Farmers market opening at the Zhang Senior Center
Portage
Summary
The senior center has nearly tripled its membership since opening in 2022 and now draws over 111,000 visits a year. It's financially stable, hosts about 40 fitness programs, and will host the state senior center conference in 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The center projects about $72,000 in net revenue, including $42,000 from facility rentals.
Older adults across Portage and Kalamazoo County who use the center's wellness, education, and social programs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
The senior center has nearly tripled its membership since opening in 2022 and now draws over 111,000 visits a year. It's financially stable, hosts about 40 fitness programs, and will host the state senior center conference in 2026.
City Council - May 26, 2026
Multiple council members celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new covered farmers market, a $3.25 million project where taxpayers shouldered less than $500,000 thanks to the Zhang donation and state funding. Manager Brianna Wurtsmith highlighted it as a launchpad for small businesses.
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