The Portage City Council, Historic District Commission, Park Board, Human Services Board, and Planning Commission meet the week of December 1. See below for details. View the preliminary agenda for the Portage City Council meeting now at portagemi.gov/610/Agendas-Mi….

⛄ Your backyard is bigger than you think. Here is what's happening in your Portage parks this month! ❄✨

Parks & Recreation Program Manager of Events, Barbie Dunn, joins host John Hart to discuss the City of Portage's upcoming Traditional Holiday and Tree Lighting Celebration. Listen to this podcast and others at portagemi.gov/544.

🎁❄ Shopping for that perfect gift? Support local, shop small, and give the gift of Portage Pocket Pay. To purchase or learn more, visit 🌐 portagemi.gov/939. Shop, Dine, Play, in Portage today!

DPW is working in Zone 4 to collect leaves, focusing on visible piles, balancing this with plowing operations, sidewalks & mailbox service requests. Continued cold temps & no thaw yet means progress will be slow. A special pickup later or even early spring may be set. Stay tuned.

❓Did you miss the December 2 Portage City Council meeting? Here are the actions that were taken. 📺 View the complete meeting recording at portagemi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2245/med…. Want to receive the Council Capsule via email or text? Visit portagemi.gov/list.aspx to sign up!

🎉🙌 The December 2025 Employee of the Month is Debora “D” Riley. She has been with the City of Portage since December 1999 and is the Community Risk Reduction/Resource Specialist. Please help us celebrate this Employee of the Month! 🥳 ✨

Good morning, Portage! 🗓 Make sure to save the date. The Environmental Board meets on Wednesday, December 10. See below for details. Have a wonderful weekend ❄⛄

Some fun to expect at the Traditional Holiday and Tree Lighting Ceremony! Tomorrow, December 6, we start at the City Centre with the lighting of the Mayor's Tree at 6 PM. Festivities then move to Celery Flats, 7335 Garden Lane. See you there, Portage! 🎄

🐶🐩Beginning with the 2026 licensing year, Kalamazoo County Animal Services & Enforcement (KCASE) will no longer sell dog licenses through the City of Portage. Instead, you must purchase your licenses directly through KCASE online, in person, or by mail.

Hope Away From Home is a community-based, student-led Gift Drive for the patients and families at Bronson Children’s Hospital! From now until Friday December 12, donate your new toys to the City Hall Lobby! Find @hopeawayfromhomepchs on Instagram to learn more.

Good morning, Portage. Mark your calendars! The Portage City Council meets on Dec 16. View the preliminary agenda for the Portage City Council meeting now at portagemi.gov/610/Agendas-Mi…. 📞 Call the Office of the City Clerk at (269) 329-4511 for more information.

The Ice Rink at Millennium Park is NOW OPEN! Grab your skates (or rent some from us) and head to Millennium Park (280 Romence Road)! For more information about the Ice Rink at Millennium Park hours, rates, and upcoming special events, visit mypark.portagemi.gov.

Testing the ice at Millennium Park (280 Romence Road) with City of Portage Chief Operating Officer, Adam Herringa! For more information about the Ice Rink at Millennium Park hours, rates, and upcoming special events, visit mypark.portagemi.gov.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.

Happy Holidays! The City of Portage wishes you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season. Take a moment to watch highlights from our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Traditional Holiday event to relive the festive spirit that brings our community together.

Portage Department of Public Safety enters a new chapter in leadership as Nicholas Armold retires after 11 yrs with Portage and 38 yrs in law enforcement. Welcome Matthew Wolfe, who has served in Portage since 1996, to his new role as Portage Department of Public Safety Director.

❓Did you miss the December 16 Portage City Council meeting? Here are the actions that were taken. 📺 View the complete meeting recording at portagemi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2061/med… Want to receive the Council Capsule via email or text? Visit portagemi.gov/list.aspx to sign up!

Thanks to the generosity of Hinman, AVB, and Abonmarche, these poinsettia trees have helped create a festive holiday atmosphere. Stop by Portage City Hall or the Portage Zhang Senior Center on Tues, Dec 23, between 7:30 AM and 5 PM, and take home a beautiful poinsettia.

Season’s Greetings from the City of Portage! 🎄 Non-emergency offices will be closed December 24–26 and reopen Monday, December 29, at 7:30 AM. 🚨 In case of a police, fire, or medical emergency, dial 9-1-1. Wishing you a merry, bright, and joyful holiday season! ✨