*Commercial businesses: call DPS (837-6900) for refuse collection information.

FAQs - Community Events

Frequently asked questions about non-City-sponsored events in Midland:

Q: When is Midland's Santa Parade?
A: The Santa Parade, sponsored by a local non-profit group, is set for Sat., Nov. 21, 2009, at 10 a.m. It begins at Midland High School and ends on Main Street near Ace Hardware.

This Season - In the City

Recreation Find info on Midland's walking / biking trails, skatepark, parks, & other cold-weather activities.

Civic Arena Find key info about Midland's 3-rink arena on a new website, which includes this month's public ice schedule. Click here for news on adult hockey.

Currie Golf Christmas gift ideas for golfers of all different skill levels.

Parks & Rec's Winter 2010 "Leisure Time" Guide A handy downloadable brochure on hot activities for winter and early spring 2010.

Clearing Out the Clutter

Refuse Services Click below:

City Recognitions/Awards

A Great Place for Kids

Greater Midland is one of the 100 best communities for kids in America. Click here to learn more.

City of Midland Awards

Check out the many awards given to various City departments.

Community Achievements

Best Tennis Town

Way to go, Midland, for being named the #1 Tennis Town in America!

Find It Fast

There are several ways to find information on the City of Midland website:

* A to Z Directory of Services An alphabetical list of information on the site.

* Search Feature

* Department Home Pages

Click on icons below for City news, videos, and e-banter!

YouTube Videos

School Resource Officers Find out about two new resources at area high schools - Midland police officers.

City Water Vs. Bottled Water Is there a difference between municipal water from the tap and bottled water? Watch this video to find out.

Library's Online Resources Databases and other online resources available through the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library's website.

Public Safety Alerts Learn how to sign up for free cell phone or e-mail alerts to public safety / emergency issues in Midland.

City's Request / Comment Line Through Action Line, make requests about City services - like street repairs or park maintenance - using interactive forms.

Up-To-Date Weather

City News

Final Fall Leaf Collection Round The City's final fall leaf collection round began November 16. Click here for a collection map & regular updates.

Thanksgiving Hours City office hours / closings for the national holiday.

Winter Tax Bills Starting the first week in December, watch for your Midland tax bill in the mail.

Santa Calling Program Volunteer Santas needed to help call Midland children in mid-December. If you're a Midland parent who would like Santa to call your child the evenings of Dec. 14-16, 2009, click here.

Gas Grill Recall Alert Consumer Product Safety Commission alert on gas grills sold at Lowe's.

Battle of the Books Library reading program for 4th and 5th graders.

"At Your Service" Newsletter November 2009 edition of the City's popular newsletter.

Public Safety Alerts Sign up for Police and Fire Department alerts on public safety issues, emergencies, and local events.

Holiday Safety Tips Have a ho-ho-ho-ppy holiday season that's safe and fun, with tips from the Midland Fire Department.

Parks & Recreation Plan Give your input on a proposed new five-year parks plan for Midland.

Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Find out how Midland is working to become more bicycle- and walking-friendly. Click here for a proposed trail map.

"City in 15" This month's City news show features these topics: fall leaf collection, Midland Police's two new school resources officers, new online resources through the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, the Police Department's new public safety alert system, and a look at City water vs. bottled water.

City Meetings Schedule

Monday, November 23

City Council
7:00 PM

Tuesday, November 24

Planning Commission
7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 25

No meetings scheduled

Thursday, November 26

No meetings scheduled

Friday, November 27

No meetings scheduled

All meetings held at City Hall unless otherwise noted.