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Kalamazoo Reading Together

In September, Kalamazoo Public Library announced the selection of Rick Bragg’s series of memoirs:

for the 2009 Reading Together program. Readers may choose to read any one or more of the series, as all feature the same themes. Learn more about these titles and their selection.

Reading Together book discussions and a wide variety of special events will take place in March and April of 2009. Rick Bragg will visit Kalamazoo on April 14, 2009, during National Library Week to conclude this year’s program.

In its sixth year, the Reading Together program invites people of all ages from all walks of life to read and then discuss important issues raised within a series of books. Thousands of Kalamazoo county residents have participated in the previous Reading Together programs.

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November 21, 2008 | | Comments (0)

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Festival of Trees

Festival-of-trees There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than by being a part of the 19th Annual Festival of Trees.  Each year over 10,000 Kalamazoo area residents usher in the holiday season during this spectacular three-day event held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites at the Kalamazoo Center in downtown Kalamazoo.

As the primary fundraiser for the Junior League of Kalamazoo, Festival of Trees has raised over $1 million to support the Junior League’s ongoing commitment to building better communities in the greater Kalamazoo area through community service projects and grants since its inception in 1990.

General Admission Hours and Prices:
Saturday - 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Adults $4
Seniors 65+ $2
Children (2-12) $2
Children Under 2 are free

Beautifully Designed Holiday Decorations
View uniquely designed trees, from 2 feet to 7-1/2 feet tall, stunning home vignettes and centerpieces, and designer wreaths and garland.  There are more than 150 decorated items in total, all of which are for sale or raffle.

Gingerbread Village
See mouth-watering creations presented by both amateur and professional bakers.  Each structure in the gingerbread village is for sale (or available by raffle).

Gift Shop
The Festival of Trees Gift Shop offers hundreds of holiday gifts, ornaments, local artwork, children's items, home accents and the commemorative edition of the Junior League of Kalamazoo's I've got a Cook in Kalamazoo! cookbook.  With such a wide array of items available, the Festival of Trees Gift Shop is the perfect place to begin and end your holiday shopping!

Visit the Junior League's Festival of Trees information on their website.

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November 19, 2008 | | Comments (0)

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Kalamazoo Gas Prices

Kalamazoo area top 10 lowest local gas prices as reported by area residents.

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November 14, 2008 | | Comments (0)

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