newsletter

Old Town General Store Now Open!
May 3, 2013, 10:58 am
The Old Town Commercial Association is excited to welcome another new business to the neighborhood! On May 3, the Old Town General Store, located next to Preuss Pets at 408 E. Grand River, officially opened its doors to the public. Store owner Maria Van Atta said with the start of this new business, she hopes to fill a void in Old Town, which currently has no grocery store. Van Atta said she chose to open her store in Old Town because it’s where she grew up, and she fell in love with this particular building because of its appealing aesthetics. 

Festival of the Moon & Sun Performers Announced!
May 3, 2013, 10:58 am
We are excited to announce our entertainment lineup for Festival of the Moon and Sun, which will be held Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd 2013 at Lot 56 in Old Town. Festival of the Moon will feature three bands this year: Billiards Music, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers and our headliner Langhorne Slim. Read below for the bios from each band’s website.

It's Not Too Late to Participate in Scrapfest!
May 3, 2013, 10:57 am
 

Business Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters Capital Region
May 3, 2013, 10:56 am
Every morning when Elizabeth Hoelscher walks into her office at Big Brothers Big Sisters Capital Region, she knows the work she does will be life changing.  “Every day I'm at work, I know that day has meaning,” she said. “I see the kids in our program at different events and activities and love knowing that I've helped have a positive impact on their life.” Hoelscher currently acts as the communication and events coordinator at Big Brothers Big Sisters, which is the nation's largest youth mentoring organization. 

Old Town Farmer's Market Kicks Off May 5
May 3, 2013, 10:55 am
Spring has finally sprung, and here in the OTCA office, we are gearing up for our seventh annual farmer's market. The Old Town Farmer's Markets kicks off Sunday, May 5, and will continue every first Sunday until Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the corner of Turner Street and Grand River in Sir Pizza Grand Café’s parking lot. This year the market will feature produce, artisan herbs, flowers, candles, soaps, honey, cakes, tarts, cookies, sweetbread, salsa, organic dog treats and more. Local live entertainment will be performed across the street in the Turner Mini Park.

Third Annual Mike Uke Day to Take Over Old Town
May 3, 2013, 10:48 am
Get ready for a weekend of live musical performances, workshops and more! The third annual Mike Uke Day, Michigan’s largest ukulele festival, is coming to Old Town on May 10 and 11. The weekend-long event will feature film, live performances, ukulele workshops, open mic sessions, children’s activities, strum-alongs and more. 

Pickin' in the Park Begins Soon
May 3, 2013, 10:47 am
Although Mother’s Day is just around the corner, there’s still time to get that perfect gift for your mom if you haven’t done so already because there’s a special event taking place right here in Old Town that’s great for a Mother’s Day outing!

Turner-Dodge House to Host Mother's Day Concert
May 3, 2013, 10:45 am
Although Mother’s Day is just around the corner, there’s still time to get that perfect gift for your mom if you haven’t done so already because there’s a special event taking place right here in Old Town that’s great for a Mother’s Day outing!

Join the OTCA for its Spring Community Cleanup
May 3, 2013, 10:45 am
Old Town is cleaning, greening and preening our district to get ready for festival season! Come down to Old Town on May 4 with your gloves, shovel, trash bags and other cleaning materials to pitch in during our Spring Community Clean Up, and help us keep Old Town a great place to live, work and play! We need your help to pick up trash, sweep sidewalks, plant flowers, place hanging baskets and take care of other general maintenance. If you’re interested in lending a helping hand, stop by Turner Mini Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Taste & Tour was a Success Despite Bad Weather
May 3, 2013, 10:44 am
This year’s Taste & Tour was a huge success! We would like to thank everyone who came out and all the restaurants, loft owners and band members who participated in this event. Without your time and effort, this event would not have been possible!