Get creative and showcase your art to the community!
Geranium Pickup date is May 9th, Noon - 6pm
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.
Catch Mid-Michigan vocal group Singers on the Grand as they hit the country roads with “Nashville Roots: Sounds of Americana” at Portland Community Theater at 7 pm on May 3rd. Featuring hits from Vince Gill, Patsy Cline, Kris Kristofferson and Tina Turner, join the party that had St. Johns crowds dancing in their seats!
You won’t want to miss this fantastic night of celebrating The Grand Ole Opry and all the artists that it inspired for decades.
Brought to you by Friends of the Red Mill & VFW Post 4090:
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at PHS Auditorium, 2:00 pm
"Collins was quite the unlikely pop superstar. From joining Genesis as a drummer to becoming one of the world's most popular singers, Phil Collins is a true pop and rock legend."
What is YOUR favorite Phil Collins song?
Get tickets online at https://square.link/u/VB1UzAjy
Or call/text Noreen 616-841-8200, or Sue 517-526-3452
- Annuals & Perennials
- Heirloom Vegetable Plants
- Herb Starts
- Hanging Baskets
- Potted Plants
- Bird Feeders
- Soaps & Oils
- Yard Art
- Candles & Crafts
- Baked Goods & Honey
- Lawn & Garden Equipment
- Lawn & Garden Services
Get creative and showcase your art to the community!
We will offer A Matter of Balance to area seniors to aid in fall prevention.
​BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS
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.
Friday, May 17th 9am-7pm and Saturday, May 18th 9am-2pm
Stay informed and updated at Portland Community Garage Sales Page
Loads of Sales, in addition to ours, Westphalia’s sales are the same weekendSELLERS: REGISTRATION (link) and payment are due by FRIDAY MAY 10th by 5:00pm, no exceptions.
If you cannot be open FRIDAY, MAY 17th from 9am-7pm and SATURDAY, May 18th from 9am-2pm, you can indicate different hours.$5 registration fee ($6 after May 1st) will help offset advertising, paper, printing, signage, and distribution costs and can be mailed to Becca Fedewa, PO Box 471 Portland, MI 48875, paid via PayPal to beccafedewa@hotmail.com, or via Venmo @BeccaFedewa
Benefits of participating/registering your sale:
* Your sale will be shown on a map of Sales
* Your description of the kinds of items you have will help bring shoppers looking for those items
* Increased sale traffic, especially for anyone not on a main road
Friday, May 17th 9am-7pm and Saturday, May 18th 9am-2pm
Stay informed and updated at Portland Community Garage Sales Page
Loads of Sales, in addition to ours, Westphalia’s sales are the same weekendSELLERS: REGISTRATION (link) and payment are due by FRIDAY MAY 10th by 5:00pm, no exceptions.
If you cannot be open FRIDAY, MAY 17th from 9am-7pm and SATURDAY, May 18th from 9am-2pm, you can indicate different hours.$5 registration fee ($6 after May 1st) will help offset advertising, paper, printing, signage, and distribution costs and can be mailed to Becca Fedewa, PO Box 471 Portland, MI 48875, paid via PayPal to beccafedewa@hotmail.com, or via Venmo @BeccaFedewa
Benefits of participating/registering your sale:
* Your sale will be shown on a map of Sales
* Your description of the kinds of items you have will help bring shoppers looking for those items
* Increased sale traffic, especially for anyone not on a main road
10am begins the march from Veterans Memorial Bridge, up Bridge Street with stops and recognition at Lehman Funeral Homes and the Portland Cemetery.
Followed with the annual Memorial Day Chicken BBQ hosted by PUMC and VFW 4090 11am - 2pm
​BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS
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.
- Annuals & Perennials
- Heirloom Vegetable Plants
- Herb Starts
- Hanging Baskets
- Potted Plants
- Bird Feeders
- Soaps & Oils
- Yard Art
- Candles & Crafts
- Baked Goods & Honey
- Lawn & Garden Equipment
- Lawn & Garden Services
Friday – June 13, 2025
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Chicken Dinner by Taste of Heaven
4:30 – 10:00 PM | Food Trucks-Smoke Ring BBQ, George’s Food, Kona Ice, Never Better Caffe
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Bounce Houses ($5.00 wristbands)
5:30 PM | MEGA Rock Raffle winners announced
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Irish Dancers performance
7:00-10:00 PM | We Three Strings
Saturday – June 14 , 2024
Baseball Tournament
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 3 on 3 Tournament (Alton Park & South end of West St adjacent to Alton Park)
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Entertainment Tent open
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Kids Corner open-kids games
*Crafts (Sand art, Tie-Dye, Water balloon Toss, Duck Pond, Pop Toss, Hole in One and more
*bounce houses (($10.00 wristbands)
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Food trucks available (George’s Food Truck, Smoke Ring BBQ, Kona Ice, Never Better Caffe)
1:00 – 3:00 PM | Retirement Open House for Coach Al Schrauben (Summer Fest Entertainment Tent)
7:00 PM | 21+ only in the entertainment tens. $ 5.00 cover charge.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | DJ Jump Suit
9:00 – 11:00 PM Class of ’98
As MI Portland Downtown takes on Independence Celebration Fireworks through 2025, the event will take place at Bouge Flats the Friday Before July 4 at dusk.
2024 Friday June 28
Be a part of shaping up one of Portland's favorite events We have levels and price ranges to suit every business and individual. Portland is a community built and maintained on the strength of its residents and businesses. We come together this time of year to celebrate our independence and appreciate those who've served to maintain our freedoms.
We hope you'll join us Friday June 30, 2023, and contribute or pledge what you can.
tinacw@portland-michigan.org 517-647-5027 (leave message please)
2024 - Friday June 28
2025 - Friday June 27
2026 - Another Organization or a newly formed Fireworks Group takes over
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
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
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