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  1. Community Services Openhouse 2023 1200

    Community Human Services Open House

    The City of Portage Human Services Board will host a Community Services Open House at the Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 East Centre Avenue, on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Read on...
  2. Respect for Law Event 2023 News Flash_

    Respect For Law Event

    The Portage Department of Public Safety, the City of Portage Youth Advisory Committee, and the Breakfast Optimist Club of Kalamazoo will host their annual Respect for Law event at Ramona Park, 8600 South Sprinkle Road on October 4 from 5 to 7 PM. Read on...
  3. Fire Prevention Open House 1_

    Fire Prevention Week Open House

    Mark your calendar for the annual Fire Prevention Week Open House! It’s happening on Saturday, October 7, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM at Portage Fire Station No. 1, 7830 Shaver Road. Read on...
  4. PortageConnect Portage Farmers Market

    Portage Connect - Portage Farmers Market & Holiday Market

    Hannah Martin, the Farmers Market Manager at the City of Portage joins host Mary Ruple to discuss what to expect at the Portage Farmers Market in October, food assistance programs, the Holiday Market, and more! Read on...
  5. Election Mail 2023 1200_

    Absentee Ballots

    The City of Portage is pleased to announce that absentee ballots for the upcoming November 7, 2023, City Election are available to Portage voters, in accordance with the Michigan Constitution. Read on...
  6. 2023 Trick Out Home Halloween Decorating Contest

    "Tricked Out Home" Halloween Decorating Contest

    Hey, Portage! We’re back…and better than ever. Are you ready to get into the Halloween spirit? Enter your Halloween-themed house in our “Tricked Out Home” Halloween Decorating Contest. Read on...
  7. PortageConnect City Hall Collection Programs

    Portage Connect - Collection & Recycling Programs

    Nick Haines, the Deputy Director of Streets and Parks at the City of Portage joins host Mary Ruple to discuss Brush Pickup, Fall Leaf Pickup, the Curbside Recycling Program, the Household Hazardous Waste Program, and more. Read on...
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    Council Capsule

    The Portage City Council held a meeting last night. Read on to find a summary of their discussion. Read on...
  9. PR 2023 - 2024 Online Brochure Fall Winter

    2023-2024 Online Parks & Recreation Guide

    Are you ready to #ExplorePortageParks and experience unique programs and events offered by Portage Parks & Recreation? The 2023 - 2024 Fall & Winter Parks & Recreation Guide is now available to view and download online. Read on...
  10. Community Art Award 1200 2023

    Portage Community Art Award Exhibition

    The City of Portage 6th Annual Portage Community Art Award (PCAA) exhibition opens Friday, September 8 in the lobby of Portage City Hall, 7900 South Westnedge Avenue. Read on...
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    Lake Center Housing Task Force

    Read on to view questions submitted by the Lake Center Housing Task Force and responses from the City of Portage. Read on...
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  1. FEMA Emergency Alerting Systems Test October 4, 2023 @ 2:20 PM

    On October 4, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a nationwide test of its two alerting systems: the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system. Read on...
  2. City of Portage to Host Annual Community Human Services Open House

    The City of Portage Human Services Board will host a Community Services Open House at the Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 East Centre Avenue, on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Read on...
  3. Respect For Law Event Takes Place on October 4, 2023

    The Portage Department of Public Safety, the City of Portage Youth Advisory Committee, and the Breakfast Optimist Club of Kalamazoo will host their annual Respect for Law event at Ramona Park, 8600 South Sprinkle Road on October 4 from 5 to 7 PM. Read on...
  4. City Issues Absentee Ballots for November 7, 2023, City General Election

    The City of Portage is pleased to announce that absentee ballots for the upcoming November 7, 2023, City Election are available to Portage voters, in accordance with the Michigan Constitution. Read on...
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October 2023

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  1. Mon Oct. 2

    Step Up Kids Run Club
  2. Mon Oct. 2

    Earn-A-Bike Workshop with Open Roads Session 1
  3. Tue Oct. 3

    Kingpins Drumline
  4. Tue Oct. 3

    Yoga 4 Life: Session 1
  1. Wed Oct. 4

    Adult Ping Pong League Session 1
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    Park Board Meeting
  3. Thu Oct. 5

    Junior Ranger Club: Birding & Fishing Badges
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    Portage Cornhole League
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October 2023

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  1. Tue Oct. 3

    City Council Meeting
  2. Wed Oct. 4

    Historic District Commission Meeting CANCELED
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    Park Board Meeting
  4. Thu Oct. 5

    Human Services Board Meeting
  1. Thu Oct. 5

    Planning Commission Meeting CANCELED
  2. Mon Oct. 9

    Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting CANCELED
  3. Wed Oct. 11

    Environmental Board Meeting
  4. Tue Oct. 17

    City Council Meeting
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October 2023

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  1. Mon Oct. 2

    Brush Pickup Collection Sep/Oct. Zone 2
  2. Tue Oct. 3

    Brush Pickup Collection Sep/Oct. Zone 2
  3. Wed Oct. 4

    Brush Pickup Collection Sep/Oct. Zone 2
  4. Thu Oct. 5

    Brush Pickup Collection Sep/Oct. Zone 2
  1. Fri Oct. 6

    Brush Pickup Collection Sep/Oct. Zone 2
  2. Mon Oct. 9

    Brush Pickup Collection Sep/Oct. Zone 3
  3. Tue Oct. 10

    Brush Pickup Collection Sep/Oct. Zone 3
  4. Wed Oct. 11

    Brush Pickup Collection Sep/Oct. Zone 3
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