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City Hall Exhibition: Annual Photo Contest2022-07-01T08:00:00These rotating exhibitions are featured in the lobby at Portage City Hall (7900 South Westnedge Avenue) throughout the year and focus on local arts and history. The exhibitions are FREE to the public and are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM.
Get a glimpse of Portage Parks through the lens of the
community. This exhibit displays the winning photos from the
Annual Photo Contest. Photos were judged by a panel of area
photography professionals and have been sorted into four
categories; Seasonal Changes; Outdoor Recreation; Flora, Fauna &
Wildlife; and Youth.
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7900 South Westnedge AvenuePortageMI49002 These rotating exhibitions are featured in the lobby at Portage City Hall (7900 South Westnedge Avenue) throughout the year and focus on local arts and history. The exhibitions are FREE to the public and are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM.
Get a glimpse of Portage Parks through the lens of the
community. This exhibit displays the winning photos from the
Annual Photo Contest. Photos were judged by a panel of area
photography professionals and have been sorted into four
categories; Seasonal Changes; Outdoor Recreation; Flora, Fauna &
Wildlife; and Youth.
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Geo Mystery Tour - Myths & Legends2022-08-01T00:00:00Geocaching with a twist! Hunt for adventure in the Portage Parks System. A different mystery is
revealed every other month and it’s up to you to uncover the answers. Join the story at any time,
but all adventures must be completed by the last day of the month.
Portage Parks
PortageMI49002 Geocaching with a twist! Hunt for adventure in the Portage Parks System. A different mystery is
revealed every other month and it’s up to you to uncover the answers. Join the story at any time,
but all adventures must be completed by the last day of the month.
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Kingpins Drumline2022-08-03T18:00:00Students with special needs are invited to participate in a six-week drumming
program tailored for performers of different abilities. Drumming provides
a thrilling outlet for each participant. Students learn to listen, follow
suggestions and how to work together. Students will be guided
through each one-hour lesson. Registration is required by
Wednesday, July 20. Space is limited.
The class dates include: Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7,
Schrier Park850 W Osterhout RoadPortageMI49024 Students with special needs are invited to participate in a six-week drumming
program tailored for performers of different abilities. Drumming provides
a thrilling outlet for each participant. Students learn to listen, follow
suggestions and how to work together. Students will be guided
through each one-hour lesson. Registration is required by
Wednesday, July 20. Space is limited.
The class dates include: Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7,
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YMCA Youth Tennis Camp2022-08-08T09:00:00Participants will acquire basic knowledge of all tennis strokes
with an emphasis on playing points on a scaled-down court
utilizing developmental equipment. Match situations will
be introduced. This camp is for beginner players ages 5-14. Friday is
the make-up day in case of inclement weather. Register at
Portage YMCA: (269) 324-9622 or kzooymca.org.
Oakland Drive Park7650 Oakland DrivePortageMI49024 Participants will acquire basic knowledge of all tennis strokes
with an emphasis on playing points on a scaled-down court
utilizing developmental equipment. Match situations will
be introduced. This camp is for beginner players ages 5-14. Friday is
the make-up day in case of inclement weather. Register at
Portage YMCA: (269) 324-9622 or kzooymca.org.
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Environmental Board Meeting2022-08-10T19:00:00
Portage City Hall - Conference Room #17900 South Westnedge AvenuePortageMI49002
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Summer Concert Series - Jeffrey Cavataio2022-08-11T19:00:00Enjoy a music filled summer with the
Summer Concert Series! Each month
features a different genre of music that is
fun for all ages. Bring a chair or blanket and
don't forget to leave a little room for busting
a move. Jeffrey Cavataio is a classy modern-day crooner with an upbeat pop
twist. Captivating his audiences with heartfelt original songs and soulful
renditions, such as Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York.” With these, he
has invited vocal comparisons to Dean Martin, Josh Groban, Michael
Bublé, Neil Diamond, and Barry Manilow known for
their emotionally expressive tenor to baritone voices. Admission is FREE to the Summer Concert Series thanks to
our series sponsor, the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo!
Celery Flats7335 Garden LanePortageMI49002 Enjoy a music filled summer with the
Summer Concert Series! Each month
features a different genre of music that is
fun for all ages. Bring a chair or blanket and
don't forget to leave a little room for busting
a move. Jeffrey Cavataio is a classy modern-day crooner with an upbeat pop
twist. Captivating his audiences with heartfelt original songs and soulful
renditions, such as Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York.” With these, he
has invited vocal comparisons to Dean Martin, Josh Groban, Michael
Bublé, Neil Diamond, and Barry Manilow known for
their emotionally expressive tenor to baritone voices. Admission is FREE to the Summer Concert Series thanks to
our series sponsor, the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo!
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Ramona Beach Bonfire2022-08-13T20:00:00Take a break from your hectic summer schedule to relax
and enjoy the warm summer night air, live music and a
bonfire at Ramona Park Beach. Gather with friends and
family for this summer tradition under the stars. Materials
for making s’mores will be provided.
Ramona Park & Beach8600 S Sprinkle RoadPortageMI49002 Take a break from your hectic summer schedule to relax
and enjoy the warm summer night air, live music and a
bonfire at Ramona Park Beach. Gather with friends and
family for this summer tradition under the stars. Materials
for making s’mores will be provided.
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Portage Farmers Market2022-08-14T09:00:00The Portage Farmers Market opens May 1 and runs through October
16, every Sunday from 9 AM – 1 PM. Browse local vendors offering
fresh produce, meat, eggs, fruits, baked goods, flowers, crafts, gifts,
and more! Vendors interested in participating may contact Portage
Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522. For more information or to check
vendor offerings, go to farmersmarket.portagemi.gov or visit us on
Facebook @PortageMarketMI and Instagram @PortageMarket.
City Hall Parking Lot (7900 South Westnedge Avenue)
PortageMI49002 The Portage Farmers Market opens May 1 and runs through October
16, every Sunday from 9 AM – 1 PM. Browse local vendors offering
fresh produce, meat, eggs, fruits, baked goods, flowers, crafts, gifts,
and more! Vendors interested in participating may contact Portage
Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522. For more information or to check
vendor offerings, go to farmersmarket.portagemi.gov or visit us on
Facebook @PortageMarketMI and Instagram @PortageMarket.
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Advanced Anglers School of Fish Day Camp - Ages 12-142022-08-15T09:00:00Day campers will experience all the joys and benefits
associated with fishing and environmental conservation.
During this unique adventure, youth will have the
opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn skills
necessary to start their own fishing memories. Professional
instruction and guidance is provided as youth participate in
many hands on activities, and of course... GO FISHING! The
registration deadline is two weeks prior to each start date.
Maximum of 12 participants per camp.
Ramona Park & Beach8600 S Sprinkle RoadPortageMI49002 Day campers will experience all the joys and benefits
associated with fishing and environmental conservation.
During this unique adventure, youth will have the
opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn skills
necessary to start their own fishing memories. Professional
instruction and guidance is provided as youth participate in
many hands on activities, and of course... GO FISHING! The
registration deadline is two weeks prior to each start date.
Maximum of 12 participants per camp.
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Senior Citizen Services Advisory Board Meeting2022-08-17T14:30:00
Portage Senior Center320 Library LanePortageMI49002
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Junior Ranger Earn-A-Badge: Endurance2022-08-18T18:00:00Be a Junior Ranger and get some help earning your badges. During these programs, a Junior Ranger may bring an adult to work on specific badge activities. These FREE programs include supplies and are led by Portage Parks & Recreation staff. The registration deadline is two days before each workshop. For more information about the Junior Ranger Club visit portagemi.gov/725.
Schrier Park850 W Osterhout RoadPortageMI49024 Be a Junior Ranger and get some help earning your badges. During these programs, a Junior Ranger may bring an adult to work on specific badge activities. These FREE programs include supplies and are led by Portage Parks & Recreation staff. The registration deadline is two days before each workshop. For more information about the Junior Ranger Club visit portagemi.gov/725.
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Portage Farmers Market2022-08-21T09:00:00The Portage Farmers Market opens May 1 and runs through October
16, every Sunday from 9 AM – 1 PM. Browse local vendors offering
fresh produce, meat, eggs, fruits, baked goods, flowers, crafts, gifts,
and more! Vendors interested in participating may contact Portage
Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522. For more information or to check
vendor offerings, go to farmersmarket.portagemi.gov or visit us on
Facebook @PortageMarketMI and Instagram @PortageMarket.
City Hall Parking Lot (7900 South Westnedge Avenue)
PortageMI49002 The Portage Farmers Market opens May 1 and runs through October
16, every Sunday from 9 AM – 1 PM. Browse local vendors offering
fresh produce, meat, eggs, fruits, baked goods, flowers, crafts, gifts,
and more! Vendors interested in participating may contact Portage
Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522. For more information or to check
vendor offerings, go to farmersmarket.portagemi.gov or visit us on
Facebook @PortageMarketMI and Instagram @PortageMarket.
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Paw Prints2022-08-25T16:00:00Come to the South Westnedge Dog Park with your pooch and make one-of-kind paw print art! Using non-toxic materials, capture your pup’s love
on paper. Clean up materials will be provided. This activity may not be for
every pup, so follow your dog’s lead about participating.
South Westnedge Dog Park 9010 South Westnedge Avenue PortageMI49002 Come to the South Westnedge Dog Park with your pooch and make one-of-kind paw print art! Using non-toxic materials, capture your pup’s love
on paper. Clean up materials will be provided. This activity may not be for
every pup, so follow your dog’s lead about participating.
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Portage Cornhole League2022-08-25T18:30:00Kalamazoo Cornhole will help host cornhole leagues in
Portage! Play with friends or bring your own ‘A’ game.
Experience fun with this low impact sport all season
long. This is an eight-game season with game times
running from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Registration begins on July
25 and closes August 19.
Schrier Park850 W Osterhout RoadPortageMI49024 Kalamazoo Cornhole will help host cornhole leagues in
Portage! Play with friends or bring your own ‘A’ game.
Experience fun with this low impact sport all season
long. This is an eight-game season with game times
running from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Registration begins on July
25 and closes August 19.
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Friday at the Flats2022-08-26T16:30:00We are bringing the taste of Portage to you! Friday at the Flats
returns to the Celery Flats Pavilion in 2022. Join us on the fourth
Friday of the month for dinner and experience a wide range of
food trucks and live music. Seating is limited, but lawn space is
plentiful, so bring a blanket or chair. Connect with your loved
ones at Celery Flats through food and fun.
Celery Flats7335 Garden LanePortageMI49002 We are bringing the taste of Portage to you! Friday at the Flats
returns to the Celery Flats Pavilion in 2022. Join us on the fourth
Friday of the month for dinner and experience a wide range of
food trucks and live music. Seating is limited, but lawn space is
plentiful, so bring a blanket or chair. Connect with your loved
ones at Celery Flats through food and fun.
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Movies in the Park - The Iron Giant2022-08-26T21:00:00Join us for FREE family-friendly entertainment at the Celery Flats Historical Area. The movie starts
at 9 PM (or shortly after depending on sunset). Bring a blanket or chair for lawn seating. Stop by
Friday at the Flats before the movie (4:30 - 8:30 PM) for a bite to eat from local food trucks or bring
your own snacks. Thank you to Kenneth W. Grabowski Orthodontics for sponsoring this movie!
Celery Flats7335 Garden LanePortageMI49002 Join us for FREE family-friendly entertainment at the Celery Flats Historical Area. The movie starts
at 9 PM (or shortly after depending on sunset). Bring a blanket or chair for lawn seating. Stop by
Friday at the Flats before the movie (4:30 - 8:30 PM) for a bite to eat from local food trucks or bring
your own snacks. Thank you to Kenneth W. Grabowski Orthodontics for sponsoring this movie!
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Portage Farmers Market2022-08-28T09:00:00The Portage Farmers Market opens May 1 and runs through October
16, every Sunday from 9 AM – 1 PM. Browse local vendors offering
fresh produce, meat, eggs, fruits, baked goods, flowers, crafts, gifts,
and more! Vendors interested in participating may contact Portage
Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522. For more information or to check
vendor offerings, go to farmersmarket.portagemi.gov or visit us on
Facebook @PortageMarketMI and Instagram @PortageMarket.
City Hall Parking Lot (7900 South Westnedge Avenue)
PortageMI49002 The Portage Farmers Market opens May 1 and runs through October
16, every Sunday from 9 AM – 1 PM. Browse local vendors offering
fresh produce, meat, eggs, fruits, baked goods, flowers, crafts, gifts,
and more! Vendors interested in participating may contact Portage
Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522. For more information or to check
vendor offerings, go to farmersmarket.portagemi.gov or visit us on
Facebook @PortageMarketMI and Instagram @PortageMarket.
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School of Fish: Fishing with Rangers2022-08-28T14:00:00If you love to fish, come spend some time with Portage Park
Rangers to learn some of the best tips and tricks for fishing.
Bring your own fishing pole, brush up on techniques and
hang out! This activity is for everyone, from Fish Camp
graduates to first time anglers. Enjoy boardwalk and dock
fishing on Austin Lake. Bait will be provided. Registration is
required by August 22.
Lakeview Park9345 Portage RoadPortageMI49002 If you love to fish, come spend some time with Portage Park
Rangers to learn some of the best tips and tricks for fishing.
Bring your own fishing pole, brush up on techniques and
hang out! This activity is for everyone, from Fish Camp
graduates to first time anglers. Enjoy boardwalk and dock
fishing on Austin Lake. Bait will be provided. Registration is
required by August 22.
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