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Events in the month of August 2025
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8/6/2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell.  Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        



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8/12/2025

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

Public and Stakeholders welcome

   
 
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 City Hall Council Chambers  6:15 - 7:30pm. 
Become a regular and see how even more gets done. 

 

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8/13/2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell.  Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        



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8/14/2025
A friendly group of crafters looking for a night out to hone their skills and make new friends.
We meet every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month.

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8/19/2025
🎣 Fishing fans, this one’s for you!
Did you know the Grand River is a top spot for smallmouth bass? Or that Thornapple Lake gave us Michigan’s record-breaking 49.75 lb. muskellunge? 😲
πŸ“ PORTLAND-AREA FISHING HOTSPOTS
πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, August 19 | ⏰ 6:30–8:00 p.m.
πŸ“Œ First Congregational Church, 421 E. Bridge St., Portland
🎀 Featuring Tom Huggler, author of Fish Michigan
This free seminar is part of our monthly Nature Therapy series—connecting you with Portland’s best outdoor adventures. No registration needed, but signing up helps us plan future events (like September’s hunting spotlight!).
πŸ‘‰ Register here (not required, but helpful): https://portlandmi.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail...
🐟 Come for the fish stories. Leave with new favorite spots.
#PortlandMI #FishingMichigan #NatureTherapy #OutdoorLife #SmallmouthBass #MuskieMadness #CommunityEvents

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8/20/2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell.  Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        



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8/20/2025
"Who's Thirsty?"   Bible & Brews
Discussion of current topics of interest, pooling our limited knowledge, and comparing with God's word.
Lots of fun!  
We meet every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at River House Grill (formerly Fabiano's).

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8/23/2025

Get a 'sample' and watch Community Day Fun here  

Come join Friends of the Red Mill for their Annual Red Mill Community Day.  This event is all about community with food trucks, vendor booth, a vintage baseball game, kids and adult pedal tractor pulls, inflatables, pony rides and a petting farm, covered wagon rides, a chain saw carver demonstration, and much, much more!!  Most of the events are at no cost or minimal cost to you.



"We are blown away with the unbelievable attendance, support and COMMUNITY involvement for our #RedMillCommunityDay festival last Saturday. We are speechless to say the least.
THANK YOU to Portland and the surrounding communities for your continuous support to the Friends of the Red Mill group events.
We are truly blessed❀️"

Featuring:    Kid Zone  *  Farmers Market  *  Art & Craft Vendors  *  Food Trucks  *  Fresh Roasted Corn on the Cob  *  Covered Wagon Rides  *  Pony's & Petting Zone  *  Hands on Tractors  *  Live Music  *  Silent Auction  * AND MORE!!

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8/23/2025
June 28 & 29  -  Vintage Baseball festival      Away
3 games each day

July 26 - Blue Sox Bash @  Bogue Flats
Detroit vs Royal Oak       Noon
Portland vs Royal Oak  3pm
Portland vs Detroit        5pm

August 23  -  Red Mill Day
Portland vs Lansing


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8/25/2025
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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8/27/2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell.  Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        



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