
November 28 - Festival of Lights (Santa comes to town)
December 1-31 - Christmas in the Village
December 4 - L.A.S.S.I. Christmas Dance
December 5 - Christmas Craft Fair
December 13 - C.O.V.E. Afternoon Tea
  
All Year
Bingo-Every Friday (2nd Friday in March - 2nd Friday in December)
  
Summer Weekly Repeats
Last-Friday-of-the-Month
Gallery Stroll
May - September
  
Pickin' in Pentwater
June - August
Tuesdays
  
Pentwater Farmers Market
June 1 - September 7
Mondays and Thursdays
  
Civic Band Concerts
June 25-August
Thursdays
  
For more events in the area and details please visit www.pentwater.org
  
If you have any questions please contact the Pentwater Chamber at travelinfo@pentwater.org or 231-869-4150.
  
Sincerely,
  
Pentwater Chamber of Commerce
  
In This Issue
Winter in Pentwater
February Highlights
2015 Calendar of Events
 
Weekly Repeats
  
Story Hour - Tues & Fri Pentwater Township Library
  
Community Dinner - Wed Centenary United  Methodist Church
  
Coming up...  Winterfest
Feb 14 & 21
  
Are you brave enough to do the "Freezin' for a Reason" polar dip?  Start finding a sponsor today.  Forms and details can be found at www.pentwater.org
  
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