First Steps Kent 2023 Funding Opportunities
(Megan Streng, First Steps Kent)
First Steps Kent is pleased to offer five funding opportunities for the Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage. Details and requirements for each funding opportunity are included in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The proposal deadline is Friday, August 26 at 1 p.m. Learn more and apply here.
Citizens Police Academy
(AJ Emery, KCSO)
Want to know what it's like to be a police officer in 2022 or what goes on inside the Kent County Sheriff's Office? Join us for an in-depth look at KCSO's many divisions, our training, and our facilities. You will hear from a variety of speakers and experience hands-on learning. During the academy, you will also tour the Kent County Jail and take a ride with a deputy on patrol. We look forward to meeting many new faces from our community this fall!
Fall 2022 Citizens Police Academy will kick off Wednesday, September 14 and go through Wednesday, December 7, 2022. We meet every Wednesday during that time from 6:30p – 9:30p. Most sessions are held at the Sheriff’s Office except for a couple of field trips.
For more information, please email AJ Emery at ajemery@kentcountymi.gov or call the KCSO at 616.632.6100
Apply NOW at: https://bit.ly/kcsocpaapp.
Citizens Police Academy is for citizens 21 or older and does require a background check for all attendees.
Boards, Commissions and Committees Openings
(Lisa Ampuliski, Board of Commissioners Office)
Are you or someone you know interested in serving your community through local government? The Kent County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents interested in serving the community through appointment to its boards, commissions and committees. View current vacancies here.
Interested residents may view all current vacancies and apply online for appointment by September 30, 2022. Applicants are able to include a cover letter and professional resume in .PDF file format. For more information, please contact the Board of Commissioners office at (616) 632-7580.
Miss a routine vaccine? Don’t worry, you can always catch up!
People of all ages are falling behind on their routine vaccinations — from newborns through old age. Protect their future, and your future by getting your routine vaccinations today! You can schedule an in-person appointment with your primary care doctor, or visit any of our health department locations to get you or your child vaccinated.
Local Unit Quadrant Meetings
A reminder that our County/local unit quadrant meetings are coming up this Fall. Join us at an upcoming meeting where local unit officials, County Commissioners, county-wide elected officials, and staff will present on and discuss various topics. Please be sure to respond to the calendar invites.
Wednesday, September 14th 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Group 1 (Orange): Sparta Township, Village of Sparta, Algoma Township, City of Rockford, Courtland Township, Oakfield Township, Spencer Township, Nelson Township, Village of Sand Lake, Solon Township, Tyrone Township, City of Cedar Springs, Village of Casnovia, Village of Kent City
Thursday, September 29th 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Group 2 (Brown): City of Walker, City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Township, City of East Grand Rapids, City of Grandville, City of Wyoming, City of Kentwood
Monday, September 12th 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Group 3 (Gold): Byron Township, Gaines Township, Village of Caledonia, Cascade Township, Caledonia Township, Lowell Township, Bowne Township, City of Lowell
Wednesday, September 28th 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Group 4 (Tan): Ada Township, Vergennes Township, Alpine Township, Plainfield Township, Cannon Township, Grattan Township
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