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SANIWAX PAPER COMPANY Saniwax Paper Company was one of the first wax paper producers in the Midwest – beginning operations in 1915 by founder, George Irvine.

Saniwax also printed and converted papers and films into packaging for the food industry.

The original location was at 436 North Park Street in Kalamazoo, housing all of their offices and the working areas – completing all processes of printing, cutting waxing, etc. in their own plant.

In 1950, Saniwax bought the building adjacent to their building at the corner of Park St. and Kalamazoo Avenue, at 326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, to house more of their operations. The building at that time was called the Remington Building, named after Remington Rand who purchased the former, Kalamazoo Loose Leaf Binder Company, the largest loose-leaf binder plant in the world. The building was renamed, the Saniwax Building and still stands today, known as the Park Trades Center. The gallery inside is called the Saniwax Gallery, paying homage to the former Saniwax Paper Company.

The expansive building has stood for over 100 years and spans an entire city block. In the 50’s it housed Saniwax and a few other companies.

In the early 70’s, after Saniwax left, artists and craftspeople began to rent space in the building - the same type of tenants that remain today. The building was purchased in 1982 by the 436 Park Corporation, hence the name.

Wax paper production was no easy feat. It was one of the most rigidly controlled operations. The wax was brought to the plant in heated tank trucks and stored in hot tanks that had to be kept at a constant temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The papers were then rolled through a bath of odorless sanitary wax. Because the wrappers were used for

food, high standards of cleanliness had to be adhered to, and federal investigators visited the plant on a regular basis.

Later, Cellophane began to replace

waxed paper as the dominant product in the bread packaging market.

It was more expensive than waxed paper but was desirable because of its transparency, which was important for marketing the product.

Saniwax wanted to capture the bread packaging market throughout the nation so they moved into the transparent poly market. Poly doesn’t have the sheen of cellophane, but it became popular by cutting costs in the competitive food industry.

Saniwax later diversified into wrappers for candy, snacks, dry noodles and beans. This improved their competitive position, but they no longer held as large a percentage of the bread market.

The wrappers were printed on one of 6 presses and rubber printing plates were made from engraving plates that are used on letter presses

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similar, but much smaller than newspaper presses. The printers could print up to 6 colors and usually run at the speed of 500-700 feet per minute.

Wrappers were printed side-by-side on large rolls of paper and then cut and rewound onto smaller rolls.

In the mid sixties, Saniwax had three million dollars in annual sales, employed 70 people, and converted 10-11 million pounds of paper into packaging products.

The Saniwax Paper Company was sold to a Grand Rapids Company in 1971, ending production in Kalamazoo.

Visit the Park Trades Center (Saniwax Gallery) for some of the most inventive, creative work being made between Detroit and Chicago during Kalamazoo’s Art Hop, held on the first Friday of every month from 5-9pm.

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Simple Water Features for Small Spaces A simple water feature can make a large impact even in small spaces. The addition of a container water garden will transform, beautify and diversify your existing garden into an oasis that brings relief during the dog days of summer and beyond. Sit back, relax and enjoy the melodious sound of dancing water from your garden pond, and it will provide soothing, background music to your summer retreat. Bring wildlife into the garden by incorporating fish, frogs and snails into your mini aquascape. A simple water feature may be placed in the garden, on a deck, patio or porch or even added to a rooftop garden for a tremendous impact in a tiny space.

Choosing a Container

Container water gardens can be cre ated from practically anything that has the capability of holding water or supporting a liner. Ceramic sinks or tubs, half-barrels, buckets, pottery or planters and troughs can all be used to create beautiful ponds. Remember, these features will look their best when the shape and materials are similar in style to that of your home and surrounding gardens.

Lining Your Container

If you have chosen a whiskey barrel or other similar wood container, be sure to put in a liner to waterproof the container. Flexible pond liner works great stapled around the top edge. Rigid pond liners are also available in several sizes.

With such a wide assortment available, pots and planters make great garden ponds when properly prepared.

Be sure to plug the drainage hole with a small piece of pond liner spread with caulk and seal any minor cracks with caulk.

Paint the inside of the container with a water garden sealant.

Properly lined, your container will hold water easily without slow leaks that can traumatize plants and deKindness rocks are painted inspirational rocks meant to spread kindness, while offering a treasure hunt for individuals and families. Take one when you need one, share one with a friend who needs some inspiration or leave

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Picking Plants

The use of aquatic plants will help you avoid the need for algaecides by reducing pond algae in two ways.

First, aquatic plants remove excess phosphorus and nitrogen from the water. Second, plants shade the water from sunlight, thereby inhibiting algae growth. For a healthy balance, cover half of your pond surface with floating plants for shading. Submerged plants should be planted at a rate of one bunch, 6-10 plants, for every 5 square feet of surface area.

Marginal or bog plants will complete the ecological balancing act.

Floaters: Water Lettuce, Water Hyacinth, Frogbit and Water Lilies - these plants provide habitat and will shade the pond water surface to reduce the production of algae.

Marginal Plants: Sweet Flag, Dwarf Cattail, Dwarf Papyrus, Iris and Camelion plant -placed at a pond’s edge, these marginal aquatic plants add color, height and variation to the water garden. They also provide cover, habitat and oxygen. Be careful not overwhelm your container water

one for others. One message at just the right moment can change someone’s whole day, outlook or life.

Megan Murphy started the Kindness Rock Project in 2015 when she wrote, “You’ve got this” on a rock and left it on a beach on Cape Cod. After a friend found it, she started leaving more rocks with inspirational messages behind.

This rock movement has gone global with the help of community-driven Facebook groups. Now you can find kindness rock Facebook communities in most areas. If your area doesn’t have one, start one yourself. The one for the Kalamazoo area is called Kalamazoo Rocks, or #kzoorocks – with over 85,500 likes! Here’s how it works: Post pictures of rocks that you have found or

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garden with too many plants or it will be difficult to maintain a natural balance.

Fish and Other Pond Life

Different types of wildlife will love to be a part of even a small water garden. Fish, snails, tadpoles and frogs are all good choices to add interest to your water feature.

Water Garden Container Care

Algae and mosquitoes can become an issue even in small water gardens, but they are easily controlled and you can keep your water garden looking beautiful.

Algae: Despite all your planning, it is perfectly natural for your pond to turn green at first. Once the plants get to work, the green will fade. If you find that you require a little extra help in algae control, try Beneficial Bacteria or Barley Straw pellets, both are natural algae controls. Adding an extra snail or other algae-eater to the pond can also help control the color naturally.

Mosquitoes: Mosquitoes may be managed in several ways. Adding that you are hiding on the site. If you find a rock, post a picture along with the location. If you hide rock(s), you can, but you don’t have to, share a general location of your drop spot. If you find or take one to another city, please post on the sites of both cities. It’s a fun way to track these painting beauties.

If you plan to paint and hide rocks please visit #kzoorocks and the Leave No Trace, LNT.org sites for guidelines.

I never realized kindness rocks were an organized movement. In the past when I stumbled upon an inspiration rock, I read the rock; it warmed my heart and then I left it for the next unsuspecting soul. However, just a few weeks ago I was walking in Bronson Park with a friend when I found a rock sitting on

water movement to the pond with a pump and small fountain will keep the insects from breeding or settling on the water. Adding BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) to the water in the form of Mosquito Dunks will also discourage the insects. Incorporate small fish into your pond garden, they eat mosquito larvae.

Maintenance

Check the pond weekly. You need to be observant to animal activity and any abnormal growths or marks.

Clean up any dead or yellowing foliage. Replace evaporated water as necessary. If your water contains chlorine or other chemicals, be sure they are removed before adding this water to your pond. Chlorine is toxic to fish and beneficial bacteria.

With just a little thoughtful planning, the right plants and proper care, you can have a small water garden to brighten up a small space in your yard.

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one of the war memorials that said, “You Make Me Happy When Skies Are Grey.” We moved the rock to the grass to take a picture of it for this column and then placed it back where we found it. I didn’t know there was a site for sharing rock finds until I began researching for this column. I’m glad to know what to do the next time I’m lucky enough to stumble upon another one of these gems – it sure made my day!

Kindness is being spread around the world one rock at a time thanks to this movement, along with the help of community Facebook groups spreading the word.

Jackie Merriam

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home decor The elements of good design don’t always require matching, in fact, an overuse of matching items can make a room feel over decorated, quickly dated and feeling flat or bland.

To give a room a lot of depth, character and unique originality don’t be afraid to mix colors, patterns and different styles of furniture.

Avoid “Dime Store Decorating”

It may be a term I coined, but you’ll know exactly what I mean when you think of the shower curtain isle at your favorite store or the Bed in a Bag available almost everywhere.

Sure, all of the work is done for you with everything coordinating and pairing perfectly, but if you want a truly well designed space, forgo the pre-packaged decorating. Muster your confidence and let your own unique design perspective transform your space. Avoid buying all of the elements of your room from one shop.

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high-end shops to thrift store finds or both, your space will feel far more unique and original once you give yourself the creative license to make it your own.

Don’t Drown in Brown

All of your wood furniture doesn’t need to match and often it isn’t doing you any favors when it does. Mixing wood species and adding painted wood elements break up the monotony of wood tones, which make a room more visually interesting. I’ve heard it time and time again, don’t paint that, you’ll ruin it! But, don’t listen or you’ll only have yourself to blame for that dull ugly piece of furniture. Giving an old, tired piece of furniture a new color gives the piece a new life and will make it stand out from the rest. From my experience, the naysayers always change their mind after they see the transformation too.

Scale & Proportion

Nothing is more important for making a room feel well designed than scale and proportion, but what does that really mean? Have you ever walked in a house and noticed a small

piece of artwork on a large wall above a huge sofa? If feels unbalanced, right? Balance evokes a calming effect and if a room has unbalanced elements, it can leave you feeling kind of off. Instead of worrying about filling every wall with a piece of artwork, consider creating one wall in your room as the focal point, especially if you have a large wall and a lot of small pieces.

Instead of spreading them thinly around the room, create a collage of multiple pieces on one wall and create a dramatic impression.

Consider using found objects or even your child’s artwork on the wall.

If artfully displayed in matted frames or hung in an interesting way, it will look finished and

polished.

Too Much or Too Little

Too much furniture can easily choke a room, leaving it feeling overwhelmed and cluttered. An easy way to know if you have too much is whether or not it ever gets used. If not, that’s a good indication it probably isn’t needed. Also, if you have to do special maneuvers just to move through the room, you are probably in need of some serious purging.

Likewise, if your room is feeling empty, you don’t necessarily need to fill it with more furniture, unless you really need it. Instead fill the room with interesting color, texture, wall hangings, mirrors and plants.

It’s amazing how color, patterns and texture can fill up a space visually without smothering it with unnecessary furniture.

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dogs with a mission

signs of an impending seizure in huDogs are wonderful combut dogs are capable of excelling panions and friends but their mans at this task. A well-trained dog can relationships with humans give warning of an impending seizure include much more than sim- to ensure that the potential danger is recognized and dealt with quickly. ply companionship. Many The seizure suffer can have confidence special roles can be filled by than an event will not take him or her trained canines, giving their unaware with disastrous consequences. unselfish assistance in a variety of ways. Here are few Military Service Dogs: Not all members of the military wear a examples of how a dog can uniform. As soldiers in fur, military bring the gift of a better life to dogs use their unique senses and his/her humans. self-sacrificing nature to assist their

Canine Assistance/Service Dogs: We have all seen working

dogs with vests announcing that they are assisting their accompanying human in a specific way. These highly trained canines are allowed in stores and other public places where an ordinary pet would not be welcomed. For a visually impaired person a guide dog restores a measure of independent living. Whether the pair are crossing a busy street or negotiating some other activity requiring sight, the dog’s eyes and senses stand in for the human’s missing visual ability. Similarly, a well-trained dog can assist a paralyzed person to find independence while he or she is confined to a wheelchair.

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fellow-in-arms by sniffing out danger and even facing direct threats. These canine heroes are much appreciated in a battle zone and on routine patrols.

of PTSD, anxiety disorders, or other serious mental health issues, a therapy dog can be just what is needed to restore confidence and balance to the individual in need of help. During times of stress, the emotional support provided by a special canine friend can be more effective than drug therapy without the side-effects cause by may pharmaceuticals.

Do you love dogs and want to help train a special puppy to prepare for a life of service to a person on need?

Many service dog organizations look for volunteers to socialize and raise puppies through their early months of life before they enter a special training program.

Whether a dog is a highly trained working animal or an ordinary house-

hold pet, each one has love to give and is special to the human in his/her life.

We want to salute all the dogs that give of themselves every day, bringing joy to their human family members.

At KAR they’re happy to do our part in giving a second chance to many pets every year, placing them in loving homes where they can carry out their mission of love and companionship.

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Police/Security Dogs:

Just as military dogs provide help in dangerous war zones, so police and security dogs defend and protect law enforcement officers in hazardous areas.

These canine officers have been cited many times for bravery. As sniffer dogs working for the TSA at an airport, these exceptional canines even protect you and me from potential acts of terrorism.

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Lauren Bacall The Beach Look, Then and Now Hello all, and happy summer! It’s finally here, and people are enjoying the outdoors, whether it’s out on the town or on the beach, or just relaxing at home with friends. Whatever the case, the vintage wear called Beach Pajamas is the perfect fit for this time of the year. Let’s take a look at what this means and where it originated…

Beach pajamas go way back, and have also been called palazzo pants or wide legged pants.

They first entered the scene in the 1920s and were popularized in the ‘60s and ‘70s as jumpsuits and gauchos, which have become extremely popular again today. This is a great example

of how fashion reemerges through the decades with small shifts and changes along the way.

In the 1910s and ‘20s a great deal of the fashion scene was inspired by Asian clothing. This is when we first begin to see the silky lounge pant or pajamas, worn by high fashion stars for at home entertaining or just lounging around the house. The pants were soft, silky and roomy and often came with a

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Beach Pajamas matching tunic. Some silk pants were also worn with a velvet lounge jacket, a style borrowed from the men’s smoking jacket.

This style really took off in the mid ‘20s when Coco Chanel introduced them in 1922 as everyday wear. The more affluent crowd began wearing them for various activities such as yachting, cruises or a relaxing and fun day at the beach. These beach outfits consisted of jumpsuits or full pants worn with a short sleeve or halter top, often worn over their swimsuits for strolling around the boardwalk. Light and airy, they were perfect for hot weather.

By the 1930s the style became widespread and women began wearing them for everyday casual leisure and play wear. They could just be pants, but were often jumpsuits with suspenders, paired with halter tops or scoop neck shirts in contrasting colors. The front was somewhat modest but the back was often all skin. These pants and jumpsuits were soft and flowing with very wide legs. Soft pastel colors or big geometric prints such as stripes and checks were popular patterns. Some say the 1930s gets the credit for having the widest leg and wildest patterned

pants of the 1900s, and compared to the 1960s and ‘70s that’s saying a lot! During this decade pants were high waisted and wide legged, but not as oversized and flowy as the beach pajamas. The trend was usually nautical with big sailor buttons up the front and stripes down the side, with a wide cuffed hem. Keep in mind, at this time women’s pants were still not acceptable outside of playing sports or vacationing, so these were called “play clothes” or “leisure wear” and used for those purposes only.

By the late 1930s and into the ‘40s these pants and jumpsuits began to transition into more of an everyday casual look. The beach pajama fashion was out of style as rationing during World War 2 became strict about the use of certain fabric and the need for women to work became a reality.

Sturdy cotton and denim pants and overalls were modified from men’s work clothes to make factory outfits for women. People started getting used to women wearing pants for work and out in public, and women’s pants took on a whole new role. Pants

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flowy or wide legged at the ankle and could be worn for everyday casual wear, not just play or leisure. Think of Katharine Hepburn or Lauren Bacall, these are two of the women who helped bring this style mainstream and wore them like a boss.

The beach pajama look, along with the high waisted and wide legged pant, has come full circle and can be worn today pretty much anywhere!

It’s a look that can be both casual and glamorous, dressed up or down, and is the perfect way to add some vintage summer style to your life. So, cheers to vintage history, to the amazing styles of the past that remain with us today, and to the strong women who have carried them forward. Vintage love to you all.

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In Search of our Super-Powers A Mother and Daughter Adventure Series I chose Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Most of my acquaintances were bemused.

This may seem a weird destination choice. I mean, I could have easily picked Las Vegas or Miami or New York City. But I am a huge history geek, particularly for anything related to the American Civil War. In the context of my hobby, the choice made sense, and my boyfriend dutifully booked an historic bed and breakfast to stay in.

The vacation was fantastic; full of hiking, guided tours, ghost stories, battle tactic reviews, and historical markers. I had the best of times and everyone who loves me was kind enough to enjoy my utter happiness at finally marking this destination off my list.

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Jane: Simultaneously with Ellen’s dream vacation, my husband Dean surprised me with an overnight stop in the sixth most innovative city in the United State for modern architecture--can you guess? Here’s a hint, the first five are: Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. And yep, you got it, number six is Columbus, Indiana, an easy trip from Michigan, just south of Indianapolis.

This little town began their collection of buildings in 1942 when the First Christian Church hired the famous Finnish architects Eliel and Eero Saarinen to design their new sanctuary. The CEO of the main manufacturer in town, Cummins, Inc., then offered to pay the design fees for all the public buildings if the city chose world class contemporary designers.

That gift was gratefully accepted and now all their schools, the library, the city hall, the bridges, the park picnic shelters, the fire stations, and even the county jail are part of this modern urban landscape. The churches in town followed suit, and the town is also famous for commissioning

outdoor sculpture from noted artists.

Seven of the downtown buildings are National Historic Landmarks and sixty others uphold Columbus’ reputation.

If you are looking for the perfect place to view historic contemporary art and architecture by the Saarinens, I.M. Pei, Robert Venturi, Cesar Pelli, Richard Meier, Harry Weese, Kevin Roche, Henry Moore, Dale Chilhuly, and William Johnston, to name only a few, do not hesitate to book a weekend to Columbus, Indiana. I am still rubbing the goose bumps off my arms.

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EAT Food, fun and spirits is what you’re in for at NEDS restaurant and bar, located on the north end of Gull Lake, directly across from the boat launch at Prairieville Township Park.

NEDS on Gull Lake offers something for everyone, including timetested favorites such as specialty thin crust pizza’s, ½ pound Angus burgers, delicious salads, grinders and deli sandwiches, along with an array of constantly evolving seasonal items such as pulled pork and smoked chicken wings. They are happy to accommodate special diets, including gluten free, with special pizza crusts and buns.

When I asked some staff members what their favorite menu items were, Taylor mentioned the California Reuben, smoked chicken wings and the Mediterranean pizza, in that order. The others ecstatically chimed in when she mentioned the word pizza, which was overwhelmingly endorsed by all.

They insist on using only the freshest local ingredients and create every dish from scratch. They purchase their seasonal vegetables locally and the Richland Meat Market supplies their Angus beef.

If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering where the name NEDS came from. It stands for North End Deli & Spirits, which was the name of the business when present owners Jeff & Christine Brown purchased it from Chris & Karen Furlong in 2014. The Brown’s simplified the name to NEDS on Gull Lake.

Brown has always had a love of

good food that began in high school while working at a variety of restaurants. He later started a small side business called Boogie Barbeque, while working in Grand Rapids as a Software Support Engineer, which he continues to operate for catering, pig roasts and parties. You can try the award winning Boogie Barbecue ribs, pulled pork and brisket along with hand-cut French fries every Sunday in the summer, from Noon – 8pm at NEDS. For more information on Boogie Barbeque, visit their website BoogieBBQ.com, call (616) 2992435 or email BoogieBBQ@yahoo. com.

Construction on NEDS new location began in October 2018 - it’s a whole new look! The new location seemed to appear overnight, being built behind the old restaurant that continued operation during the construction. The new restaurant, with its craftsman design flair and plenty of outdoor seating to view Gull Lake, was designed and built by local firm, Glas Associates. The new building idea presented itself when the Brown’s had the opportunity to purchase the small home and property next door - allowing space for a larger restaurant and ample parking.

They have complete bar service, with a drink menu of over fifty different varieties of beer and mixed drinks.

The beer selection offers everything from Budweiser to Oberon and is constantly rotating with the diverse offerings of Michigan’s local breweries. Stop in for their daily $3 drink special or a mix & match 6 packs of micro/craft beers to go.

Ice cream anyone? They serve 12 flavors of Ashby’s Sterling ice cream.

A few flavors that caught my attention were Cow Tippin’ (fields of caramel-filled chocolate cups lay-

ing in sweet, vanilla ice cream, near a river of caramel) and Michigan Pot Hole (thick black-tar fudge in chocolate ice cream with chunks of chocolate asphalt). I’ll be back to try one of these award-winning flavors soon!

NEDS offers an extensive carryout menu, including bagged ice, beer and wine; and will even deliver to your boat at the boat launch. Order online at NedsonGullLake.com or

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Retro has been reborn! Are you old enough to remember sticker stores from the 1980’s? I sure am and it was euphoric! Captivating the mind with hundreds of rolls of stickers in all shapes, sizes, colors and themes. Affordable ready-made art for kids of all ages. Tearing off the perforated section from the never-ending roll was exciting and meant commitment. Of course we had the “sticker books” to organize and put our collections into.

I considered it art and the imaginative part was left up to me in how I would arrange them on the pages. I guess you can say it was the original form of scrapbooking and has become what “stories” are considered now (in my opinion) on social media.

I regularly post on Instagram, yet only discovered stories and selftaught myself about a year ago. I am fascinated as well as addicted! It takes me back to the sticker store days when everything was readily available and already designed; I just had to pick and choose what I wanted.

That’s how I feel now, positively giddy with this creative venue for photos. The stories are viewable in 15-second increments and last 24 hours before they disappear from public view and are saved to your story archive.

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Choose your image and resize by using your fingers to make it larger or smaller or crop how you would like. If your photo is older than the last 24 hours, it will show a date on it. Drag it towards the bottom and the trash icon will appear if you do not want it. Swipe right or left to get different filters options. You can also tap on the circle smiley face on top and many more filter choices will be available. There is also the writing icon on top that allows you to write or draw on your photo. The top right is the Aa icon and it will pull up your keyboard to type. Font selections are on top center, tap on them for the one you would like to use. My favorite icon is the square smiley face on the top…ohhh the selection and fun you’ll have with everything that

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pops up. My go-to is the GIF. Tap on that and you will see the trending animated stickers. Use the search bar to type in a word to find almost anything you can think of. It’s so cool to see what is available. When you find what you like, tap on the icon and it will appear on your picture. Move it around and resize it larger or smaller with your fingers. Double tap on it to mirror flip. There are so many awesome discoveries you will make once you start exploring. When your story is finished and ready to share, all you have to do is tap on the bottom left icon of “your story”.

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Vintage in the Zoo (VITZ) HOPUP Block Party is the place to be on the first Friday of every month from June – October at Bates Alley in downtown Kalamazoo from 4pm9pm. Be sure to attend the upcoming block parties on August 2nd, September 6th and October 4th.

The event features a tightly curated and rotating selection of the best local vintage vendors in the region, along with artists, music, and more!

Event founders, Megan Zielke and Patrick Turner, are well known and respected in the Kalamazoo vintage community since bringing the Vintage in the Zoo outdoor market to the Bank Street market space. The next market on Bank St. occurs on the first Sunday in August (Aug. 4th).

After attending a VITZ market last fall, leadership with Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership approached Zielke and Turner about the possibility of a similar event to take place at the newly transformed Bates Alley space. Zielke and Turner spent the winter months brainstorming before proposing the Hop-Up Block Party

event - choosing the same night as the established Art Hop to bring even more people to downtown Kalamazoo on the first Friday of the month.

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The Great Lakes Thrift Company (vintage denim & t-shirts), Nostalgica Vintage (1960-70’s Jewelry,

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Hope to see you there! Bring the party!

On a side note: Bates Alley is the latest downtown development - once a little-known alley, it has been transformed into a vibrant community space, with a pedestrian only walkway, outdoor patio seating for the six businesses and restaurants along the alley, and host to a variety of entertainment and events. Additionally, Bates Alley connects the Entertainment District through to Farmer’s Alley and over to the Downtown Mall.

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I was recently interviewed by WWMT-3 TV when should a child get their own smart phone. https:// wwmt.com/news/forward-focus/ forward-focus-when-should-children-get-their-first-smartphone It was surprising to me to hear the feedback I received from parents who heard the presentation on WWMT3. Several challenges were expressed, not the least of which is how to parent children about technology. Much of the literature out there is focused at teens and tweens. (Read: Family Circle August 2019: Talking About

by Dan Tynan pg. 72) But here I want to talk about smart phones and our littlest ones – toddlers to schoolaged kiddos.

We’ve all done it: used TV, a movie, or a video or game on our phone to quiet and occupy our kids so we can get something done. It saves-the-day in a crisis, a virtual baby-sitter without interactive skills. I hear 2-yearolds begging, “Mommy, phone,” whining and crying when the answer appropriately is, “No.” Toddlers need to develop the part of their brain that makes decisions, puts things into perspective, creates order. When they focus on a screen too much that development gets stuck; they forget how to play. Their ability to cope decreases and too much screen time can lead to sleep disturbances, increased anxiety, and depression. But giving

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them your phone is not like giving them their own.

School-aged kiddos often want that constant stimulation that comes from a smart phone in their pocket. And the status! Let us not forget the peer pressure and status among peers from having your own phone even in elementary school. But, would you give your 7-year-old the keys to your car and say, “Have a good time!” Uh uh.

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They’re kids. And what about access to mind-blowing information that they are not ready to understand?

This whole parenting conundrum with smart phones is new for this generation of parents. We never had this kind of technology before 2007 and the smart phone content has exploded. We can’t rely on what our parents did but we can use common sense as our guide. Here are some ideas to think through in creating your own set of rules to govern when kiddos have access to their own smart phone (and tablet) in your home: Think about a smart phone as a dangerous, expensive tool that requires some higher order thinking to manage. Like a power lawn mower. If they are too young to mow, they’re too young to manage an Iphone.

If they do have a phone, stay in line-ofsight supervision and check what they are watching, texting, or playing regularly.

Limit screen time to no more than 2 hours per day (that’s TV, computer, tablets, or smart phones) and tuneout an hour before bedtime. (American Academy of Pediatrics) If your child needs a way to contact you (no phone at home, after school events, etc.) consider another device such as a track phone, flip phone, or a watch such as a Gizmo. They give your child access to you or emergency contacts without constant access to the internet and for 10% of the cost!

The bottom line is: if you want to give your child their own cell phone, “wait ‘til 8th” [grade]. Your kiddos be more mature, hopefully making good choices, are more responsible, and will be better able to cope with the demands of social media by age 13-14. In the meantime, model good phone-use yourselves by putting the phone away and paying attention to your family. You will all benefit.

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The Kalamazoo County Youth Fair and Harding’s Friendly Markets have partnered to offer Presale 1-Day Carnival Ride Wristbands for Maple Leaf Amusements at a low cost of only $10.00 through August 5. The price during the Fair, which runs from August 6-10, will be $20.00.

Presale one-day Carnival Ride Wristbands can be purchased at nine local Harding’s Friendly Markets stores and also at the Kalamazoo County Parks Office.

“The discounted wristbands combined with low entrance fees, free parking, and daily giveaways makes going to the fair a very affordable family entertainment option,” said Josh Gower, Fair Coordinator. “We want families to come to the Fair each summer and make it a tradi-

tion!”

The Kalamazoo County Youth Fair is focused on bringing a fun, affordable, and educational experience to families and youth in the Kalamazoo Area. New for 2019, the Lost Nations Rodeo will be held on Saturday night at 7:30pm in the Grandstand and is included with Fair admission. The rodeo will feature a family friendly show including bull riding, barrel racing, and mutton busting.

Enjoy nightly musical entertainment on the Kalamazoo Music Stage while eating some of your favorite fair food. Experience local farms and over 400 animals along with educational presentations and displays.

4-H exhibits will be on display inside the Main Expo, and don’t miss the 4-H Livestock Auction on Thursday.

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Free themed Kids Expo activities and entertainment will be held all day every day. Maple Leaf Amusements will return in 2019 and has added a couple of new rides including bumper cars. For complete schedule and details check out www.kalamazoocountyfair.com.

The Kalamazoo County Youth Fair would like to thank Zoetis for returning as the Grand Champion Sponsor for 2019! The Fair would also like to thank Grandstand Sponsors – Meijer and The Buckham Agency, and Gatehouse Sponsor –

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The Kalamazoo County Youth Fair is open Tuesday-Saturday, August 6-10 from 9am-9pm daily. Admission is $6 for adults, $2 for kids ages 6-12 and free for kids under 5. The Fair will be held at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground, located at 2900 Lake Street.

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Tired of being left out of stimulating conversations at parties and barbeques? Well, fear not. Here I come to save the day. (That was a direct quote from one of my childhood hero’s, Mighty Mouse.) Just remember a couple of these facts and you’re bound to make a hit. Here they are: A high intake of dietary fiber is associated with a wide array of health benefits, including a reduced mortality rate. High fiber intake was also linked to lower blood cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and lower body weight. The average American consumes about 15 grams of fiber per day. However, the benefits start with consumption of 25 to 30 grams a day.

Similar benefits were seen for higher intakes of whole grains which are also high in fiber.

If you drink red wine, a few simple steps can help you avoid “merlot mouth”, the purple stain that gets on your teeth. One suggestion is to brush your teeth BEFORE drinking wine, not right after. Brushing before gets rid of the film of developing plaque on teeth to which the wine pigments could otherwise stick. Don’t brush for at least 30 minutes after drinking, since brushing can cause temporary etching of the tooth enamel that has been softened by the wine’s acidity.

Instead rinse your mouth with water after drinking to help remove the staining particles. Eating while drinking helps stop the staining by acting as a barrier to the acids and promoting

saliva flow.

Evening exercise is unlikely to impair sleep in most people, unless they do it vigorously during the hour before bedtime. Sleep experts typically advise not exercising within a few hours of bedtime. But further analysis found negative on sleep quality and quantity only when vigorous exercise was done within an hour of bedtime. In contrast, moderate evening exercise, even when done shortly before bedtime, had no adverse effects on sleep and may have had some small benefits. However, older people may be more likely to be affected by evening exercise.

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Exercise is better than weight loss drugs at reducing deep abdominal fat.

Compared to drugs, exercise resulted in greater reductions in visceral fat.

This is the fat that surrounds internal organs and is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat which lies under the skin. Visceral fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Aerobic exercise reduced visceral fat the most. Because exercise may be better at reducing visceral fat than subcutaneous fat, it may produce minimal or no weight loss. Thus, focusing on weight loss alone to monitor the success of exercise may underestimate the value of exercise. Plus, relying only on exercise to lose weight without paying attention to what is going in your mouth is a recipe for failure.

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Adding fresh-picked blueberries to just about any dish will make it more amazing – ah!

There is no better way to taste summer than by biting into a freshpicked berry and no other berry offers a blue hue loaded with amazing health benefits like that of the blueberry!

With studies showing us that consuming blueberries can help maintain

healthy bones, lower blood pressure, help manage diabetes, ward off heart disease, prevent cancer, improve mental health, aid digestion, help with weight loss and even help fight off wrinkles, its one berry we all should be eating.

My favorite nugget of knowledge about blueberries was that they have found that it can help support cognitive function.

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Journal of Nutrition, researchers reported that daily consumption of about one cup of fresh blueberries showed positive changes in cognitive function.

The research, which was conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, concluded that the blueberry-supplemented group showed significantly fewer repetition errors than the placebo

group and also had fewer errors in task-switching tests as well, which is an important component of executive function, a brain component that also guides thought and behavior, so that’s huge. However, this benefit has now been eclipsed by a 2018 study done by researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia, which has confirmed that blueberry extract not only enhances the effects of radiation therapy – one of the most popular treatments for cervical cancer – but is even more successful than radiation at destroying cancer cells.

The University of Missouri research team wanted to investigate the use of blueberry extract as a radiosensitizer – a non-toxic, natural substance that enhances the efficacy of conventional cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy. The team previously had success treating prostate cancer using a polyphenol in red grapes called resveratrol as a radiosensitizer To their surprise, blueberry extract not only proved to be a powerful radiosensitizer, but also was shown to be an even more effective cervical cancer treatment than radiation.

Given how easily attainable blueberries are and that a mere cup a day is all that is needed to gain its protective and healing benefits, it is only logical that anyone who wants to support cognitive function and so much more would be very quick to become berry “wise” very soon!

Here now are some beautiful ways to boost both flavor and health with blueberries. ENJOY! Berry wise!

By Laura Kurella Photos and recipes courtesy of the Blueberry Council

blueberry almond chicken salad lettuce wraps U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council 1/2-cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/2-teaspoon kosher salt 1/4-teaspoon pepper 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped 1-cup blueberries 1/2-cup celery, chopped 1/4-cup scallions, chopped 8 lettuce leaves 2 tablespoons almonds, sliced and toasted In a bowl, combine yogurt, basil, salt and pepper until blended.

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easy no-bake glazed blueberry oat bars U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council 2 cups blueberries, divided 1-cup oats 1-cup dates, pitted 1/2 cup almonds, sliced and toasted 1/4-cup chia seeds 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/2-teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3-cup confectioners’ sugar (optional) 1 teaspoon orange juice or water (optional) Line an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang and spray with cooking spray. In a food processor, combine 1-cup blueberries, oats, dates, almonds, chia seeds, orange zest and cinnamon and pro-

cess until mixture is sticky and holds together.

Stir in remaining 1-cup blueberries.

Press into prepared pan and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. Combine confectioners’ sugar and orange juice and drizzle over top if desired.

Cut into 16 bars.

Number of servings (yield): 16 bars Nutrition: 130 calories; 3.5 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 3 g protein; 24 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 13 g sugar; 0 mg sodium; 149 mg potassium (4% of daily value); 42 mg calcium (4% of daily value); 1 mg iron (6% of daily value); 3 mg vitamin C (4% of daily value); 1 mcg vitamin A (0% of daily value).

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Crush the blueberries with the back of a spoon and set aside Preheat grill to high Drizzle olive oil over chicken and season with salt and pepper.

Place on the grill and cook for about 7 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the chicken. Serve on a large plate and top with the blueberry relish and the remaining chopped rosemary Number of servings (yield): 4-6 servings Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 14 minutes

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Food labels may not always mean what you think they mean. Some packaging claims that the food tucked inside is healthy, organic, and non-GMO. Eggs and meat products may boast cage-free, free range, or grass-fed labels. Here’s what those food labels really mean:

Organic

A label that packs a punch. The organic label is reserved for foods that do not use genetically engineered ingredients. If animal products have this label, the animals were fed organic feed. Farmers are not allowed to use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, but can use animal manure and natural predators (to control pests).

Organic standards are monitored by private companies that certify farmers and any farmers found to be violating the standards may face federal prosecution. Be wary of packaging that claims to be organic without the label pictured at the right. Only foods with the label meet USDA standards.

Non GMO

Unfortunately, this label can be misleading. If only the non-GMO label is present, without the organic label as well, the food was likely grown with synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. There are no regulations for farming practices associated with the non-GMO label. The label is also overused. Currently, the most com mon GMOs are corn, soybeans, sugar beets, and canola. However, this label can be seen on produce that has no GMO equivalent, such as mangoes

and strawberries.

Cage Free This label only applies to chicken eggs. It means that the chickens were not housed in wire cages, but in barns instead. The chickens are raised in a barn packed tightly together. While the birds are not caged, there is not much room to move either.

Free Range

Chickens must be raised in an area with access to the outdoors in order for eggs to receive this label. However, “having access” does not always

mean that the chickens actually spent time outside. Free range eggs usually come from thousands of chickens stuffed in a barn with a few small doors leading to the outside. Only tens of chickens may actually be able to find their way to these doors.

Pasture Raised

This is a great label with a catch. In most circumstances, pasture raised animals spend most of their time foraging in various pastures. However, beware of false claims! Look for the certifications listed to the right.

• American Grassfed • Animal Welfare Approved • PCO Certified 100% Grassfed • NOFA-NY 100% Grassfed • USDA Organic (dairy and beef only) • Certified Humane Raised and Handled + Pasture Raised (eggs only) • American Human Certified + Pasture Raised (eggs only) • Global Animal Partnership Steps 4 to 5+ (beef cattle and pigs) • Global animal Partnership Steps 5 and 5+ (all animals)

Grass-Fed

This label, usually found on beef, means that the cattle were raised on a diet consisting mostly of grains and were never confined to a feedlot.

Although much of the grass-fed beef found in stores is from overseas, consumers should look for third-party certifications from the U.S., such as the one to the right from the American Grassfed Association.

Fair Trade

This label, verified by a couple different organizations, is primarily found on coffee and chocolate. Producers that earn the fair trade label are guaranteed a minimum price for their product, which is usually higher than market price. Most producers using this label are small farmers that are part of cooperatives. However, experts note that the increased revenue to producers may not be enough to lift them out of poverty.

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free family friendly events Free Movies in the Park at Celery Flats Historical Area -7328 Garden Lane in Portage

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World on Friday, August 23rd at 9pm.

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“Fill your summer Friday nights with free Movies in the Park! All shows begin at sunset (9 pm). Bring a blanket or chair for lawn seating in front of the Grain Elevator at Celery Flats. Popcorn and other snacks will be available for purchase.”

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Alan Turner and the Steel Horse Band on Thursday, August 1st at 7pm.

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Park Luau, enjoy carnival games, inflatables, balloon animals, music by a local DJ, a fire show by Island Dancers and a watermelon eating contest. Food truck concessions will be available for purchase. The performance area will have chairs available on a first-come, first-served basis. To participate in the watermelon eating contest please visit the performance area by 5 pm – only the first 15 people to register will be entered!

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Portage Branch 2900 W. Centre Ave. kzooymca.org Portage MI 49024 * Free day pass available if you have not 269�324�9622 used one in 12 months.

from 11am-1pm at Central Park (7800 Shaver Road, Portage).

“Join the Portage Department of Public Safety for the annual Pig Out with Public Safety. This FREE back-to-school event provides kids with backpacks and school supplies needed for the upcoming school year.

Enjoy a traditional summer cookout, your favorite local magician Brian Penny, face painting, games and much more! School supplies will be provided while supplies last.

Binder Park Zoomobile on select Sundays from 2-3pm Desert Dwellers – August 25th Wild vs. Pet – September 15th

“Binder Park Zoo brings the zoo to you with fun and educational programs! Live animal ambassadors help you experience the wonders of nature firsthand. The Zoomobile visits us at Schrier Park (850 West Osterhout).

These programs are free and no registration is required.”

Fall Into Magic show on Friday, September 20th at 6pm.

At the Hayloft Theatre

(7334 Garden Lane in Portage. Free (ticket required)

“See your local magician, Brian Penny in a special fall show at the Hayloft Theatre, along with a visit from the Kalamazoo Ghost Busters and a couple friends from a galaxy far, far away. Every child will receive a chance to win a private magic lesson for one, taught by Brian Penny himself. Each child will also receive a FREE magic trick. Glow necklaces and concessions will be available for purchase. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Portage Community Center. Tickets can be obtained at Portage Parks & Recreation (7900 South Westnedge Avenue).

For more information on any of these events, please visit their website at myparks.portagemi.gov.

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FREE august EVENTS

Through August 18 Muskie Madness Tour Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Sat. & Sun. 12-1pm Through September 2 Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Tours Mon.-Sat. 10am, 12pm, 2pm, Sun. 12pm, 2pm, 668-2876 Through September 2 Family Scavenger Hunt Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.12pm-5pm Through September 2 Feeding Frenzy @ Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, Mon.-Fri. 12:30pm Through September 8 Exhibit: Amusement Park & Sports Science Kalamazoo Valley Museum Through September 8 Exhibit: History of Baseball In Paw Paw, 1-4pm Carnegie Community Center

Through September 30 Exhibit: The Secret Life of Bees Kalamazoo Valley Museum Through October 6 Exhibit: The Honeybee Scriptures Artist Ladislav Hanka exhibits Etchings w/wax from bees Kalamazoo Valley Museum Thursdays, August 1,8,15,22,29 Kalamazoo Farmers Markets 1204 Bank St., 2-6pm Thursday, August 1 Music: Glenn Miller, 7-9pm Overlander Bandshell, Portage Thursdays, August 1,8,15,22,29 Archery, ages 8+, 5-7pm, pre-register Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Thursdays, August 1,8,15,22,29 Pub Trivia with Rick & John Boatyard Brewing, 7-9pm Thursday, August 1 Music: Alan Turner/Steel Horse Band Overlander Bandshell, Portage, 7pm Friday, August 2 Gazelle Sports Historic Walk, 8am Friday, August 2 Memory Café-for individuals with memory loss & their caretakers Paw Paw Library, 10:30am-Noon Friday, August 2 Everyone’s a Member Day & Art Hop Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 8am-8pm Fridays, August 2,9,16,23,30 Lunchtime Live-food trucks Bronson Pk., Kal.,11:30-1:30pm Friday, August 2 Art Hop – Dwtn. Kalamazoo & Vine Neighborhood, 5-8pm Fri. & Sat., August 2,3,9,10,16,17 23,24,30,31-Kids Fishing ages 3-16 Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Fri. 5-7pm,, Sat. 9-11am, 668-2876 Friday, August 2 Music: Acoustic Waves, 7-10pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300 Fri. & Sat., Aug. 2,3,10,16,17,23,24 Music: Potter’s Lounge Four Points by Sheraton, 7-10pm Friday, August 2, Spider-Man Movie @ Celery Flats: Movie 9pm, Activities 7pm Saturdays August 3,10,17,24,31 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 7am-2pm, 337-8899

GOOD NEWS

Saturdays, August 3,10,17,24,31 Texas Corners Farmers Market 7110 West Q Ave., 8am-Noon

Wednesdays, August 7,14,21,28 Music: Potter’s Lounge- Four Points

By Sheraton, 5:30-8:30pm

Friday, August 16 Music: Lisa Mackie & Ryan Gladding Boatyard Brewing, 7-10pm

Saturdays, August 3,10,17,24,31 Music: BenJammin’ and Analisa Educational entertainers & Kids breakfast Old Dog Tavern, 10-11am, 381-5677

Wednesdays, August 7,14,21,28 Meditation at Unity of Kalamazoo Church, 6pm, 385-2239

Saturday, August 17 Ramona Park Luau 4-9pm

Saturday, August 3 Movie & Ice cream: Galaxy Quest Richland Library, 1-3pm Saturday, August 3 Stories, activities, guests & prizes Kalamazoo Public Library - Central 2-3:30pm, 342-9837 Saturday, August 3 Music: Mike List, 7-10pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300 Sundays, August 4,11,18,25 Portage Farmers Market Portage City Hall, 10am-2pm Sunday, August 4 Vintage in the Zoo, 10am-5pm Kalamazoo Farmer’s Market space Sundays, August 4,11,18,25 Food Truck Sunday Brunch Bronson Park, 11am-2pm Sundays, August 4,11,18,25 Traditional Irish Music Jam Boatyard Brewing, 4-6:30pm Sundays, August 4,11,18,25 Bell’s Eccentric Café - Team Trivia Doors open 5, Trivia 6-8pm, 382-2332 Sundays, August 4,11,18,25 Professional Blues Jam Old Dog Tavern, 6-9pm, 381-5677 Sunday, August 4 Music: Ben Daniels Band, 6:30pm Kindleberger Pk. Stage, Parchment Mondays, August 5,12,19,26 Cruise-In’s, 5pm-dusk Dean’s Ice Cream, Plainwell Monday, August 5 Book Group: Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Parchment Library, 6:30pm Tuesdays, August 6,13,20,27 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 1204 Bank St., 8am-1pm Tuesday, August 6 Video: The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography, Part 1 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, noon

Wednesday, August 7 Music: Dylan Tolbert, 6:30-9:30 Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300 Wednesdays, August 7,14,21,28 Music: Jazz Jams at The Union Dwtn. Kal.,7-10pm, 384-6756 Wednesdays, August 7,14,21,28 Local DJ’s Spinning the Best Vinyl Old Dog Tavern, 8pm, 903-6783 Wednesday, August 7 Music: Whiskey Before Breakfast O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Wednesdays, August 7,14,21,28 Comedy Show - Open Mic. Harvey’s, 9-11pm (ages 21+) Thursday, August 8 Music: Tom Duffield O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm Friday, August 9 Accommodations for All- live web Training, Disability Network SWMI 1-3pm, 345-1516, x119,dnswm.org Friday, August 9 Music: Thornapple Jazz Orchestra Yorkville Community Church, 7-9pm Friday, August 9 Movie @ Dutton Park-How to Train Your Dragon, 6pm fun/7:30 movie Friday, August 9 Music: The Dow Family, 7-10pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300 Saturday, August 10 Make & Take: Mason Jar Travel Bank Richland Library, Teens/adults, 11am Saturday, August 10 Music: Bill Slaght Vickers’, 7pm Saturday, August 10 Music: David Flanagan, 7-10pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300 Sunday, August 11 Music: Thunderwude, 6:30pm Kindleberger Stage, Parchment

Sunday, August 18 Music: Cereal City Concert Band Kellogg Manor House, 3pm Sunday, August 18 Music: Kanola Band, 6-7:30pm Free ice cream, face painting & kids books, Flesher Field, Oshtemo Sunday, August 18 Music: May Erlewine &The Motivations @ Kindleberger Stage, Parchment, 6:30pm Tuesday, August 20 Fish Stories (elementary ages) Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, 10:30am Tuesday, August 20 Video: The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography, Part 2 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Noon Wednesday, August 21 Music: Out of Favor Boys O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, August 22 Do’s & Don’ts: Service Animals Disability Network SWMI 9-10:30am, 345-1516, x119 Thursday, August 22 Cereal City Concert Band Leila Arboretum, 7pm Thursday, August 22 Music: Bog Road O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Friday, August 23 Movie @ Crane Park – TBD Family fun 6pm, Movie 7:30pm Friday, August 23 Music: Tolbert Drive Music Boatyard Brewing, 7-10pm Friday, August 23 Movie @ Celery Flats: How to Train Your Dragon, 9pm Saturday, August 24 Pig Out with Public Safety Central Park, Portage, 11am-1pm

Tuesday, August 13 Talk: W. Michigan’s Area Show Artists Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Noon

Saturday, August 24 Kalamazoo Black Business Expo Family fun, food & shopping Kalamazoo Expo Center, 1-5pm

Tuesday, August 13 Movie @ NACD, 612 N. Park St. Teen Titans Go! 6pm fun/7:30 movie

Saturday, August 24 Music: Megan Dooley, 8-10pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300

Tuesdays, August 6,13,20,27 Texas Corners Farmers Market 7110 West Q Ave., 4-7pm

Wednesday, August 14 Shepherd’s Barn & Shalom Woolery Tour, 10:45am - Meet at Shepherd’s Barn, 6276 N. Riverview, Kal.

Sunday, August 25 Binder Park Zoomobile, 2-3pm (Desert Dwellers) @ Schrier Park

Tuesdays, August 6,13,20,27 Tibetan Buddhism People’s Church, Kal. 7-8:30pm

Wednesday, August 14 Thriver-Health Talks, 5:30-7pm Ascension Borgess Health Club

Sunday, August 25 Music: Bronk Bros.

Kindleberger Stage, Parchment, 6:30pm

Wednesdays, August 7,14,21,28 Hooked on Nature, ages 6 & under Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, 10:30am

Wednesday, August 14 Vinyl Night, 7-10pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300

Wednesday, August 28 Music: GLAMA JAMA, 7-10pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300

Wednesdays, August 7,14,21,28 Richland Farmers Market @ Community Center, 3-6pm

Wednesday, August 14 Music: Carrie McFerrin O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm

Friday, August 30 Music: St. Joe Jack, 7-10pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300

Wednesday, August 7 Backpack & Helmet Giveaway & Bike Rodeo, bring your bike. While supplies last! Ascension Borgess Health & Fitness Ctr.

Thursday, August 15 Kalamazoo Night Farmers Market 1204 Bank St., 5-10pm

Saturday, August 31 Music: Acoustic Waves, 7-10pm Boatyard Brewing, 226-0300

Thursday, August 15 Tour of the Alamo Museum, 7pm

Saturday, August 31 Music: Trixy Tang The Dock 9pm

Tuesdays, August 6 & 20 Thread/Yarn Club, 3:30-5pm Thread/Bead Club, 5-7:30pm Parchment Library, 343-7747

Wednesdays, August 7,14,21,28 Cruise-Ins @ Gilmore Car Museum 5-8pm, 671-5089

Thursday, August 15 Music: Megan Dooley O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm