<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>City of Portage - Events</title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Events.aspx</link><description>Portage Events</description><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=368</link><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Board is a nine-member board tasked to advise City Council on matters pertaining to the environment and matters relating to the protection and enhancement of the groundwater resources of the city. The Environmental Board is available to ensure the appropriate consideration of environmental and groundwater issues as determined necessary by the City Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:27:12 GMT</pubDate><category>Environmental Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">368</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=367</link><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Board is a nine-member board tasked to advise City Council on matters pertaining to the environment and matters relating to the protection and enhancement of the groundwater resources of the city. The Environmental Board is available to ensure the appropriate consideration of environmental and groundwater issues as determined necessary by the City Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:26:23 GMT</pubDate><category>Environmental Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">367</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Commission Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=58</link><description><![CDATA[The Planning Commission has as primary responsibilities the preparation and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan that guides decision-making related to future land use, community development and capital investments, and making recommendations and advising City Council on land use, zoning and related development matters of importance in the community.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:53:41 GMT</pubDate><category>Planning Commission</category><guid isPermaLink="false">58</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Citizens Advisory Board]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=356</link><description><![CDATA[The Senior Citizens Advisory Board consists of nine or more members who are at least 55 years of age. This board advises the City Council regarding the establishment and provision of services to aging persons in the city, and the board encourages, promotes, assists and safeguards the rights and abilities of older people to maintain maximum health, well-being and independence. This board recommends programs, activities and policies for the operation of the Portage Senior Center and meets at the Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:47:03 GMT</pubDate><category>Senior Citizens Advisory Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">356</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=136</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Portage operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members including the Mayor and the Mayor Pro-Tempore. Council members are elected to four year terms staggered every two years (three Council members elected every two years). The Mayor is elected every two years. The City Council is responsible for adopting and amending city laws and ordinances, determining city policies and standards, and authorizing the annual city budget. The Council also determines city tax millage rates, utility rates, approves contracts and agreements for the city and directs the City Manager. Council meetings are held twice a month on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m., in the Portage City Hall Council Chambers. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and is the chief policy advisor to the Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:28:05 GMT</pubDate><category>City Council</category><guid isPermaLink="false">136</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=366</link><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Board is a nine-member board tasked to advise City Council on matters pertaining to the environment and matters relating to the protection and enhancement of the groundwater resources of the city. The Environmental Board is available to ensure the appropriate consideration of environmental and groundwater issues as determined necessary by the City Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:25:26 GMT</pubDate><category>Environmental Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">366</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[December Board of Review]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=342</link><description><![CDATA[The December Board of Review meets the Tuesday following the second Monday in December and can only address Clerical Errors and Mutual Mistakes of Fact related to real and personal property assessments.  Appeals may also be heard for current year only for poverty (hardhip) exemption requests, but not poverty (hardship) exemption which were denied by the March Board of Review.  The Board may also consider current and up to 3 years prior of homeowner's principal residence exemption affidavit requests where no previous affidavit was filed and denied.  The December Board of Review is prohibited from hearing disputes related to Property Valuation.  ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:00:38 GMT</pubDate><category>Board of Review</category><guid isPermaLink="false">342</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning Board of Appeals Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=22</link><description><![CDATA[The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is authorized by Michigan statute and helps ensure that the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance are met, public safety secured, and substantial justice is done.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:38:39 GMT</pubDate><category>Zoning Board of Appeals</category><guid isPermaLink="false">22</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=332</link><description><![CDATA[The Youth Advisory Committee is a thirty-member board established for the purpose of advising the City Council regarding matters of concern to youth in the community and to promote the belief that the involvement of youthful members of the community in city government is beneficial to both youth and the community as the whole.   ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:49:58 GMT</pubDate><category>Youth Advisory Committee</category><guid isPermaLink="false">332</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Commission Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=57</link><description><![CDATA[The Planning Commission has as primary responsibilities the preparation and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan that guides decision-making related to future land use, community development and capital investments, and making recommendations and advising City Council on land use, zoning and related development matters of importance in the community.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:53:10 GMT</pubDate><category>Planning Commission</category><guid isPermaLink="false">57</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human Services Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=34</link><description><![CDATA[The Human Services Board consists of 9 board members and one Youth Advisory Committe liaison that advise City Council on matters regarding human services, public transportation, and the City of Portage Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Board activities involving the CDBG program include review and recommendation of annual program budgets - specifically human/public services, appeals of Housing Programs Guidelines, and review of planning documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:42:56 GMT</pubDate><category>Human Services Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">34</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=314</link><description><![CDATA[The Park Board is a nine-member board established for the purpose of advising the City Council regarding the provision of adequate park and recreation programs and facilities for the broadest enjoyment of all citizens. This board promotes recreation programs and recommends planning and operating policies for city parks. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:31:57 GMT</pubDate><category>Park Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">314</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic District Commission]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=298</link><description><![CDATA[This nine-member commission is charged with reviewing plans and applications for the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of historic properties.  in addition, the commission maintains the roster of established and potential districts, may initiate district modification procedures and reviews proposed exterior changes to properties within the Portage Historic District.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:11:53 GMT</pubDate><category>General</category><guid isPermaLink="false">298</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=135</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Portage operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members including the Mayor and the Mayor Pro-Tempore. Council members are elected to four year terms staggered every two years (three Council members elected every two years). The Mayor is elected every two years. The City Council is responsible for adopting and amending city laws and ordinances, determining city policies and standards, and authorizing the annual city budget. The Council also determines city tax millage rates, utility rates, approves contracts and agreements for the city and directs the City Manager. Council meetings are held twice a month on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m., in the Portage City Hall Council Chambers. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and is the chief policy advisor to the Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:27:49 GMT</pubDate><category>City Council</category><guid isPermaLink="false">135</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Commission Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=56</link><description><![CDATA[The Planning Commission has as primary responsibilities the preparation and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan that guides decision-making related to future land use, community development and capital investments, and making recommendations and advising City Council on land use, zoning and related development matters of importance in the community.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:52:47 GMT</pubDate><category>Planning Commission</category><guid isPermaLink="false">56</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Citizens Advisory Board]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=355</link><description><![CDATA[The Senior Citizens Advisory Board consists of nine or more members who are at least 55 years of age. This board advises the City Council regarding the establishment and provision of services to aging persons in the city, and the board encourages, promotes, assists and safeguards the rights and abilities of older people to maintain maximum health, well-being and independence. This board recommends programs, activities and policies for the operation of the Portage Senior Center and meets at the Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:46:24 GMT</pubDate><category>Senior Citizens Advisory Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">355</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=134</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Portage operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members including the Mayor and the Mayor Pro-Tempore. Council members are elected to four year terms staggered every two years (three Council members elected every two years). The Mayor is elected every two years. The City Council is responsible for adopting and amending city laws and ordinances, determining city policies and standards, and authorizing the annual city budget. The Council also determines city tax millage rates, utility rates, approves contracts and agreements for the city and directs the City Manager. Council meetings are held twice a month on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m., in the Portage City Hall Council Chambers. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and is the chief policy advisor to the Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:27:29 GMT</pubDate><category>City Council</category><guid isPermaLink="false">134</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=365</link><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Board is a nine-member board tasked to advise City Council on matters pertaining to the environment and matters relating to the protection and enhancement of the groundwater resources of the city. The Environmental Board is available to ensure the appropriate consideration of environmental and groundwater issues as determined necessary by the City Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:27:30 GMT</pubDate><category>Environmental Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">365</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning Board of Appeals Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=21</link><description><![CDATA[The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is authorized by Michigan statute and helps ensure that the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance are met, public safety secured, and substantial justice is done.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:38:15 GMT</pubDate><category>Zoning Board of Appeals</category><guid isPermaLink="false">21</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=331</link><description><![CDATA[The Youth Advisory Committee is a thirty-member board established for the purpose of advising the City Council regarding matters of concern to youth in the community and to promote the belief that the involvement of youthful members of the community in city government is beneficial to both youth and the community as the whole.   ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:48:45 GMT</pubDate><category>Youth Advisory Committee</category><guid isPermaLink="false">331</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Commission Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=55</link><description><![CDATA[The Planning Commission has as primary responsibilities the preparation and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan that guides decision-making related to future land use, community development and capital investments, and making recommendations and advising City Council on land use, zoning and related development matters of importance in the community.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:52:14 GMT</pubDate><category>Planning Commission</category><guid isPermaLink="false">55</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human Services Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=33</link><description><![CDATA[The Human Services Board consists of 9 board members and one Youth Advisory Committe liaison that advise City Council on matters regarding human services, public transportation, and the City of Portage Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Board activities involving the CDBG program include review and recommendation of annual program budgets - specifically human/public services, appeals of Housing Programs Guidelines, and review of planning documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:42:30 GMT</pubDate><category>Human Services Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">33</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=313</link><description><![CDATA[The Park Board is a nine-member board established for the purpose of advising the City Council regarding the provision of adequate park and recreation programs and facilities for the broadest enjoyment of all citizens. This board promotes recreation programs and recommends planning and operating policies for city parks. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:31:27 GMT</pubDate><category>Park Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">313</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic District Commission]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=297</link><description><![CDATA[This nine-member commission is charged with reviewing plans and applications for the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of historic properties.  in addition, the commission maintains the roster of established and potential districts, may initiate district modification procedures and reviews proposed exterior changes to properties within the Portage Historic District.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:11:31 GMT</pubDate><category>General</category><guid isPermaLink="false">297</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=133</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Portage operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members including the Mayor and the Mayor Pro-Tempore. Council members are elected to four year terms staggered every two years (three Council members elected every two years). The Mayor is elected every two years. The City Council is responsible for adopting and amending city laws and ordinances, determining city policies and standards, and authorizing the annual city budget. The Council also determines city tax millage rates, utility rates, approves contracts and agreements for the city and directs the City Manager. Council meetings are held twice a month on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m., in the Portage City Hall Council Chambers. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and is the chief policy advisor to the Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:57 GMT</pubDate><category>City Council</category><guid isPermaLink="false">133</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=132</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Portage operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members including the Mayor and the Mayor Pro-Tempore. Council members are elected to four year terms staggered every two years (three Council members elected every two years). The Mayor is elected every two years. The City Council is responsible for adopting and amending city laws and ordinances, determining city policies and standards, and authorizing the annual city budget. The Council also determines city tax millage rates, utility rates, approves contracts and agreements for the city and directs the City Manager. Council meetings are held twice a month on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m., in the Portage City Hall Council Chambers. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and is the chief policy advisor to the Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:42 GMT</pubDate><category>City Council</category><guid isPermaLink="false">132</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Commission Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=54</link><description><![CDATA[The Planning Commission has as primary responsibilities the preparation and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan that guides decision-making related to future land use, community development and capital investments, and making recommendations and advising City Council on land use, zoning and related development matters of importance in the community.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:51:48 GMT</pubDate><category>Planning Commission</category><guid isPermaLink="false">54</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Citizens Advisory Board]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=354</link><description><![CDATA[The Senior Citizens Advisory Board consists of nine or more members who are at least 55 years of age. This board advises the City Council regarding the establishment and provision of services to aging persons in the city, and the board encourages, promotes, assists and safeguards the rights and abilities of older people to maintain maximum health, well-being and independence. This board recommends programs, activities and policies for the operation of the Portage Senior Center and meets at the Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:45:56 GMT</pubDate><category>Senior Citizens Advisory Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">354</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning Board of Appeals Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=20</link><description><![CDATA[The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is authorized by Michigan statute and helps ensure that the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance are met, public safety secured, and substantial justice is done.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:37:53 GMT</pubDate><category>Zoning Board of Appeals</category><guid isPermaLink="false">20</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=330</link><description><![CDATA[The Youth Advisory Committee is a thirty-member board established for the purpose of advising the City Council regarding matters of concern to youth in the community and to promote the belief that the involvement of youthful members of the community in city government is beneficial to both youth and the community as the whole.   ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:09:52 GMT</pubDate><category>Youth Advisory Committee</category><guid isPermaLink="false">330</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=364</link><description><![CDATA[The Environmental Board is a nine-member board tasked to advise City Council on matters pertaining to the environment and matters relating to the protection and enhancement of the groundwater resources of the city. The Environmental Board is available to ensure the appropriate consideration of environmental and groundwater issues as determined necessary by the City Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:23:24 GMT</pubDate><category>Environmental Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">364</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=131</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Portage operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members including the Mayor and the Mayor Pro-Tempore. Council members are elected to four year terms staggered every two years (three Council members elected every two years). The Mayor is elected every two years. The City Council is responsible for adopting and amending city laws and ordinances, determining city policies and standards, and authorizing the annual city budget. The Council also determines city tax millage rates, utility rates, approves contracts and agreements for the city and directs the City Manager. Council meetings are held twice a month on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m., in the Portage City Hall Council Chambers. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and is the chief policy advisor to the Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:25 GMT</pubDate><category>City Council</category><guid isPermaLink="false">131</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Commission Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=53</link><description><![CDATA[The Planning Commission has as primary responsibilities the preparation and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan that guides decision-making related to future land use, community development and capital investments, and making recommendations and advising City Council on land use, zoning and related development matters of importance in the community.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:51:30 GMT</pubDate><category>Planning Commission</category><guid isPermaLink="false">53</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human Services Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=32</link><description><![CDATA[The Human Services Board consists of 9 board members and one Youth Advisory Committe liaison that advise City Council on matters regarding human services, public transportation, and the City of Portage Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Board activities involving the CDBG program include review and recommendation of annual program budgets - specifically human/public services, appeals of Housing Programs Guidelines, and review of planning documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:42:03 GMT</pubDate><category>Human Services Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">32</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Board Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=312</link><description><![CDATA[The Park Board is a nine-member board established for the purpose of advising the City Council regarding the provision of adequate park and recreation programs and facilities for the broadest enjoyment of all citizens. This board promotes recreation programs and recommends planning and operating policies for city parks. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:30:54 GMT</pubDate><category>Park Board</category><guid isPermaLink="false">312</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic District Commission]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=296</link><description><![CDATA[This nine-member commission is charged with reviewing plans and applications for the construction, alteration, repair or demolition of historic properties.  in addition, the commission maintains the roster of established and potential districts, may initiate district modification procedures and reviews proposed exterior changes to properties within the Portage Historic District.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:11:13 GMT</pubDate><category>General</category><guid isPermaLink="false">296</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=130</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Portage operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members including the Mayor and the Mayor Pro-Tempore. Council members are elected to four year terms staggered every two years (three Council members elected every two years). The Mayor is elected every two years. The City Council is responsible for adopting and amending city laws and ordinances, determining city policies and standards, and authorizing the annual city budget. The Council also determines city tax millage rates, utility rates, approves contracts and agreements for the city and directs the City Manager. Council meetings are held twice a month on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m., in the Portage City Hall Council Chambers. The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and is the chief policy advisor to the Council. 
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:25:55 GMT</pubDate><category>City Council</category><guid isPermaLink="false">130</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk to End Alzheimer's]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=391</link><description><![CDATA[For more information: http://act.alz.org/kalamazoo]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:25:45 GMT</pubDate><category>Parks & Recreation</category><guid isPermaLink="false">391</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Commission Scheduled Meeting]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=52</link><description><![CDATA[The Planning Commission has as primary responsibilities the preparation and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan that guides decision-making related to future land use, community development and capital investments, and making recommendations and advising City Council on land use, zoning and related development matters of importance in the community.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:50:59 GMT</pubDate><category>Planning Commission</category><guid isPermaLink="false">52</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Citizens Advisory Board]]></title><link>http://portagemi.gov/News-and-Events/Event.aspx?id=353</link><description><![CDATA[The Senior Citizens Advisory Board consists of nine or more members who are at least 55 years of age. This board advises the City Council regarding the establishment and provision of services to aging persons in the city, and the board encourages, promotes, assists and safeguards the rights and abilities of older people to maintain maximum health, well-being and independence. This board recommends programs, activities and policies for the operation of the Portage Senior Center and meets at the Senior Center on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
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