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East Express | June 8, 2023

PARKS & RECREATION

Manhattan Park engagement sessions

MANHATTAN PARK ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Parks and Recreation invites you to three community input sessions to share your vision for an enhanced experience at Manhattan Park. Your feedback directly informs upcoming improvements to this treasured community resource. 

You can also complete the online survey to share your thoughts. 

Below are details for the three community input sessions, all held at the Manhattan Park Pavilion, 331 Cascade Road SE:

  • 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 15
  • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, June 16
  • 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 16 

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE ENTRY FORM

With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, Parks and Recreation is looking for additional parade entries to make this year’s event one to remember. If you are interested in participating in the parade, please complete this online form. For questions or more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 616.949.1750.

 

Reeds Lake Run

REEDS LAKE RUN

Join us for the annual Reeds Lake Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 24. The event includes a 5k, 10k, Doggie Dash, Fun Run and Triple Crown. 

Registration is still open for both runners and volunteers. Get all the details here.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Blue fireworks

FIREWORKS

As we head into summer, Public Safety reminds residents that fireworks are permitted in East Grand Rapids 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m. June 29-July 4 per Michigan law. They are prohibited on public, church, school or private property without express permission from the property owner or a permit from the City.
 
If you choose to celebrate the Fourth of July by setting off fireworks, please be courteous of your neighbors. The loud noises and flashing lights are a post-traumatic stress trigger for many veterans and can frighten pets. Learn more by reading our fireworks safety tips.

FINANCE & CITY ADMINISTRATION

Commission chambers

NEXT CITY COMMISSION MEETING: JUNE 19
The next City Commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, June 19 at the Community Center, 750 Lakeside Drive SE. 

Community members can also watch the meeting live via the City’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3koI057.

PUBLIC WORKS

Tree planting

TREE WATERING REMINDER
With the recent hot, dry stretch, residents who have planted trees over the past two years are encouraged to water their trees at the base for 15 minutes twice a week.

Learn more about watering newly planted trees with these tips from the Michigan DNR.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
View the latest construction updates from Public Works here.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSSecond SaturdaysGASLIGHT VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
The GVBA invites community members to Second Saturdays – a monthly series that offers sales, kids activities, games and other entertainment on the second Saturday of each month. This month’s theme is Dog Days. Bring your furry friends and share photos of them enjoying Gaslight Village by using the hashtag #gogaslight on Instagram for a chance to be featured.

EGRSF 2023 scholarships

EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
 At the May 23 EGRHS Honors Assembly, the EGRSF announced the members of the class of 2023 who are the recipients of the scholarship programs the Foundation administers: 

  • East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation Scholarship: Corbin DeVilbiss and Jasmine Honicutt
  • Charles B. Ridenour Jr. Scholarship: Logan McCahill
  • Reid VanGelderen Memorial Scholarship: Hope Petr
  • Matt F. Fouch Scholarship of Character: Logan Becker and Lily Kugler
  • GPJC Scholarship in Memory of Peter Coroneos: John Kantor
  • Murphy Ainsworth Scholarship: Myatt Butler
  • Parker Spindle Genuine Heart Scholarship: Henry Westphal

Congratulations to this incredible group of students!


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