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RememberWhen Mi ranchito Mercedes Sanchez opened Mi Ranchito on S. Westnedge Avenue in 1977. It was one of the first family owned Mexican restaurants in Kalamazoo – offering authentic Mexican cuisine made from recipes passed down through generations of the Franco family in Mexico. The original location at 3806 S. Westnedge Avenue (near the pedestrian bridge) was formerly a Phillips 66 gas station, one of the first repurposed gas stations in Kalamazoo. Prior to Mi Ranchito, the building was home to a few other restaurants, including Jenny’s Junction that sold submarine sandwiches. The building was torn down once Ziggy’s Auto
Sales purchased the property and constructed a new building on that site. Sanchez’s sister, Lucia and her husband Jose, opened another Mi Ranchito location on November 4th, 1980 at 3112 S. 9th Street, near the corner of Stadium Drive. The spacious restaurant was perfect to host families and large groups. They offered Mexican fine dining in a casual setting with big booths and colorful décor. Four families helped at the Oshtemo Township restaurant through the years and are credited for its success. The menu offered a wide array of Mexican favorites and margaritas by the pitcher. My favorite dish when I dined at Mi Ranchito was the chicken flauta – it was beyond delicious. My coworkers and I celebrated many birthdays there, especially the ones
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that fell during the summer months, where we could dine outside on their patio. Many fondly remember the Queso Fundita, guacamole and the salsa and chips. A few of the many comments on the Vanished Kalamazoo Facebook site include: Guacamole Tacos from Westnedge...oh my! Mi Ranchito was the best!!!! “So many great memories of dining outside on summer evenings in Oshtemo.” “Mi Ranchito was the best! Went at least twice a month.” “Flautas, black bean soup, best margaritas!! Miss it!!” and another comment after my own heart, “Chicken Flautas, can’t find
them like that anywhere else.” Lucia and Jose’s daughter, Marta, who started working in the restaurant when she was 13, became a co-owner in 2006 and managed the restaurant. The Franco’s decided to retire when Lucia was 72 years old and Jose was 82 years old. The Franco’s last day was on December 31st, 2012. They celebrated their final day by offering some of their most popular dishes at 1980 prices (the year they opened) – many meals were just $3.75. This was meant as a thank you to everyone who came through their doors over the years, according to an article in the Kalamazoo Gazette on November 13, 1912. The Franco’s kept the Mi Ranchito name, but sold the property to another local business, Mangia Mangia, who opened a second location in Oshtemo. Recently the property has been taken over by yet another local business, Jac’s Pizza. Jackie Merriam
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It’s the best time of year to
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A green, thick lawn will add to the beauty and value of your home. Fall is the best time of the
the cores and dispose of them properly to keep the soil light and airy for seeding.
year to overseed your existing lawn or establish a new lawn. The ideal time is the month of September. If your lawn is a bit thin, has bare patches or needs good care, now is the time to take care of it so it can become thoroughly established before warm temperatures arrive in spring.
5. Apply Fertilome Starter Fertilizer and lime if determined to be needed by the pH test.
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7. Dethatch your lawn if thatch is thicker than ½ inch. This can be done with heavy raking or a special dethatching rake may be necessary in extreme cases.
A weak lawn may have thin or scraggly patches, seem overrun with weeds or have bare patches that are difficult to keep green and lush. Overseeding can help eliminate these problem areas and create a more consistent, luxurious lawn. 1. Spray broadleaf weeds with Fertilome Weed Free Zone and wait 2 weeks for the weeds to disappear. Several treatments may be necessary if the yard is thick with weeds. 2. Take a soil sample of your lawn to determine the pH. Wedel’s can help test pH levels, or home test kits are available. 3. Mow shorter than normal and rake clean to remove unnecessary debris that may keep seeds from reaching the soil. 4. Core aerate if you have compacted soil or heavy thatch. Remove
The Ferris wheel photo on the cover inspired me to look into this amusement ride’s history. George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. built the original Ferris wheel for the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. With a height of 264 feet, it was the tallest attraction at the Exposition, when it opened to the public on June 21, 1893. It was intended to rival the 1,063-foot Eiffel Tower, the centerpiece of the 1889 Paris Exposition. Ferris’s great invention was the result of his studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his bridge
6. Choose a grass seed type that will thrive in your soil’s conditions. A blend formulated for our area is ideal.
8. Overseed with the proper seed. If core aerating, lightly topdress with topsoil. 9. If needed, cover the freshly seeded area with netting or hay to discourage birds or other wildlife from consuming the seed before it grows. 10. Water daily until grass has germinated, then soak once a week to encourage deep root growth. 11. Fertilize in late fall with Fertilome Winterizer Lawn Food.
Seeding A New Lawn If you have no existing lawn or the entire ground is overrun with nothing but weeds, it may be best to start from scratch and create the lawn of
building experience in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His career began in the railroad industry before pursuing an interest in bridge building. Ferris understood the growing need for structural steel and founded G.W.G. Ferris & Co. in Pittsburgh, a firm that tested and inspected metals for railroads and bridge builders. The huge Ferris wheel had 36 cars, each fitted with 40 revolving chairs and able to accommodate up to 60 people, giving a total capacity of 2,160. The wheel carried some 38,000 passengers daily and took 20 minutes to complete two revolutions, the first involving six stops to allow
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your dreams. 1. Kill existing vegetation with KillZall. If you want to preserve nearby trees or shrubs, take steps to protect that vegetation from the treatment. 2. Take a soil sample of your lawn to determine the pH. A testing kit can provide a good pH estimate, or Wedel’s can test pH for you.. 3. Prepare soil by breaking up the surface with a rake or spade using a crisscross pattern. All large lumps should be broken up, and any large rocks should be removed. 4. Broadcast Fertilome Starter Fertilizer, lime and gypsum as determined by the pH test. This will provide a nutrition boost for fresh seeds. 5. Spread topsoil to a ½ inch depth for appropriate planting. 6. Rototill to a depth of 4 inches and grade smooth. This will mix all the top layers together for uniform soil and nutrition, ensuring even turf growth. 7. Sow a blend of seed formulated for our area and mulch lightly with straw, Mulch Seed Protector or EZ Straw with Tack to control erosion and conserve moisture.
passengers to exit and enter and the second a nine-minute non-stop rotation, for which the ticket holder paid 50 cents. The Exposition ended in October 1893, and the wheel closed in April 1894 and was dismantled and stored until the following year. It was then rebuilt on Chicago’s North Side, near Lincoln Park. It operated there from October 1895 until 1903, when it was again dismantled, then transported by rail to St. Louis for the 1904 World’s Fair and finally destroyed by controlled demolition using dynamite on May 11, 1906. Information Courtesy of Wikipedia
8. Water daily until grass has germinated, then soak once a week to encourage deeper root growth to resist droughts and repel weeds. If weather is hot and dry, a light moistening 2-3 times per day may be needed. 9. Fertilize again in late Fertilome Winterizer Lawn Food to provide nutrition throughout the season.
Which Seed? Not every lawn will thrive with the same type of grass seed. Allow our staff to help you select the seed that best suits your needs, soil type and planting conditions. Apply at the recommended rate and incorporate into the top ¼” of soil. Do not bury the seed or it may not germinate evenly. Be patient! Grass takes a long time to establish. Straw may be removed when seedlings are about 1 inch tall. It takes about 10-12 days for rye, 15-20 days for fescue and 20-30 days for bluegrass. It may take up to 12 months for the grass to completely fill in. No matter what the condition of your lawn, fall is the best time to take steps to help it rejuvenate so you have an amazing lawn to enjoy next spring. Terrie Schwartz Wedel›s Nursery, Florist & Garden Center
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As a leading yet preventable cause of death, suicide is one of the biggest public health issues we face today. Suicide is the
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10th leading cause of death in the United States. Each year over 44,000 Americans die by suicide. There are resources available to help those in crisis find the help and support they need. Gryphon Place, a local
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During September, Gryphon Place is offering opportunities to support and educate the community on suicide prevention.
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6th Annual Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk, September 28th at Arcadia Creek Festival Place in downtown Kalamazoo safeTALK trainings September 7th and 24th. The 7th is at Child and Family Services, and the 24th is at Gryphon Place. Mental Health First Aid: Adult Focused, September 9th at Gryphon Place Mental Health First Aid: Youth Focused,
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BookBug and this is a bookstore book fair fundraiser, September 14th 4rd Annual Messages of Hope Community Performance, September 19th at CityScape Suicide is a preventable public health issue and knowing the warning signs and resources to help someone in crisis can save a life. Some warning signs from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center include: -Talking about death or dying
-Looking for ways to kill themselves Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose -Talking about being a burden to others -Increased use of drugs or alcohol -Displaying extreme mood swings
Some ways you can help someone in crisis:
-Listen to what the person is saying, be sympathetic and nonjudgmental -Ask if they have had thoughts of suicide and take the person seriously -Do not leave the person alone -Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt -If a suicide attempt seems imminent, call your local crisis line (269381-HELP)
Dial 2-1-1 for access to local mental health services and resources Call 381-HELP to talk to a crisis worker Call 9-1-1 or go to a local emergency room for immediate crisis intervention Visit www.gryphon.org for resources and suicide prevention tips Registration and more information on all events can be found on Gryphon Place’s website www.gryphon. org/events. Gryphon Place provides suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention services. Program information is also available at gryphon. org. For immediate emotional support and crisis intervention dial 24/7 helpline, 269-381-HELP(4357). Save this number, you might save a life. For a full list of suicide prevention resources, visit http://www.gryphon. org/services/suicide-prevention. Gryphon Place connects people and organizations to resolve conflict and crisis, foster volunteerism, and meet community needs. Media resources for covering suicide in the news can be found here: http:// reportingonsuicide.org/ Questions or requests may be directed to Megan Scott, Media and Communications Coordinator MJScott@ gryphon.org
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bringing up baby: puppy training
When training puppies, rewarding desired behavior can make all the difference. Other important factors are consistency, supervision, confidence, socialization, and time.
Investing time in training your new furry family member is vital for the long-term happiness of all involved. Part of training is having the proper tools on hand. This includes a crate and plenty of chew toys. A trip to the vet is necessary to keep up on preventing heartworm and other diseases. A happy, healthy fur friend is much easier to train. Involve everyone in the training process, and be sure to include puppy obedience classes. This will help with animal and human socialization, as well as teaching your puppy how to be the best dog possible. While you’re learning the training methods that work best for your fur pal, be consistent with implementation. Only reward good behavior, even though it’s tempting to dole out treats just because giving treats is so much fun. Do keep in mind that accidents will happen – that’s part of the learning process. But frequent trips outside will reduce accidents inside. Creating a meal and exercise schedule, along
with plenty of potty time, will make the adjustment easier for all involved. Acclimate your new family member to being touched on the paws, ears, and face, even checking their mouth. Not only will this help you become acquainted with your pet, it will also help them get ready to take pills and have ears cleaned and nails clipped. And now for some specific advice from an experienced puppy trainer: Before bringing your puppy home, be sure to have a size-appropriate crate for crate training, puppy pads for potty training, collar, leash, food, dishes, and lots of chew toys. Have a vet picked out and decide in advance how you are going to train your new
friend. When you first bring the puppy home, take him or her outside to go potty. Then it’s time to star working on a good routine for feeding, walking, outside play, and bed time. Schedule your first vet appointment. To handle your puppy’s early interactions with other family members, including other pets, it’s a good idea to keep him or her on a leash in the beginning. This keeps the pup in eyesight, which helps with potty training (you’ll learn the signals for “I need to go out NOW”) and also makes it easy to reel puppy in if they decide the cat or the couch is a chew toy. Encourage gentle play.
Even before enrolling your puppy in a puppy obedience class, you’ll want to get started on housebreaking, crate training, and walking on a leash. Get a crate that’s big enough that the puppy can stand up, turn around, lie down, and stretch out. Keep crate time a positive experience – never punish the puppy in his or her crate. Be sure the puppy has enough outside time to potty and use walks and games like throwing a ball to burn off excess energy. It’s a good idea to hand a bell somewhere the puppy can reach it and teach him or her to hit the bell with their nose or paw to let you know that they need to go out. Always, always, always, give lots of praise and a few treats to reward desired behavior. Here’s to many happy years with your best canine friend! Enjoy the puppy time, with all its challenges, because before you know it your dog will be all grown up! Next month look for Bringing Up Baby: Tips For Kitten Care. Kalamazoo Animal Rescue June 2019 Newsletter - reprinted with permission by KAR. By Kim Bourner and Kelly Fischer
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Hello Good News Paper readers! So excited about this opportunity to write quarterly here helping cover all things vintage. We are Megan Zielke and Patrick Turner – Organizers of Vintage In The Zoo (VITZ) Market held at Kalamazoo Farmer’s Market and HOP-UP Block Party held at Bates Alley in Downtown Kalamazoo (learn more at Vintageinthezoo.com). Aside from being married and managing our household (3 kiddos under 5 years old), holding down full-time jobs (Patrick is a corporate graphic designer), and large obsessions with Polaroid and Mid-Century Modern (MCM), we throw Vintage Market events throughout the Spring/Summer (and maybe Winter, too ) in Kalamazoo and beyond with Megan’s company Vintage In The Zoo. In the three years since VITZ started, it has grown from 2 events in 2017 and 15-20 vendors to 8+ events in 2019 and 70+ vendors and artists offering amazing vintage, 80’s/90’s retro, and modern craft. Our awesome vendors work hard to help expand our growing small business community at each event. We are so thankful for the support and are still just getting started! For this first article we felt it appropriate to give some background on us, and why we LOVE vintage. Our story together began on a summer night back in 2005 at a Chicago loft-party. Patrick had just finished
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for this vision. Upon moving back to Kalamazoo in 2010, more events were thrown – including one to kick-off and celebrate the launch of Megan’s online Vintage shop “shopMaxine” in 2014. It was soon realized that this event hobby should be formalized, and that Kalamazoo needed a true Vintage Market. In 2017 Vintage In The Zoo began, we are so excited about the direction and growth thus far. The SW Michigan community has embraced VITZ, we are grateful as this is a labor of love, the incubation of small business and friendships built with partners, vendors, and guests has been a truly special aside to the project. Ok, so now that this is out of the way! Next article: Kalamazoo’s MidCentury resurgence and the burgeoning next-generation of Kzoo Modern fans. Have a great Fall and see you at the Market!
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The top books published this month that librarians across the country love Things You Save in a Fire: A Novel by Katherine Center
“A traumatic event as a young woman has left firefighter Cassie with a hard shell which breaks apart as she learns about forgiveness, love, and friendship. With gripping firefighting scenes and a love story, this is perfect for fans of Jo Jo Moyes or Marissa de los Santos. Alissa Williams, Morton Public Library, Morton, IL
Inland: A Novel by Téa Obreht
“Obreht lays a mythical voice over an already dreamlike landscape of drought in Arizona. A mother and half-grown sons generate a powerful dynamic not often explored, and the youngest, who knows about scary beasts, brings magic and intuition. A journey into a barren world, inside and out. For fans of Larry Watson and Alice Hoffman.” Katherine Phenix, Rangeview Library District, Adams County, CO
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The Right Swipe: A Novel
“Rowan travels to northern Scotland to nanny for a rich, eccentric family; a seemingly perfect job until everything unravels. The isolated location, creepy gothic vibe, unreliable narrator, and brilliant twists keep readers on edge from start to finish in a pulse-pounding read.”
“An intelligent, multicultural contemporary romance. Rhi, CEO of the Crush dating app, and Samson, NFL star, embark on a joint project that turns into more than just talk. Issues of #MeToo in the tech industry and the NFL’s concussion problem are woven in. For readers of the Forbidden Heart series, Elle Wright, and Alyssa Cole.”
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In Search of our Super-Powers A Mother and Daughter Adventure Series
Ellen: Every time I hear bluegrass music, I think of Sunday mornings. Growing up, bluegrass was the music of choice as the family reconvened after church. My dad would turn on the radio, turn up the volume, and set to making his specialty: scrambled eggs. Banjo, fiddle, and vocals would drift through the house mingling with the smell of the celery seed and coriander he sautéed with onions. My mom would arrange donuts,
slice a coffee cake, or toss a fresh fruit salad while my sister and I set the table, all of us humming along with tunes that caught our attention and enjoying the sun coming in the kitchen windows. Though I don’t encounter bluegrass music as often as I’d like to in my adult life, the instant a familiar chorus catches my ear I am transported back to Sunday morning. Audio memories are powerful. I’m willing
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to bet everyone has at least one song that instantly evokes something from their past. Jane: Our readers ask me how Ellen and I come up with the topics for our little stories. The answer is that we take turns leading. This month Ellen sent me this reminder of Sunday mornings listening to Grass Roots, the 10 a.m. broadcast on WMUK, 102.1 with local host Mark Sahlgren. During all those years I never knew a fiddle about Bluegrass, Traditional Acoustic Americana, Old Timey, or New Grass. It was only background to our weekly family breakfast which was hugely important to us because we belonged to different churches. Dean and I are an ecumenical couple who share our faith in God after worshiping at different churches. Over Sunday breakfast we talk about the different views of the scriptures we heard, the various activities going in the congregations, and who we sat by and talked with at church. We probably talk more about church and God this way than if we had gone to church together! Ellen’s story brought back to my memory the background music to these conversations. I read it out loud to Dean and then began humming a tune from deep down. I couldn’t name it or sing the lyrics, but I knew it was about dying and going to
heaven. Dean recognized it. “I’ll Fly Away,” he said. “It’s classic. My favorite version is by Alison Krauss.” I asked him which song he remembers from Grass Roots. “It’s not a song, but an artist: John Duffey. He does a wonderful version of Have Mercy on My Soul.” Ellen says that every time she hears Bluegrass she thinks of Sunday morning. Perhaps our unconventional family religious practice led us by way of separate churches, into a family meal, through the radio, and full circle to heaven and mercy. P.S. A big thank you to Mark Sahlgren, Lorraine Caron, and Darcie Wilkins! Jane & Ellen Knuth
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New Growth in Vine:
Meet the Independent businesses Making a New Home in the Neighborhood
New Growth in Vine: Meet the Independent Businesses Making a New Home in the Neighborhood It’s been a summer of new beginnings here on the corner of Vine Street and S. Westnedge Avenue. When Handmade Kalamazoo announced their intention to return their business to online- and popup-only sales back in the Winter, property manager Jenn Mann and the Vine Neighborhood Association’s Board of Directors got to work seeking proposals, hearing presentations, and reviewing business plans in order to find a new independent business to fill the space at 509 Vine St. When it was announced that SWAY Salon, the then-occupant of the space two doors down, would move to 509, Jenn had another space to fill. Shortly
after, UncLee’s Barbershop announced their intention to move shop, and there was yet another open rental for an independent business. After another exciting round of proposals and reviews, Heirloom Arts Tattoo Studio was selected for SWAY’s old space, and Rob’s Barbershop would replace UncLee’s. The new business owners all got to work making their new spaces their own in record time, and all were open to serve the public by early August. Heirloom Arts, the new installment at 505 Vine, prides itself on creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. The studio is owned and operated by women and non-binary artists and strives to create an open space for dialogue on topics like cultural appropriation and gender equity in the tattoo industry. Owner Eddie DeGraw and manager Tempest Anderson have transformed the former salon into a warm, vibrant studio with a private drawing corner where the artists can work on concepts. Tempest described the
new location as “spacious, comfy, and homey,” and said that they’ve gotten a lot of friendly, welcome foot traffic since moving to Vine Street. Next door at 507 Vine, Rob’s Barbershop offers cuts and shaves to everyone and anyone who walks through the doors in a clean, comfortable shop decorated with work by local artists and a TV playing sports coverage. “It’s been a very warm welcome,” said owner Rob DeAnda. “We get smiles and waves from people just walking by.” Rob is excited to bring his business to Vine, a community he describes as “full of motivated people looking to do positive things.” He’s looking forward to introducing some community outreach programs in the future, but for now he’s content to be planting roots and meeting new clients as he makes the space his own. On the other side of the wall, SWAY has nearly doubled in size since making the move from 505 Vine to 509. Beloved over the past year for its laid-back vibe and signature pink neon sign, clients are excited to see this small business
continue to grow. “We want this to be a place where anybody can walk in, feel at home, and get what they need,” said owner Courtney Kamman. “We want to keep making a name for ourselves.” With a larger space, Courtney has been able to make major strides toward those goals. The new shop shows off her and her husband Matt’s interior design chops with unique, funky-cool woodworking that brings a DIY touch to the space. And how could we forget to mention J-Bird Vintage? Jayne Gulliver is still selling vintage fashion and quirky treasures from her storefront at 511 Vine, and she couldn’t be more excited about her new neighbors. Jayne and Courtney delight in keeping the doors between the two businesses open so that they can chat and their clients can mingle. What a treat to live right around the corner from four independent, small, local businesses in full bloom. Give them a smile and a wave next time you’re in the neighborhood. By Erin Bensinger, Treasurer of the Vine Neighborhood Association
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Heart happiness begins with ourselves and the 365 days in a year offer new opportunities for expressing love. The heart symbol is perhaps the most influential and reoccurring theme in my everyday life as well as with my art. With loves magical and spellbinding powers, it’s easy to pursue and covet. I know I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: “To fill our lives with love is the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and to give our love away is the greatest gift we could give to one another.” Amen to that!
Speaking of love, I really love these yarn hearts and I can’t seem to stop making them. Some of you have probably received one or more out of the blue from me…you know, just because. And just because is a pretty good reason, don’t ya think. These hearts couldn’t be more elementary to make, but they sure do make a lovely first impression and are quite picturesque. Let’s all get hearthappy together and start creating!
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I like to recycle shipping boxes and use those to make the hearts. Step 2: Choose your yarn and taking the tail end, secure it in the cut portion of the heart. If you would rather, you can just tape it to the cardboard instead. Holding the yarn taut, wrap the heart in every direction over and over until all of the cardboard is completely covered in a random pattern and the heart has plumped up beautifully. Snip off the rest of the yarn and leave a little tail. With the scissors closed, push the tail into the heart to finish it off. I happen to love the navy blue, bisque and white hearts all together and have them artfully displayed in my home throughout the year. You should too! It’s a great way to surround yourself with love everyday. I’m thinking I’m going to try to do a large yarn heart decorative pillow next. With all the different sized yarns on the market, why not…can’t wait to see how it turns out. Have fun with this project and here’s a reminder of another thing I like to say: “keep some, give some.” Hope you have a wonderful and heart-happy day!
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roadside treasure Do you remember the old roadside attractions like Deer Forest, The Mystery Spot, and Paul Bunyan with Babe his blue ox at Castle Rock near the Bridge? There was even an Old Mother Hubbard’s Shoe on M-96 between Galesburg and Comstock at one time. I’ve always liked Michigan’s roadside attractions. On my family’s camping trips, dad had to put up with a lot of begging from back seat to stop at every roadside attraction we saw. His response was usually to speed past them to get up north and set up camp before sundown. I remember stopping at many roadside attractions at least once or twice when I was a kid, proving that dad did give in sometimes. I still love stopping at the increasingly rare roadside attractions, like the huge Root Beer Barrel in Douglas at Lake Michigan. Bonus: They serve one of the best root beer floats I’ve ever had. On a day trip to Lake Michigan, I noticed a little wonderland of concrete lawn ornaments at a business called D & D’s Concrete Gardens just this side of Otsego. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Or more accurately regarding D & D’s, I should say, Big Foot and dragons and gnomes, oh my. Of course I had to stop because of how interesting it looked. I never thought I’d be into lawn ornaments... until I saw these
unique ornaments. The variety was so large and they were so detailed that I just had to have one. Or two. And I wanted more. A three-part dragon rose out of the ground; a large Big Foot stood guard (Big Foot has been sold); angels, fairies, squirrels, and almost anything you could think of were there. A large Mr. Toad and an angel cat followed us home in the trunk. I was curious about these well-made ornaments so I talked to Dennis Clark who owns D & D Concrete Garden with his wife Debbie in Otsego. Dennis had worked in quality
control for an architectural concrete company where he thoroughly learned the properties of architectural concrete. At one point his wife asked him to make a birdbath for her with discarded concrete and soon many of his co-workers wanted birdbaths too. As a hobbyist, he then tried a few more concrete forms. In time, Dennis was laid off from his QC job and decided to go into the lawn ornament business full time. That’s when D & D’s Concrete Garden was born. What makes his concrete objects so special is that he uses architectural concrete and pays attention to detail. It takes 24 hours from start to finish
to make one lawn ornament. Dennis makes 1,000 different designs and has access to 20,000 more designs from a concrete wholesaler. He put a lot of time and research into finding a good wholesaler who could produce designs as good as those he produces himself. He stands behind every item he makes because he knows he has a quality product. Soon we’re taking another trip to Lake Michigan. Even though I promised myself not to turn my yard into a mini roadside attraction, I just need one more ornament - a concrete bench for my new butterfly garden. Then maybe a gazing ball stand would be nice. Oh, and how about a squirrel to put near the bird bath. Then maybe a... well, you can see where this is leading. Take a leisurly trip on two-lane M-89 to Lake Michigan - you just never know what might follow you home in your trunk. :) (D & D Concrete Gardens, 539 Lincoln Rd (M89), Otsego, 269-3529074. cementman_01@yahoo.com) Ann Murray is an award winning commercial illustrator who has illustrated 7 children’s books for local authors. Her stories, one of which was a collaboration with her husband, have been in two anthologies.
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BACK TO SCHOOL Are you in the I’m ready for “Back to school� or “No, summer just got started!� camp? Here is an idea for you, try the “be in today and let tomorrow take care of itself � camp. Of course, you need to plan for your classroom if you are a teacher. Parents need school supplies, clothes, getting the kids to bed earlier, or the trip back to college. Do you spend most of today thinking about tomorrow and the next day? I know, you think everything will fall apart if you don’t plan. I do, too. There is a fine line between planning and worrying. Most people spend the majority of their thoughts on the past and the future. For example, parents have been fretting about getting their kids on a sleep schedule all summer long. Guess what? The kids will be grumbling and tired the first week of school regardless of their sleep schedule now. For most typically developing children, moving their bedtimes back by 15 minutes each day for a
week before school will work fine. Teenagers need several hours of sleep and the natural rhythm of a teen is to sleep in; it does not mean they are “lazy,â€? “unmotivated,â€? “not going to adjust to school wake up time.â€? They are growing and developing. If you are worrying about these things, you are probably worrying not planning. “How can I enjoy the now with all these things to do?â€? Good question: start with just a couple of breaths, focus on your chest rising and lowering. Try it now. Simple, not a big deal, you don’t have to become a yogi. Next, focus on how the chair or floor feel against your body, arms, tush. Focus on what you hear? When your mind wanders, and it will, gently bring it back to focus on what you smell‌This is exactly how you start to live in the now. It is just a habit like all other habits to focus on your senses, 10-15 seconds at a time. If you are making dinner, focus on the feel of the ingredients in your hands,
the smell, flavor, maybe 10 seconds. When you lay down to sleep tonight, go through your senses. The mind will wander and judge, gently bring it back to focus on what you see, smell, taste and hear. Now let’s work on your thinking patterns. Thinking patterns have something similar to muscle memory for riding a bike or two-tracts on a country road in which the wheels naturally fit. Thinking patterns are habits too which can be changed. If you would like to enjoy the now more, tell yourself you can worry about that at “worry time� (10-15 minutes at a designated time) or jot it down to plan later. Recall that planning and worrying can be hard to distinguish from one another. Another technique psychologists use is the counter-thought or alternative to the thoughts that pop into your head. “If I don’t worry about our trip, we won’t be ready.� Alternative: “I have planned, if I for-
got something, we will buy it there.� “If I don’t get ready for school, I might forget something.� Alternative: “I will probably forget something but I can deal with that. It always works out.� “Last year was a disaster.� Alternative: “Last year was not great, but we got through it.� Which of these statements feels less anxiety-provoking? The alternative thought is either the opposite or the believable alternative. Now, this is not just being positive, it is a strategically alternative thought. Practice being in the now 5-10 seconds at a time and try to challenge your automatic thoughts with an alternative, you might just reduce your worrying and enjoy today a little more. Sheryl Lozowski-Sullivan, M.P.H., Ph.D
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The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will open the landmark exhibition Black Refractions: Highlights from The Studio Museum in Harlem on September 14, 2019. The exhibition will spotlight the breadth of The Studio Museum’s 50 years of supporting and incubating artists of African descent. One of only six U.S. venues for the exhibition -- and the only Midwest stop -- the KIA will welcome art by Kalamazoo native Titus Kaphar, Kalamazoo College graduate Julie Mehretu, and Kehinde Wiley (known for his portrait of President Barack Obama, now hanging in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC). Black Refractions will fill all four of the museum’s main floor galleries with an array of 90+ works created by artists from the 1920s to present. The American Federation of Arts and the Studio Museum present the exhibition. Art Bridges supports the Kalamazoo presentation. “This exhibition expands our understanding of American, modern and contemporary art, as the artists address universal themes like class, identity, socio-economic power and
status, and social justice,” says KIA Executive Director Belinda Tate. Also opening September 14 and running through December 8 will be: Resilience: African American Artists as Agents of Change and Where We Stand: Black Artists in Southwest Michigan. “Virtually the entire museum will offer a broad narrative about the
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One of best features of Nutrition Action Health Letter, a publication put out by the Center for Science in the Public Interest is its pop quiz feature. Now
that school is beginning, I thought it would be appropriate to see how well you do in testing your diet IQ. I must warn you that these questions are tough, so be prepared. Each question has only one answer. Here it is: 1. Which food is most clearly linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer? a) High-fat dairy b) Processed meats c) Sugary drinks d) Diet drinks e) Refined grains 2. Which of these steps is most likely to prevent memory loss? a) Taking antioxidants b) Taking DHA c) Taking ginkgo d) Taking a multivitamin e) Lowering high blood pressure 3. Which is NOT a sign of a heart attack? a) Shortness of breath b) Nausea c) Sudden dizziness d) Sudden arm weakness e) Sudden fatigue 4. Which of these is most likely to curb osteoarthritis knee pain? a) Vitamin D b) 5-Loxin supplements c) MSM supplements d) Exercise e) Arthroscopic surgery 5. Which is NOT good advice for grilling meat or poultry? a) Marinate before grilling
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how good is your diet iq? part 1 b) Flip meat only once c) Avoid needle tenderizing meat d) Trim visible fat before grilling e) Don’t char or overcook
6. Which of these is most clearly linked to a lower risk of liver cancer? a) Coffee b) Fruits and vegetables c) Whole grains d) Nuts e) Low-fat dairy 7. Which has NOT been consistently linked to sugary drinks? a) Weight gain b) Type 2 diabetes c) Heart disease d) Parkinson’s disease e) High uric acid levels 8. Which is the LEAST likely to lower your risk of osteoporosis? a) Get enough calcium from food supplements b) Get enough Vitamin D c) Do weight bearing exercise on most days d) Limit acidic foods e) Limit refined grains 9. Which of these steps is NOT likely to lower your risk of breast cancer? a) Lose or don’t gain excessive weight b) Exercise daily c) Drink alcohol only on occasion d) Eat more vegetables e) Take antioxidant vitamins 10. Which is most likely to prevent a cold? a) Take Airborne b) Take Vitamin C c) Take Zinc lozenges
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d) Don’t share food e) Don’t rub your eyes Answers: 1. Processed meats. A daily serving of bacon, ham, hot dogs, sausage or most deli meats is linked to an 18% higher risk of colorectal cancer. 2. Lowering high blood pressure. There’s substantial evidence that keeping your blood pressure low can help prevent memory loss. Same hold true for blood sugar. 3. Sudden arm weakness. Arm weakness could signal a stroke. Arm pain could signal a heart attack. 4. Exercise. Walking plus strength training, with or without weight loss, helps curb arthritis pain. Vitamin D doesn’t work. 5. Flip meat only once. Flipping meat every minute or so cooks meat faster, thus cutting heterocyclic amines, found to cause cancer in animals. 6. Coffee. People who drink coffee have a lower risk of liver
cancer. 7. Parkinson’s Disease. High uric acid levels lead to gout. 8. Limit Acidic Foods. Foods that create more acid in the body, not acidic foods, may increase bone loss. The list includes bread, rice, cereal and pasta, and protein rich foods. 9. Trials that gave women vitamins E and C found no lower risk of breast cancer. 10. Don’t rub your eyes. Not touching your eyes or nose and washing your hands helps prevent a cold. How did you do? 8-10 Impressive. 5-7 Pretty Good 3-4 Keep at it 0-2 Take heart; you’ll have another chance next month. Till next time Ken Dettloff ACE Certified Personal Trainer
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An Apple a day!
Recipes Apples are not only nutritious and loaded with that immune system protecting fiber, but their also incredibly delicious – no matter how you serve them! Photos and recipes courtesy of Michigan Apples.com Apples are the source of legend, turns of phrase, traditions and most importantly health. The most popular apple saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” has long been credited to Ben Franklin, historically turning the phrase in the 1920’s. However, it may have come from an older old English saying, “Eat an apple before going to bed and you’ll make the doctor beg for his bread,” which was being bantered about in the mid 1800’s. Though we
may not ever know for certain about when and who said it, the context of this phrase is still on point, especially as the list of health benefits that apples can possess continues to rise. In addition to all the essential vitamins and minerals an apple contains, its abundant fiber is a real “lynch pin” that protects us from disease. As I mentioned last week, colon cancer authority, Dr. Stephen O’Keefe found that plant fiber is crucial to our good health. “Fiber is what feeds the (good) bacteria in our colon,” Dr. O’Keefe stated. “The bacteria convert the fiber into a protective substance called butyrate, which maintains the health of the colon and prevents cancer.” Dr. O’Keefe found that switching to a high plant fiber diet can increase
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2 medium red Michigan apples 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 cup chopped orange segments 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1 finely chopped jalapeno 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1-tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2-teaspoon ground cumin
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levels of butyrate substantially in just two week’s time. He also noted that not eating fiber is what allows bad bacteria to gain the upper hand and wreak havoc. This adds great clarity to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending that we eat 7 to 13 servings (4 to 6 cups) of fruits and vegetables daily for better health and I can’t think of a tastier way to do it! With the state of Michigan coming in as the third largest apple producing state in the United States, there are many who believe the flavor of a Michigan-grown apple is the best in the world! “Michigan’s climate provides ideal factors in producing a flavorful crop of apples,” said Amy Irish-Brown, district fruit educator with Michigan
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State University Extension. “Of course, we believe the apple grower is the most important factor in producing flavorful, high-quality apples,” said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee. “Growers are part scientist and part artist. They rely on research, experience and their ‘gut’ on a daily basis to contribute to the best tasting apples in the world!” Here now are some great apple ideas from MichiganApples.com – ENJOY! By Laura Kurella
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4 cups Chicken breast, diced 8 cups spring greens 4 fresh Michigan Gala apples, thin sliced 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup glazed walnuts 1-cup apple cider vinaigrette dressing Toss salad greens and apple cider vinaigrette together in bowl. Arrange diced chicken on top of greens. Sprinkle cheese to cover. Arrange apple slices in circular rows to cover Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing 2 cups fresh apple cider 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sprinkle of ground clove to taste 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 and 1/4 cup vegetable oil Mix together all ingredients (except oil) until sugar is dissolved. Add oil and mix before serving. Yield: 8 servings @ 2 and 1/2 cups. Will refrigerate up to one week. Glazed Walnuts 1 cup walnut halves 1-tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons sugar Melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté walnuts until slightly toasted. Sprinkle with sugar and toss over heat one minute.
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 Michigan Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick Nonstick cooking spray 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chicken and apple smoked sausage *8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese 1/2 cup barbecue sauce In medium skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until apples are slightly softened but not mushy, stir-
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ring occasionally. Heat griddle over medium heat; spray with cooking spray. Place 6 tortillas on griddle and divide sausage, cheese and apple mixture over tortillas. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tortillas are golden and cheese melts, turning quesadillas halfway through cooking. Cut quesadillas into quarters and serve with barbecue sauce for dipping.
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skillet brats with warm potato apple salad Makes 4-5 servings. 1-1/2 pounds baby redskin potatoes (about 3/4-inch diameter) 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 package (19 ounces) bratwurst (5 sausages) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 Michigan Fuji apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard 4 teaspoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for potato cooking water 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Place potatoes in large pot of cold salted water. Heat water to boiling over medium-high heat; boil potatoes 10 minutes or until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain potatoes and rinse under cold water. Cut each potato in half. Meanwhile, heat large cast iron or other heavy skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and
bratwurst to skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until browned, turning frequently. Add 1/2 cup water to skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until internal temperature of bratwurst reaches 160 degrees F. Transfer bratwurst to plate and cover to keep warm. Drain any liquid remaining in skillet and return skillet to medium heat. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add onion and potatoes and cook 6 minutes, stirring only occasionally (stirring too frequently will prevent potatoes from browning). Stir in apples and cook mixture 7 to 8 minutes longer or until potatoes are golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir vinegar mixture into skillet. Remove from heat and let stand 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Return bratwurst to skillet and serve immediately.
6 slices bacon 1 package (8.8 ounces) garlic-flavored naan bread (2 pieces) 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 Michigan Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons honey 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place bacon on rimmed baking pan
in single layer. Transfer to oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes or until crisp; leave oven on. Transfer bacon to paper-towel lined plate and let cool before roughly chopping. 2. Place naan pieces on rimmed baking pan. Top with cheese, apple, rosemary, thyme and bacon. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until naan is slightly crisp and toppings are warmed through. 3. Serve flatbreads with parsley and drizzle with honey. Cut each flatbread into 4 pieces and serve immediately.
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Environment solar farms
At the end of July, I had the pleasure of attending the Soil and Water Conservation Society’s 74th Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. I was accepted as a student moderator and was assigned to provide technical assistance to various conference sessions. One particular session stood out to me. I never would have attended the session titled “Solar Sites, Pollinators, and Performance Vegetation,” not because it didn’t sound interesting (most of the sessions sound interesting to me), but because it isn’t relevant to my career. Thankfully, I didn’t have a choice. Rob David, from the Minnesotabased nonprofit Fresh Energy and director of the Center for Pollinators in
Energy, opened my eyes to, not only some amazing green energy ideas, but to a whole new way of thinking about energy systems. Even though I am a proponent of solar energy, even I have to admit that most solar farms aren’t very aesthetically pleasing. Black and silver panels cover a swath of land covered in gravel or short grass, usually surrounded by a metal fence. The photos in this feature, obtained from Fresh Energy’s website, shifted my thinking of what a solar farm can look like. Solar farms can be a haven for native grasses, pollinators, and beekeepers. Not only does incorporating native plants make solar farms more beautiful, but also it increases the
efficiency of the land. Pollinatorfriendly solar farms produce electricity, protect butterflies and bees, and can include beekeeping operations to produce a salable and consumable product. I have fallen in love with this concept and I hope the photos inspire you to check out more at fresh-energy.org/beeslovesolar/. There you can find a TED talk by Rob and some materials to help plan a pollinatorfriendly solar farm in your area. However, I think there’s a bigger picture behind the pollinator-friendly solar farm. At the conference, Rob mentioned that solar farms could also be incorporated with low-lying crops or even some livestock, but let’s get
bigger. What about energy systems in general? How can we create energy systems (solar, wind, hydroelectric, nuclear, and yes, even coal and natural gas) to have more than one purpose? How can we use the land and air around an energy system for another purpose? Is there a by-product of energy generation that can be used for something else? Systems’ thinking is becoming more common, but I believe there is no other sector in which multi-functionality is more important than in the energy sector. Judy Smith Heidelberg University Student
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• The Bead Shop The Bead Shop has everything you need, no matter what your style, to create perfect pieces of Jewelry. Their goal is to provide the best selection around of beads, charms, chains, cording, findings, tools and beads from around the world, including, African Trade & Seed beads, Middle Eastern beads, Czech & Indian Glass beads and Japanese Tila (square, twohole) beads. They offer custom design work to create one-of-a-kind pieces from scratch for any occasion and are happy to alter existing jewelry pieces in your collection to suit your present needs. Jewelry repairs are made quickly and inexpensively. On a recent visit, I had a few necklaces shortened on the spot. They were able to use the same wire and clasp so the cost was minimal. Every few months I find myself at The Bead Shop for a repair, design project, etc. Facebook comments include, “Love this place for all kinds of jewelry making tools and unique beads.” “Great shop - they have everything you could possibly Ever Need and they’re very helpful.” “Best bead
shop in Michigan! Not kidding! Very helpful staff and more selection than you can imagine.” The business was started on card tables in a house near the WMU campus on Buckout Street. John Malmstrom & Cindy SpiessMalmstrom purchased the business 7 years later (in 1995) and moved the business to its present location on South Westnedge Avenue. The new location offered more room to display their beads and expand their selection, adding semi-precious stones to the mix. Cindy said she used to have nightmares about the bead trays getting bumped and beads flying all over the place when they were being displayed on card tables. In 2009(?) they purchased the building and were able to increase the store size dramatically allowing for expanded inventory and space to offer classes and children’s birthday parties. They offer the opportunity to create your own class. You can learn basic stringing, wired jewelry, woven bracelets, multi-strand necklaces, wire wrapping pendants and leather ladder bracelets. Just call to set up your class today.
Cindy is originally from Jackson, Michigan. She came to Kalamazoo to attend WMU with plans to be a teacher. After graduation, she taught in Standish Sterling for 3 years before returning to the Kalamazoo area that she loved. She made ends meet by substitute teaching and cleaning homes before meeting her husband on a blind date 37 years ago. Cindy and John have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Their children have worked in the shop when they were younger and the grandchildren love to visit the store and enjoy beading projects. When I asked Cindy about the changes in the bead business over the years, she mentioned the increased competition from the Internet and the many national hobby chain stores that have moved into the area carrying a selection of jewelry making products. When she purchased the business, the only hobby shop in the area was Ben Franklin. Cindy has seen a handful of small bead shops come and go over the years. After 23 years in business, Cindy
plans to retire and close the shop at the end of the year. The business and the building will be up for sale at that time. In the meantime, each month she is offering discounts on the existing inventory. The discount for August is 35% off cash sales. The discount for September is 40% off all cash purchases. Sales are final - exchanges only. Stop into Kalamazoo’s Gem, The Bead Shop, today! They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am-6pm. Located at 3400 S. Westnedge in Kalamazoo. They can be reached by phone at 345-8133. For more information visit their website: TheBeadShop.biz, or follow them on Facebook at TheBeadShopOfKalamazoo. Jackie Merriam
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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 Saturday, September 7 Portage Heritage Fest, 2-5pm Celery Flats, 7335 Garden Lane Sundays, September 1,8,15,22,29 Portage Farmers Market Portage City Hall, 10am-2pm Sundays, September 1,8,15,22,29 Food Truck Sunday Brunch Bronson Park, 11am-2pm Sundays, September 1,8,15,22,29 Bell’s Eccentric Café - Team Trivia Doors open 5, Trivia 6-8pm, 382-2332 Sundays, September 1,8,15,22,29 Professional Blues Jam Old Dog Tavern, 6-9pm, 381-5677 Sunday, September 1 Concert: The Foresters, 6:30pm Klines Resort, Rain location: West Mendon Community Church Mondays, September 2,9,16,23,30 Cruise-In’s, 5pm-dusk Dean’s Ice Cream, Plainwell Tuesdays, September 3,10.17,24 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 1204 Bank St., 8am-1pm Tuesdays, September 3 & 17 Craft Club @ Parchment Library 3-7:30pm, 343-7747 Tuesdays, September 2,9,16,23,30 Texas Corners Farmers Market 7110 West Q Ave., 4-7pm Tuesdays, September 2,9,16,23,30 Learn Tibetan Buddhism, 7-8:30pm People’s Church, Kalamazoo Wednesdays, September 4,11,18,25 Richland Farmers Market Community Center, 3-6pm Wednesdays, Setember 4,11,18,25 Cruise-Ins @ Gilmore Car Museum 5-8pm, 671-5089 Wednesdays, September 4,11,18,25 Music: Potter’s Lounge Four Points Sheraton, 5:30-8:30pm
Wednesdays, September 4,11,18,25 Music: Jazz Jams at The Union Dwtn. Kal.,7-10pm, 384-6756 Wednesdays, September 4,11,18,25 Local DJ’s Spinning the Best Vinyl Old Dog Tavern, 8pm, 903-6783 Wednesday, September 4 Music: Whiskey Before Breakfast O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Wednesday, September 4 Talk: Gilmore Car Museum Presents The Abernathy Brothers Richland Library 7-8pm
Saturday, September 7 Stories, activities, guests & prizes Kalamazoo Public Library - Central 2-3:30pm, 342-9837 Saturday, September 7 Portage Heritage Fest, 2-5pm Celery Flats, 7335 Garden Lane Saturdays, Sept. 7,14,21,28 Music: Potter’s Lounge Four Points by Sheraton, 7-10pm Sunday, September 8 Music: Coffee with Friends, 2pm Parchment Library, 343-7747
Wednesdays, September 4,11,18,25 Comedy Show - Open Mic. Harvey’s, 9-11pm (ages 21+)
Tuesday, September 10 Talk: Spiral: Up & Out, Noon Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Thursdays, September 5,12,19,26 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 1204 Bank St., 2-6pm
Tuesday, September 11 Best of Mat, 7:30pm WMU Dalton Center Recital Hall
Thursdays, September 5,12,19,26 Plainwell Farmers Market Sweetwater Donut parking lot, 554 E. Bridge St., 3:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, September 11 Thriver-Health talks, 5:30-7pm Ascension Borgess Health Club
Thursday, September 5 Music: Tom Duffield @ O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm Friday, September 6 Gazelle Sports Historic Walk: South Street, meet at Gazelle 8-9:30am, 342-5996 Friday, September 6 Memory Café-for individuals with memory loss & their caretakers Paw Paw Library, 10:30am-Noon Friday, September 6 VITZ Hop-Up Block Party Bates Alley, 4-9pm Friday, September 6 Art Hop – Dwtn. Kalamazoo & Vine Neighborhood, 5-8pm Friday, September 6 Spin n Images Preview Party Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 5-8pm Fridays, Sept. 6,13,20,27 Music: Potter’s Lounge Four Points Sheraton, 7-10pm Friday, September 6 Food Truck Rally, 9pm-12am 199 W. Water St., Kalamazoo Saturdays September 7,14,21,28 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 7am-2pm, 337-8899 Saturdays, September 7,14,21,28 Texas Corners Farmers Market 7110 West Q Ave., 8am-Noon Saturdays, September 7,14,21,28 Music: BenJammin’ and Analisa Educational entertainers & Kids breakfast Old Dog Tavern, 10-11am, 381-5677 Saturday, September 7 Daylight & Darkness Unthinking Mortality, Bronson Athletic Club, 10am-2pm, lunch served, RSVP 341-8778 Saturday, September 7 Kalamazoo Singers Auditions Portage United Church of Christ (or by appt.), 569-3189, 10am –Noon
Wednesdays, September 11,18,25 Meditation at Unity of Kalamazoo Church, 6pm, 385-2239 Wednesday, September 11 Music: Carrie McFerrin @ O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm Thursday, September 12 Kalamazoo Night Farmers Market 1204 Bank St., 5-10pm Thursday, September 12 Forum: Envisioning Our River, 7pm Parchment Library 6:30pm Thursday, September 12 Guest Artist Recital: Noa Even, Sax. WMU Dalton Center Recital Hall Thursday, September 12 Music: Megan Dooley @ O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm September 13 Music: Hired Hands Old Dog Tavern, 5-7pm Saturday, September 14 Community Day – Free Family Fun & Fall Exhibitions, 11am-5pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Sunday, September 15 Sunday Funday - for all ages! Bell’s Eccentric Café, 11:30am kick-off Sunday, September 15 Binder Park Zoomobile, 2-3pm Schrier Park, 850 W. Osterhout Monday, September 16 Mystery Book Club: How the Light GetsIn, by Louise Penny Parchment Library 6:30pm Tuesday, September 17 Video: Art21 Films, Noon Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Tuesday, September 17 Ableism 101 Workshop Disability Network SWMI 5-7:30pm, 345-1516 Wednesday, September 18 Book Discussion: To Describe A Life, by Darby English, 2pm @ Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 6pm @ Black Arts & Cultural Center
Wednesday, September 18 Music: Out of Favor Boys O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, September 19 Free Educator Night, 5:30-8pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Thursday, September 19 Music: Bog Road O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, September 19i Kal. Wellness & Recovery Fair Arcadia Festival Place, 11am-3pm Friday, September 20 Gazelle Sports Historic Walk: Edison Neighborhood, 8-9:30am Meet at Washington Square Library Friday, September 20 Fall In-to Magic, 6pm Hayloft Theatre, Portage Free tickets available at Portage Parks & Recreation office Friday, September 20 Guest Artist Recital: Spektral Quartet with Mark DeChiazza, 8pm WMU Dalton Center Recital Hall Saturday, September 21 Friends of KPL Bag-of-Books Sale Central Library, 9am-3:30pm Saturday, June 21 - Jan. 5, 2020 Exhibit: Mindbender Mansion Kalamazoo Valley Museum Saturday, September 21 Fall Craft Show, 9am-3pm Kalamazoo County Expo Center Saturday, September 21 Vintage Mini-Market, 9am-3pm Kalamazoo County Expo Center Saturday, September 21 Donuts & Discussion, Working to Help Babies Survive& Thrive, Parchment Library, 10:30am Sunday, September 22 Talk: Mint to Be: A 150-YearEmpire of Kalamazoo (A.M Todd) Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Mary Jane Stryker Theater, 1:30pm Tuesday, September 24 Talk: Where We Stand: Black Artists in Southwest Michigan Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Noon Tuesday, September 24 Ableism 102 Workshop Disability Network SWMI 1-5pm, 345-1516 Tuesday, September 24 Four Pillars of Planning: How to Stand Strong For a Secure Future Vicksburg United Methodist Church 3-5pm, RSVP 217-9039 September 25 Music: Bog Road O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm Sat., Sept. 28 – Sun., Sept. 29 Fall Stamp & Cover Show Kalamazoo Expo Center Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm Sunday, September 29 Brunch Concert with KSO Sarkozy Bakery, 11am & 1:30pm