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| 4/1/2026 |  Spring is here and it's time for the Portland Garden Club's Annual Geranium Sale. Online ordering will open on April 1st at
https://portlandmigardenclub.org/geranium-sale and run through April 30th. Colors are red, white, light pink, dark pink and salmon and the cost will be $2.50 per plant. There will be a limited quantity, so place your order early as these beautiful plants go quickly! Curbside pickup at the Portland Red Mill will be on Thursday, May 9th from Noon to 6pm. Stay in your vehicle and pay with cash or check. Your geraniums will be loaded in your vehicle by one of our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the sale or have any questions, please contact Cathy at (616) 284-1213. Proceeds help us to beautify downtown Portland, have educational speakers at our meetings, and make monetary donations to local organizations. |
| 4/3/2026 | Come hungry and join us for one of our favorite community traditions — VFW Fish Fry Night! Enjoy a hearty, home-style meal featuring golden fried fish, crispy fries, coleslaw, rolls, and all the fixings. Plates are generous, the atmosphere is friendly, and it’s the perfect way to spend an evening with neighbors, friends, and family.
Come for the fish, stay for the fellowship! Website VFW 4090 2025-26 Meal Schedule has been released! Friends and members of VFW 4090, the meal schedule for the upcoming meal season is complete. The first event will be Mexican Night hosted by the VFW Portland 4090 Auxiliary on September 5. And don't forget Wild Wednesdays hosted by the American Legion Post 129. Take note of the Bake Sale and Craft Sale date... it is earlier than normal more info... |
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| 4/14/2026 | Spring is here and it's time for the Portland Garden Club's Annual Geranium Sale. Online ordering will open on April 1st at
https://portlandmigardenclub.org/geranium-sale and run through April 30th. Colors are red, white, light pink, dark pink and salmon and the cost will be $2.50 per plant. There will be a limited quantity, so place your order early as these beautiful plants go quickly! Curbside pickup at the Portland Red Mill will be on Thursday, May 9th from Noon to 6pm. Stay in your vehicle and pay with cash or check. Your geraniums will be loaded in your vehicle by one of our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the sale or have any questions, please contact Cathy at (616) 284-1213. Proceeds help us to beautify downtown Portland, have educational speakers at our meetings, and make monetary donations to local organizations. |
| 4/15/2026 | Spring is here and it's time for the Portland Garden Club's Annual Geranium Sale. Online ordering will open on April 1st at
https://portlandmigardenclub.org/geranium-sale and run through April 30th. Colors are red, white, light pink, dark pink and salmon and the cost will be $2.50 per plant. There will be a limited quantity, so place your order early as these beautiful plants go quickly! Curbside pickup at the Portland Red Mill will be on Thursday, May 9th from Noon to 6pm. Stay in your vehicle and pay with cash or check. Your geraniums will be loaded in your vehicle by one of our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the sale or have any questions, please contact Cathy at (616) 284-1213. Proceeds help us to beautify downtown Portland, have educational speakers at our meetings, and make monetary donations to local organizations. |
| 4/15/2026 | This is the final in a series of presentations coming to Portland, all designed to help our community move toward a shared goal: a unified city, proud of its downtown, with a level of vibrancy that’s felt well beyond our core. If you've missed the earlier ones, that's no reason to miss this - our most fun, and likely most important one!! Please join us for this interactive workshop, hosted at City Hall in the Upstairs Community Room. To Be Announced (April) — Team Rogers City comes to Positively Portland to share best practices that changed their fading downtown into a vibrant hub in every season. Mayor Scott will energetically lead the way!
Boards and commissions, City Council, City staff, business owners, property owners, and anyone who cares deeply about Portland and the future of its downtown. Roll up your sleeves and join others who genuinely care about Portland and who are ready to find out if they can contribute to making us even better. more info... |
| 4/17/2026 | Breakfast is Served! Join VFW 4090 in the main dining hall on September 21 at 8 am for all your breakfast favorites. As always, the coffee is served just the way you like it... hot and free!  Make sure to grab a meal schedule while you're here too. That way you won't miss out on any of your favorite offerings Website VFW 4090 2025-26 Meal Schedule has been released! Friends and members of VFW 4090, the meal schedule for the upcoming meal season is complete. The first event will be Mexican Night hosted by the VFW Portland 4090 Auxiliary on September 5. And don't forget Wild Wednesdays hosted by the American Legion Post 129. Take note of the Bake Sale and Craft Sale date... it is earlier than normal more info... |
| 4/24/2026 | Spring is here and it's time for the Portland Garden Club's Annual Geranium Sale. Online ordering will open on April 1st at
https://portlandmigardenclub.org/geranium-sale and run through April 30th. Colors are red, white, light pink, dark pink and salmon and the cost will be $2.50 per plant. There will be a limited quantity, so place your order early as these beautiful plants go quickly! Curbside pickup at the Portland Red Mill will be on Thursday, May 9th from Noon to 6pm. Stay in your vehicle and pay with cash or check. Your geraniums will be loaded in your vehicle by one of our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the sale or have any questions, please contact Cathy at (616) 284-1213. Proceeds help us to beautify downtown Portland, have educational speakers at our meetings, and make monetary donations to local organizations. |
| 4/24/2026 -4/26/2026 | Step into Wonderland as downtown Portland transforms into an immersive, storybook experience! For one magical weekend, local businesses are teaming up to create a connected adventure filled with creativity, treats, shopping, and unforgettable moments.  Your Journey Through Wonderland Includes: The Pizza Shop of Portland – themed bites to fuel your adventure The Chocolate Moose – sweet treats worthy of the Queen The Port – featuring Wild Daisy Creative’s make & take crafts + herbal tea experiences OM's Garden – whimsical products like teacup candles + pop-ups Mo's Thread and Needle – DIY coaster kits + quilting classes Scrappy Divas – Alice-themed crafting & scrapbook inspiration Busy B – unique finds & local charm Kats and Kittens 2nd Hand – hidden treasures for your Wonderland look Monkey Llama Games – home of the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party (Sunday!) Courageous Coffee – your essential Wonderland fuel Julie Martin Photography – themed photo mini sessions to capture the magic Lyons BJJ – surprises you won’t expect   The Wonderland Passport AdventureEvery business is a Passport Stop! Pick up your passport, explore each location, and collect stamps all weekend long.  Complete your passport for a chance to win a$100 Portland Prime Gift Certificate!  Plan Your AdventureEach Wonderland stop has its own hours throughout the weekend—explore at your own pace and make the journey your own!  Weekend Highlights Friday:• Kick off Wonderland Weekend • Pick up your Passport and start exploring • Early shopping, treats, and themed experiences Saturday:• Full day of activities across all locations • Make-and-take crafts, classes, and pop-ups • Photo ops and immersive experiences throughout downtown Sunday:• Final day to complete your Passport •  Alice in Wonderland Tea Party at Monkey Llama Games• Wrap up your adventure and turn in your entries  Why You’ll Love ItThis isn’t just an event—it’s a shared experience across an entire town. Create something at one stop, sip tea at another, snap photos, discover new shops, and make a full day—or full weekend—of it.  Perfect for families Great for friends & date days Worth the trip from surrounding communities  Follow the White Rabbit… and discover everything Portland has to offer. more info... |
| 4/27/2026 | 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. more info... |
| 4/30/2026 | Portland's Annual 4th of July Parade! more info... |
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