June 18 – June 20, 2015 Three Rivers, Michigan The Three Rivers Water Festival is a three-day, free community festival in mid-June with a wide variety of activities for people of all ages. These include an ox roast, classic car, truck & motorcycle show, Strawberry Fest, carnival midway, pancake breakfast, arts & crafts, free kids activities, street parade, food vendors, entertainment & fireworks. The festival, staged in Historic Downtown Three Rivers and adjacent parks, along the river banks, began in 1956 and is sponsored and coordinated by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce and its’ Volunteer Festival Committee. The…
Browsing: City Manager’s Welcome
The community is continually changing around us and I would like to take a moment and highlight some of the projects taking place. We have been investing in our own community’s infrastructure. Our desire is to see the community continually improve. Businesses have been helping in this effort with their private investments in Three Rivers. I hope after reading this you will be encouraged by what you see and understand why we are optimistic about Three Rivers. Joe Bippus, City Manager FACE LIFTS: Essex Wire Site It is really happening!! For years this abandoned factory complex has been an eyesore…
I am excited and proud to have this opportunity to introduce the unique City of Three Rivers. We are located approximately 20 miles south of Kalamazoo. We were founded by settlers who used the Three Rivers to transport goods. Because the St. Joseph, Portage and Rocky Rivers converge in our community it made an ideal trading location. Today, our proximity to highways like US-131, I-94 and I-80/90 are what make us a convenient place for commerce. In recent years, we have experienced growth in retailing with Home Depot, Meijer, Wal-Mart, Big Lots, Peebles, Dunhams, Menards, and many more. Developers are…
As City Manager, I think it is important to point out some of the new developments occurring in our City. Even though our state, national, and local economies may be suffering, there is growth in the community. Communities like ours continue to rebuild even in the down times so we will be poised for success when things begin to rebound. The improvements in our community are accomplished through the vision and work of many people. I hope you are as encouraged as I am for the future of our community. Face Lifts Tom Meyer purchased and is investing in the…
Once again, the Garden Club has done a remarkable job taking care of so many flower beds and landscaped areas in the City. All of us in the vicinity get to enjoy the beauty of their work without thinking about the tireless effort that went into it. The landscaping adds significantly to the community’s sense of pride. We really do appreciate the volunteer work and the expertise that they bring to the task. I know it is a labor of love and it is greatly appreciated. On behalf of the City, please accept my sincere thanks. Sincerely, Joseph A. Bippus…