Volume 1, Issue 6 JULY 7, 2023
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Rising from the ashes, community lifts up Lighthouse Grill Campfires burn throughout Silver Lake all summer long, but on June 21, a different fire blazed through Hideaway Campground – turning a long-standing business into ash. Lighthouse Grill, a restaurant that doubled as the campground’s registration office, was a total loss, sending owner Dan Kolosci into disbelief. Kolosci quickly rallied though, turning a trailer into a makeshift registration office and
campground store and bringing in a food truck to provide dining for campers. Now, just over two weeks later, Kolosci’s disbelief was turned to hope as the restaurant opened their doors at a different location. In the heart of Silver Lake’s action, a once empty building – formerly housing The Sand Castle restaurant – became Lighthouse Grill’s new home. The community pulled together to
help and as of July 1, Lighthouse Grill is now open seven days a week with a breakfast buffet in the morning and burgers and sandwiches for lunch. Their new location is at 8407 W. Silver Lake Road. According to their Facebook page, “The entire crew has stepped up any way they could to make this happen!”
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Heroes on the Dunes returns July 14 & 15 Heroes on the Dunes is an event to honor and show appreciation for injured soldiers and their immediate families with an amazing day at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Mears, Mich. Honored guests will have the opportunity to ride in the very best that Silver Lake has to offer! Organizers will also be providing lunch on the dunes and a “Heroes Dinner” later that evening. Join us in a Heroes Parade down the Lake Michigan beach (in ORV riding area) and for kids’ activities. Lake State Park. The 2023 Heroes On The Dunes Please visit www.facebook.com/ event will be July 14-15, and is hosted DuneHeroes/ for more information by Val-du-Lakes Bar & Grill and Silver and a complete schedule.
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