Your Time Means More Money for Southwest Michigan What if we told you a few minutes of your time could pay off for the next 10 years? It's true! By participating in the 2020 U.S. Census, you will affect how $675 billion in federal funds are distributed throughout the...
We're dreaming of the dog days of summer. While you can never know what Michigan weather will throw at you, with the days getting longer we don't think it's too far-fetched to say that warmer days are ahead. Prepare to take advantage of the nice spring days and plan...
By cultivating reading and writing skills, Read and Write Kalamazoo (RAWK) is amplifying Kalamazoo's youth voices and encouraging everyone to rock their own story. Founded in 2012, the organization was developed around the idea that all stories must be told and...
The days are ticking away until the sweetest one of the year. If gift shopping isn't your forte, put down that stuffed animal holding the heart and organize an activity instead. Take a minuet to check out some ideas that are as easy as do-re-mi: Step back in time as...
It’s January in Southwest Michigan and there’s no better time to practice your double axle! We’ve found a few local skating spots for to slip and slide on over to. The Ice Rink at Millennium Park in Portage is the best place to take a date! Open Thursday to Sunday...
Since Tapistry Brewing’s doors opened in 2013, owners Joe Rudnick and Greg Korson have made it their singular goal to translate their passion for the art and chemistry of brewing into creating excellent craft beer. From the brilliant orange can of its Belgian Witbier,...
Whether you’re hosting or visiting in Kalamazoo this Thanksgiving, we know one thing is certain, at some point Wednesday evening you will want to get away from your relatives. Instead of hiding in your damp Michigan basement or beneath the pile of laundry, head...
Yes, it’s one of the most wonderful times of year. Next week, you’ll be gathered around the dining room table with family and friends. Stuffing. Football. And pumpkin pie! And, just when your mother places that turkey platter in the middle of the table, it will...
Your local Goodwill is just a place where you can donate clothes to those in need and pick up some crazy sweaters, right? Wrong! “Goodwill does a lot more than accept donations,” explains Sarah Mead, marketing coordinator of Goodwill Industries of Southwestern...
The holidays are already upon us, and we can hardly believe it! Even though we’re super excited to browse through downtown shops in the coming weeks, as Thanksgiving approaches, it’s also important to keep in mind that the holidays are a time for gratitude and giving....
Two Kalamazoo institutions have announced new leaders who will help guide their organizations into...
