Eastown
Eastown to host annual Bizarre Bazaar this Saturday
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 06-24-2014 under NONPROFITS
The Eastown Community Association and the Eastown Business Association are hosting their annual artist market, Bizarre Bazaar. This year’s event will be held on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will be set up along Wealthy Street, between...
Can I help you?
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 06-24-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Anthony Martin, ECA Vice President I am a committed Eastown resident who cares about his community and the improvement of Sigsbee Park. I have personally been involved with the welfare and improvement of Sigsbee Park since 2009; I have...
Neighborhood butcher shop to open in Eastown
by (erictank)
Submitted 06-10-2014 under NEWS
In a few short weeks Eastown will have its very own neighborhood butcher shop. Located at 1413 Lake Drive in the historically designated building wedged between Robinson Road and Lake Drive sits over 2,000 square feet of a soon to be developed meat...
Eastown first among four districts to host shop hops
by (erictank)
Submitted 05-27-2014 under NEWS
On each Thursday during the month of June, one of four Uptown business districts will host Eat.Shop.Rock., a shop hop including live entertainment and family friendly activities. On Thursday, June 5 from 5-9 p.m. the first of the four...
Bizarre Bazaar
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 05-13-2014 under
The Eastown Community Association along with the Eastown Business Association are hosting their annual Bizarre Bazaar, a staple event in the Eastown community. This year’s event will be held along Wealthy Street on June 28 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m....
Eastown Community Association to share music, food, community at Picnic in the Park event
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 05-13-2014 under NEWS
The Eastown Community Association (ECA) is pleased to announce the date and information for its annual event, Picnic in the Park, which is taking place on Saturday, May 17 at Sigsbee Park in Eastown. Volunteers will work to clean Sigsbee Park...
Eastown native opens local vintage boutique in childhood neighborhood
by (erictank)
Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS
If you live in Eastown or tramp the vintage goods markets around Grand Rapids, you may already be familiar with Tulipfox Creations, which has been located in Eastown Antiques nearly since the shop's initial opening about a decade ago. Behind...
Eastown Community Association Hosts Annual Meeting, Announces Wilcox Park Five Year Plan
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 02-05-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
On Saturday, February 8, the Eastown Community Association (ECA) will host its annual meeting, an event that, according to ECA Executive Director Lindsey Ruffin, is a perfect time for Eastown residents to learn more about the ECA and also to meet...
East Fulton shop owners to relocate to Eastown
by (erictank)
Submitted 01-21-2014 under NEWS
Rebel Home and Gift, the tiny gift shop formerly known as Rebel Reclaimed is expanding. Currently sharing a space with Urban Exchange on East Fulton, they'll will be moving to Eastown at the end of the month. "We're hoping for the first...
Building blocks of community
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 01-14-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Lindsey Ruffin All of the blocks within Eastown function in a unique way depending on the people on the block, their involvement level, and the wants and needs of the residents. Residents on some blocks have monthly celebrations, some...