The Planning Commission advises the City Commission on matters relating to the development of the City and prepares and recommends a Master Plan and Zoning Code for the City as scheduled and mandated by State law.

Advisory Board dealing with airport matters; addresses issues of airport facilities and proposed improvements.

City Commission Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday's of the month in the Wiesloch Raum at City Hall, 130 N. Nottawa St.

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The Sister City Committee is responsible for coordinating and promoting activities and citizen exchanges between Sturgis and its Sister City, Wiesloch, Germany.

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Want to learn to Line Dance? Come out to Nikki's 7-9 and learn to solo line dance every Thursday before Karaoke. It is always lots of fun. Bring all your friends.

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The Sturgis Housing Commission is responsible for setting policy of the Maple Towers Senior Citizen's Complex.

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Want to learn to Line Dance? Come out to Nikki's 7-9 and learn to solo line dance every Thursday before Karaoke. It is always lots of fun. Bring all your friends.

First annual Bourbon, Bacon, and Blues on North Street! Presented by the DDA, Sturgis247 and the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce. Sample tastings of bourbon in a package($20) or singles ($5). Enjoy unique mixed bourbon drinks. Food vendors will be offering a variety of yummy bacon inspired items. Live musical performances by the Out of Favor Boys and local talent Double Standard. Get your tickets from the Chamber by calling (269) 651-5758 or stopping by at 306 W. Chicago Road or ordering online with our ticket link.

CONFIRMED DISTILLERIES: Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery, Honeoye Falls Distillery, Grand Traverse Distillery, Iron Fish Distillery.

In the first part of the 20th century the southwest quadrant of Sturgis, later known as Dog Town, was mostly farmland or open prairie (hence the name Prairie Street). The rest of Sturgis was already a bustling place, and by 1916 the downtown area had electric streetlights. Not so in Dog Town. Here the streets weren't paved until the 1950s, the homes had no running water, and many of the floors were dirt. It was a neighborhood of the working poor, where everyone worked together to have each other's backs. Children played outdoors year round and neighbors weren't shy about correcting another's child. The people there practiced the principle "it takes a neighborhood to raise a child." It was in this neighborhood, Dog Town, where fond memories developed. The uplifting documentary film Dog Town premieres Friday, May 31st, at 7 pm at the Sturges-Young Civic Center & Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and are available now at the Depot Museum, Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, York Mercantile, and Willer's Shoes. Dog Town in sponsored by the Sturgis Historical Society, City of Sturgis, and the Newell A. and Grace A. Franks Fund, a fund within the Sturgis Area Community Foundation.

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Step on board, make a seat, Depot fundraiser can't be beat! The Sturgis Historical Museum's annual silent auction fundraiser is offering painted and decorated chairs, seats, and stools of any kind this year! Sign up to decorate a chair at the Depot or at York Mercantile. Need a seat to decorate? They've been provided by Willer's Shoes and York Mercantile! Pick one up today at York Mercantile and return it by May 25th. The chairs will be on display in the Beck Gallery at Sturges-Young Auditorium from May 31st - June 15th, where you can place your bids. Contact the Sturgis Historical Museum with any questions at (269) 503-7440.

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Register now for the Sturgis Fireworks Fundraiser Golf Scramble on June 1st at Green Valley Golf Course. Cost is $50 per person. This event is open to everyone. Sign up by calling 269-651-9491 or stopping by Green Valley Golf Course. All proceeds go toward the Sturgis Fireworks show on June 30th.

All aboard for the grand opening of the Sturgis Historical Museum - At the Depot’s new building: the Freight House! Come tour the model railroad room, check out the new and improved gift shop, and examine historic documents in the white glove room during this kick-off to the Museum’s open season.

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All aboard for the grand opening of the Sturgis Historical Museum - At the Depot’s new building: the Freight House! Come tour the model railroad room, check out the new and improved gift shop, and examine historic documents in the white glove room during this kick-off to the Museum’s open season.

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The Doyle and Recreation Advisory Board are responsible for guiding policy of the Doyle Community Center and advising on issues related to the City Recreation Department.

The EDC/BRA/SIA Board oversees the activity of these bodies established to promote development in the Sturgis area and rehabilitate and redevelop brownfield properties.