Community Guide 2022

Hart-Mears-silver lake sand dunes area

Hart-Mears-silver lake sand dunes area

live, stay, Work & Play

live, stay, Work & Play

in oceana county, MicHigan

in oceana county, MicHigan

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Whether you’re here visiting or one of the friendly residents lucky enough to call West Michigan home… the Hart, Mears and Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to explore all the area has to offer… Lake Michigan, Manistee National Forest, The William Field HartMontague Bike Trail, inland lakes and streams, wildlife and wetland preserves, local and state parks, forests, farmland, nature trails, off-road vehicle trails, campgrounds, and more. The natural beauty of West Michigan is a year-round draw for outdoor enthusiasts.

EXPLORE SILVER LAKE • #THINKDUNES

The sand, sun, and fun await you at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes State Park that is nestled between the shores of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake in Oceana County. The dunes are a natural phenomenon that attract more than a million visitors each year. The magnificent dunes are divided into three sections. The northern section is reserved for off-road vehicles and whether you rent or bring your own vehicle, riding the dunes is a thrill you should make time to experience. The middle section is designated for hiking, walking, or simply enjoying the beaches of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake. The southern section where you’ll find Mac Woods Dune Rides. Mac Woods has been in business for 90 years, allowing visitors guided tours of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Spend the morning on the dunes, the afternoon

in the water, and finish your day exploring Silver Lake’s beach town -- you won’t have to worry about running out of things to do.

DISCOVER HART • #TAKEMETOHART

The charming City of Hart is located along the shores of the all-sport Hart Lake, just miles from Lake Michigan. Its historic downtown is a great place for shopping, eating, and entertainment. Hart is home to Michigan’s first rail-trail that spans 23 miles south, used year-round by bicyclists, snowmobilers, runners, and walkers.

While many enjoy this area as a vacation destination, it is also known for its thriving business climate with companies whose products are marketed locally and globally. Hart welcomes new residents, businesses, and year-round visitors with a team of professionals ready to help you every step of the way.

If you’ve dreamed of a friendly place to raise your family that offers an active outdoor lifestyle, rich history, great schools, and good jobs... Hart is a place you can call “home.”

THE ART OF LEARNING

It is believed that learning starts as soon as you are born, and Oceana County residents understand that message with education readily available for children from birth to graduate school. Four school districts operate within the county as well as numerous community organizations designed to

as well as numerous community organizations designed to give children the tools they need to succeed. Area school districts receive special education, career and technical programming, teacher training, and other services from the West Shore Educational Services District. Local schools also provide students with a range of extracurricular opportunities including competitive athletics, academic programs for those who need more support or to encourage the advanced students, cutting edge technology and music and art clubs to enhance the creative aspect of learning. Area private academies include New Era Christian School, Maple Valley Christian Day School, and Oceana Christian School. Homeschooling is also an option in the county. Post-high school graduation students in Oceana County do not have to go far to continue their education since West Shore and Muskegon Community College are within a half-hour commute. Residents of Oceana County are also within an hour’s commute to some of Michigan’s major universities including Grand Valley State University and Ferris State University.

EDUCATION BY THE NUMBERS:

Hart Public School District:

Student Enrollment – 1,321

Student to Teacher Ratio - 16:1

Hart High School Graduation Rate - 84%

RIGHT AT HOME

Oceana County’s rich history is the foundation of many beautiful homes that are preserved with pride. From the Sacs and Foxes Tribes who originally settled in Oceana County to the first white settlers in 1848 and into the present… all visitors and residents can enjoy the beautiful scenery and well-maintained homes that make this region so appealing. Residents can choose from a variety of home styles, settings, and price ranges. Hart, Silver Lake, and the villages that surround feature historic homes, set in well-established neighborhoods, close to schools and amenities. Growing subdivisions, close to recreational activities, offer a range of options from apartments and condominiums to modest family homes and large sprawling homes. Take the back roads to explore living accommodations among natural forests, wildlife, and rolling orchards. Oceana County is home to the state’s premier farmlands with local farmers growing cherries, apples, asparagus, corn, and much more. With a great number of agricultural resources, many youths in the county benefit from

a successful 4-H program

DISTINCT DOWNTOWNS

Among the beach towns of Silver Lake and Hart, you will find a vast number of thriving “mom and pop” shops and restaurants. Stroll down Hart’s historic main street to one of the many restaurants where locals meet to enjoy a cup of coffee, farm-to-table dining, and craft beers with friends and family while overlooking Hart Lake.

The towns of Silver Lake and Mears are proud to offer visitors and residents alike countless unique shopping opportunities and an

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and residents alike countless unique shopping opportunities and an extensive collection of wide-ranging services. Our aim is to make this community a fun and advantageous place to play, work, and live. Visitors enjoy browsing the many general stores, gift shops, and specialty stores to find the perfect mementos from their Silver Lake Sand Dunes vacation. Residents welcome the close proximity of essential services in the professional, legal, and financial realm. Both appreciate the convenient access to grocery and convenience stores, and banks. Unlike larger cities, you’ll find that many of our area businesses and establishments have been locally and family owned for years. Visit our shops and you’ll find that courtesy and customer service is key.

In the summer, residents can soak up the sweet sound of local musicians playing concerts in the parks and restaurants. Both downtowns host a variety of festivals such as the Silver Lake Apple BBQ Festival and the National Asparagus Festival. For a charming, historic,

and “off-the-beaten-path” experience…. visit downtown Hart. If you are looking for a classic beach town where dune buggies line the streets along with ice cream and souvenir shops… visit Silver Lake. For the best of both worlds… visit both!

POPULATION:

Hart: 2,303

Mears-Silver Lake: 1,931

LIVE WELL

Residents of Silver Lake and Hart can rest safe knowing they have a hospital close to home at the Mercy Health Physician Partners Lakeshore Medical in Shelby. Mercy Health is a Rural Health Clinic that offers primary care services for the whole family. It provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services including 24-hour emergency care, pediatric, adolescent, and adult healthcare. Many spe-

Many specialty physicians also partner with the clinic with offices throughout the county, to provide ease and convenience. Access to healthcare is evident and important to Oceana County residents with many dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, and mental health professionals in the community. State-of-the-art facilities are also available for extended-care nursing, assisted living homes & walk-in clinics. Emergency services are on-call 24-hours a day providing a safe and secure community for those that live in Oceana County. Fire protection is provided by fire departments in the City of Hart and seven more in surrounding villages. Departments are composed of parttime and volunteer firefighters. Hart also has its own police department. Additional coverage is provided by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Department and the Michigan State Police, both located in Hart.

COUNTYWIDE HEALTHCARE BY THE NUMBERS:

Practicing Physicians: 28

Specialties: 29

Larger Facilities Nearby: Mercy Health (Muskegon), Spectrum Health (Ludington)

RECREATION

Silver Lake, Mears, and Hart are a recreational paradise! The county in whole boasts over 65 lakes (not including Lake Michigan) with cozy cottages, wildlife, lighthouses, and sand dunes lining its shores. Oceana County is abundant with the many recreational opportunities available to those who live, play, and work in the community. Nature-lovers flock to the area in the warm-weather months for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping, biking, golfing on one of many courses, dune riding, canoeing, skateboarding, disc golf, or playing in one of the many parks in Hart and Silver Lake. In the winter, many enjoy cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, sledding, ice fishing, winter festivals, and more. Spring and fall offer unique opportunities for outdoor recreation from morel mushroom hunting to colorful foliage tours. The “shoulder seasons’’ are also times when hunters tramp into the area’s forests and wetlands. The

county’s extensive rural landscape provides habitat for deer, waterfowl, and small game, yielding some of the state’s finest hunting.

For decades, families have been visiting the area and making lasting memories here. With over 2,000 acres of sand dunes, several miles of Lake Michigan coastline, and charming downtown areas, Silver Lake and surrounding communities offer visitors endless opportunities for swimming, boating, ORV recreation, shopping, entertainment, and more.

Spend your morning on the Dunes, your afternoon in the water, and your evening in the villages of Silver Lake or Hart. There’s no risk of running out of things to do!

Hart is proud to be known for the William Field Hart-Montague Trail State Park - the first paved rail-trail spanning 22 miles south to Montague, Michigan with picnic areas and scenic outlooks along the way. It is utilized year-round by outdoor and recreation enthusiasts. A historical relic in Hart is the beloved Dale and Gail’s Music and Art Gallery, a 1920’s-style theater featuring black and white films along with the talented husband and wife duets on the organ

and piano.

Just around the corner discover the Hart Historic District Museum and Village. Located on the edge of Chippewa Creek, this village invites guests to tour the historical buildings and numerous old-time attractions throughout the museum that will take you on a journey 150 years into the past. Tour a restored 19th-century church, one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, Chief Cobmoosa’s house, Hart Train Station, an original grist, flour mill and windmill. In the mill, watch the animated doll display in action. The church basement houses the extensive and unique “Seymour Rider Indian Artifacts Collection”, a must-see for antique Indian and history buffs. During the month of December, the Historic District is adorned with old-time streetscape holiday decorations. Hart’s 18-hole disc golf course is uniquely positioned along Hart Lake with a beautiful view of the dam and rolling elevation.

Plan a stay or visit Hart’s John Gurney Park and Campground, walking distance from downtown, situated on a picturesque bluff that follows the eastern shoreline of Hart Lake. The campground offers sites ranging from rustic

SCOTT BEAL

• Executive Director of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes & Hart Visistors Bureau & Chamber of

LOCAL AREA EXPERTS

DAVE MARTEL

• Founder of DuneStars.com

• Founding member of the Silver Lake Rec. Assoc.

• Founder of Silver Lake Sand Dunes Facebook Page

WELCOME ALL

When it comes to everything Silver Lake & Hart, the go-to guy is Scott Beal, the Executive Director of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes-Hart Visitor’s Bureau. You can find him at the Visitor’s Center located just off the US-31 Hart exit 149 next to Subway, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. He can show you the ropes if this is your first time on the sand., whether you are renting or have brought your own vehicle. He can also point you in the right direction for finding your way to a place to stay, great food to eat or fun activities for your crew.

We asked Scott to tell us what he thought new visitors to the area ought to know on their first trip and he shared, “Although the sand dune experience is a top attraction in our area, there is so much more to see and do in our area after the dunes. If you are travelling with kids, you won’t want to miss Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo or Craig’s Cruisers is also a favorite. For the ‘big kids’, Wave Club Water Sports can set you up with every kind of watercraft for a fun day on the water or the Silver Lake Wine & Brew Trail will give you a taste of the region from another perspective. Don’t be shy about taking a look around the area. You will love what you find!”

MEET A VETERAN DUNER

Recently, we had an opportunity to chat with Dave Martel. Dave is a veteran duner who has been very active in creating a platform for the dune community to have a collective voice to be represented on issues and improvements to the SIlver Lake area. Dave is the owner of DuneStars.com, LLC, a foundation for the off-road community. He is a board member of the Silver Lake Recreation Association and is a founder of the SIlver Lake Sand Dunes Facebook group, which has more than 70,000 members and is known to be a central source for real-time dune information within the community.

DUNE CULTURE

When we asked Dave about the culture of the dunes, he described it as a “tight-knit community focused on the dune experience.” He shared that he had visited other popular dune destinations in America, such as Glamis in California and Little Sahara in Oklahoma, but nothing compared to the sense of belonging he feels at Silver Lake. “Everyone comes to SIiver Lake to have a good time. We have a ‘we’ve all been there’ attitude and are always willing to lend a hand to anyone that gets in a jam. We understand that everyone has had their first day on the dunes just like us and we will all come to their aid as soon as we see the tow strap come out.”

Dave also shared that the local business community is a big part of the Silver Lake culture. “The business owners show up and chip in. They cherish the Dune Community and understand the importance of Duners to the Silver Lake economy.”

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

When asked for some insider tips, both Scott and Dave were happy to share some helpful insights, giving us an insider’s view of things “first-timers” should know before hitting the sand.

HOW CAN SOMEONE HAVE A GREAT FIRST EXPERIENCE AT THE DUNES?

Nothing really comapres to the ORV experience that Silver Lake Sandu Dunes delivers. Experience full-throttle fun whipping across the dunes, spend some down-time relaxing on the Lake Michigan shoreline and make friends with people that share your passion for the sport. Just come prepared. Take a look at the safety tips and know how to prepare your vehicle and familiarize yourself with the area before you start zipping around. These are pretty simple ways to ensure a great day on the dunes.

WHAT IS THE TOP MISTAKE NEWBIES MAKE?

An overconfident driver is the greatest killjoy. Many accidents happen because of overconfidence. The dune terrain is ever-changing. If you have been to the dunes before, don’t assume they will be the same on your next visit or even the next day. Just because you have a lot of hours driving your ORV outside of the dunes, doesn’t make your an accomplished duner. It is important to familiarize yourself with your surroundings. Always take a slow lap to get the lay of the land before bringing the heat.

WHERE ARE THE BEST SPOTS FOR SPECTATORS?

Spectators are always welcome. On the pedestrian end of the dunes, you will find stairs to the hill. From there you will be able to catch a good sampling of the ORV action. This is also a great spot to meet people if you are a newbie. Just let them know you are new to the dunes and they can teach you everything you need to know. They might even offer you a ride!

STAY SAFE ON THE DUNES

1. DON’T STOP!

If you find yourself in trouble, don’t stop in the middle of the dune. Being planted in the middle of ORV traffic area is dangerous to you and the others zooming around not expecting you to be stranded in the middle. Move out of the way quickly or send a spotter to the top of the hill to give warning while you bail it out.

2. TERRAIN AWARENESS

If you are new to the dunes, you may not be aware that the dunes change daily due to weather conditions and of course, the wind. What may have been a three-foot drop the last time you crested a hill, could become a heart-stopping cliff only hours later. Before you go blasting over a hill, take a slow lap so you know what is waiting on the other side.

3. KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL

Just like you, everyone is on the dunes to have a great time in the sand. However, some people are risk-taking daredevils and others are just barely puttering along. Keep an eye out and don’t be the guy busting out the tricks before you know what your neigbors are up to.

COOL FACTS ...

1. MANY ACRES

The dunes consist of about 2,936 acres of which 1,875 acres are public land.

2. TERRAIN AWARENESS

The Park is spread across an area approximately 3 miles long and 1.5 miles wide.

PETS LOVE THE DUNES!

Pets must always be on a six-foot leash and under an owner’s control. Always clean up after your pet & please carry a waste bag with you at all times.

The sand deposits on the dunes are one of the largest deposits of living dunes in all of Michigan.

The dunes can change drastically from day to day, even hour by hour depending on the severity of the weather.

3. DEPOSITS 4. CHANGING DUNES 5. LIGHTHOUSE

Located near the southwest corner of Silver Lake State Park is the Little Sable Point Lighthouse. Built in 1874, the lighthouse is 107 feet tall, one of the tallest lighthouses in Michigan.

EVERY VEHICLE NEEDS ...

1. SAFETY FLAGS

Every vehicle on the dunes needs to be equipped with an orange saftey flag. Your flag must be 10-feet off the ground when mounted at standstill (8-feet under motion). Specs: safety orange, rectangular shape and solid material. Got it? If you don’t, we’ve got you covered. The flags are sold at retailers all over town. Outfit your rig with the flag and you’re instantly in the club!

2.TIRE PRESSURE GUAGE

Air down . . . momentum up! Tires should be at 12-15 psi and yes . . . you can drive on pavement for short distances when you air down. Once your romp in the sand has come to an end, just make your way to the Welcome Center where you will find an abundance of free air stations.

3. TOW STRAP

We hope you aren’t going to need it, but if you sink it, it’s your ticket out. All of the regular duners know, when they see a tow strap, you’re waving the white flag. Hook up the tow strap and help will be on its way!

BREWS & BEATS CRAFT BEER, WINE & CIDER

SILVER LAKE SAND DUNES JEEP INVASION

MICHIGAN DNR FREE FISHING, ORV & STATE PARK ENTRANCE

THUNDER OVER THE DUNES! FIREWORKS

GLOW BASH AT GOLDEN SANDS GOLF COURSE

HEROES ON THE DUNES

MEARS ART FAIR

LEO’S CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT GOLDEN SANDS GOLF COURSE

FREE ORV WEEKEND

SILVER LAKE APPLE & BBQ

ACCOUNTING

Brickley DeLong, PC

907 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-1040

pgilbert@brickleydelong.com

www.brickleydelong.com

ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATION

Dune Report, LLC

2335 Ducoma Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • (231) 750-3264

dunereport@gmail.com

www.dunereport.com

DuneStars.com

info@DuneStars.com

Envigor

1021 S. Oceana Dr., Shelby, MI 49455 • (231) 480-1313

hello@envigor.com

www.envigor.com

LovePentwater.com

1942 W. Pike Rd., New Era MI 49446 • (616) 402-3213

contact@lovepentwater.com www.lovepentwater.com

Oceana’s Herald-Journal

123 S. State St., Hart , MI 49420 • (231) 873-5602

clerk@oceanaheraldjournal.com

www.oceanaheraldjournal.com

Pixel Grafix Studio, LLC

112 E. Main St., Suite 2, Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 861-0022

mary@pixelgrafixstudio.com

www.pixelgrafixstudio.com

Tegna - WZZM 13 645 3 Mile Rd., Grand Rapids, MI 49544

jolsen@wzzm.com

www.WZZM13.com

Ubik Social Shelby, MI 49455 • (231) 742-6924

ubiksocial@gmail.com

ubiksocial.com

Your IT Process

2079 N. 198th Ave., Walkerville, MI 49459 • (231) 873-1295

deanna@YourITProcess. com

YourITProcess.com

AGRICULTURE & PROCESSING

Louis Gelder & Sons, Co

2400 Oceana Dr,. Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 301-8222

lturner@gelder-eq.com

www.gelder-eq.com

Peterson Farms, Inc

3104 W. Baseline Rd., Shelby, MI 49455 • (231) 861-6333

GBoring@petersonfarmsinc.com

www.petersonfarmsinc.com

Todd Greiner Farms

2542 N. 128th Ave., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2828

sarah@toddgreinerfarms.com

www.toddgreinerfarms.com

ANIMAL CLINIC & SERVICES

Hart Animal Clinic

3003 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-5631

ART & ANTIQUES

Barn Antiques (The) 141 S. 24th Ave., Shelby, MI 49455 • (231) 327-2872

thebarnantiques1@gmail.com

www.shelbybarnantiques.com

ATTRACTIONS

BamBoozled Escape

Country Dairy, Inc.

3476 S. 80th Ave., New Era, MI 49446 • (231) 861-4636 x118

jeff@countrydairy.com

www.countrydairy.com

Craig’s Cruisers

8343 W. Hazel Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-2511

craigscruiserscraig@yahoo.com

www.craigscruisers.com

Duneland Off Road Center

1951 N. 24th Ave., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 873-4047 / (888) 873-4047

sales@dunelandoffroadcenter.com

www.dunelandoffroadcenter.com

Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery

401 E. Fruitvale Rd., Montague, MI 49437 • (231) 894-4209

dscordray@aol.com www.happymohawk.com

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo

4180 W. M-20, New Era, MI

49446 • (231) 861-5730 media@visitlewisfarms.com

www.visitlewisfarms.com

Mac Wood’s Dune Rides 629 N. 18th Ave., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 873-2817

info@macwoodsdunerides.com www.macwoodsdunerides.com

Michigan Sports Buggy Assoc. 30831 Pardo, Garden City, MI 48135 • (734) 422-3537 / (734) 812-2535 onwish@aol.com

Stony Lake Stables 4345 S. 44th Ave., New Era, MI 49446 • (231) 861-4445

jeff@stonylakestables.com www.stonylakestables.com

Silver Lake Buggy Rentals

8288 W. Hazel Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-8833 slbuggyrentals@gmail.com

www.silverlakebuggys.com

Wave Club Water Sport Boat Rentals

1220 N. Shore Dr., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 8733700

ted@staymichigan.com

www.waveclubwatersports.com

West Michigan MotorSports Park

7186 W. Deer Rd., Mears, MI 49436 • (616) 558-2737 willis.matt157@gmail.com

William Field Memorial Hart-Montague State Park Trail Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 8692051

Valdezh@michigan.gov

www.michigandnr.com

CAMPING

Enchanted Pebawma Lake Campground

5733 N. 168th Ave., Walkerville, MI 49549 • (616) 206-0923

enchantedpebawmacampground@gmail. com

www.enchantedpebawmacampground. com

Hideaway Campground Resort

9671 W. Silver Lake Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-4428

info@hideawaycampground.com

www.hideawayCampground.com

Holiday Camping Resort, LLC 5483 W. Stony Lake Rd., New Era, MI 49446 • (231) 861-5220

holidaycamping@hughes.net

www.holidaycamping.com

Jellystone Park

8239 W. Hazel Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-4502

silveryogi@yahoo.com

www.SilverLakeJellystone.com

John Gurney Park

300 N. Griswold St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-4959 / (231) 769-9717

johngurneypark@yahoo.com

Silver Lake Resort & Campground

1786 N. 34th Ave,. Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-7199

don@silverlakerc.com

www.silverlakerc.com

Silver Lake State Park 9679 W. State Park Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436

• (231) 873-3083

marketing@thinkdunes.com

www.michigandnr.com

Sun Retreats Silver Lake

1441 N. 34th Ave., Silver Lake, MI 49436

• (231) 423-4150 / (877) 8862477 www.sunoutdoors. com/michigan/sun-retreatssilver-lake

Vacation Station RV Resort

4895 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 • (231) 8451100

info@vacationstationrvresort.com www.vacationstationrvpark.com

Val-Du-Lakes Campground

1573 N. Wilson Ave,. Silver Lake, MI 49436

• (231) 873-2267

m.lowing@valdulakes.com

www.valdulakes.com

Woodland Shores Resort & Campground 1573 N. Wilson Ave,. Silver

Lake, MI 49436

• (210) 394-0303

joe@russellsa.com www.thewoodlandshores.com

CHRISTAN CAMPING & RETREATS

Dunes Harbor Family Camp 2722 N. Ridge Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-3662

dunesharbor@graceadventures.org www.DunesHarbor.org

Grace Adventures 2100 N. Ridge Rd., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 873-3662

brian@graceadventures.org

www.graceadventures.org

Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat

5807 Ridge Rd., Pentwater, MI 49449 • (231) 869-5627

info@lakemichigancamp.org www.umcamping.org/ camps/lake-michigan/

CHURCHES

Hart Congregational United Church of Christ

408 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2449

secretary.hart_congregational@frontier.com www.hartcongregationalucc.org

Hart United Methodist Church

308 State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-3516

hartumc@gmail.com

Hart Wesleyan Church

3757 W. Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-0832

HWC@teamwesley.org

Mears United Methodist Church

1990 N. 56th St., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 873-0875

office@mearsumc.org

www.mearsumc.org

St. Gregory - Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

316 S. Peach St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2660

parish@stgregoryathart.org

www.stgregoryathart.org

West Golden Wesleyan Church

2752 N. 34th Ave., Mears MI, 49436 • (231) 873-0581

westgoldenwesleyan@gmail.com

CITY & GOVERNMENT SERVICES

City of Hart

407 State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2488

www.cityofhart.org

lladner@cityofhart.org

District Health Department #10

3986 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 316-8578

nsmith@dhd10.org

www.dhd10.org

Golden Township 5527 W. Lake Rd., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 873-4413

clerk@goldentownship.org

www.goldentownship.org

Hart Area Public Library 415 S. State St., Hart MI 49420

Michigan Works! West Central

195 N. Michigan Ave, Shelby, MI 49455

• (231) 796-4891 / (231) 7964891

mrasmussen@michworkswc.org

www.MichWorksWC.org

Oceana County Economic Development Alliance (EDC)

314 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-7141

oceanaedc@gmail.com

www.oceana.mi.us/government/departments/economic-alliance

Walkerville Public Schools

145 E. Lathrop, Walkerville, MI 49459 • (231) 873-4850

MSweet@walkerville.k12.mi.us

www.walkk12.org/

CONTRACTORS

& HOME MAINTENANCE

4 Seasons Landscaping &

Excavating

2697 N. 176th Walkerville, MI 49459 • (231) 760-7347

4seasonslandscaping231gmail.com

www.4seasonslandscapingmi.com

Adams Heating and Cooling, LLC

2790 W. Tyler Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2665

sue@adamsheatingcooling.com

www.adamsheatingcooling.com

Beckman Brothers, Inc.

3581 W. Baker Rd., Shelby, MI 49455 • (231) 861-2031

beckmanbros@frontier.com

www.beckmanbros.com

Hallack Contracting, Inc. 4223 W. Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-5081

bernice@hallackcontracting.com

www.hallackcontracting.com

Northwind Construction, Inc.

516 N. Lighthouse Dr., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 873-4544

mary@northwindconstruction.com

www.northwindconstruction.com

Oceana Irrigation Systems, Inc.

3338 W. Abbey Rd, Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-5437

mbutcher@voyager.net

www.oceanairrigation.com

Spotless Cleaning Services

5625 N. 136th Ave., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-1868

spotlesscleaningoceana@gmail.com

www.spotlesscleaningoceana.com

Walkerville Well Drilling & Supply

175 W. Main St., Walkerville, MI 49459 • (231) 873-2317

wwd@casair.net

www.walkervillewelldrilling.com

COTTAGES, CABINS & RENTALS

Alpha Land

1775 N. Lakeview Drive, Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 642-0217

Rippee2@frontier.com

www.silverlakebuggys.com

Anchor Summer Rentals LLC

5936 Longbridge Rd., Pentwater, MI 49449 • (616) 292-4169

daverose70@gmail.com

www.anchorsummerrentals.com

Arnouts Rentals

629 N Parasail Dr., Mears, MI 49436

• (517) 898-9592 / (517) 643-3536

arnoutsrentals@gmail.com

Footprints at Silver Lake

9765 W. Silver Lake Rd., Mears, MI 49436

• (616) 293-4798

mvpprops@yahoo.com

Montsma Vacation Properties

6160 Summerhill Ct., Hudsonville, MI 49426

• (616) 262-5315

tmontsma@comcast.net

Suite56

3129 N. 56th St., Hart, MI 49420

• (269) 350-0443 / (269) 7606320

Pleasant Valley Farm & Vineyard

522 N. 69th Ave., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 446-8715

pleasantvalleyfarmsmi@gmail.com

www.pleasantvalleyfarmandvineyard.com

Rennhack Orchards Market

3731 W. Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-7523

rennhackmkt@gmail.com

www.rennhackmarket.com

Woodland Farm Market & Bakery

5393 W. Shelby Rd., Shelby, MI 49455 • (231) 861-5380

Woodlandfarmmarketandbakery@ yahoo.com

woodlandfarmmarketandbakery. com

FUNERAL HOME

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service

2370 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-3415

kirk@beaconfh.com

www.beaconfh.com

GOLF COURSES

Colonial Golf Course 2763 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-8333

colonialgc@yahoo.com

www.colonialgolfhart.com

Golden Sands Golf & Bucket Bar

2501 Wilson Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-4909

goldensandsgc@gmail.com

www.goldensandsgolfcourse.com

Oceana Golf Club 3333 W. Weaver Rd., Shelby, MI 49455 • (231) 861-4211

oceanagolfclub@gmail.com

www.oceanagolfclub.com

GROCERY & CONVENIENCE

Hansen Foods 3750 Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2826

daveandlesliehansen@gmail. com

www.HansenFoodsHart.com Silver Pointe General Store

8447 W. Hazel Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-0873

tmoore_61@yahoo.com

www.silverpointegeneralstore.com

Wilson’s General Store

2430 N. 56th Ave., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2497

wilsons-store@hotmail.com

HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS

Lakeside Comprehensive Rehabilitation & Fitness Centers, Inc

601 E. Main St, Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-3577

info@lakesiderehab.com www.lakesiderehab.com

Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus

72 S. State St., Shelby, MI 49455 • (231) 861-2156

myersra@trinity-health.org

MercyHealth.com

Oceana County Medical Care Facility

701 E. Main St., Hart MI, 49420 • (231) 873-6600

gregw@oceanamcf.org

www.oceanamcf.org

Oceana Eye Care

44 State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2575

oceanaeyecare@frontier.com www.oceanaeyecare.com

Oceana Family Chiropractic

1122 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 301-8383

oceanafamilychiropractic@gmail.com

www.oceanafamilychiropractic.com

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital

1 N. Atkinson Dr., Ludington, MI 49431 • (231) 845-3680

JUNE 22

YOGA at white river light station 6:30 PM

JUNE 24

CONCERT at the White River Light Station 7 pm to 8:30 pm Featuring WYATT AND SHARI KNAPP

JUNE 25

BUS DAY out to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse. Buses run from 12 noon to 5 pm. Concert 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Featuring “ASPARAGRASS”

JULY 6

NIGHT AT THE LIGHTS

MUSIC at the Little Sable Point Lighthouse from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Featuring “ROUGH AND TUMBLE.”

JULY 8

CONCERT at the White River Light Station 7 pm to 8:30 pm Featuring “ROUGH AND TUMBLE”

JULY 13

NIGHT AT THE LIGHTS

MUSIC at the Little Sable Point Lighthouse from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Featuring “STEEL DOIN IT”

YOGA At White River Light Station 6:30 pm

JULY 14

Bus Day out to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse. Buses run 12 noon to 5 pm. Music 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm FEATURING

“GRINDER GORDIE.”

JULY 15

CONCERT at the White River Light Station 7 pm to 8:30 pm Featuring “RUTHIE EILERS AND FRANK GALANTE”

JULY 20

NIGHT AT THE LIGHTS MUSIC at the Little Sable Point Lighthouse from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Featuring “CHRIS KENNEDY & ERIC MICHAELS”

JULY 22

CONCERT at the White River Light Station 7 pm to 8:30 pm Featuring “CHRIS KENNEDY & ERIC MICHAELS.”

JULY 23

DULCIMER CONCERT at White River Light Station from 2 pm to 4 pm

Featuring LOCAL “ WEST MICHIGAN DULCIMER MUSICIANS.”

JULY 27

NIGHT AT THE LIGHTS MUSIC at the Little Sable Point Lighthouse from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Featuring “WYATT AND SHERI KNAPP.

JULY 28

Bus Day out to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse: Buses run, 12 noon to 5:00 pm. Music at lighthouse from1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Featuring RUTHIE EILERS AND FRANK GALANTE.

AUGUST 3

NIGHT AT THE LIGHTS MUSIC at Little Sable Point Lighthouse from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Featuring “LEE MURDOCK”

AUGUST 5

CONCERT at the White River Light Station

Featuring “FREMONT JOHN.”

AUGUST 11

Bus Day out to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse: Buses run, 12 noon to 5:00 pm. Music at lighthouse from1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Featuring “JOE IRELAN.”

Spectrum Health Family Medicine

2418 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2163

alissa.edgcomb@spectrumhealth.org

findadoctor.spectrumhealth. org/location/profile/8573

HISTORICAL AREA & MUSEUMS

Hart Historic District

100 Union St., Hart, MI 49420

• (231) 873-7604 / (231) 8732488

www.harthistoricdistrict.com/

Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society

114 Dryden St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2600

info@oceanahistory.org

www.oceanahistory.org

Sable Points Lighthouse

Keepers Assoc.

P. O. Box 673, Ludington, MI 49431 • (231) 845-7417

splkadirector@gmail.com

www.splka.org

HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS

American Host Inn

4143 Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-1855

americanhostinn@gmail.com

www.americanhostinn.com

Days Inn - Pentwater 7576 S Pere Marquette Hwy., Pentwater, MI 49449

• (231) 869-8000

gm.mi8000@gmail.com

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com

Dunes Express Inn & Suites

2248 N. Comfort Dr., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-3456

info@DunesExpressInn.com

www.DunesExpressInn.com

Dunes Waterfront Resort

1180 N. Shore Dr., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-5500

www.duneswaterfrontresort.com

Gateway Motel 3781 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2125

gatewaymotelowner@gmail.com

www.gatewaymotel.net

Sierra Sands Family Lodge 7990 W. Hazel Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-1008 / (866) 873-1008

sean@sierrasands.com

www.sierrasands.com

Silver Sands Resort 8446 W. Hazel Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-3769

silversandsres@oceana.net

www.silversandsresort.net

INSURANCE

Gales Agency, Inc. 803 State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-3385

jgale@galesagency.com www.galesagency.com

Jake Tufts State Farm Insurance Agency

215 E. Main St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2271

jake@thejakefromSF.com

www.thejakefromsf.com

LEGAL & TITLE COMPANIES

Advanced Land Title Agency, Inc / Prince & Monton, PLC

127 State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-3892

info@advlandtitle.com

www.advlandtitle.com

LOCAL CHAMBERS & VISITOR BUREAU

Ludington Area Chamber of Commerce

5300 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 • (231) 845-0324

amuzzin@ludington.org

www.ludington.org

Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce

380 W. Western, Suite 202, Muskegon, MI 49440 • (231) 722-3751

mlcc@muskegon.org

www.muskegon.org

New Era Chamber of Commerce

4748 1st St., New Era, MI 49446 • (231) 861-2525

www.NewEraChamber.com

Pentwater Chamber of Commerce

324 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI 49449 • (231) 869-4150

travelinfo@pentwater.org

www.pentwater.org

Shelby Chamber of Commerce

135 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, MI 49455 • (231) 861-6339

www.shelbyareachamber.com

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Visitors Bureau

2388 N. Comfort Dr., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-3982 / (800) 870-9786

Marketing@ThinkDunes.com

www.ThinkDunes.com

White Lake Chamber

124 W. Hansen, Whitehall, MI 49461 • (231) 893-4585 AVanLoon@whitelake.org www.whitelake.org

PARKS & BEACHES

Benona Township Park 9202 W. Garfield Rd., Shelby, MI 49455 www.benonatownship.org

Cedar Point County Park 4799 N. Ridge Rd., Mears, MI 49436 marketing@thinkdunes.com

Charles Mears State

Park 400 W. Lowell St., Pentwater, MI 49449 • (231) 869-2051

www.michigandnr.com/ parksandtrails/Details. aspx?id=470&type=SPRK

Claybanks Township Park 6407 S. Scenic Dr., New Era, MI 49446 • (231) 861-8885

park@claybankstownship. org www.claybankstownship.org/claybanks-township-park/ Dune Beach on Silver Lake 9679 W. State Park Rd., Mears, MI 49436

marketing@thinkdunes.com

Gale’s Pond County Park 49 E. Filmore Rd., Hart, MI 49420

Golden Township Park at Lake Michigan 445 N. Lighthouse Dr., Mears, MI 49436

marketing@thinkdunes.com

Hart Veterans Park N. State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 8732488

marketing@thinkdunes.com

www.cityofhart.org/parksand-playgrounds.php

Little Sable Point Lighthouse Beach 287 N. Lighthouse Dr., Mears, MI 49436

marketing@thinkdunes.com

Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV Beach 9679 W. State Park Rd., Mears, MI 49436

marketing@thinkdunes.com

Silver Lake State Park 9679 W. State Park Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-3083 / (800) 4472757

JohnstonJ3@michigan.gov

www.michigandnr.org

RESTAURANTS & DINING

BC Pizza of Hart

2327 N. Comfort Dr., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-5555

bcpizzahart@gmail.com

www.bcpizza.net

Big Hart Brewing Co. 4086 W Polk Rd, Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 301-8226

info@bighartbrewing.com

www.bighartbrewing.com

Hart Pizza

105 E. Main St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-4434

debbie-4@msn.com

www.hartpizza.com

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

12 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-4345

Lafiestachips@yahoo.com

La Probadita Mercado & Taquerta

19 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420

• (231) 873-4069

laprobadita1990@gmail.com

Lakeside Coffee/Smoothie/Bagel Bar

39 S State Street, Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-3566

info@lakesiderehab.com

www.lakesiderehab.com

Lighthouse Concessions Food Truck in the ORV area of Silver Lake State Park 8969 W Fox Rd., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 873-4428

info@hideawaycampground.com

www.hideawaycampground.com

Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop

9671 W. Silver Lake Rd., Mears, MI 436 • (231) 873-4428

dankolosci@ymail.com

www.hideawaycampground.com

Open Hearth Grille & Bar 2430 N. 56th Ave., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 873-8800

openhearthgrille@hotmail.com

www.openhearthgrille.com

Pink Elephant Diner 207 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-9912

elisabetforner@gmail.com

www.pinkelephantdiner.com

Silver Eatery Vietnamese Cuisine-Boba & Smoothie

1217 N Emerald St., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 301-8332

Silvereatery2021@gmail.com

Silver Lake Chicken Shack

8301 W. Hazel Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-0434

besteverwings@gmail.com

www.besteverwings.com

Silver Lake Coffee Company 8448 W Hazel Rd., Mears, MI 49436

www.silverlakecoffeecompany.com

Silver Lake Pizza Factory, LLC

7854 W. Hazel Rd., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 873-1850

jverl2000@yahoo.com

Silver Lake Whippy Dip

591 N. 18th Ave., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-4715

wvanderwilk@gmail.com

Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery

8450 W. Hazel Rd., Mears, MI 49436 • (231) 742-8178

silverscoops1@gmail.com

www.silverlakesilverscoops.com

Tasty Creationz

8547 W. Silver Lake Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 8731010

jcrjulie17@gmail.com

Val-Du Lakes Bar & Grill

1511 N. Wilson Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 873-4901/ (616) 8136690

info@valdulakes.com

www.valdulakes.com/bar-grill

RETAIL & SHOPPING

Claybanks Pottery

7060 S. Scenic Dr., New Era, MI 49446 • (231) 894-4177

claybanks.pottery@gmail.com

claybankspottery.com

Ivy Cottage

4868 W. Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 920-2000

maryannhoutkooper@yahoo.com

ivycottagemi.com

Larson & Son Ace Hardware

4 Lincoln St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2216

gelace59@gmail.com

LL Forge

1711 E. Zimmer Rd., Shelby, MI 49455

• 231-571-7925

leprechaunlairforge@gmail.com

www.llforge.com

Premora Interiors, LLC

1260 W. Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420

• (231) 873-9663 / (231) 3014453

cabinets@premora.com

www.premora.com

The Sand Box

8437 W. Silver Lake Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 8734828

terri@silverlakesandbox.com

www.silverlakesandbox.com

SunChasers Souvenirs

8467 W. Silver Lake Rd., Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (231) 894-4177 / (517) 7194186

Susanws@frontier.com

www.silverlakesouvenirs.net

Tractor Supply Co.

2278 N Comfort Dr., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-1464

str2432@tractorsupply.com www.tractorsupply.com

West Michigan Carpet & Floor

911 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-5440

caleb@wmcarpet.com

www.wmcarpet.com

SALONS & BARBER SHOPS

Hart Barber Shop

311 E. Main St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 690-5455

brookethebarber@gmail.com

Wildflower Spa Co. 6359 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2299 wildflowerspaco@gmail.com

www.wildflowerspaco.com

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Arch Staffing and Consulting

5578 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 • (866) 385-0164 carla.hanson@archstaffing.us www.archstaffingandconsulting.com

Community Foundation for Oceana County

388 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI 49449 • (231) 869-3377

tammy@oceanafoundation.org oceanafoundation.org

Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) 906 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431 • (231) 843-2541

scoleman@callcove.com

www.CallCOVE.com

Disability Network West Michigan

907 State St., Ste. 102, Hart, MI 49420 • (866) 322-4501/ (231) 720-5879

lisaa@disabilitynetworkwm.org

www.disabilitynetworkwm.org

Friends of Silver Lake Silver Lake, MI 49436 • (616) 2922603

FriendsSilverLake@gmail.com

Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART)

49 S. State St. P.O. Box 449, Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 3018449

nsteel@cityofhart.org

takemetohart.org

Harbor Hospice

and Harbor Palliative Care

1050 W. Western Ave., Ste 400, Muskegon, MI 49441

• (231) 873-0359 / (800) 497-9559

RVanderputte@HarborHospiceMI.org

www.HarborHospiceMI.org

Hart Rotary Club

P.O. Box 702, Hart, MI 49420

hartrotary@gmail.com

www.hartrotary.org

Love INC of Oceana County

186 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby MI 49455

• (231) 861-5619 / (231) 8614880

lori@loveincoceana.org

www.loveincoceana.org

Oceana County Council on Aging

4250 W. Tyler Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-4461

premer@oceanacoa.com

Walkerville Thrives

Walkerville, MI 49459 • (231) 8731295

Helmlingers@gmail.com

www.walkervillethrives.org

West Michigan Community Mental Health

105 Lincoln St., Hart, MI 49420• 231-873-2108

AlanN@WMCMHS.org

www.wmcmhs.org

West Michigan Research Center 5185 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 2250443

westmichiganresearchstation@outlook.com

www.westmichiganresearchstation.org

THINGS TO DO

Betts Guide Service

9145 Mason Dr., Newaygo, MI 49337 • (231) 519-7348

chadbetts@hotmail.com

BettsGuideService.com

Hart Long Rifles

NE Corner of Oceana Dr. and Jefferson Pentwater, MI 49449 • (231) 873-2391

hartlongrifles@gmail.com

Oceana County Fair

1025 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-2253

www.oceanafair.com

Pentwater Pathways Wayne Rd., Pentwater, MI 49449 • (231) 873-4486

occskia@gmail.com

www.oceanaski.org

Pine Ridge Sporting Clays

264 S. 152nd Ave., Ferry, MI 49455 • (231) 206-9868

bearbolen113@gmail.com

www.pineridgesportingclays.com

UTILITIES & INDUSTRY

DTE Energy

444 Wealthy SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 • (616) 632-2776

Kehoes@dteenergy.com

www.dteenergy.com

GHSP-Hart

1500 Industrial Park Dr., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-

3300

guevaram@ghsp.com

www.ghsp.com

Gray & Company

3325 W. Polk Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (231) 873-5628

DRRiley@cherryman.com

www.cherryman.com

Great Lakes Energy

2183 N. Water Rd., Hart, MI 49420 • (888) 485-2537

lkotzian@glenergy.com

www.gtlakes.com

VENUES

DESIGN

www.hi-lites.com

231.924.0630 • 800.482.5262

231.873.5782