PARKS & RECREATION
MANHATTAN PARK ENGAGEMENT SESSION TODAY
Join us for a Manhattan Park engagement session 6-8 p.m. today (Aug. 3) at the East Grand Rapids Community Center, 750 Lakeside Drive SE.
If you aren’t able to attend, share your feedback through an online survey by Aug. 16. For the most updated project information, click here or follow the City of East Grand Rapids on Facebook.
DOG PARK UPDATE
The dog park near Remington Park is slated to open this fall after grass restoration is complete.
Check the 2021 Parks Improvement millage webpage for updates.
NEXT MOVIE IN THE PARK: “SHAZAM”
“Shazam” is the final flick in this year’s Movies in the Park series. Join us Friday, Aug. 11 at sundown (around 9:30 p.m.) at John Collins Park, 650 Lakeside Drive SE.
For details and park rules, click here.
FINANCE & CITY ADMINISTRATION
NEXT CITY COMMISSION MEETING: AUG. 7
The next City Commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 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.
SUMMER PROPERTY TAXES
A reminder the deadline to pay your summer property taxes without penalty is Aug. 14.
To learn more about property taxes, visit eastgr.org/148/Property-Taxes.
PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION AND ROAD WORK UPDATES
For the latest construction and road work updates, including road closures and detours, click here.
TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
As part of the City’s tree planting program, residents can share the cost, 50/50, of a new tree to be planted in the outlawn of their yard – typically the area between the sidewalk and the street. Place your tree order by Oct. 1, with payment due Oct. 6. Learn more at eastgr.org/forestry.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
EAST GRAND RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET
Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, sweet treats and food at the East Grand Rapids Farmers Market 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. each Thursday through Sept. 28 at 723 Rosewood St. SE. Visit the EGR Farmers Market Facebook page for more information.
GASLIGHT VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Get your taste buds ready for this year’s Taste of East Grand Rapids. Organized by the Gaslight Village Business Association supported by the Friends of the East Grand Rapids Library, this popular event returns 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17.
Booths will line Wealthy Street between Lovett Avenue and Lake Drive, offering attendees a sampling of local cuisine from Gaslight Village eateries and featuring local artisans, all-ages entertainment and live music from Jake and Jimmy Band.
The event benefits Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Tickets for food and entertainment options will be sold through 8 p.m.
For updates, visit gogaslight.com/tasteofeast.
BICYCLE DONATION DRIVE
The GVBA, in partnership with Upcycle Bikes, is hosting a donation drive for adult bicycles during the Gaslight Village Second Saturdays event from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 12 on Wealthy Street in front of the D&W parking lot. Join your neighbors in providing someone in need with a bicycle.
EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the EGR School Foundation’s Community Service and Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids.
Lifelong community supporter Betsy Willey (EGRHS class of 1964) will be honored with the Community Service and Leadership Award and climate and energy journalist and former Wall Street Journal Middle East Bureau Chief Bill Spindle (EGRHS class of 1981) will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Purchase tickets or become a sponsor here.
E-GREEN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE
Community members are invited to the E-waste and Foam Packaging Recycling Day event 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Public Works parking lot, 2310 Reeds Lake Blvd. SE.
Foam packaging #6 expanded polystyrene will be accepted. This is mostly used for food and beverage containers and electronics and furniture packaging. Look for a triangle with the number 6 inside. Packing peanuts will only be accepted in plastic bags, with only one peanut type or color per bag. Ensure all waste is clean.
Community members can also recycle computers, laptops, tablets, circuit boards, hard drives, cell phones, VCRs, DVD players, video game systems, printers, wires and holiday string lights.
CRTVs, monitors and batteries will not be accepted.
For more information, view the E-GReen Sustainability Initiative’s Facebook event.
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