Eastown Community Association

06/04/2026

Bizarre Bazaar will be returning to Ethel Street on Saturday, June 20 from 10am-7pm. Join us for Eastown’s annual celebration of the best local arts and crafts with family friendly activities, entertainment, food, and a craft beer tent.

Also, the Kids’ Bazaar is back! Come check out our young entrepreneurs in Eastown.

A big thank you all our sponsors! Long Road Distillers, Discover Tourism GR, Uptown GR, Eastown Pediatric Dentistry, Becky Dickenson Homes, The Blissful Clean, Yesterdog, Smittys, Sticky Fingers, Rebel, Terra Bagels, El Cerrito, and Harmony Brewing Company all pitched in to help make this happen.

06/02/2026

Bizarre Bazarre is a few weeks away and we need volunteers! Sign up here to help:

Hello! Thank you for offering your time to volunteer at the 2026 Eastown Bizarre Bazaar (Saturday, June 20). We really appreciate it, and wouldn't be able to do this without your help! This is a quick form just to grab some details from you, particularly your contact details, times available, and ta...

05/31/2026

Our first Eastown Walking Tour kicks off this Saturday! Learn how the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians developed communities here starting in 300 BCE, and the impact of the first Europeans in the 19th century with local historian, Steve Staggs.

When: Saturday, June 6th | 10:00 AM
Where: Meet at Robinson Road & Woodmere Ave SE (Wilcox Park sign)

Tickets are $25 for adults and free for children (0-17). They can be purchased at this link: https://www.eastown.org/shop/p/wine-cheese-fundraiser-ktned

05/23/2026

Last week, the Kids Bazaar entrepreneurs gathered to decorate their posters and prepare for the big day in June. This was made possible by some amazing community supporters.
Thanks to Calvin Church for graciously hosting us.
Sincere thanks to Cottage Inn Pizza for giving us a great deal on dinner for the group.
Huge thanks to the Eastown Business Association for sponsoring the event overall.
Shout out to Lindsay Bruce for being our guest speaker and talking to the kids about sales and presentation.
Much much gratitude goes out to all who volunteered and lent a hand, and last but not least thanks to AJ Julcher for setting us up for success and being the brains behind it all.

Next year we will remember to take pictures but if you were there and feel like sharing any photos, send them our way and we'll drop them in the comments.

05/22/2026

Eastown Walking Tours are Back! Learn how the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians developed communities here starting in 300 BCE, and the impact of the first Europeans in the 19th century with local historian, Steve Staggs.

When: Saturday, June 6th | 10:00 AM
Where: Meet at Robinson Road & Woodmere Ave SE (Wilcox Park sign)

Tickets are $25/person and can be purchased at this link: https://www.eastown.org/shop/p/wine-cheese-fundraiser-ktned

05/17/2026

Who else is excited for our first Community Bike Ride this week? 🚲 Meet us this coming Thursday, May 21 for a relaxed loop through Eastown and surrounding neighborhoods.

Where: The first ride will begin and end at the ECA office (415 Ethel Ave SE)
When: Ride goes from 6pm - 7pm (arrive by 5:45pm)

Every ride features fun giveaways, a chance to win gift cards, and the perfect excuse to meet your neighbors! Afterward, stick around and join us for an optional post-ride dinner and drinks at Harmony Brewing Company. We can’t wait to see you there 🚲

Save the dates:
May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | Aug 20 | Sept 17

Route Info:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54451559
https://strava.app.link/x8GpwEdQa3b

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping to bring these rides together:




Neighborhood Association Partners

05/01/2026

Dumpster Day is Saturday, May 9th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM! Here's what you need to know:

- You must be an Eastown resident to participate. We will be verifying by checking ID.
- A $10 donation is suggested.
- You are responsible for bringing and unloading your trash. Volunteers will be present to assist with unloading.
- Ensure any major appliances (refridgerators, dishwashers, stoves, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) are freon free.
- We DO NOT accept yard waste, sod, concrete, wood, asphalt, hazardous materials (tires, oil, gas, paint, hot ashes, or household/garden chemicals), or electronics (computers, monitors, printers, cell phones, etc).
- There will be a recycling dumpster on site. Feel free to bring and empty, clean plastic, metal, or glass containers as well as any clean paper, cardboard, or cartons.

04/30/2026

Our first Community Bike Ride of the year is almost here! 🚲 Meet us on Thursday, May 21 for a relaxed loop through Eastown and surrounding neighborhoods.

Every ride includes a chance to win gift card prizes, giveaways, and even meet a new friend! Join us for an optional dinner at Harmony Brewing Company afterward.

We can’t wait to see you there!
Save the dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug 20, & Sept 17.

Thank you to our sponsors and partners for helping to bring these rides together: Meijer, Grand Rapids Bicycle Company, Johnny D’s Bike Bags LLC, Uptown, and Neighborhood Association Partners

04/28/2026

Ready for spring cleaning? Come down to the Ethel lot on May 9th from 8AM-12PM and drop off your junk. Suggested donation of $10. Must show proof of Eastown residency.

Want to volunteer? Sign up: https://forms.gle/vrFoBUEm1d1ePMiz6

04/21/2026

Mark your calendars! One month from today is our first ECA Community Bike Ride of the year. 🚲
Come join us for a relaxed loop through Eastown and our surrounding neighborhoods. It’s the perfect way to kick off summer and connect with the community.

Schedule
• Kickoff Ride: Thursday, May 21 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Upcoming Dates: June 18, July 16, August 20, and September 17

Details
• Route: A casual 4–5 mile cruise (about 45 minutes) at a social, relaxed pace.
• Perks: We’ll have free bike accessory giveaways, plus a chance to win gift cards, bike bags, and more!

Grab a neighbor and let’s hit the road. We can’t wait to see everyone there! Stay tuned for more updates soon.

Big thanks to our sponsors: Meijer, Grand Rapids Bicycle Company, Johnny D’s Bike Bags, LLC, Uptown