January 2016 Newsletter 

  
2016 will bring many fun activities to Pentwater.  Check out our calendar of events at www.pentwater.org for more details.  Homecoming in 2016 is scheduled for August 11-14.  Start planning your vacation to Pentwater soon. 
January Events 
Pentwater Public Schools
    
Pentwater Public Schools
Weekly Girls and Boys Basketball Games.
January 16 - PTCO Frozen Party
January 20, 21, & 22 - Early Dismissal
January 28 - Poetry Out Loud
January 30 - High School Band District Solo & Ensemble
  
Winter Wellness 2016
January 18, 2016
Where: Lakeside Family Fitness
39 State St. Hart, Michigan
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

KICK OFF FAMILY EVENT 

Register For:
Winter Wellness
Biometic Screening
Community Events
 
Track you Fitness for 6 Weeks for Chances to Win Prizes!!!
Top Winners in 6 Categories............many others will win too!
 
Don't Miss Our:
Closing Event Party
March 7, 2016
5:30 pm
All Prize Winners will be announced
Guest Speakers and Lots of Fun!
 
Vendors/ Sponsors will be having Prizes and  Giveaways at both events.
Let's take the Steps to improve the  Health of Oceana County!

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

Tuesdays & Fridays 11am - Story Hour
January 6 - 7pm - Drumming Circle
January 11 - Book Club
January 16 - OverDrive Class
January 20 - Craft Night 
January 26 - iPad Lovers Club
 
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 

Monday Night Dinner - January 25th 
Daily - Lunch at Noon & exercise equipment
Tuesdays - Bingo
Tuesdays - Mahjong
Wednesdays - Scrabble, Knitting
Thursdays - Bingo, Bridge 
Fridays - RummiCube
 

  
February Highlights
Winterfest in Pentwater
February 13th & 2oth 

Winterfest white-logo Saturday Feb 13

Free Fishing Weekend Feb 13 & 14

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

Snowman Scram 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
The Snowman Scram Run/Walk and 1 mile fun run is a fun wintertime event designed as a fundraiser for the Pentwater Cross Country Team.
TIME:  1 Mile Fun Run starts at 12:00 Noon with the 5K run/walk to follow.                    
LOCATION:  Start and finish in front of Pentwater Public School.
ENTRY FEES:   
$10.00 for 1 mile Fun Run by  Friday, February 5th
$20.00 for 5K run/walk by Friday, February 5th
 Win With Wellness Fit Club participants are FREE!


Pentwater Pathways Open
12-4pm FREE
Cross Country Skiing, hot chocolate, cookies and campfire at trailhead. Skis will be provided. Please, no snowshoes. If no snow, open on the 20th.
For ski and trail info call Gaye 231.873.5247 or www.oceanaski.org 

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

Barrel Racing on Ice
1-2pm  
Lake St. Boat Launch on Pentwater Lake (if no ice, Village Green)

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

Saturday Feb 20

5th Annual Ryan Williams Perch Tournament
7am-2:30pm
Register at: Pentwater Angler or  www.pentwater.org
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!

C.O.V.E.  Craft Beer & Music Fest
2-5pm
Advance tickets: $25 Day of Tickets: $30
Tickets in advanced are available at COVE. 
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.

2016 Calendar of Events Highlights
  
February 13 & 20 - Winterfest
March 12 - St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 26 - Easter on the Green
May 7 - 1st Annual Pentwater Founder's Day
May 30 - Memorial Day Parade
June 4 - Pentwater Bike and Trike Rally
June 5 - Start of Summer Party
June 11 - Pentwater Community Garage Sale
June 18 & 19 - Spring Fest Arts & Crafts Fair
June 24 - Annual Fusion Fashion Show
June 30 - Civic Band Concerts start
July 2 - L.A.S.S.I. Loop 5K Race
July 3 - Fireworks in Pentwater
July 9 - 52nd Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
July 16 - Garden Walk
July 29 - Back from the Mac Party
August 6 - L.A.S.S.I. Shake, Wag 'n Roll
August 11-14 - Homecoming Celebration
August 26 & 27 - Annual Sidewalk Sales
August 27 - Wooden Boat Show
September 10 - C.O.V.E. Benefit Beach Walk/Run
September 24 & 25 - Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Fair
October 8 - Oktoberfest and Classic Car & Hot Rod Show
October 29 - Halloween on the Green and Spooktacular Parade
October 31 - Pentwater Village Trick or Treating
November 26 - Festival of Lights (Santa comes to town)
December 1-31 - Christmas in the Village
December 3 - Christmas Craft Fair
December 11 - 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 6 - September 5
Mondays and Thursdays
  
Civic Band Concerts
June 30-August
Thursdays
  
For more events in the area and details please visit www.pentwater.org
  
Discover Pentwater - UPDATE
 
Pentwater Chamber of Commerce has a fresh new website look  
www.pentwater.org 

The feel and information of the site is still very much the same.  We are hoping you enjoy the new look and are always interested in hearing from you. Please check out the new section "Discover Pentwater".  

Pentwater Chamber of Commerce
Pentwater Branding Collaborative Update - Discover Pentwater
The goal of our branding collaborative discussions that began last December has been realized as our new brand message (see below) is now posted on the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce's excellent, refreshed Website:   www.pentwater.org
 
Give your attention to the words "Discover Pentwater" at the top of the homepage.  This is the link to the new brand message for Pentwater that resulted from our brand collaborative discussions over the past six months.  We very much appreciate the Chamber's willingness to prominently carry the message.
 
NEW BRAND MESSAGE TEXT AND RELATED INFO
 
The working title of the message is:  "Discover Pentwater.  Come for a Day.  A Week.  A Life" and it can be found at:   www.pentwater.org/discover-pentwater
 
Down the left side of this page are four headings - live, work, play, and create; under each heading are topics such as raise a family, live/age well, volunteer, start a business, work from home, local/regional employment, explore history, events, be an artist/craftsperson and make music.  Some content in this area is still being developed.
 
This is a marvelous accomplishment that couldn't have been achieved without the engagement and support of several dozen individuals, community organizations, and Village/Township leaders.  Bravo to everyone!!
 
NEXT STEPS
 
Now it's time for those of you who lead or are involved in organizations with Pentwater-related Websites to post in your sites links to one or both of these Internet addresses shown above.  (Alternatively, post in your Website the article that appears below.)  

Our great message about Pentwater deserves to get out, and many receiving this message are positioned to help make that happen. 

Thank you,

Pentwater Branding Collaborative Group

 Discover Pentwater Logos for use to link to www.pentwater.org/discover-pentwater:



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
 
Weekly Repeats
  
Story Hour - Tues & Fri Pentwater Township Library
  
Community Dinner - Wed Centenary United  Methodist Church
  
Coming up...  Winterfest
Feb 13 & 20
  
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
  
Don't forget to share with a friend.