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Area groups, families and organizations create your own personalized seasonal "cards" for the Holiday Card walk in the Celery Flats Historical Area. Cards should depict a winter, non-denominational, holiday theme, painted on a 4’ x 8’ sheet of plywood; minimum ½ inch thick, painted white on the backside and able to withstand outdoor weather conditions. The cards will be installed in an upright (vertical) position. Cards should be delivered by November 7 and can be picked up after January 9, 2023. Any cards remaining after January 25 may be disposed of by the city. Holiday Trees are available again this year for local businesses and organizations to decorate, adding to the festive atmosphere of the Celery Flats Historical Area. Contact Portage Parks & Recreation by November 1 at (269) 329-4522 for more information and to reserve a tree (while supplies last).

Rotating exhibitions that focus on local arts and history are in the lobby at Portage City Hall throughout the year. The exhibitions are FREE to the public and are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM. In collaboration with the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts’ annual West Michigan Area Show (WMAS), this exhibition presents an array of works from this year’s winning Portage artist, Nancy Vanderberg whose work best represents the city’s theme, A Natural Place to Move!

The Portage Culinary Academy offers recurring cooking classes at Stuart Manor. Whether you are a novice or experienced cook, the Portage Culinary Academy has something for you. These cooking classes have limited space and fill up quickly. The registration deadline is two weeks prior to each class. Chef AJ from True Blue Farms will discuss the topics of seasonal eating, the importance of local food sourcing and sustainable practices that can turn your everyday meals into meals with meaning. Together, you will prepare a dinner that features locally-sourced produce and seasonal ingredients.