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Lee’s Adventure Sports was South west Michigan’s fun and adventure store for over 6 decades. Lee’s was a family owned and operated outdoor outfitter, supply ing quality outdoor equipment and clothing for every season. Everything from skiing and snowboarding to camping, backpacking, hiking, moun tain climbing, canoeing, kayaking and more.Ihave fond memories of shopping at Lee’s for my son’s Cub Scout/Boy Scout gear. Even as a youngster, he understood the benefits of buying quality (cool) merchandise. In fact, he still uses the mummy sleeping bag that folds down into a small pack purchased at Lee’s. I later became a regular customer, purchasing hiking boots, skiwear and other clothing “es sentials”. I miss Lee’s so much! I was fortunate to work with Skip Lee as their advertising representative for a time while at the Kalamazoo Gazette and subsequently on adver tising in Good News Paper. Owned and operated by the Lee family, William and Evelyn began the adventure and were joined by their son’s Chris & Skip. The family followed the simple philosophy of offering quality merchandise at a fair price. They understood the impor tance of operating their business with honesty and integrity, which kept customers coming back. Community involvement was important to the Lee family. They partnered with many local parks, providing outdoor equipment for individuals and families to get out side and enjoy outdoor sports, such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing, kayaking, canoeing and more. The sales staff at Lee’s was the key to their success. They were knowl edgeable and enthusiastic and many were adventurers themselves. They could tackle any question or problem for any activity and were always eager toOrganizedhelp. in 1954 as a partner ship of William Lee and James Imus, Lee’s Sports & Hobbies tagline in 1960 was: Sports, Hobbies, Art Supplies and Toys. A sales receipt from 1960 that I discovered at the Kalamazoo Public Library shows a purchase of a ball cap ($2.25), a set of hell spikes (.35) (whatever they are) and sole spikes (.40) for a total of just $3.09.Many contributors on the Vanished Kalamazoo Facebook site fondly remember purchasing model cars & planes and their modeling contest at Lee’s, while others recall the great race car track in the basement of their first store. A few comments include: “Helpful staff, wide variety of products to choose from and prices are what you would expect.” “Real people very willing to go the extra mile with their service.”
The Portage location was part of a complex contracted by friends and business owners, William Lee and Robert Penning, owner of the Tot Shop (Tot-to-Teen) and designed by a local architect. It consisted of two buildings with a combined wood canopy, giving the appearance of one building. The 26,000 sq. ft., $400,000 complex on West Kilgore near Westnedge opened in August 1966. Sadly, Lee’s Adventure Sports, Southwest Michigan’s fun and adven ture store since 1954, closed its doors in July 2020. Coronavirus, along with other factors are cited for the store’sInformationclosure. gathered ion part from Vanished Kalamazoo Facebook site, KG article5/30/2020, wrkr.com June 1,2020. Jackie Merriam
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Lee’s originally opened in the Cork Lane Shopping Center and grew to three Lee’s Adventure Sports outlets in the Kalamazoo area, and one in Grand Rapids. But by the late 1980s, only the Portage location remained — standing in the spot Lee’s had been doing business for more than 40
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September 2022 3 GOOD NEWS Summer is coming to a close and it has me thinking about all the tasty fall crops I can still sow and harvest in the two months before the first frost is likely to come. So since we are right up against the two-month mark and also want to squeeze in just a little more gardening, I suggest trying frost-tolerant (also called “cool season”) crops. Several of the frosttolerant crops I grow are even more enjoyable in late summer because cool temperatures of fall will sweeten my leafy greens (kale is particularly improved by a kiss of fall frost), and I can worry less about pests and bolt ing. But you may notice that these crops seem to take longer-and you’re correct! Late summer/early fall crops may take a couple more weeks to reach maturity than usual as hours of daylight shorten and temperatures cool.Try 10 of my favorite varieties to sow in late summer. They will not disappoint!Arugulasown in late summer/ fall provides a mellower flavor and attracts flea beetles less than springsownBeetscrops.aresilky, earthy, and delicious. We love them roasted, pickled, or raw. I am loving our white, ‘Avalanche’ beet’s mild flavor, and it’s great for juicing. I don’t have to worry about stains like I do with red beets. Broccoli Raab is so fast, and what a delicacy! You can cut it 2–3 times and keep enjoying the delicate, slightly spicy flavor for weeks. Collards are heat tolerant and sur vive to 20°F, which lends to my love of this productive, heirloom green. Kale just keeps on going past first frost, getting sweeter, and add ing depths to soups, and diversity to fall salads. ‘Dwarf Blue Curled’ and ‘Redbor’ are exceptionally cold tolerant and the latter’s purple color intensifies after frost. ‘Nero Toscana’ is another of my favorites! Kohlrabi has the crunch of an apple and is mildly sweet with a touch of a mild radish flavor. I love it raw with a sprinkle of salt. Lettuce is a staple in my garden all summer long, and I love to grow a bunch of different varieties, but always the ‘Marvel of Four Seasons’ that glows cranberry red as the days shorten, and ‘Little Gem’ that forms a perfect, small romaine head. Both are very heat and frost tolerant. Peas are for fall, too! ‘Oregon Sugar Pod II’ is my favorite pea for fall because it is not only delicious, but also mildew resistant, an issue I often battle in the late summer. Radishes are always welcome in our kitchen, and late summer is the time to sow winter rad ishes because they only form during shortening days. I grow daikon (If you’ve never tried daikon you are missing out! It is easy, great for the soil, and delicious.); black radishes; and the stunning, scarlet centered, watermelon radish. When you remove (and eat) the greens from these radishes, they’ll store for a month or more in the crisper.Spinach is also sweetened with cooling temperatures. I like to sow some every couple of weeks, so I have plenty of fresh spinach on hand; any extra I quickly blanch and freeze, and the last succession will overwinter giving me early spring greens. There’s more to grow, too! Check out other quick crops like cucumbers, mustards, summer squash, and tur nips. Well, those garden beds aren’t going to prep themselves; so let’s get sowing!Article & photo credit: Botanical Interests.com
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A few years ago, I had the privilege of seeing the Monarch butterflies fill the sky along the Lake Michigan shoreline, as they began their migratory trek. Recently, I’ve been hearing about the sad decline of the Monarch population. However, the other day I stumbled upon The Live Monarch Foundation and their wonderful “Plant a Seed” campaign. They offer FREE milkweed and other Monarch friendly plant seeds in an effort to recover the Monarch population by protecting their dwindling food supply. Planting milkweed is crucial to help the next generation of Monarch butterflies hatch each season. They not only lay their eggs on the milkweed plant, but once they hatch, it’s the only plant that the caterpil lars will eat. The Live Monarch Foundation is making planting milkweed and other Monarch friendly species easy by offering 15 FREE mixed seeds, including milkweed appro priate to your area. You simply send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Live Monarch – 2022 Seed Campaign PO Box 1339 Blairsville, Georgia 30514
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September 2022 4 GOOD NEWS Thrift, Vintage, Antiques, Repurposed, Artisan & Hand Made If you would like to share your unique business with thousands of readers please contact Jackie Merriam at goodnews.jackie@gmail.com or (269) 217-0977 Kalamazoo Public Library, Lower Level 315 S. Rose Street . kpl.gov/friends . 553-7820 Open: Wed Noon-6pm Thurs – Sat 10am-4pm Shop our Online Booktore https://shop.friendsofkpl.org BAG OF BOOKS SALE September 10, 10am – 3:30pm Van Deusen Room, KPL CENTRAL Friends Bookstore For quality Used Books at a fraction of the retail price.Live Music, Apple Cider Press, Kids’ Crafts, Games, Hay Ride, FOOD! Interact with Farm Animals Sheep, Chickens, Alpacas, Rabbits, walk the Goats! SHALOM Woolery demonstrations & sales. FARM DAYS SAT. & SUN. sept. 17 & 18 2-5PM OPEN HOUSE Farm entrance is 1.5 miles north of “G” Ave. Take N. Riverview Dr. to 3191 Van Buren St., Kalamazoo • 382-3840 • shalomkazoo.org The beauty of nature only a few steps away great pondscapeslakes Fire and Water just in time for those cooler evenings 29891 E. Red Arrow Hwy. at 30th - Paw Paw (269) 657-4577 Hours: M - F 8am to 5pm; Sat 9am to 4pm. greatlakespondscapes.com Featured Specials Monday Celebrating 17 years as EMA Enterprises. Purchase any breakfast entree #1-#18 and receive any beverage for 17 cents! (all juices are excluded: apple, fresh squeezed orange & tomato) Tuesday 2 Eggs, Toast, and Water Street Coffee $1.99 Wednesday Any Burger or any Reuben with Chips, French Fries, Tots or a Cup of Soup with purchase of a drink $8.99 Thursday 1 Blueberry Crunch Cake, 2 Eggs and Water Street Coffee $6.99 Friday Any Omelette on the menu with Hash Browns and Toast $8.99 Michelle’s Portage (Home Office) 677 Romence Rd. Portage, MI • 269-329-1032 Michelle’s Kalamazoo 3610 Sprinkle Rd. Kalamazoo, MI • 269-978-3400 Michelle’s Mattawan 25441 Red Arrow Hwy. Mattawan, MI • 269-668-5333 Liz’s Parkview Cafe 8972 East D Ave. Richland, MI • 269-629-9014 For online ordering for delivery, look us up on GrubHub.com and DoorDash.com For online ordering for pickup, visit us at michelles-ema.com or lizs-ema.com
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Jane: I try not to feed birds. They are prima donnas who squabble over expensive seeds as if they are en titled to them. Blue Jays chase more deserving characters (like squirrels) away from the feeders and pick on the sparrows. Woodpeckers only want pricey suet and turn up their beaks at the seeds. Mourning Doves moan and groan the entire time they are eating as if to say, “We deserve better than this.” And not a single bird has ever come forward to offer to clean up the husks after they are done eat ing.All of this is irritating but my hus band continues to give handouts and applause anytime one of them flutters nearby. He is a dedicated fan of birds. I prefer feeding hardworking entertainers like the chipmunks and opossums. They fill their cheeks and haul away the entire seed, husk and all, to their nests where, I can only assume, they sell them for a profit because they could not possibly eat that many pounds of seeds by them selves. Dean doesn’t like ticket scalp ers so he keeps designing methods to foil the efforts of these amusing and clever rodents and marsupials. He hangs cones on the poles and designs scenery that can only stand the weight of a feather. The squirrels never disappoint—their antics keep me entertained more thoroughly than a three act play.
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Ellen: In the space of 3 months, I have gone from having no bird feed ers to three. One of them functions as both a loose seed feeder and as a solar powered light when the sun goes down at night. The other two are suet feeders, though one is specifically meant for woodpeckers (it has a spe cial tail rest, so they don’t feel uncom fortable dangling from the cage). The feeders made a successful pre mier, tripling the amount and types of birds we have in our yard. Chicka dees, cardinals, redwing black birds, grackles—an entire cast of characters. They’ve also attracted squirrels and chipmunks, but a carefully placed baffle has kept them off the feeders, forcing them into the orchestra pit. They look at me scornfully from the ground, but I keep my eyes on the mainYoustage.cansee the feeders from our patio, and I’ve quite enjoyed pour ing myself an end of day drink and settling into a first-row seat to take in the outdoor drama. I can’t tell all the members of the cast apart from each other (sparrows all wear the same costumes), but the interactions and dialogue are spellbinding. Sometimes, near sunset, a great hush will fall upon the yard and, when the curtain parts, the villain in the scene appears high overhead—the neighborhood hawk circling directly above the stage! The play has reached its climax and the audience (me) releases an audible gasp. Who will be the hapless victim?!Butthen, the solar powered bird feeder flashes on, frightening the he roes and heroines away to safety just as the curtain draws closed. Sure, they mess up the garden a bit, and yes, there might be eccentrics and tragedians but, isn’t that what all good theater is made of?
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If you shop vintage you know the size issue can be both confusing and frustrating. As a person who sells and wears vintage, I get it. Where are all the larger sized vintage items? Were people really that small just 40-50 years ago? And if so, why? Also, why are vintage sizes so different than those of today? All good ques tions that come up quite often, and although it doesn’t solve all of the vintage sizing issues, there is some helpful information out there to use. First, where is all the larger sized clothing? One explanation is that the larger, more average sized clothing did exist, but it was worn more often so it simply got worn out through time. This makes sense, in the fact that women wore them for every day wear around the house and out for errands, and that they often were handed down to others in the fam ily. Back in the early to mid 1900’s people owned fewer items of cloth ing and it was often tailored to their size and fit. If they grew out of it size or fashion wise, it was handed down to another family member. With the smaller sized clothing, it often happened that few other people fit into it, so the item was put in a closet and stored, which is what we often find today. Same goes for formal garments, after being worn once or twice, they were retired to the closet and sat for years, until discovered by a family member decades later! Next question, were people really that small? Well, yes and no (see above). People on average were small er than today, both in bone structure and weight. One reason is that our everyday diets have improved con siderably. In spite of some negative effects of the modern day diet, we have much better vitamin, mineral and protein intake than decades ago. With more complete nutrition, the body can grow larger and stronger. Studies show that we have been increasing in height for 140 years, making each generation a bit taller and bigger than the last. And it’s not just height, those of you who shop vintage know it also means smaller shoe and glove sizes, along with tiny waist and rib cage measurements. A British lingerie company did a study and found that the average woman in the 1950’s had a 27.5 inch waist and a 34B bra size. In 2017 women’s waists measured an average 34 inches and bra size was 36DD. Women were also an average of 136lbs in the 1950s compared to 154lbs today. This takes us to our next issue, what’s the deal with vintage sizes? Why is a vintage size 16 fitting a today’s size 6/8? One of the reasons is that during the 1930s, 40s and 50s, most adult women’s clothing manu facturers started their sizing off at 8, 10 or 12, not size 0 or sub zero sizing like that of today. Over the decades the clothing sizes have dropped, cre ating what is referred to in the fash ion industry as “vanity sizing”. So for sizing, a general rule is that garments from the 1930s-50s are sized double plus or minus one size compared to today’s sizing standards. For example, a dress from the 1950’s marked size 16 would be about a size 8 today, give or take a size. 1960’s supermodel and sex symbol Raquel Welch was a size 14 back in the day, and would be a size 6 to 8 today. Elizabeth Taylor wore size 12 clothing in the 1950’s and would be a size 2 to 4 today. All this being said, the best way to fit a vintage item is to know your mea surements. Whether buying at a shop or online, it’s very helpful to know your bust, waist and hip measure ments. These offer a helpful starting point in deciding if It’s even worth trying something on to see if it fits.
As discouraging as vintage sizes can be, there is usually some way, shape or form of vintage to incor porate into your wardrobe. Don’t get too hung up on the sizes, and keep looking until you find that gem that fits your perfect curves perfectly. When you do, you’ll fall in love with all that vintage has to offer and you can flaunt your mad vintage love for all the world to see!
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In relationships, it is vital to have boundaries and know how to com municate those boundaries with the people that you are close with. You may have rigid, porous, and healthy boundaries dependent on your rela tionship with the people and a mix of boundaries is also okay. Healthy boundaries are usually set around your values or beliefs. It is important for your well-being to learn to communicate your bound aries and let someone know when they have crossed your boundaries. It could lead to emotional manipula tions if you don’t have boundaries or haven’t communicated them. Un healthy or lack of boundaries could make you feel emotionally raw or exhausted. It is important for you to be able to identify your boundaries. Upon identifying your boundaries ensuring that you know what to say “no”. It’s okay to say “no” and it is okay to communicate with someone if you don’t have the time or don’t want to make the time for something.
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Another key factor when thinking about boundaries is knowing how to communicate your needs and wants with in your relationship. No one has a crystal ball and people are not able to read your mind. It is up to you to communicate what it is that you need. If whomever you are communi cating with doesn’t understand, then it is up to you to let them know that isn’t what you mean, but you mean thisRememberinstead. when setting your boundaries and enforcing them that it is okay to ask for help. It is also okay to ask for space while you try to process through things. You deserve to be able to ask for help and space. It is crucial for your own mental health to stand by your boundaries and feel comfortable with the outcomes. Allow yourself time for self reflec tion. You may or may not know what your boundaries are, but establish ing them means you possibly need to unlearn unhelathy habits. It is also important to avoidd reactions of anger when you are setting your boundaries. You know you best, stand up for yourself, allow yourself oppor tunities to be vulnerable. Remember if you make a mistake it is an oppor tunity for growth. If you are having difficulties setting your boundaries or determin ing what you you want your boundar ies to be you can always reach out to a local mental health care provider. We are here to help you find your own personal journey. You don’t have to struggle with boundary work alone.
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As with everything there are times in which that you may want to compro mise, but the good thing is that you get to decide what is best for you. Another key point is know when to take the blame for something and when the blame is not your fault. You can refuse to take blame for anything that you didn’t do, but don’t let someone make you feel guilty for something that you believe is not your fault. You can empahthize with the other person, and let them know that you are sorry that they are hurt and are there for them without taking the blame if it is not yours to take. In saying that though, remembering the importance of taking ownership of your actions when applicpical. When thinking about your bound aries, it is essential to expect respect. Remember if you give respect, you deserve respect. If the other person doesn’t agree with you, it’s okay to disagree but never let the other per son disrespect you or make you feel less than.
Teaching consent to children too young to be in sexual situations may seem like something you don’t need to worry about until they are older. Consent matters at all ages because it is an issue of boundaries; what am I comfortable with, is it okay to assert how I am feeling, how do I navigate it when what I need is different than what someone else wants. Instilling these lessons early will ensure that your child has lots of time to practice in safe situations and will help them develop the confidence to handle tricky situations that may arise as they enter teenage and adult years. Teaching a child about consent means teaching them about limits. Establish limits in the home and natural consequences when those limits are crossed. If you allow one cookie for dessert and your child eats more, the natural consequence may be that there are not enough for des sert the next day. Explicit lessons about physical boundaries can begin as soon as children are becoming curious about bodies, around 4 years old. Help chil dren notice the verbal and nonverbal ways peers and family members express comfort and discomfort. Nar rate what you are noticing in these types of interactions. For example: “You wanted to snuggle with Kathy, but she pulled away because she wasn’t ready.” Model asking for clari fication: “Let’s ask her if she wants to snuggle.”Lessons around physical boundar ies start simple with reinforcing the idea that no means no and that chil dren are not allowed to touch another person without permission. Help support a child’s right to say no. If a child is expressing a limit that is not being respected, back them up. This is the time to step in and provide extra strength and support to reinforce what they are asking. Parents need to respect their chil dren’s boundaries, too. Model consent by not tickling, hugging, kissing, or wrestling with children when they say no. Never force a child to hug, kiss, or have contact with any one, especially if they are expressing discom fort or hesitancy. They may not have the words or confidence yet so support their body lan guage by providing the words for them. A child always has the right to change their mind. If they are having fun with tickling but start saying no, always follow their lead, even if they are still laughing. Lessons of consent are inexplicitly learned as early as infancy. Support your child’s wellbeing by practic ing noticing and responding to their limits at any age. A child whose boundaries have been respected from infancy is a teen/adult who stands up for themselves, communicates their needs and limits, and keeps them selves safe in a variety of situations. If you are struggling to navigate bound aries with your child, please reach out to a professional for support. It is never too late to learn.
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Native plant gardens, personal farm animal experiences, a greenhouse, vegetable gardens, a koi pond, and wooded trails are just some of the many things to enjoy at Oak Ridge Farm. 20acres of land takes a lot of hard work and love to keep it maintained, but that doesn’t stop the Oak Ridge family from growing their little zoo of farm animals and assortment of handcrafted Michigan made prod ucts. For now, the farm can be visited by appointment only. Be sure to check out that Oak Ridge Farm stand in the Kalama zoo Farmer’s Market on Saturday September 17th. They will also be at Kalamazoo Kitty on Saturday October 1st. Check out their Facebook page @ OakRidgeFarm where they post their upcoming events and general updates about life on the farm! You can also visit their website oakridgefarm michigan.com where you can browse a selection of their products and learn more about the growing business.
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September 2022 10 GOOD NEWS Oak Ridge Farm, a growing fam ily business, is ramping up to share their homegrown and handcrafted products with southwest Michigan. Just outside of Gobles in the heart of Michigan’s forests, the farm is bustling with animals and a family working hard to honor the legacy of their 31-year-old property. When talking about the farm and starting and maintaining growing business, the Oak Ridge Family just wants to share their family farm with the community. Their handmade and farm grown products truly embody the Michigander spirit. Nicole and Chris Holmes with help from their daughters Grace Wilkins and Clara Holmes, as well as the property owners Dave and Mary Wilkins, are all hard at work maintaining a farm and turning their works of the heart into a business. “I love everything Michigan and feel like this is just a slice of pure Michigan,” says Nicole. “A lot of people don’t get to experi ence a place like this… this is another place that they can come to walk the trails and interact with the animals without going to a zoo.” “I’ve started this a while ago but I didn’t really know exactly what direc tion I wanted to go with it. This year we hit the ground running, we have figured out what we want to do. We have always wanted to share it with people, we just didn’t know in what capacity. We just want to keep going and make it bigger.” Nicole explains. Oak Ridge farm has participated in the Kalamazoo Farmers market as well as other art fairs around the state bringing a large assortment of hand made goods in addition to their produce. When it comes to crafts and home goods, Oak Ridge Farm has everything from skillful oil and watercolor paintings to quality hand made bath and body products. “Every time we go we like to bring a different variety of stuff.” “I do resin, concrete work… woodworking, and I was selling plants. I like to tie-dye baby onesies and shirts; people really like those. And my watercolor paintings! I lean toward Michigan themes because of where we are!” Nicole especially prides herself on her soy candle creations. “I taught myself and have perfected it over time. I always bring those. They are one of my favorites.” When it comes to the farm, they raise a zoo of animals including mini pigs, goats, chickens, and a variety of other birds. They collect and sell fresh eggs and a wide variety of produce. They are working on expanding to sell plants and fresh cut flowers as well. They very much look forward to sharing experiences on the farm in the near future.
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In 1983, the TV gameshow, “Wheel of Fortune,” debuted and has continued to broadcast ever since. That same year, John Garner, opened Sweetwater’s Donut Mill and it, too, hasJohnflourished.wasateacher, but he pur chased a donut franchise and started making and selling donuts. As a franchisee, he was obligated to follow franchise recipes, operational pro cedures, and product offerings. As John would later share, early-on he had thoughts he could “make a better donut.” He sold the franchise and put his own touch on donut-making to work—Sweetwater’s Donut Mill on Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo. John’s hunch he could make a better donut proved true and his donut shop was more successful than he imagined. It was also John’s inspiration to have Sweetwater’s open 24-hours—7 days a week. However, the recent pan demic and state of the economy has curtailed that—with hopes to return to 24/7 again. Soon after the first store opened, Sweetwater’s opened a second loca tion on Sprinkle Road and a third in Battle Creek at I-94 and Capital Avenue. Three years ago a new store, SW Donuts, opened in Plainwell. Sweetwater’s popularity continues to grow as does its selection of donuts and muffins. But Sweetwater’s gained the attention of more than it’s loyal customers. Over the years, Sweet water’s has earned recognition from several national media outlets. In 2008, America Online (AOL) named Sweetwater’s in its Top-10 “Best Do nuts in America”—competing with the best in New York, New Orleans, and LA. The day AOL release that news, Sweetwater’s website was vis ited by people from every state across the U.S. and forty-six other countries. It put Sweetwater’s (and Kalamazoo) on the Sweetwater’smap. Stadium Drive store was also featured in an LA-produced movie called “Kalamazoo?”— which included nostalgic scenes of the main actors’ experience going to college in Kalamazoo and hanging out at Sweetwater’s. The movie appeared in theaters nationally. Sweetwater’s has also appeared as contestants in Canada’s Food Network’s “Donut
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Showdown.”Twoeducational professionals from K College produced a documentary, “Donut Day,” which captured 24hours at Sweetwater’s Donut Mill including interviews with customers and staff. It aired on PBS affiliates and shown at several film festivals around the Sweetwater’scountry.hasbeen featured in national magazines such as “Saveur” food magazine and a mens’ magazine calledWhile“Maxim.”donuts are always in season, by far, the biggest days for Sweet water’s are when the annual Paczki (poon-sh-ski) donuts are offered around “Fat Tuesday.” Hundreds of dozens of Paczkis, the traditional Fat Tuesday treat are sold at all three stores or pre-ordered for pick up. Sweetwater’s remains a family business–now managed by John and Kathy Garner’s son Greg along with Greg’s wife, Trish, and their children. Greg, following his father’s lead, doesn’t take credit for Sweetwater’s success. He credits the bakery’s pa trons who have been such dedicated customers and fans over the years. Greg says, “We make them taste good; you make them famous.” This year, Sweetwater’s Donut Mill was designated as “The Best Boston Cream Donut in America” by Under ground Donut Tour. Underground Donut Tour is an organization that provides guided tours in major cities to find those amazing donut shops and bakeries that offer the best donuts anywhere–including Chicago, New York, Seattle, Philadelphia, and, yes, Boston. Underground Donut Tours are conducted in about a dozen cities across the U.S. 2023 will mark the fortieth anni versary of Sweetwater’s Donut Mill and this Kalamazoo icon.
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Join us for the 9th annual Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 24. The 5K cause-walk will raise aware ness for suicide prevention, allow people to connect with each other, and provide criti cal funds for Gryphon Place. 100% of the communityraised dollars stay here in the community, supporting the local programs and services we offer. This is a day to come together to support our com munity, support each other, support our loved ones, to break stigma, to raise awareness, to educate, to con nect, and to save lives.
Books available at the event and This is a Bookstore & Bookbug. Free admission with registration at NatureCenter.orgTheKalamazoo Nature Center presents a public talk by Dr. Drew Lanham, a Clemson University orni thologist and best-selling author. In Coloring the Conservation Conver sation, Lanham will discuss what it means to embrace the full breadth of his African-American heritage and his deep kinship to nature and adoration of birds. The convergence of ornithologist, college professor, poet, author and conservation activist blend to bring our awareness of the natural world and our moral re sponsibility for it moving forward in new ways. Candid by nature — and because of it — Lanham will examine how conservation must be a rigor ous science and evocative art, inviting diversity and race to play active roles in celebrating our natural world. Lanham comes to Kalamazoo under the auspices of KNC’s Terry Todd International Speaker Series Fund. Guests will enjoy a thoughtprovoking presentation, and learn a thing or two about birds, too.
The walk will kick-off at 9 am on Saturday, September 24 at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo! After the kickoff, you will walk a 5k around Kalam azoo! The route is marked, and it will lead you back to Bronson Park. Registration is $25 and includes a t-shirt and wrist band. Children under 5 can walk for free, but they will not receive a t-shirt without registering for the event. Please note: Registration increases to $30 after September 5 and your t-shirt size preference will no longer be guaran teed.Our Suicide Prevention Walk is much more than a fundraiser! It is a place for individuals to connect, sup port each other, raise awareness, and learn about resources in our commu nity.For more information visit the website at gryphon.org.
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The current popular must-have ac cessory continues to be anything with a tassel attached to it. Influenced by the trendy term called “camel swag”; the adornments are traditionally worn on camels in India during times of celebration. Today we see it every where from fashion to home decor, adding texture and an explosion of color in unexpected ways. Inspired by the designs and details of this art form, I created a few tas sels to mix in with my own decor and discovered a contemporary boho style that I’m pretty happy with. Follow the instructions below to make your own ornamental door tassel. Supplies needed: cotton twisted roping . embroidery thread . scissors . marker . pet brush
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Step 1: Start with one inch wide natural cotton rope. You’ll need about 24-30 inches. Take that rope and form a large enough loop to fit around your doorknob. Create two marks at the cinched location, this will make it easy to know where to begin and end when wrapping the embroidery thread. Step 2: Decide how many colors of embroidery thread you will use, what order or pattern and how wide your color blocks will be when wrapped around the rope loop. Begin by double knotting the first color around the rope at one of the markings and trim off the tail. Tightly wrap the rope with the embroidery thread. When ready to switch colors, double knot the new color onto the end of the previous color. Continue wrap ping with various colors until you reach the opposite rope mark and tie the final strings in a knot and cut off theStepexcess.3:Bend the thread wrapped rope into a loop. Grip firmly and hold in place while you secure a double knot of a contrasting thread color. Keep a longer thread tail and lay it on top of the rope so that you’re able to tie the final knot. Wrap approximately one inch around the loose thread tail and rope. Tie the two tails with a double knot and cut off the excess thread. An optional idea for you to try would be to add a criss-cross layer in the same contrast ing color. Pick a section on your loop, knot in place and leave a tail. Wind the thread diagonally a few times in one direction and then wrap it back down at the opposite angle to form an X. Tie it to the original tail and cut off remaining thread. Step 4: Untwist the exposed rope. Using a pet brush or a comb, gently groom the fluff. Trim the tassel to your desired length and hang on your doorknob.Thereare so many unique and imaginative ways to do this project. Use a smaller sized width of the cotton cording to make a key chain, ornament, present topper or whatever else you can think of. I hope you will have just as much fun creating these as I did. xo~Bridget bridgetfoxkzoohttps://www.instagram.com/Social:bridgetfoxkzoo@gmail.comEmail:
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Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ― Leo Buscaglia Several years ago, there was a com mercial on television that I still think of to this day. The marketers would be disappointed that I don’t remem ber the brand the commercial was for. The message was universal; brand attachment was not necessary for remembering.Itflowedsomething like this. Someone held the door open for a mother pushing a baby stroller and someone else observed this action. The next scene showed the observer pick up something a stranger had dropped and then run to catch up to that person to give it to them. This action was witnessed by yet someone else who then paid forward an act of kindness and well, I think you get the idea of the commercial. I liked this commercial not only for the messaging about paying forward a kind act. For me, I saw the moments that intersect people, weaving an invisible thread of connection between strangers, moments that shift from being random to being quite purpose ful.For those of you who read the ad vertisements of this wonderful Good News paper, you know that I had the honor of listening to and then writ ing military veteran life stories for the book Hope Has a Cold Nose. When my path crossed with the first veteran and his service dog, it wasn’t like the commercial in that moment. Some one didn’t observe the inspired feeling inside me. Another person didn’t witness how the idea wheels started to turn inside my mind that I wanted to write this veteran’s life story for a class assignment.Yet,inthe moments I sat next in class next to this veteran and his ser vice, a needle was beginning to stitch. First my path would be threaded with the words this veteran communicated about twenty-two veteran lives that daily reach the end of their thread of hope. Then the thread would length en and weave through my advisor who whole-heart supported my final project to graduate. I want to write a book.Fast forward to a recent thank you note received in the mail from a veteran who had received Hope has a Cold Nose on his graduation day. The thread still stitching together connec tion between strangers from a mo ment in class five years ago. This veteran was graduating from his training to receive his service dog. Thank you for highlighting how much PTSD is affecting so many service men and women and how much a service dog helps us with gaining back our ability to lead productive lives. Each day we are given 86,400 mo ments. May we never underestimate some of them hold a needle waiting to start a thread. Christine Hassing Gobles,ahttps://Christinehassing.comP.S.Whatishopetoyou?SendstoryorasketchtoP.OBox327,MI,49055ATTN:HopeIs.
5. It’s a tie between the two. The version made with olive oil has more water and therefore fewer calories.
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7. Which has more sodium Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips or Cheez-its?
1. Talenti Double Chocolate Gelato has 34 grams of added sugar compared to 15 grams for Brey ers. Gelato has a reputation for being the healthier alternative but it’s closer to super premium ice cream.
2. Arnold 100% whole wheat bread has slightly more sodium than Triscuits. Triscuits taste saltier because the sodium is on the outside.
4. Which has more fiber, Whole Foods Market 365 Veggie Chips or Cape Cod Original Potato Chips?
6. Which has more added sugar, Good & Gather Greek-Style Yogurt Covered Raisins (1/4 cup) or 3 Oreo cookies?
7. Stacy’s Naked Pita Chips have more sodium per ounce than Cheez-its.
8. Ben & Jerry’s has far more caf feine than Edy’s, though labels don’t have to disclose caffeine Wellcontent.howdid you do? It’s unlikely you scored 100% because there are some surprises. If you got 6 or 7 cor rect, you did well. If you only got 1 or 2 correct, remind me never to go shopping with you. Remember to MAKE it a good day and please be kind. Till next time.
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8. Which has more caffeine, Edy’s Slow Churned Coffee Light Ice Cream or Ben & Jerry’s Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch Ice Cream?
3. Which has more saturated fat, Country Crock Plant Butter with Avocado Oil or Country Crock Original?
2. Which has more sodium, Origi nal Triscuits or Arnold 100% Whole Wheat Bread??
4. The Cape Cod Potato Chips have 2 grams of fiber versus the Veggie Chips which have less than one gram. That’s because the veggie chips are made with potato flour, potato starch, and oil. Also the potato chips have more bloodpressure-lowering potassium than the veggie chips.
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3. Country Crock Plant Butter with Avocado Oil has 4 grams of saturated fat versus Country Crock Original which has 1.5 grams and is also made with plant-based oil.
6. The yogurt raisins have it. You get 20 grams of added sugar versus 14 grams in the Oreos. All “yogurt” coatings of raisins, pretzels, or nuts are largely sugar and palm oil.
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5. Which has more cholesterol, Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise or Hellmann’s Olive Oil Mayon naise Dressing?
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1. Which has more added sugar, Talenti Double Dark Chocolate Gelato or Breyers Chocolate Ice Cream? Each has an equal serv ing size.
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Following my mother’s wisdom, which is to eat and drink things as they come in to season, I’ve learned that doing so not only saves money, but also gains you access to fresher, more diverse nutrients that can im prove your health – priceless! One autumn offering that is loaded with health benefits, so much so that it is one of the most consumed fruits in the world, is none other than apples! Inchildhood, our family was blessed to have a neighbor who kindly allowed us to gather all the Granny Smith apples that ever fell off his tree. While windfalls may not sound like a blessing to some, in truth, thanks to the gusting winds that came across our lake (thank you, God) this apple tree always seemed to have plenty of apples waiting for us on the ground!
3 ounces sparkling water apple slice (optional garnish) Fill a low-ball glass with iced and set aside. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, lemon juice, apple juice, ginger, and agave. Shake well to incorporate. Pour into prepared glass. Top with sparkling water and garish with an apple slice, if desired. 7am-5pm., 7628 S. FitzgeraldLady apple
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ENJOY! P.S:For the freshest apples, be sure to visit your local farm stands, like Corey Lake Orchards in Three Riv ers, MI. There you will find a bounty of fresh-picked apples, and it’s also where you can take advantage of lessthan-perfect produce that sells lower prices, but tastes just as fabulous as its perfect-looking counterparts! Doing so will help to support your local farmers along with your local FYI:economy. Corey Lake Orchards also offers a nice variety of their own signature spirits, and their own, on-site bakery that’s just bursting with fresh-baked treats, and they can use some extra support this year due to storms rip ping through earlier this year and damaging many crops.
1/2 teaspoon sugar, or favorite freshly squeezed lemon sprig (optional garnish) Fill a low-ball glass with iced and aside. Cut apple vertically, into Seed apple then cut one thin slice from one of the quarters and set aside. Dice the rest of the apple into small pieces and then place into the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add bourbon, sugar (if using) and lemon juice. Using a muddler, muddle apples, mashing up as much as possible, releasing as much of its pulp and juices as possible. Add a handful of ice to shaker then shake vigorously for about one minute. Strain into prepared cocktail glass, then garnish with reserved apple slice and rosemary sprig, if desired.
Loaded with goodness, apples combine their amazing antioxidants with their abundant fiber to help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol, and help lower blood pressure. Itsfiber also helps keep our stom ach satiated for longer periods of time which, according to a study, can also help us lose weight, especially if we eat a fresh apple in its raw state. Containing the soluble fiber pectin, which is beneficial food for the good bacteria in your gut, consum ing apples helps to feed/ growth good bacteria, which can help reduce and even eliminate many digestive problems.Offering polyphenols that help lower the risk of diabetes, phyto chemicals that help lower the inci dence of cancer and reduce the risk of asthma, and quercetin, which has been found to help improve memory and lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, apples live up to that old claim of keeping doctors away! Offering moisturizing benefits, apples are also excellent for hydrat ing skin and keeping those pesky wrinkles away, and helping us to look and feel good inside and out - a real win-win! Herenow are some fun, fluid ways to take in the fabulous flavors you’ll find in this year’s fresh apples –
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September 2022 16 GOOD NEWS flavorful,Fruity, and loaded with health-promoting fiber, now is the perfect time to fall for apples! With the colors changing from summer’s bright blues and vibrant greens to autumn’s rich reds, crisp crimsons and umber-edged browns, this changing of Nature’s color guard also brings about a change in the things we want to drink.
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Prep Time: 5 mins; Cook Time: 15 mins; Total Time20 mins; Yield:8 servings ( 5-6 cups sauce) 4 large Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped 4 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped 1 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon natural mineral sea saltPeel and core apples into instant pot. Add water, lemon juice, cin namon, and salt, then stir to com bine. Secure lid and cook on manual (high pressure) for 8 minutes. Do a controlled quick release or allow the pressure to naturally release. Mash apple mixture a few times with a potato masher, if desired, or for a smoother texture, pulse mixture in a blender or food processor to reach desired consistency. Transfer to a large sterile jar or bowl. Adjust seasonings as desired. Enjoy warm or cold. Store in refrigerator for 7-10 days.
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8 Red Delicious apples, divided use 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 750 ml Gewurztraminer or other fruity white wine, chilled* Wash,ice quarter, and core 6 of the apples then place in a food processor. Blend until apples are almost pureed. Pour into a large container or pitcher. Add cloves and vanilla. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. After rest time as elapsed, stir in Gewurztra miner then strain through a cheese cloth into a serving pitcher. Wash, quarter, and core remaining 2 apples. Using a mandolin or sharp knife, cut apples into thin slices and add to serving*Nonalcoholicpitcher.
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1/4 cup unrefined cane sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon natural mineral sea saltIn a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, then cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then mash with a fork, potato masher, or for smoother texture pulse apple mixture in a blender or food processor to reach desired consistency.
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Prep time: 15 min; Cook time: 25 min; Total time: 40 min; Yield: 12 servings. 6pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced1cup raw apple cider juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon natural mineral sea saltOptional spices: Nutmeg, maple syrup, allspice, butter In a large pot, combine prepped apples with cider, lemon, sugar, salt and spices. Place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then mash with a fork, potato masher, or for smoother texture, pulse apple mix ture in a blender or food processor to reach desired consistency. Season to taste, if desired. Transfer to sterile jars or a large bowl. Enjoy warm or cold. Store in refrigerator for 7-10 days.
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One hundred years later, in 1826, Josiah Holbrook, an educator, estab lished and organized “an association of adults” called the Lyceums for the purpose of “improving the social, intellectual, and moral fabric of soci ety” through “mutual education” and spread from New England through out the Midwest. In 1929, a local organization was founded in Kalamazoo–the Kalama zoo Torch Club–and has continued to meet in Kalamazoo for 97 years. The club meets at the Park Club in down town Kalamazoo the third-Wednes day of every month from September through May. Much like Franklin’s JUNTO and the Lyceums, the purpose of the Torch Club is for members to present a talk to the membership on a wide range of topics from art to zoology. Meetings begin with a social hour fol lowed by dinner and then the talk. At the conclusion of the talk, members engage in a collegial discussion with the speaker on the topic. What has held the Kalamazoo Torch Club together for nearly a century, is the common bond mem bers share – the pursuit of knowledge and intellectual curiosity. It is the only requirement for acceptance into the club—other than annual dues. A common theme behind the formation of these civic organizations is the desire to engage in inquiry and reasoned discourse. We are well aware of the growing social animosity within our society–often referred to as polar ization. The rancor and confrontation over opinions and beliefs does noth ing other than widened divides. More than ever, people wish for an oppor tunity to reasonably explore issues we face as a society. One aspect of the club members often point to as a highlight of their involvement is the lively and refresh ing dinner discussions with fellow members (six to eight per table) before the evening’s talk. The range of topics for Torch Club is broad. During its 2021-2022 season titles included: Family Court, The Statute of Liberty, Nostalgia–Patho logic State, Pre-Colonial Africa, Architects vs. Clients, A History of Cardiac Surgery, Mass-Observation–A Study of British Culture during WWII, Genetic Experiments Con ducted at Home During the Pan demic, and a panel discussion on the State of Public Health in the Wake of COVID.Unlike typical service clubs, Torch Club holds no fund-raising events, supports no public causes, and takes no stance on any issues. If you enjoy learning new things, gaining fresh insights, being around interesting people, participating in civil discourse, Torch Club may be a rewarding experience you would enjoy. To learn more about the Kalamazoo Torch Club, go to https://kalamazoot orchclub.org
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In his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “In the autumn of the preceding year (1727), I had form’d most of my ingenious acquaintance into a club of mutual improvement, which we called the JUNTO. The rules that I drew up required that every member, in his turn, should produce one or more queries on any point of Morals, Politics, or Natural Philosophy, to be discuss’d by the company; and once in three months produce and read an essay of his own writing, on any subject he pleased.”
James D. Coppinger
September 2022 19 GOOD NEWS Wow! I have certainly enjoyed this summer. It’s been warm, sunny, and, for me, an opportunity to catch up with friends outdoors. My bees are happy, and I love to watch their busy buzz. To encourage their success, I began turning over garden beds into pollinator-friendly spaces several years ago, and I am thrilled with the success of that endeavor. I began by simply purchasing a packet of pollinator wildflower seeds from an online advertisement. It was so easy! I sprinkled them onto some bare-ish soil in the fall, raked them in just a bit, and didn’t give it another thought. Lo and behold – as the weather warmed in the spring, new plants started to peek through. I didn’t know which plant was a wildflower and what was a “weed,” but I just let them grow. I didn’t even water them! To identify the newcomers, I down loaded an app, of course. For my pur poses, “Picture This” has worked well, and the cost is minimal, considering how much I use it. I’ve been treated to deep red Flanders Poppies, sunny yellow Evening Primrose almost as tall as I am, pink Sweet Williams, blue Cornflower, and hundreds of golden Lance Leaf Coreopsis. I have continued to sprinkle seeds each year, sometimes in the spring and sometimes in the fall, and I have not been disappointed yet. Each season brings a succession of early blooms that die back and are replaced with others that are just as lovely. And the visitors to my garden! So many but terflies, bees (both native and my own honeybees), and birds visit my patch of Thiswildness.year, I decided to allow more of my garden space to be colonized by some weeds. Well, it wasn›t actually a decision – I was just too lazy to go out and do the work. At any rate, instead of trying to keep ahead of the unin vited plants, I›ve tried to make them new, green, friends. Several weeks ago, I watched more than twenty big, beautiful bumblebees, my personal favorite, gathering resources from the common milkweed that has shot up. The white Daisy Fleabane has been visited by bees and butterflies alike. The spiky pinkish-purple flowers on Motherwort have also attracted the native bees and some moths. And to think I was trying to burn them out with a propane torch in the spring! All these beauties have set me to thinking about weeds. Ralph Waldo Emerson was famously quoted as say ing, «a weed is a plant whose virtues haven›t yet been discovered.» Michael Pollan, a favorite author of mine, describes them as being the «plant world›s proletariat,» and of course, we are all aware of the idea that a weed is merely a plant growing in the wrong place. «Weeds» are so fascinating that the Brooklyn Botanic Garden features a Weed of the Month column in their Urban Gardening and Ecology Blog. It›s a great resource and so fun to read!Pollan relates the societal value we afford a plant to its place in a hier archy based on the effort we must expend to cultivate it successfully. The harder it is to grow, the more value we give to its blossom. Think orchids and tea roses – very fussy! Dandelions –the easiest crop in the world! All this wildness has not been a total success. At this point, some of my less-appreciated plants are in sore need of eradication. I have a personal dislike of Lambs Quarter, although I hear it is tasty – just like spinach. And the crabgrass that has taken over has got to go! To maintain some sem blance of order, I will chop down most of the weeds after they have flowered to limit the number of seeds that can take root next year. It only takes a few for next year›s crop, and I will leave some of the seed heads for the birds to enjoy and to provide habitat for overwintering pollinators. The older I get, the more I›m at tracted to the survivors. I cheer for those species that are adaptable to many conditions. The Queen Anne›s Lace that perseveres at the side of the road despite the salty, winter runoff and sandy, gravel soil. The six-foot tall Mullein growing in rocky, dry earth, yet so welcoming to birds and bees alike. These are examples of what success looks like in biology - the ability to survive, weather hardship, and provide for the next generation. Maybe it›s because I grew up in a middle-class family in the Rust Belt, but I love workers, whether they›re bees, «weeds,» or, in my past occupa tion, students. I hope readers will consider sprin kling a packet of wildflower seeds in a sunny corner of the yard. Give it a try! I highly recommend it to other lazy gardeners like me and promise you›ll be amazed by the kinds of flora and fauna show up!
are-us.html Retrievedcom/1989/11/05/magazine/weeds-YorkUs.»month bbg.org/gardening/weed_of_the_lyntrievedwords/sermon/184357.shtml Reciation. https://www.uua.org/worship/Asso8/2/2022.“WeedoftheMonth.” BrookBotanicGarden. https://www. Retrieved7/29/2022.Pollan,Michael.«WeedsAre(1989,November5)NewTimes. https://www.nytimes.8/3/2022. Weeds Get No Respect!
Cheryl RetiredHachScience Teacher Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center
Friedrichs,References:Peter. “In Praise of Weeds.” Unitarian Universalist
Wednesday, September 7 Books & Crafts, 10:30am Register: richlandlibrary.org Wednesday, September 7 Richland Farmers’ Market 3-6pm, Richland Comm. Ctr. Wednesdays, Sept. 7,14 21 Learn Bike Repair (ages 12-18), 6pm,4- Register: richlandlibrary.org Wednesdays, Sept. 7,14,21,28 Cruise-In, 5-8pm, Gilmore Car Museum Thursday, September 8 Live Music: First Call, 7-9pm Overlander Bandshell, Portage Thursday, September 8 Autumn Rising: Performance by Relic Baroque Chamber Orchestra WMU Dalton Recital Hall, 7:30pm Friday, September 9 Historic Walk: Hotels & Motels In Kalamazoo, Meet at Gazelle Sports, 8am-9:30am Fri., Sept. 9-Sun. Sept. 11 Wine & Harvest Festival PawWineandharvestfestival.comPaw,9am-5pm Friday, September 9 Live Music: Resurrection Blues Band 8-10:30pm, Final Gravity Brewing Saturdays, September 10, 24 Richland Area Writer’s Group 10am, Richland Library Saturday, September 10 Art Detectives: A Very Big Fall By author Emmy Kastner, 10:30-Noon, ages 4-8, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Sunday, September 25 Harvest Festival, 11am-4pm Vicksburg Historic Village Mon., Sept. 26 – Sun. Oct. 2 Sounds of the Zoo, Bronson Park & a variety of venues
Saturday, September 3 Swap Meet: Clothing, Books, Board Games & Plants, 10amNoon, Start Here Coffee, Kal. Sundays, Sept. 3,10,17,24 Portage Farmer’s Market, 9am-1pm, Portage City Hall Mondays, Sept. 5,12,19,26 Parchment Update Interviews Parchmentlibrary.org
Thursdays, Sept. 1,8,15,22,29 Open Mic on the Vine, 5:30Satellite6:45pm Records, Kalamazoo Thursdays, Sept. 1,8,15,22,29 Open Mic Night, 7-9pm Final Gravity Brewing, Kal. Friday, September 2 Art Hop, Downtown Kalamazoo & Vine Neighborhood, 5-8pm Friday, September 2 Memory Café for people with mild Dementia & their care partners, 10:30am-Noon Paw Paw Library, Saturdays, Sept. 3,10,17,24 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 7am-2pm, 1204 Bank St. Saturdays, Sept. 3,10,17,24 Otsego Farmer’s Market 9am-2pm, 112 Kalamazoo St.
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Monday, September 26 Music Production & Business Workshops, 7pm, La Luna Recording & Sound, Kalamazoo Tuesday, September 27 Artbreak: Second Act With Robert Morris, Noon Thursday, September 29 Between the Lines Book Club: Chemistry by Weike Wang, Paw6:30-7:30pm,PawLibrary
Monday, September 12 Parchment Book Group: The Huntress and The Rose Code, 6pm, Parchment Library
Thursday, September 22 Team Trivia: 20th Century Country Music, 7pm, register: richlandlibrary.org
Saturday, September 24 The Scientist’s Secret: Puzzle Game On the Trails Kick-off Event (ages 9+)Times: 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, Register: Pierce Creek Institute.org/ Hastings,Events MI
Tuesday, September 6 Artbreak: Conceptual Realism Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 12pm Tuesdays, Sept. 6,13,20,27 Drop In Gaming (ages 11-17) 3pm, Richland Library Tuesday, September 7 Adult Watercolor Painting Class 7pm, register:richlandlibrary.org
Friday, September 23 Historic Walk: Stuart Historic District. Meet at Woodward Ave. & W. Main St., 8-9:30am Friday, September 23 Teen Book Club, ages 11-17 3pm, Richland Library Friday, September 23 Friday at Celery Flats, 4:30-8:30pm, mypark@portagemi.govregister: Friday, September 23 Friday at the Flats: Jack Dastoli and the Psychoacoustics live music, food trucks, more! 4:30-8:30pm, Celery Flats, Portage Friday, September 23 State on the Street: DJ Mel V Kalamazoo State Theatre, 5pm Friday, September 23 Kal. State Theatre on the Street Music: DJ Mel V, 5:30-8:30pm Saturday, September 24 Everyone is a Member Day, 11am-5pm, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
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Saturday, September 10 Mallmart + Zoo Flea Vintage & Handmade Marketplace, 12-7pm Anna Whitten Hall Plaza, Kal. Saturday, September 10 Scottish Festival & Highland Games Noon, Kindleberger Park, Parchment Saturday, September 10 Autumn Rising: Performance by Relic Baroque Chamber Orchestra, 7:30pm First Congregational Church, Kal. Sat., Sept. 10 – Sun. Sept. 11 Vintage Market, Veteran’s Park on the fountain Circle, Marshal, 9am-5pm Sunday, September 11 2nd Sundays Live Concert Series: Coffee with Friends, 2pm Parchment Library
Monday, September 12 Talk: Coloring the Conservation Conversation by Dr. Drew Lanham Register at naturecenter.org Chenery Auditorium, 6-7pm Tuesday, September 13 Talk: Contemporary Ceramics & The Chinese Worldview, Noon Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Tuesday, September 13 Music Production & Business Workshops, 7pm, La Luna Recording & Sound, Kalamazoo Wednesday, September 14 Birds & Coffee Chat on Zoom: Wrens - House, Carolina, Sedge, Marsh & Winter Wrens, Register:10-11am,birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu Wednesday, September 14 Classics Film Club, 7pm RichlandLibrary.org Thursday, September 15 Richland Area Genealogy Group, 10am, Richland Library Thursday, September 15 Kalamazoo Night Farmers Mar ket 5-10pm, 1204 Bank St. Thursday, September 15 The Heartbreak Book Club: You Lucky Dog by Julia London Paw Paw Library, 6:30-7:30pm Thursday, September 15 Books with Friends Book Club 7pm, RichlandLibrary.org Friday, September 16 After Hours Movie & Game Night, Ages 11-17, 5-9pm, Register: richlandlibrary.org Friday, September 16 Live Music: Spork Fight, Final8-10:30pmGravity Brewing, Kalamazoo Sunday, September 18 Vicksburg Vintage Market 8am-3pm, 300 N. Richardson Sunday, September 18 Fall Festival, 10am – 2pm Celery Flats Historical Tuesday, September 20 Artbreak: Emmy Kastner, 12pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Tuesday, September 20 Voter Registration Event & info. On upcoming election, 4-6pm Richland Library
Wednesday, September 21 Book Discussion: Shape Up The Dalila’s by Rion Amilcar Scott, 2-3pm, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Thursdays, Sept. 1,8,15,22,29 Kalamazoo Farmers Market, 8am-1pm, 1204 Bank St. Thursdays, Sept. 1,8,15,22,29 Plainwell Farmers’ Market 3:30-6:30pm, 554 Allegan St.
Mondays, Sept. 5,12,19,26 Cruise-In at Dean’s Ice Cream, Plainwell, 5pm Tuesdays, Sept. 6,13,20,27 Kalamazoo Farmers Market, 8am-1pm, 1204 Bank St.
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