Community Events

Many churches hold special services on Easter Sunday, which celebrate the Jesus Christ's resurrection after his crucifixion. Many people also decorate eggs. These can be hard boiled eggs that can be eaten later, but may also be model eggs made of plastic, chocolate, candy or other materials. It is also common to organize Easter egg […]

Federal taxes are due.

The main agenda items will be the election of officers and board members for the 2018-19 year and the consideration of proposed bylaws changes    relating to the adoption of police standards for League membership. These items will be mailed or emailed to members. Jim Wild the Executive Director of East-West Gateway will be presenting an […]

In recognition of the 100 Year Anniversary of the League, the format for the annual installation dinner will not include the Muni Awards.  The new officers will be installed, followed by the keynote speaker, Clarence Anthony the Executive Director of the National League of Cities.   The annual Buzz Westfall Award for Excellence in Local Govenment […]

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May […]

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates […]

Proposition D Meeting Invitation

East-West Gateway Council of Governments’ Board of Directors meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month*, at 10:00 a.m. For agendas and additional information please visit East-West Gateway's website.