The Village of Kent City is located in the
northwestern corner of Kent County, Michigan. Named in
1876 after the famous New York Jurist, James Kent, Kent City has
a population of 1,061 and is known for being a bedroom
community.
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ARRA/Downtown Improvements....
Phase I of the Downtown Improvements is process. (This is on S. Main Street between Muskegon and Ball
Creek.) Improvements include replacement of curb and
sidewalk, drainage improvements and street resurfacing.
You are welcome to stop at the village office to see the
architectural design. For more details see our
ARRA/Downtown Improvements Project page.
Up Coming Events
Fall Festival Meeting Call John Petruska at 616-520-7128
08/16: DDA Meeting on Street Improvements @ 7:00pm
08/27 Home Opener: Varsity Football vs. Ravenna
7p.m. K.C.H.S. Football Field
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***Garage Sale Reminder***/strong>
Village residents need to remember when posting garage sale
signs that they should contain house address and dates.
Also, that signs need to be removed from the area immediately
following the sale.
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Fall Festival Dates:
This year's festival will be September 10th & 11th. For
committee meeting dates, volunteer information or ideas, contact
Mr. John Petruska @ 616-520-7128 or leave a message at the
village office.
Parade Registration Forms are available at Choice One Bank, the
Village Office, or on line.
2010 Parade Registration
Some of this years scheduled events
includes:
Friday:
Concert at American Legion Post "Gunner
& The Grizzly Boys" 8 pm-midnight Open to
the Public
Saturday:
Parade 10:00am on Main St. to High School
Book Fair K.C. Schools see program for
details
Kids Street Fair (games, etc.) 11:00pm-1:00pm
@ Baptist Church Main Street
Tractor Pull ($5.00
adults/ 12 & under free) 11:00am, Entrance near fire barn
Car Show 12pm-3pm,
Kent City Ford, east lot Greenville Corvette Club
Concert at American Legion Post "Lazy Blue
Tunas" 8 pm-midnight Open to the Public
Fireworks Saturday night rain date
Homecoming Night @ K.C.H.S. Football field
Watch for
future information!
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Kent City Welcome Signs
If you are a non-profit organization within
the Kent City / Tyrone Township area and would like to have your
logo added to the Welcome sign, please contact the Village
Office for information.
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Ball Creek Memorial Park
Ball Creek Park is now "Ball Creek Memorial
Park". The park has officially been designated as a
Memorial Park. There is a site plan at the Village Office
and people who would like to make donations to the memorial fund
can contact the Village Office.
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