Sindecuse Health Center presents
A decent guide for getting around, eating, and entertainment in Kalamazoo.
HELLO. If you’re holding this book, chances are you’re in (or have at least heard of) Kalamazoo. Others might have said it’s a(n) place, or you already think it’s . Whatever your opinion, we think it’s important to know a few things. We’re not telling you what to do or how to do it, but if you want to know more about getting around, where to eat well, or having fun while you’re here, you might want to have a look and decide for yourself. Although this is far from a complete directory or an encylopedic reference to living healthy, this handbook is at least authentic. It compiles reasonable information from people who have actually lived here, to help you have a decent experience yourself. We hope you find this useful or at least interesting.
research, design, & content Lauren Laheta creative direction, etc. Eric Howes
GEtTing TherE First things first. Assuming you know where you’re going, you need to decide how to get there. If you have a car, then you’ve got it easy; but we realize many first-year students don’t. Car or not, maybe you’re into alternative means of travel; because gas is too expensive or you are trying to “go green.” In any case, it’s a great idea to get to know your way around the city you’re living in.
GoOd Times A collection of things to do in Kalamazoo that don’t necessarily require drinking.
GOinG To Eat Instead of heading to the blasé chain restaurants you can find anyplace—you know, the predictable ones you’re ohso-comfortable with—we’ve provided a list of restaurants unique to Kalamazoo. First time on your own? This chapter can give you a few pointers about how to eat healthy, too.
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Kalamazoo
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Without running in circles.
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Kalamzoo County, 1873. (Not for reference. Things have changed a bit since then.)
Bronco Transit Campus Loading Zone
Located near the business court between Rood Hall and the Fetzer Center. From there, you can easily travel around campus via the Bronco Transit Routes and Metro Transit.
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Routes Brown
Travels counter-clockwise around West Campus from the Campus Loading Zone.
Gold
Travels clockwise around West Campus from the Campus Loading Zone.
Oakland
Travels from the Campus Loading Zone on West Campus to East Campus.
Parkview
Travels from the Campus Loading Zone on West Campus to Parkview Campus.
Express Routes Valley Service runs from Valley I & II to the Campus Loading Zone. Service is available during peak hours: noon–2 p.m., Monday—Thursday. Aviation Travels from the Campus Loading Zone to the Battle Creek Aviation Campus. Operated by Howard’s Shuttle. Downtown
Downtown Express offers a Friday afternoon service from WMU’s Main Campus to the Kalamazoo Downtown Transit station, providing a transportation connection to Amtrak and the bus station.
For more info about WMU Bronco Transit, check out www.wmich.edu/broncotransit
With your WMU Bronco ID Card, you can go almost anywhere in the Kalamazoo area—the grocery store, the mall, downtown—completely free. Several community routes operated by Metro Transit also stop at the Campus Loading Zone, giving you convenient access to city-wide transportation. Destinations include the cities of Kalamazoo, Portage and Parchment as well as the townships of Comstock, Cooper, Kalamazoo, Texas and Oshtemo.
Community Routes At the Campus Loading Zone
Arboretum Concord Apartments Hardings on Drake Westland Meadows Village Apartments W. Main Mall Maple Hill Mall
• Vine Neighborhood • The Pointe • South & Oak • Downtown Express
• The Landing Apartments • Kendall Manor • White Hall Apartments
• Knollwood Apartments • Walking distance to Campus Court and Knollwood Disk Golf Course • Fraternity Village • Greenwood
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For more info, check out: kmetro.com wmich.edu/broncotransit/loadingzone
Downtown Express
530 N. Rose Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 337-8222 Service from main campus to the Kalamazoo Downtown Transit station with connections to Amtrak and the bus station. Return service to WMU main campus is only offered on Sunday. From the Downtown Express you may reach all other Metro Transit Routes.
• Meijer • Crossroads Mall
• Meijer • Bowling
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Train Amtrak
www.amtrak.com Get to Chicago, Detroit or Grand Rapids in roughly the same time as it would take to drive.drive!
Taxi
Free Services Drive Safe Kalamazoo (DSK) (269) 345-0DSK Thursday– Satursday 11 PM–3 AM
Drive Safe Kalamazoo is student volunteer run organization. They offer a free, non judgmental, safe rides home to all Western students with a Bronco student ID every Thursday–Saturday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Two guests are welcome per Bronco ID.
Student Vehicle Escort Service (269) 387–RIDE Monday–Friday 8 PM– 6 AM Saturday–Sunday 6 PM– 6 AM During fall and winter semesters.
Consists of up to two vehicles driven by radio-equipped students working during fall and winter semesters. These students provide rides between parking lots and residence halls to all students.
Pay-as-you-go Services Bronco Express
(269) 343-3000
Bigg Baby
(269) 552-5555
Big Daddy
(269) 492-9444
*NOTE: Quality of “pay as you go” services may vary. Ask for advice.
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*Whoa! Kalamazoo Metro Transit Buses will transport your bike! Nice.*
Bicycle
Route 16
Kal-Haven Trail State Park (269) 674-8011
Originally a railroad line connecting Kalamazoo and South Haven, the 33-mile Kal-Haven Trail is popular for bicycle riding, hiking and cross country skiing. In 2008, the eastern end of the trail was extended into Kalamazoo as part of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. When completed, the two trails will create a 70-mile bike path from Battle Creek to South Haven.
Kalamazoo River Valley Trail www.kalamazoorivervalleytrail.com
Currently, there are 14 miles complete of this nonmotorized, paved-asphalt trail. One stretch begins at 10th street, heading east from the Kal-Haven Caboose and streching 4.8 miles to Westnedge Avenue. You can also enjoy a section that connects Mayors’ Riverfront Park to D Ave., traveiling though Verburg Park, along Markin Glen County Park and Kalamazoo Nature Center. As funds and property become available the trail will continue to grow.
T.O.A.D. Bicyle Cooperative The T.O.A.D. bicycle collective of Kalamazoo meets every Wednesday 4PM–8PM at 817 Hoffman Ct. to work on bikes. Bring in your own for repairs, help others with theirs, or learn something new. They are always accepting donations of complete bicycles, parts, tools, etc. Check out the T.O.A.D. facebook page for up-to-date information on coming events and activity and to find out how to get involved in various ways.
Kalamazoo Nature Center www.naturecenter.org • 25-acre Arboretum & Prarie • Hummingbird/Butterfly Garden • Seasonal Butterfly House • Seasonal Barn with Farm Animals • 10 miles from downtown Kalamazoo
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th Clubs
Registered Student Organization (RSO) wmich.collegiatelink.net
There are over 300 registered clubs, or, as WMU calls them: Registered Student Organizations A.K.A.�RSOs� at WMU.
A few on the list include:
Anime Addicts Beautiful Minds, Healthy Bodies Paintball Club Drive Safe Kalamazoo Elements of Breakdance File 13 Devoted to investigation, study and
research of the Parnomal in the Kalamazoo Area.
Foreign Film Club WMU Lacrosse Society of Critical Thinkers Squirrel Club Stand-Up Comedian Club Students for Sustainable Earth Students for East Campus WIDR.FM Bored with Top 40 monotony?
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This is radio for you! On-air and online.
“Rec�
Center
Take a Class. Have Fun. Get fit.
Aerobics
calorie burning
Aquatic Exercise
calorie burning
Rec Center calorie burning
Cyclefit
Open Recreation www.wmich.edu/rec
Scheduling of open recreation is done on priority basis. Equipment check-out is available at the Equipment Issue Desk for patrons with valid WMU ID.
Badmiton Basketball Climbing Wall Pool & sauna Racquetball Courts Soccer Tennis Track Table Tennis Volleyball Wally ball Squash
CAB
Campus Activity Board A student run organization responsible for finding and bringing quality entertainment to the students of WMU.
Miller Movies
Music
CAB
Comedians
Little Theatre
www.wmich.edu/littletheatre
Oakland
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On campus movie theatre features independent, foreign, alternative, cult, and classic films. Discount on tickets with student ID.
Off Campus Activities
Theaters
Celebration! Cinema Crossroads 6600 Ring Road, Portage, MI (269) 324-7469
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Kalamazoo 10
Route 3
820 Maple Hill Drive Kalamazoo, MI (269) 345-7469
Rave
Route 16
180 Portage Street Kalamazoo, MI (269) 381-5732
Bowling Continental Lanes 3645 Vanrick Drive, Kalamazoo, MI (269) 343-2626
Holiday Lanes 2747 South 11th St # 1, Kalamazoo, MI (269) 375-6100
Pinz 4500 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI (269) 375-1379
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Music Scene
Route 16
Actual quotes from actual students:
Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
“Eccentric is the perfect word to describe.”
The Globe
“Showcases a variety of poets, comedians, and bands.”
Kalamazoo State Theatre
“The largest and oldest venue in downtown Kalamazoo brings in big shows.”
Louie’s Trophy House
“Diverse crowd, music and comedic entertainment, carcass décor.”
Old Dog Tavern
“Chill place to see live music or stand-up.”
Papa Pete’s
“Good, cheap pizza, and live music from Kalamazoo. No windows necessary.”
The Strutt
“Dance with hand in pocket” entertainment. During the day go drink a coffee, play a board game, read a book or study.
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Other fun things: Route 16
Art Hop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totally free event. Come and support local
kazooart.org
art the first Friday of each month.
Green Light Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kalamazoo’s independent, locally owned
facebook.com/greenlightmusic
Route 16
Route 16
source for music. Check out their huge selection of vinyl, CDs, DVDs, videogames, & used turntables. They also offer cash or store credit for stuff you don’t watch or listen to anymore.
i heart ipanema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fashion. Records. iheartipanema.com
Kalamazoo Institute for Arts . . . . . . . Non-profit Art museum contains work
kiarts.org
by Contemporary American artist Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol.
Cider Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . locally-produced fruits and vegetables.
hustedfarmmarket.com Route 16
June–November. Skate Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skate ’R Die. www.skatezoo.com
South Haven beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Only a 45-minute drive from Kalamazoo. Route 16
Kalamazoo Valley Museum. . . . . . . . . Sunday Series lectures, Saturday night
kvm.kvcc.edu
film series, concerts, and other discussions and lecture programs are available.
Echo Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toboggan, Tubing, and Skating
echovalleyfun.com
Bittersweet Ski Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . One of the most popular snowboarding
skibittersweet.com
& ski resorts in the area.
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Locally-owned Stores & Restaurants
Kalamazoo, MI
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Eating Well
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Eating, Kalamazoo style
There are many terrific, unique options available. Why support local restaurants? When business owners and residents purchase goods and services from nearby sources, it benefits the local economy. Locally-owned businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors, and contributing to important causes close to home. More than providing jobs and convenient services, it makes a positive difference—right in our own backyard.
A Few Locally-owned Restaurants: Fourth Coast Café
Cosmo’s Cucina
Comensoli’s
Food Dance Café
Main St. Cafe
Martini’s
O’Duffy’s Pub
Theo & Stacy’s
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Crow’s Nest
Organic Food Stores: People’s Food Co-Op of Kalamazoo 507 Harrison St. Offers daily Deli food. Visit their website for healthy recipes: www.peoplesfoodco-op.org Sawall Health Foods 2965 Oakland Drive (10% off with Student ID) Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market 1204 Bank St. Kalamazoo’s original farmers’ market brings fresh produce, plants & flowers, baked goods, fresh meats, & hand made crafts. Hours vary. Market usually opens the first week of May. Check out their facebook page for more info!
EXAMPLE: “Caf” Food eating on campus
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2g 15
26g 66
CALORIES 16g FAT
CALORIES 22g FAT PROTEIN CARBS
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FAT PROTEIN CARBS
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CALORIES 16g FAT 8g 1
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Healthier Breakfast
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5g 27
CALORIES 3g FAT
CALORIES 10g FAT
PROTEIN CARBS
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PROTEIN CARBS
CALORIES 54g 36g 82
FAT PROTEIN CARBS
105
CALORIES 0g FAT 1g 27
PROTEIN CARBS
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Check out www.wmich.edu/dining for more nutrition info.
KRAFT VELVEETA Mac ‘N’ Cheese (Shells) with 2% Milk
330 CALORIES Serving Size:
1 Cup Mac N’ Cheese Fat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 g Carbs . . . . . . . . . . . 49 g Dietary Fiber. . . . . . 2 g Protein. . . . . . . . . . 15 g Vitamin A. . . . . . . . . 4% Vitamin C. . . . . . . . . 0% Calcium . . . . . . . . . 15% Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%
A DELICIOUS combination!
281 CALORIES Serving Size: 1
¼ lb. Boneless Grilled Chicken Breast 1 cup Steamed Broccoli Fat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 g Carbs . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 g Dietary Fiber. . . . . . 3 g Protein. . . . . . . . . . 31 g Vitamin A. . . . . . . . 11% Vitamin C . . . . . . 135% Calcium . . . . . . . . . . 4% Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4%
CHICKEN BREAST & BROCCOLI Seasoned w/ Cayenne Pepper & Garlic Powder
MARUCHAN RAMEN NOODLES Noodle Soup (Chicken Flavor)
380 CALORIES Serving Size: 1 Pkg
Fat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 g Total Carbohydrate.52 g Dietary Fiber. . . . . . . 2 g Protein. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 g Sodium. . . . . . . . 154 mg Vitamin A. . . . . . . . . 0% Vitamin C. . . . . . . . . 0% Calcium . . . . . . . . . . 2% Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16%
tasty + healthy
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CALORIES Serving Size: 1
1 cup boneless chicken breast 1 cup Stir-fry veggies Total Fat. . . . . . . . . 6.3 g Sodium. . . . . . 2706 mg Total Carbohydrate.10g Dietary Fiber. . . . . . 3 g Sugars . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 g Protein. . . . . . . . . . 45 g Vitamin A. . . . . . . . 61% Vitamin C. . . . . . . . 33% Calcium . . . . . . . . . . 2% Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19%
Stir Fry
(Chicken, veggies & soy sauce)
IMPORTANT NOTES
THANKS. You, the reader. For caring & everything. Facebook survey takers, for valuable opinions. Our friends, for their advice and insight. Our advisers, for their expertise: Health Promotion and Education, and pretty much all of Sindecuse Health Center. Also, WMU Graphic Design (just because). And WMU, of course. Last, but not least: Kalamazoo, for being great. ď ™
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