Training Calendar - MI Portland Downtown
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Events in the month of October 2022
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10/1/2022
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10/8/2022
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10/8/2022
3rd Annual, this event receives rave reviews regarding the chocolate and the visits with businesses!!

Ticket Holders only:
Check in from 9am to Noon at the Red Mill.  Upon check in you will receive your container to collect all your candy in, along with a list of participating businesses.  When done, you'll have a variety of decadent hand patted and hand dipped chocolate from 'How Sweet It Is' in nearby Holt, MI (each individually wrapped and made in a licensed commercial kitchen)

If you missed out this year, save the date ( 2 weeks of sales only... Aug 26 to Sept 8)  to get your tickets...   check the Friends of the Red Mill FB page for a link -  or visit:
OM's Garden   *  B&W Auto Supply  *  ConfluxCity  *  Country Cupboard  *  Duff, Chadwick  *  Grand Hearing Center  *  Hometown Sports  *  Portland Family Chiropractic  *  Portland Party Store  *  RCP Artist Services

10/11/2022

Join us at 103 E. Grand River Ave to paint the mural background together!  ALL AGES WELCOME. 

Bring yourself, (under 18 accompanied by a parent) wear paint clothing - leave your mark, give your skills, help create something beautiful. It's FUNtasticly Simple - choose your tool and your color, then SPLATTER :)

Big THANK YOU to Erica Gorzen PHS Art Instructor for the design and carrying the final mural through. 

To Opera Block Properties for the power washing and safety compliant scaffolding. 
To Glass Masters for masterfully repairing the window.   
To Off and Running Painting for priming all paint areas and painting the trim. 
To RCP Artist Services for the window photo's.  We have SO much local talent!!


10/11/2022

​BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS

   
 
This is HOW we do it!   And you can be a part of making a lot of wonderful things happen by joining us.

This is WHEN we do it!  on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at a local food establishment  6:15 - 7:30pm. Become a regular and see how even more gets done. 

 

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10/15/2022
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10/15/2022
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10/21/2022
Now in it's 8th year - come and get a little spooky with us. 

Friday & Saturday 6-9pm
Sunday  6-8pm


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10/22/2022
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10/22/2022
A family friendly event, free to participate.  Fun Games, prizes and activities for the entire family. Our local downtown businesses are all hosting games and fall treats in an enjoyable fall afternoon filled with lots of family friendly activities.  There is no cost to attend, no purchase is necessary.
We will have fun games with prizes and other fall events taking place in the road in our Historic District located in the 100 block of Kent St downtown.

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10/22/2022
Now in it's 8th year - come and get a little spooky with us. 

Friday & Saturday 6-9pm
Sunday  6-8pm


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10/23/2022
Portland Area Historical Society Presents:

Featured this year:
1. Willard Brooks - (1808-1883) An early settler of Danby Township who was involved in many business dealings.
2. Harvey Knox (1825-1908) - His family was among the first settlers of Portland. He was an ardent member of the temperance movement.
3. Bert Neller (1889-1968) and Blanche Neller (1893-1969) - They were the founders of the Neller Funeral Home.
Blanche was an ordained Methodist minister.
4. Clarence Arnold (1898-1979) - Served in the Canadian Army during WWI. He was a member of the Portland City Council during a tumultuous time in its history.
Jessie Arnold (1894-1981) - Born in England. Served as a nurse in WWI. A seamstress to members of Parliament.


Join us at the Portland Cemetery on Sunday, October 23!

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10/23/2022
2022 the Portland Area Historical Society is planning to present their well received Cemetery Walk at 2pm on Sunday October 23.  
More details to come. 

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10/23/2022
Now in it's 8th year - come and get a little spooky with us. 

Friday & Saturday 6-9pm
Sunday  6-8pm


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10/24/2022
The members of Portland Downtown Development Authority Board are people that have a passion for downtown. They have grown up here, created memories here, and love it here. Their dedication stems from their interest in the growth and prosperity of #MiPortland and the community. Our Board aims to ensure that Portland continues to be a place that matters for generations to come.

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10/31/2022

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