Downtown Kalamazoo's Mixers on the Mall are a middle of the week community social after hours on Wednesdays. A blend of music, co-workers, great weather, and good times happen each Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:30 starting June 4. Save the following dates:
More details will be posted on myKalamazoo.com
Since 1999, Southwest Michigan First has been a local organization committed to creating and supporting a thriving economy through entrepreneurial innovation. They have created a top list of why living in the region is cool.
Here are just a few from the list:
This Saturday May 10, 2008 is the Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Kalamazoo area letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food items that are set out by your mailbox. (No expired items or glass containers) Local food pantries will benefit from their collection. Many thanks to the efforts and energy of our local food carriers!
The 2008 Greek Festival organized by Theo and Stacy's is slated for June 5, 6 and 7, 2008 at the Arcadia Festival Place in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo. In it's 32 year history, this festival has been known to kick off the summer season in Kalamazoo on Super Saturday. Learn more about this year's festival.
Downtown Kalamazoo will host the first citywide Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday May 10, 2008 at the Arcadia Festival Site from noon until 11:30 pm. Highlights include:
Fit MI is a self-directed fitness program designed to increase your level of physical activity and do your part to improve the health of your community. Bring the kids! Or form a team at work, church, school, or in your neighborhood. Compete for recognition. It's more fun to do as a team. Consider all of the moving activities that can be done to improve our health.
Register online to participate. There is no fee. You will be immediately connected to other Fit MI movers.
Kalamazoo neighborhoods will be celebrating the return of spring and summer with their 2008 neighborhood yard sales. Whether you are looking for that next Grisham novel, or looking for baby outfits, you'll be sure to find more than you'll be searching for. This is a great time to showcase your home if it is for sale. If your neighborhood is hosting sales this year, please leave a comment below for our readers. In addition, you might consider selling/buying Kalamazoo related merchandise on eBay.
The annual Southwest Michigan Race for the Cure is scheduled at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place on May 17, 2008 from 7:30-11:30. Take part in this annual event that aims to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening, and treatment.
ThingsTaDo.com recently emerged in Kalamazoo offering a selection of information such as hotels, dining, sports, health & beauty, organizations and services. Like myKalamazoo.com, it's one more way to learn about all that the greater Kalamazoo area has to offer.
