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remember when If you’ve grown up in this area, I’m sure you will remember shopping at Stanwoods Luggage and Leather Shoppe. Whether in need of a set of luggage or your first briefcase – Stanwoods was the store of choice. Stanley K. Wood (Stan Wood) started Stanwoods in downtown Kalamazoo on S. Rose Street. Wood was originally a radio dealer. By 1939 he owned a full appliance store, which eventually merged with an existing leather and luggage store. By 1955, he was no longer selling appliances and Stanwoods Luggage and Leather Shoppe was born. The store was moved to Portage Road. In 1966, Wood sold the business to Rudy Hanson, a local developer, and his wife Janet, who briefly operated the business on Portage Road, before settling at 111 E. Michigan Avenue for many years. Hanson sold high-quality luggage and leather goods, including purses, billfolds and briefcases. Hanson’s daughter, Luanne,

fondly remembers the downtown Kalamazoo Sidewalk sale every July, marking down items and putting them out in the heat for customers to pick over. Luanne said, “I used to love working those for the excitement. Dad would stand out in front with a megaphone, addressing people across the wide main street Once Luanne graduated from college and married Marshal Castle, the couple opened a store called The Finishing Touch in 1979. In 1981, they merged The Finishing Touch with Stanwood’s, forming Stanwood’s Luggage and Gift Shop. A few years later they bought out Hanson’s interest and became sole owners. They developed a corporate arm of the business that sold directly to companies around the world and also held local contracts with Upjohn, Stryker and WMU, providing employee briefcases and gifts. Stanwoods had a few other locations over the years including one in Westwood Plaza and others

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on South Street, in Southland Mall and the final location in the Crossroads Galleria. In 1990, the Castle’s sold Stanwood’s to go back to college for graduate studies. At that time, they also noticed a trend that luggage was becoming more of a utilitarian item, as opposed to being a fashion statement as in years past. “We used to sell powder blue, hot pink and even floral luggage – now all the suitcases on the baggage claim carousel all look alike,” says, Luanne Castle. She went on to say that the more relaxed, casual attitude about dress, followed with luggage as well. Years ago, people not only traveled

with suitcases, but would also carry hatboxes and even a train case - a boxlike suitcase where all your cosmetics and toiletries could stand upright. Today most of us use baggies to carry our liquids. Unfortunately, a few years after the Castle’s sold Stanwood’s, it was no longer in business.

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More Time Enjoying Gardens, Less Time Working in Them!

Flower gardens are looking beautiful at this time of year and can continue to give enjoyment through the rest of the summer and into the fall. There are a few things you can do now to keep plants healthy and producing blooms. Many gardens are already planted, but now is a great time to expand them and add more color. There are dozens – no, hundreds – of beautiful perennial plants to choose from. What is your favorite color? Do you want it tall or short? Something that blooms in early summer or into the fall? Need plants for shade, plants for sun, foliage plants or flowering plants? These are some of the questions you’ll want think about before

choosing your new perennials. If you are looking for continuous blooms for the rest of the season, annuals are your best bet. Yearround garden centers, like Wedel’s, have fresh shipments of larger sized annuals ready to plant to add bright color just about anywhere. One of my favorite products to take with me into the garden when planting is Hi-Yield Ornamental Weed & Grass Stopper. Prepare the soil for your new plants, put them in, then sprinkle Ornamental Weed & Grass Stopper on the soil around them. This inexpensive product is worth its weight in gold because it prevents weed & grass seeds from germinating for the season. This will keep the time you need to weed

gardens at a minimum. Another easy thing that will give you a lot of return on your time invested is to deadhead. What? That sounds terrible! Don’t worry – that just means to pinch or prune back any flowers that are done blooming. Annual and perennial flowers can benefit from this. If you prune off dead flowers, the plant won’t be spending its energy on producing seed heads. That will give it more energy to produce more flowers! Just one more thing to add to the enjoyment of your flowers – give them regular meals. The meal I recommend is Fertilome Blooming Soluble Plant Food. It’s the easiest way to feed because all you do is add it to your watering can when

watering or put it into your hoseend sprayer when you are watering once every 10 days. (And speaking of water, be sure flowering plants get ½” of water twice a week!) Fertilome Blooming Plant Food is ideal for vegetable plants, annuals, perennials and plants in containers. So now you have it – the easiest things to do to keep gardens blooming. More time sitting back & enjoying your garden, less time working in it! I’m all for that! Terrie Schwartz Wedel’s Nursery, Florist & Garden Center

Welcome to the Good News Paper July is National Ice Cream Month and National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month. Senator Walter Dee Huddleston of Kentucky originated the celebrations on May 17, 1984 and President Ronald Reagan signed it into public law on July 9, 1984. Ronald Reagan was a great man for many reasons, but this latest finding raises him up even a notch higher in my mind. The first treat similar to ice cream was made in the 4th century B.C. when the Roman emperor Nero sent servants into the mountains to retrieve snow, which was then flavored with honey, nuts and other fruit toppings. This was not really ice cream because it contained no milk. Some of the earliest frozen treats to use milk and

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cream originated in the Middle East around the 10th century A.D. These treats were also flavored with fruit and nuts. The first widely produced and enjoyed flavor of the modern era (19th century to the present) is vanilla. Even today, vanilla is the number one selling flavor in the world, which is quite an achievement considering all the other great flavors in existence! Other flavors that have stayed popular for many years include: chocolate, butter pecan, Neapolitan, chocolate chip, French vanilla, strawberry and cookies and cream. Feel free to use National Ice Cream Month as your excuse to get out and enjoy your favorite flavor or two! Jackie Merriam

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on South Westnedge, quadruple the showroom space, and allows for improved workshop space, as well as more storage for tools and parts. Barber’s girlfriend, Lorena Delgado, who has a graphic design education, designed their awesome logo, bike tags, signage and other marketing materials. “I love my job! I match people up with their bikes! It never gets old making someone’s day,” says Barber, who is always at the shop fixing up bikes and greeting customers – Stop in and meet Ryan today! For more information, visit their website at kzooswift.com, see their fun Facebook page, contact them by phone at (269) 929-8053 or email kzooswift@gmail.com. Better yet, visit the store, located at 1305 South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo. Open Tuesday through Friday from 11am-6pm and Saturday from Noon – 6pm

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Home Decor Whether it’s a Sunday brunch, burgers on the grill or a casual dinner party with friends, nothing compares to enjoying a great summer meal surrounded by nature. Part of making an outdoor space especially inviting is by bringing the comforts of indoors out. The intoxicating aromas of flowers, fresh cut grass, food cooking on the grill and the random melody of songbirds and crickets make the experience not only memorable, but also magical. Take the comforts of indoors outside and make your experience even more magical with a few helpful tips.

Lighting Creates Ambience

Nothing adds magic to outdoor spaces like twinkling lights against the summer the twilight sky. Outdoor lighting is particularly important for creating ambience and defining nooks, sitting areas, pathways or even dance floors too. To create loads of drama, use outdoor strands of Edison bulbs

strung in a zigzag pattern. They are now easy to find, affordable and can be strung up over tables or seating areas to add warm light to enjoy the night sky and ensure the party continues long into the night. Whether it’s a formal outdoor event or just a casual evening among friends and family, candelabras hung in a series of one, two or three over a table add tremendous drama. The flickering of the candles may not provide a ton of light, but they add a ton of ambiance. Hang lanterns that house lit candles to define an entry or a pathway. They are easy to find; affordable and can be affixed to your home or staked in the ground.

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Indoor/Outdoor rugs have come a long way since years past. Use soft plush indoor/outdoor rugs to add color, define sitting areas and add tremendous comfort and softness underfoot. They come in amazing colors and patterns that mimic

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To really add drama to an outdoor table, forego the disposable plates and glassware. If you’re afraid of ruining your good dinnerware, opt for the thrift store or garage sale finds. It’s a unique way to make your outdoor meals a little more special without breaking the bank. It’s not only thrifty, but also better for the environment than the disposable varieties –And if a piece breaks, it’s no big loss. Create a collection exclusively for outdoor use. Mix and match patterns to your liking and make it fun!

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If you have an enclosure or openair space attached to your home, another unique way to add drama is with sheer curtains that can be pulled closed to create a barrier for mosquitoes and other flying pests. Remember the forts we made as kids? In an outdoor space, curtains provide that same sort of feeling – They create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth while offering protection from all of the wildness of the outdoors, yet allowing the fresh summer air to pass through.

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cancer and Pets Just like humans, our canine and feline family members are susceptible to cancer. This disease accounts for almost 50 percent of deaths in pets over the age of 10 according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Although less common in cats, cancer can affect many of our kitty friends but they tend to hide illness, which makes the identification and diagnosis of cancer much more difficult. Many kinds of cancer are very treatable if identified early, so the key factor in giving your pet the best chance for recovery is to identify the problem as soon as possible. Although our pets can’t tell us that something is wrong, here are some signs to look for: Vomiting, weight loss, or general loss of appetite Lumps or bumps Bleeding General changes in appearance or behavior, which are not normal for your pet Any warning signs, which you would check out as potentially signaling cancer in a human, are equally applicable to our furry family members. It is best to consult your veterinarian as quickly

as possible for an assessment to ensure that any health change in your pet is addressed as early as possible. Sometimes, the pet owner may not notice any abnormal symptoms at all, but abnormalities can be revealed on a routine annual health examination or blood work performed by your veterinarian. If a diagnosis of cancer is made, treatment can be pursued right away. There are even veterinary cancer specialists available to you and your pet! You will be given options so that you can choose what is best for your pet and your family. Although cancer is a frightening spectrum of diseases that often aren’t well understood, there are treatment options, which certainly deserve consideration and which may give your cat or dog a longer

and better quality of life. Though research into dog diseases typically receives better private funding and therefore offers more options, both canines and felines have cancer treatment options. As pets age, they are more prone to diseases associated with old age just as we are. Give your furry loved one a fighting chance against all health challenges by scheduling regular checkups with your veterinary clinic and a special visit to assess any sudden health change.

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Clothing Cleaning Hacks that Everyone Should Know In my many years of dealing with vintage clothing, I have had to learn some pretty masterful tricks in cleaning and handling the most fragile of textiles that comes with my job description. I have nearly perfected cleaning out the toughest of stains and smells with some handy tricks I learned along the way. Everyone should know these cleaning hacks! So, please clip and share this with others.  Removing Musty Odor Musty odor is a common issue that occurs from mishandling or storing clothing improperly. To eliminate musty odor from clothing there are two tricks that have worked successfully for me in the past. The first is to fill a spray bottle with cheap vodka or a half and half mixture of white vinegar and water, turn the garment inside out and mist thoroughly, then hang on the line in the sunshine. The mixture of the heat from the sun and the alcohol/vinegar mix help to dry the fibers and absorb the smell. Another way to rid musty odor is to place the garment in an air tight container partially filled with coffee grounds or kitty litter. Wash

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The top books published this month that librarians across the country love Homegoing: A Novel by Yaa Gyasi

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“Rowley has lovingly captured what it is like to be totally invested in caring for another life, another heart. This book is a true gift for anyone who has experienced the loss of a dog, but especially for those of us who have nursed a beloved dog through an illness even though you both knew it was going to be a losing battle. A special bond is formed there, and the story of Lily and Ted illustrates it so perfectly.”

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“The newest entry in the Hogarth Shakespeare series brings The Taming of the Shrew into the modern world. Kate is stuck in a life taking care of her absent minded professor father and her sister, Bunny. When her father suggests a marriage of convenience in order to secure a green card for his lab assistant Pyotr, Kate is shocked. This is a sweet and humorous story about two people, who don’t quite fit in, finding each other. Tyler’s wonderful writing updates and improves on the original.”

“Wealthy art collector Catherine spends her time fussing over her tiny boutique card shoppe so that she can feel like a productive member of society. She meets the handsome and refined William Stockton, yet something seems just a little too good to be true. The plot thickens as long hidden family secrets emerge. Huntley certainly knows how to build up the suspense. This debut novel includes some nice plot twists and Catherine’s character evolves favorably. Recommended for fans of psychological fiction.”

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In Search of our Super-Powers A Mother and Daughter Adventure Series Jane: My husband Dean decides it is time for me to put my old track phone to sleep and wake up in the 21st Century with an I-phone. He buys me a silvery pink one and my daughter gives me some simple lessons in texting. “Be careful with the periods,” she says. “Use them sparingly. They really aren’t necessary in texts.” “What? Why is that?” She takes my phone and types, saying, “Look: suppose I text you and say, “I’m going to be late.” If you text, ‘No problem’ it means something different than ‘No problem.’ Same thing for all caps: NO PROBLEM means that there definitely is a problem.” I am appalled and confused. “You mean, if I use a period as a stop to a sentence someone might think I am being sarcastic? How do I prevent that misunderstanding?” “Use emoticons if the sentence can be misconstrued. Smiley faces help a lot.” “OK then, goodbye periods, hello smiley faces and hello 21st Century.” Ellen: I turn to capture the scene around me on my phone, and send off a quick caption with the photo of the soccer game I’m attending.

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The Battle Buddy Foundation helps veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Kenny Bass is the Executive Director and Co-founder of The Battle Buddy Foundation (TBBF) and a Marine Corps combat veteran. Wounded by a roadside bomb during a counter-ambush patrol in the Iraq War, he struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Behcet’s Disease. Rated as 100% disabled by the age of 23, Kenny found himself in a downward spiral before being prescribed his service dog Atlas, which cost him $15,000. Sold on the value of service dogs and the difficulties trying to acquire his own dog, Bass and his friend and fellow Marine Joshua Rivers and Jon Campbell co-founded

TBBF to effect long-term and tangible change in the loves of veterans and their families. The foundation offers service dogs to veterans who needed them - free of charge. TBBF is a non-profit organization that began in 2013 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2014, The Battle Buddy Foundation partnered with a local business in Battle Creek, Dog Zone, to train PTSD service dogs for veterans enrolled in their program. The Foundation is Growing gradually, however they have 5,000 outstanding contacts from veterans who are interested in the program. The foundation is supported by donations and Bass said he and his other co-founders are seeking

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corporation support. Finding and training a service dog costs $15,000 to $25,000, he said, and the training continues even after the dogs are matched to the veteran Bass said 22 veterans commit suicide every day, often due to symptoms of PTSD — one every 65 minutes. “There is a high suicide rate and I was almost one myself,” he said. “But I am now in a better place.”

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Parenting: summertime reading Oh boy! It’s July, middle of the summer and summer fun is in full swing. Kids are into their easy summer fun – playing outdoors, riding bikes, running through sprinklers and backyard swimming, trips to the lake and the beach, summer camp. Lots to do and explore...life and parenting seems a bit easier too, that is once the bickering stops, the childcare woes are resolved, the “I’m-bored noise” dies down, and the summer rhythm kicks in. As a parent and a mental health advocate, I am here to make a stand for summertime reading too. Too often, reading and language building takes a vacation when school lets out. I am here to

say summer is rather a great time for language skill-building, but in fun and memorable ways. Taking a cool break in a hammock, under a big tree, in a lawn chair, or even on a blanket outside is like a vacation in your own yard. I remember in

elementary school, my favorite times of the school day were after lunch when we put heads down on the desk and the teacher read to us – Rascal, Hardy Boys Mysteries, Stella Luna, On the Day You Were Born. On warm days, we would do this outside on the lawn, stretched out, listening then reading ourselves. But what about kids for whom reading is a chore? Or those that are “allergic” to boring things and have put reading in that category? Encourage your kids to be around stories and interested in what books have to offer, not just reading themselves. For example, Huffington Post/Parents http://www.readbrightly. com/26-picture- books-youwont-want-to-miss-thisfall/?ref=DEB544D76FE8?utm_

hp_ref=parents&ir=Parents Take a seat under a big tree with a book of faraway places – Iceland, Norway, Argentina - and talk about what is the same and what is different from home with them together. Another way to get non-readers into language skills is to listen to books. Tune into audible books! Our fabulous public library has hundreds of stories on MP3 or CD format that you can download at home or at the library for free! They even have the MP3 player to borrow if you writes about 26 picture books not to miss this fall don’t have one. Check out opportunities at Kalamazoo county – or your town library. Get your child a library card, some excellent suggestions from your children’s

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books librarian, and get into summer listening. www.kpl.gov or stop in at any branch all over Finally, read out loud to your kids. When your children see and hear you reading, they want to read themselves. Here is a list of books you may want to use to get started that are sure to make you LOL, to get your kids begging for more, and to create reading memories and language building for years to come (http://www.readbrightly.com/ funny-books-to-read-aloud-withyour-kids/.) • The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak Lots of funny words for parents to mispronounce. • Have I Got a Book for You! by Mélanie Wat Put on your best sales-person persona and go for it! • The Happy Hocky Family

Moves to the Country! by Lane Smith This witty, self-aware family makes the classic city mouse-goescountry story jump off the page. • ’m Bored by Michael Ian Black, illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Bored little girl meets a potato who thinks “Kids are boring.” And tries to change its mind. • Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein Little chicken stops the story every time things get a little difficult for the characters. Happy Reading!! Dr. Susan Carter is a parent, grandparent, play therapist, and child psychologist in private practice in Kalamazoo.

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Recipes picnic pleasures Simple and satisfying! The nagging thought that these warm, muggy days - best spent frolicking along a cool shoreline - will soon all be gone has me thinking that we all need to spend more time outdoors while we can. Summer is a very short season in the Midwest, which is why it is so imperative that we make the most of every good weather day we get,

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gone, but those that won’t spoil and pose a health risk are the ones best suited for summer gatherings. One sandwich that fits the summer bill is the cucumber sandwich. Cool and crisp, this long-standing favorite is most often found at summer tea parties. This traditional of British sandwich is usually composed of paper-thin slices of cu-

cumber placed between two thin slices of crust-less, lightly buttered white bread. However, since this flavor combination is so cool, it can be re worked to suit whatever your whim. Pile it on crackers or rolls or even pita bread. Whatever will float your appetite’s boat! Story/Stylist/Photograhy by Laura Kurella

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Another great sandwich suited for summer fun is the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This sandwich has the advantage of not containing any perishable ingredients, so it does not require refrigeration in hot weather, making it suitable for any outdoor occasion. And, since this sandwich is as popular with children as it is adults it’s a great one to have on hand at larger gatherings when you are not sure what appetites will show up. This sandwich doesn’t have to be boring either - try spicing it up with the addition of spices or herbs like cayenne or other peppers. Using grape jelly? Try adding some fresh, sliced grapes. Or use apple butter instead of jam and toss on some fresh sliced apples. You’ll be surprised how refreshing it tastes. And don’t forget the peanut butter. Try using other nut butters such as almond, cashew, soybean, sunflower, or hazelnut/nutella. Just don’t forget to write down the recipe for your incredible creation. You may want to make it again! If peanut butter is not your bag, why not turn your favorite summer salad into a portable sandwich. The Caprese is an amazing hit. Simply toss your salad fixings onto a nice and toasty roll and you will have a salad that eats like a meal! Here are some superb summer sandwich selections to help you sail smoothly through summer’s picnic season.

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health Not to worry; this isn’t about our current political campaign. This is about restaurant dining and the fact that restaurant meals are, that’s right, huge! Common wisdom held that meals consumed in fast-food restaurants have been singled out as being a major factor in America’s obesity epidemic. But a new study in the Journal of American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics finds that both chain and local restaurants routinely serve far more than should be consumed in a single meal and even more than should be consumed all day! In a sample of 364 restaurants, 92% were found to exceed calorie requirements for a single meal. In 123 restaurants a single serving meal, even before the beverage (a diet soda, of course), appetizers or desserts, exceeded the caloric requirements for the entire day. I’m able to cite several examples of dining out with people from other countries. They either share an entrée or ask for half of the meal to be boxed, before it comes to the table. They’re astounded as to how much food is served in restaurants. So why are restaurant meals so large and calorie-laden? I believe it’s because we demand it. Even pictures of meals printed on the menu set the expectation of the serving size,

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day trip celery flats music festival Celery Flats Historical Park, 7328 Garden Lane in Portage Sunday, July 10 12:00 TO 5:30

The Kzoo Folklife Organization in partnership with the Portage Parks System, The Kalamazoo Arts Council and the Portage Park System, are pleased to announce the 3rd annual Celery Flats Music Festival. Featuring a wide variety of acoustic music performances. The event is a benefit for the Park

System and admission is free for all ages, with donations requested. From Blues to Bluegrass, the festival features top name local and regional performers. This year musicians will include: the Crescendo Fiddlers, Dana Scott, the Mall City Harmonizers (Barbershop), Double Strung,

Andro, Carrie McFerrin & Company, the Michigan Mafia Band and the New Town Cryers. It’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday, summer afternoon! The event will be held on the grounds of the Celery Flats Park, attendees should plan on bringing a lawn chair. In case of rain it will

be held inside the Hayloft Theatre. Vendors will be on site with food and beverages for sale. Handicap parking and drop off is available. Additional information is available by contacting: John Speeter at the K’zoo Folklife Organization or by calling 269327-7145.

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environment When talking of helping the environment, the topic usually covered is lifestyle changes that one can implement to have a smaller impact on the environment. We’re going to talk about other ways to help the environment. There are multiple ways to help for free on the Internet. Each of these websites work on the same premise. Businesses pay to have their ads displayed on these websites, and the websites donate all or a portion of that money to organizations that support the environment. My personal favorite is Tab for a Cause at tab.gladly.io. When you visit the website, you download the extension for your web browser and every time you open a new tab you earn one heart. You can then donate your hearts to one of the multiple organizations they support, including Conservation International. In connection with the same app, you can download Goodblock at goodblock.gladly.

io. With this web browser extension, the app prevents pop-ups and you can filter what ads you see on websites. Everyday a small icon appears in the bottom left hand corner of your web browser. When you click on the icon it displays an ad and you earn ten hearts, which you can use for the same organizations as Tab for a Cause. The Rainforest Site is a website that you can visit everyday. All you have to do is click a button at the top of the page and your support helps to conserve rainforests. You can do the same on EcologyFund. com, where you can support multiple projects by clicking once a day. There are many other websites that allow you to help the environment through simple online tasks. To find more websites, you can visit thenonprofits.com.

many endangered species and their habitats. The Nature Conservancy is an organization that helps to preserve many natural environments. There are a plethora of organizations to donate to and each of them helps the environment in a different way, so choose the organization that you believe has the most impact or the one that has the most meaning to you. Each of these tasks do not take long to perform. Of course, you can donate your time by volunteering at your local wildlife sanctuaries, parks, or gardens. Every small contribution helps to make a large impact, so let’s get started!

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Binder Park Zoo Offers New and Improved Overnight Experiences!

Binder Park Zoo overnights are new and improved with the addition of the Joe and Clara Stewart African Tented Camp and Zamani School. The Zoo offers both Family Overnights and Group Overnights in Wild Africa with sleeping accommodations in woodframed canvas tents. Overnights include an education program, games and a night hike through the Zoo! Designed to be an authentic African safari experience, each tent contains cots for sleeping and can accommodate four to eight guests for a total of up to 50 guests. Two of the eight tents meet ADA

standards for handicap accessibility. The Joe and Clara Stewart Zamani School is modeled after the original Zamani School in South Africa. This multipurpose building serves as a mess hall, meeting place and educational center complete with kitchen, restrooms, classroom and storage area. The school building displays South African artifacts and important memorabilia donated from the Stewarts’ private collection. “A Zoo overnight in one of our tented camps is an adventure truly unique to this area,” states Kari Parker, Binder Park Zoo Marketing Manager. “This program provides an opportunity to learn about another country, its people and the wildlife we are trying to save.” Overnight Safari at Binder Park Zoo offers groups like Girl Scouts or Boys Scouts an opportunity to earn badges and experience the outdoors with an unforgettably rich African experience. For a more temperature controlled experience, the Zoo offers Zoo Snoozes in the

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scrambles are more fun when you use a “super-duper-scooper!”

“Tis the Season” when many of you will be playing in golf scrambles this summer, so I have a scoop for you that will help make playing in scrambles easier and a lot more fun. Get yourself a (small bait fish net) that you can purchase at any large retail outlet for about $5 bucks. It comes in handy when you are riding in your golf cart gathering up your team’s golf balls that you will not be hitting your next shot from during a scramble format. Instead of having to stop your golf cart and bend over to pick up the golf ball – with a (small bait fish net) all you have to do is scoop the ball up as you drive

by – simple as that and works like a charm! So if you play in a lot of scrambles – put a small bait fish net in your bag to scoop up your team’s golf balls and not only will your team thank you…. but your back will too. Check out my website for more helpful golf articles at: www.kissyouryipsgoodbye.com Kurt Pugh

chill out with the blues July 7-9, Arcadia Festival Site, Downtown Kalamazoo

This year the 3-day long, weekend event, which is held to raise funds to benefit the future of Blues in southern Michigan, will feature 22 great blues acts playing non-stop on two stages, free music workshops, children’s activities, food and drink vendors and opportunities to even meet some of the performers you are hearing, face-to-face. Offering some of the greatest names in blues, as well as some of the hottest new talents, this years lineup of local, regional and national blues acts will include Laura Rain, Groove Council, the Paul DesLauriers Band, Karen Lovely, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Bex Marshall, The Jimmys, the Cash Box Kings, and Royal Southern Brotherhood. With this wide range of artists, guests will be treated to everything from the stunning vocal talents of Laura Rain to the powerhouse extravaganza of the Royal Southern Brotherhood, offering a sampling of musical styles to satisfy everyone’s musical appetites! On Friday and Saturday nights

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Through August 21 Fares and Squares: The History of Checker Motors Kalamazoo Valley Museum 373-7990

Through July 25 Amer. Society of Aviation Artists International Juried Exhibition James C Weston Gallery at the Kalamazoo Arts Council Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, (732) 940-1646 Through August 21 Fares and Squares: The History of Checker Motors Kalamazoo Valley Museum 373-7990 Through Sept. 11 Lego Travel Adventure Kalamazoo Valley Museum 373-7990 Fridays, July 1,8,15,22,29 Plainwell Farmers’ Market M-89 (Plainwell Paper Mill lot) 10am-4pm, 685-6821 Fridays, July 1,8,15,22,29 Lunchtime Live – Food & vendors Bronson Park, Kalamazoo 11:30am-1:30pm, 337-8295 Friday, July 1 Music: The Hershey Band Boatyard Brewing 7-10pm, 226-0300 Saturdays, July 2,9,16,23,30 Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market 1204 Bank St. 7am-2pm, 337-8899 Saturdays, July 2,9,16,23,30 Texas Township Farmers’ Market 7110 West “Q” Ave. 8am – Noon, 375-4670 Saturdays, July 2,9,16,23,30 Otsego Farmers Market Corner of Allegan St. & Kalamazoo St. 8am-2pm, 355-8865 Saturdays, July 2,9,16,23,30 Music: BenJammin’ and Analisa Educational entertainers & Kids breakfast Old Dog Tavern 10 – 11am, 381-5677 Saturday, July 2 First Saturday – Central Branch Stories, activities, guests & prizes Kalamazoo Public Library 2-3:30pm, 342-9837 Saturday’s, July 2,9,16,23,30 Music: The Duffield/Carron Project Soulful piano and sultry songstress Old Dog Tavern 5-8pm, 381-5677 Saturday, July 2 Music: Keith Scott Blues Boatyard Brewing 7-10pm, 226-0300 Sundays, July 3,10,17,24 Bell’s Eccentric Café Sunday Team Trivia Doors open at 5pm Trivia 6-8pm, 382-2332 Sundays, July 3,10,17,24 Portage Farmers Market Portage Senior Center Noon – 4pm, 337-8899 Tues./ Wed., July 5,6,12,13,19,20,26,27 Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market 1204 Bank St. 7am-2pm, 337-8899 Tuesday, July 5 ARTBreak: Video: James Turrell And Jenny Holzer Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775

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Tuesday, July 5 Music: The Glenn Miller Band Overlander Bandshell in Portage 6:30pm, 329-4522

Saturday, July 9, 16, 23,30 Fitness in the Parks Upjohn Park 9-10am, 337-8295

Sunday, July 17 Kindleberger Concert: Who Hit John? The Stage at Kindleberger Park In Parchment, 6:30pm

Wednesday’s, July 6,13,20,27 Washington Square Lunch Market 1350 Portage St., Kalamazoo 11am-2pm, 342-5686

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Sat., July 9 & Sun., July 10 Youth Production: Pirates of the Amazon, 3:30pm Family Musical: Brigadoon, 5pm The Stage at Kindleberger Park

Tuesday, July 19 ARTBreak: The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures & Got Away w/Murder! Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Noon, 349-7775

Wednesday’s, July 6,13,20,27 100-Mile Market People’s Food Co-op 3-7pm, 227,8899

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Wednesday, July 20 Lights, Camera, Action Dicover how energy, light and the Human body all work together Kalamazoo Valley Museum 1-4pm, 373-7990 Wednesday, July 20 Music: Out of Favor Boys O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, July 21 Kalamazoo Night Farmers Market 1204 Bank St. 6-10pm, 342-5686 Thursday, July 21 Music: Megan Dooley O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666

Tuesday, July 12 Poetry Nature Walk W/Art Stewart W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 7:30pm-9pm, 671-2360

Friday, July 22 Gazelle Sports Historic Walks Downtown Kalamazoo 8am-9:30am, 342-5996

Wednesday, July 13 Michigan’s Wacky Weather Kalamazoo Valley Museum 1-4pm, 373-7990

Friday, July 22 Music Reggae Lou Boatyard Brewing 6-10pm, 226-0300

Wednesday, July 13 Music: Carrie McFerrin O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666

Saturday, July 23 Lou LaRoe Clothing Pop-Up Bookends Home Decor in Parchment 10am-12:30pm, 998-0988

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Thursday, July 14 Lunch & Learn:Once Upon A Raptor Central Park,, Shaver Rd., Portage 11am-noon, 329-4522

Sunday, July 24 Concert: Jersey -Bruce Springsteen Tribute The Stage at Kindleberger Park In Parchment, 6:30pm

Thursday, July 14, 28 Crafty Needles - Knitting Night Boatyard Brewing Co. 4-9pm, 226-0300

Tuesday, July 26 ARTBreak: Miriam Schapiro And Feminist Art Kalamazoo Institute of Art Noon, 349-7775

Thursday, July 14 Music: Tom Duffield O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Friday, July 15 Movie in S. Westnedge Park 7pm-11pm, 337-8295 Friday, July 15 Music: Benedict Dolly Rockers Boatyard Brewing 7-10pm, 226-0300 Saturday, July 16 Wayland Car Show , 9am-3pm & Downtown Celebration,10am-10pm (269) 673-3032

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Saturday, July 9 11th Annual BTR Park Bike Race WMU Bus., Tech & Research Park 1.1 mile circuit, 8am-5pm, 387-2072

Saturday, July 16 Music: Steve Pesch Boatyard Brewing 7-10pm, 226-0300

Sat., July 9 & Sun. July 10 Kalamazoo County 4-H Open Horse Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center Sat. 8:30am, Sun. 9am

Sunday, July 17 Music in the Park-Flesher Field Madcat Midnight Blues Journey Rain location-Voyage Church 5-7pm,www.pattiflemingmusic.com

Wednesday, July 27 Gazelle Sports Historic Walks Vicksburg – Meet at the Library 6:30pm-8pm, 342-5996 Wednesday, July 27 Getting Down to the Core of What We Do objects of history tell the past Kalamazoo Valley Museum 1-4pm, 373-7990 Wednesday, July 27 Music: Joe Wang and The Test Pilots O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, July 28 Waldo Found Kalamazoo In-store search party, prizes, snacks Bookbug on Oakland Dr., Kal. 4-5pm, 385-2847 Thursday, July 28 Music: Bog Road O’Duffy’s Pub 8-10pm, 344-5666 Sunday, July 31 Concert: Barn On Fire The Stage at Kindleberger Park In Parchment, 6:30pm