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July LIFE 4 10 Healthy Habits for July 6 American Red Cross 100 Year Anniversary 12 How to be There: Helping Friends in Times of Need

STYLE 10 Tulips Little Pop Up Shop 14 Home Sweet Michigan 16 Your Porch as a Gathering Space 18 Summertime Blues

26 The Cutting Edge: Beauty Game Changers

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22 S’more Than One Way: Inventive S’mores 24 Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar

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4TH OF JULY QUOTES FOUNDERS’ WISDOM:

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ne year ago I set off on an “Adventure of a Lifetime!” My trip to Alaska turned out to be a life-changing and renewing event. Yes, one can experience both at the same time. My life changed through the new friendships and experiences I had, and it was renewed when I was given the chance to reconnect with friends from a lifetime ago. I was also able to excavate and resuscitate my “old” sense of adventure. You remember it, don’t you? That fearlessness we all had as young adults, when we were unintimidated by the lessons life waiting for us?

VV You can rekindle old friendships, picking VV You can have a fake fire on the back of a up right where you left off. cruise ship.

VV You can develop great new friendships, VV You can only reach Alaska’s capital by perhaps quicker than ever before. boat or airplane. No roads lead to Juneau!

VV Life changing moments can happen when VV Laughter is the best medicine – next up: you least expect them. teasing an old friend.

VV Driving down Alaska roads sometimes VV You can “start” over at any age. feels like you are in the heart of our U.P. VV Great vacations can have a ripple effect VV It IS possible to eat salmon in 101 ways! long after you arrive back home.

10 Simple Truths I took away from that trip: So what’s on your docket for this summer? Plans made or yet to be made? Remember to allow time for the unexpected adventures that await those who are awake to the possibilities of life. Jumpstart your imagination with some of the great ideas within these pages: light up a campfire and fix some great variations of the delightful, classic S’more! Yum and yum! You’ll also find some “Cutting Edge” fashion tips inside as well…just in time for your summer fun.

No matter what – from our staff to you – please remember to relax and enjoy these long summer days.

Happy Fourth of July,

“I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in providence, for the illumination of the ignorant and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth.”

John Adams (1735–1826) “There, I guess King George will be able to read that.”

John Hancock (1737–1793) “Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who have a right…and a desire to know; but besides this, they have a right, an indisputable, unalienable, indefeasible, divine right to that most dreaded and envied kind of knowledge, I mean of the characters and conduct of their rulers.”

John Adams (1735–1826) “Equal and exact justice to all men…freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of person under the protection of the habeas corpus; and trial by juries impartially selected, these principles form the bright constellation which has gone before us.”

Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

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10 Healthy Habits for a Wonderful

Practice Shinrih-yoku, Japanese for “forest bathing,” and spend time in nature without your phone.

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Take a deep, cleansing breath every time you feel stressed or anxious.

Try a shot of wheat grass in the morning. It’s packed with minerals, protein and amino acids.

Dry brush every day. It stimulates the lymphatic system and exfoliates dry skin.

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Summer is in full swing, and the sun is ever drawing us outdoors. As you dive into the realms of adventure and excitement that only July can offer, remember to care for your body and mind. Here are ten healthy habits to consider incorporating into your life this month.

BY PEACHES MCCAHILL

Use Epsom salt in your bath for a boost of magnesium.

Soak for 12 minutes, two times a week.

Consider adding matcha green tea to your diet. It’s loaded with minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.

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The groundwork of all happiness is good health” – Leigh Hunt

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Live in the moment.

Don’t focus on tomorrow – live today!

Count your sugar intake.

Recommended daily sugar intake is six teaspoons for women.

Learn about aromatherapy.

Essential oils can help with stress, memory loss and overall energy.

6 Investigate sleep hypnosis. If you are struggling with proper sleep, check out Michael Sealey on Itunes.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Peaches McCahill is founder and president of The McCahill Group, a leading provider of health, wellness, beauty and talent solutions, and owner of M Power Studio. She has a passion to inspire others with simplistic lifestyle suggestions.

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Rescuing Kalamazoo

AMERICAN RED CROSS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

BY ANDREW DOMINO

Take a look at some of the accomplishments of the Red Cross of Southwest Michigan The Kalamazoo Rotary Club founds a local unit of the Red Cross during World War I.

1930s The Red Cross assists thousands of Vietnamese refugees settle in the U.S., including west Michigan.

1980 Pictured above, Nancy Kowalski—Disaster Action Team Captain for Red Cross of Southwest Michigan.

On the right, Betty Lee Ongley—a past chair and a Red Cross volunteer since 1950.

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alamazoo’s Red Cross is marking 100 years of service with a renewed look at its mission, thanks to veteran volunteers, and new ones.

According to its website, the American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan includes eight counties: Allegan, Van Buren, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, St. Joseph and Branch.

It was founded in 1917 as part of a national campaign to boost the Red Cross’ volunteer efforts during the First World War. The local office is now near West Michigan Avenue and 11th Street.

“We have a presentation each month about things I didn’t know we did,” said Red Cross volunteer Whitney Kemerling of Kalamazoo, an attorney and board member.

Hurricane Relief

Vicki Eichstaedt, a long-time volunteer and west Michigan native, said she got her start with the Red Cross in 2005, joining the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Katrina. She learned how to feed hundreds of people, provide shelter and even consider their state of mind, after they have seen their homes and possessions washed away. It’s a skill set she brought back to Michigan, as local Red Cross volunteers supported Katrina evacuees at Fort Custer in Battle Creek. They were also on hand after the 1980 tornado that struck the heart of downtown Kalamazoo and killed five. “There’s a lot more to helping than just wanting to,” Eichstaedt said.

“I know at the end of the day, my efforts have really gone to help someone who’s suffering.”

Helping others has been a lifetime goal for Betty Lee Ongley, a past chair of the local Red Cross and a volunteer since 1950. “I got started with

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the blood drives,” she said. “I took the streetcar in Detroit down to give blood. Then I was a volunteer when I moved to Kalamazoo. Ongley said as an administrator and a participant in activities like teaching first aid and providing supplies to disaster victims, she’s glad to see how the Red Cross coordinates with local police and fire fighters to handle area emergencies.

She’s still paying close attention to the ongoing Flint water crisis, as the Michigan Red Cross contributed to the relief efforts there.

Positive Attitudes

In recent years, the Red Cross has cut back on its paid staff, and is turning to more volunteers, said Linda Kaminski of Portage, who is a parttime receptionist for the Red Cross of Southwest Michigan. Paid or not, everyone involved with the Red Cross is there because they want to help.

“They have a good, positive attitude that rubbed off on the rest of us,” she said.

Kaminski said the part she’s enjoyed most, after four years of volunteering, is meeting people — other volunteers, and the community members the Red Cross helps.“We take veterans to the (Veterans Administration) offices for their appointments,” she said. “I work on blood donations at schools, and I like talking to the kids — when they get off their phones.”

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Major flooding in St. Joseph County calls for assistance from the Red Cross.

1991 Another tornado, this time in Cass County, damages a migrant worker camp, among other locations.

2005 The American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan marks its 100th anniversary.

1917 Red Cross units across the U.S. help with food distribution to the poor and hungry.

1975 The Red Cross helps after a tornado touches down in central Kalamazoo.

1989 The Kalamazoo Co. Red Cross mobile health clinic helps families across the region for more than a decade.

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SW Michigan’s Red Cross units support about 1,000 people evacuated from New Orleans to Fort Custer, near Battle Creek, after Hurricane Katrina.

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WHO IS THE AMERICAN RED CROSS? • The American Red Cross is the nation’s oldest humanitarian service organization.

• The Red Cross of Southwest Michigan has the only FREE transportation program for veterans in Kalamazoo County to and from the Veteran’s Administration for their doctor appointments.

• The Red Cross is the only organization cleared by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to reach out to active military men and women.

• Volunteers constitute about 90 percent of the American Red Cross workforce.

• The Red Cross does not discriminate, and remains neutral in the face of disaster when assisting victims affected by disasters.

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BREAKFASTMade the Night Before Prepped the night before and baked the morning of, these breakfast dishes offer an impressive start to the day for your overnight guests.

Cinnamon Roll Casserole

makes 12 servings | courtesy McCormick® Save time and energy with an Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole. Ingredients come together the night before – bread, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Morning of, bake until golden brown. A final drizzle of traditional cream cheese frosting makes it special occasion worthy.

12 eggs 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons milk, divided

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon divided

5 tablespoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla

Extract, divided 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 loaf challah bread, cubed (or eggy-rich substitution such as brioche or Hawaiian bread) 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese

3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Mix eggs, 1 1/2 cups of the milk, 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon, 3 teaspoons of the vanilla and baking powder in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add bread cubes; toss to coat well. Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Cover.

Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator. Mix melted butter, brown sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon in small bowl until well blended. Drizzle over casserole. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla in small bowl until smooth. Slowly stir in remaining 3 tablespoons milk. Drizzle over casserole before serving.

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Lemon Blueberry Muffin Casserole makes 12 servings | courtesy McCormick®

Lemon extract adds bright flavor to the muffin-like base swirled with a rich cream cheese and studded with sweettart blueberries. Top it all off with a mouthwatering brown sugar and cinnamon streusel.

Streusel Topping: 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut into chunks

Casserole:

6 eggs

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 loaf French or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

(about 8 cups)

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon Pure Lemon Extract

2 cups blueberries, divided

For the Streusel Topping, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in medium bowl. Cover. Set aside until ready to assemble in the morning.

For the Casserole, mix eggs, 1 cup of the milk, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and cinnamon in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add bread cubes; toss gently to coat. Pour evenly into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with no stick cooking spray.

Mix cream cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons each milk and sugar, and lemon extract in medium bowl until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the blueberries. Spread evenly on top of bread cubes. Top with remaining 1 cup blueberries. Cover. Refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Remove casserole from refrigerator. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut in butter into Streusel Topping mixture with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 30 minutes or golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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LOCAL SHOPPING

BY ERICA SHIER

TULIPS

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2030 Parkview Ave Kalamazoo, MI (269) 459-6481 Hours: M-F 10a – 7p Sat 10a – 5p

Tulip’s Little Pop Up Shop is a fun boutique featuring a unique assortment of women’s apparel & accessories and offering a personalized shopping experience for its customers. Located at 2030 Parkview Avenue in Kalamazoo, the shop features brands like Trina Turk, 360 Cashmere, White & Warren, Joseph Ribkoff, Bailey 44, Jenny Bird and so many more. Tulip’s makes shopping more enjoyable by providing “sips” while you shop, a 14 day return policy on full-priced merchandise and complimentary gift wrapping.

Pompoms are one of the most playful trends to come out of 2017. We can’t get enough! As you can see, there are an endless number of ways to wear them. The bracelets, scarves, and earrings pictured here are just a few examples of the kind of fun they can bring to any outfit.

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This lightweight piece by Calypso features one of this year’s hottest fashion trends: tassels!

Perfect paired with white jeans or worn as a cover-up on those chilly evenings on your patio, boat or at a bonfire, this piece is a musthave for your summer wardrobe.

The hottest line at Tulips right now is Mahi Gold. Known for its nautically inspired prints and impeccable fit, this line comes in a variety of patterns, fits, and bodies that are perfect for women of all ages. With a variety of sleeve lengths (or sleeveless), these dresses are perfect for any summer occasion from weddings to grad parties. Even better, these pieces are easy to wash and even easier to travel with.

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Think Pink! The undeniable color trend for the season ahead is pink. Shades from bubblegum to fuchsia are being embraced in head-to-toe looks.

Don’t hesitate to create a soft, monochromatic look by accessorizing with some of our key items in softer shades of the season’s rosy hue.

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Available in a myriad of styles, sizes, and colors, feather earrings are a trend that the fashion pack is flocking to this summer. These signature pieces of jewelry add a touch of Boho to a simple summer outfit, taking your look to the next level.

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Fun, flirty, colorful, and simple. This top from Bailey 44 can be paired with fringe shorts or given some contrast with a pair of white jeans. No matter how you choose to wear it, this top is summer simplicity at its finest.

Erica Shier is a married mother of four who loves reading, scrapbooking and thrift stores. When she’s not driving her small pack of children around, she spends her time volunteering, writing and trying to keep on top of the laundry.

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n the world of business, things change at an incredible pace. The technology that keeps businesses competitive and efficient can change at almost blinding speed and it’s hard to keep up. That’s where Jennifer McGeath becomes an invaluable resource. A Network Solutions Consultant for Secant Technologies, it’s her job to stay on top of the ever-changing landscape of business technology so that her clients can stay focused on what they do best.

Jennifer has been in the world of technology sales since the day she accepted a job, fresh out of college, with DeGroot Office Machines 34 years ago. She is still deeply passionate about what she does. She loves watching the way new technology helps her clients become more efficient, increase sales and productivity and better manage their resources and staff. Jennifer marvels, “I have seen the technology market go from using the IBM Selectric to electronic typewriters, to word processors and then PCs, and now to running their computer in the Cloud in data centers.”

Born in Royal Oak, Michigan, Jennifer is the youngest of five children. She moved to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan University and fell in love with the community.

She married her husband, Mike, not long after beginning her career with DeGroot and they were blessed with their daughter 23 year old daughter, Madeline, through the gift of adoption. Madeline is a phlebotomist with the American Red Cross and Mike serves as the SW Michigan Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jennifer’s mother, now 91 years young, still lives independently only minutes away from their home in Paw Paw. Jennifer worked for DeGroot for 15 years, during which time she introduced Kalamazoo to a cuttingedge piece of technology, the fax machine, via a sizeable article in the Kalamazoo Gazette where she proudly displayed the newfangled machine for readers to see for the first time. Since then, she’s joined the team at Secant Technologies in Kalamazoo.

Her 15 year tenure with the company has been the perfect opportunity to put her decades of experience to work serving the technology needs of Kalamazoo’s business community. Jennifer shares, “Our company has grown to 95 staff designing all areas of network technology for our clients and, for many, hosting their environments in our secure, private Tier 3 DataCenter.

This is the only datacenter of its type in the State of Michigan, besides one Secant helped design for the State of Michigan Emergency Response Center.”

Working with Secant allows Jennifer to do what she loves best; solving her clients’ business challenges with technology that they have not utilized before.

She recalls that she once replaced a tearful woman’s IBM typewriter with an electronic typewriter that allowed her to see all her typing before it hit her multi-part forms. Though the woman had tears in her eyes when forced to part with her beloved IBM, the next time Jennifer saw her, she was greeted with a hug and thanks for making her client so much more productive. It’s moments like these that assure Jennifer that the work she does makes a

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Working with Secant allows Jennifer to do what she loves best; solving her clients’ business challenges with technology that they have not utilized before.

JENNIFER McGEATH A Network Solutions Consultant for Secant Technologies

tremendous difference in the lives of her customers and Kalamazoo’s thriving business landscape.

Jennifer likes that she is doing so much more than selling products and services; she’s providing her clients with the freedom they need to concentrate on running their core business while the staff at Secant manages their servers, workstations and applications from the one of their three Michigan datacenters. Not only are the datacenters local, they’re secure, HIPAA compliant and supported with disaster recovery built in.

Jennifer is a woman who works hard at everything she does. She’s the first to admit that she’s competitive and driven, but notes that it’s that blend of “competitive, resourceful and helpful” that makes selling technology services a perfect fit for her.

She deeply values the long-term relationships she built with customers during her three decades in the industry and is justifiably proud of the fact that many have become friends outside of the office.

As driven as she is in her professional life, Jennifer values balance in her personal life. Her priorities are God first, husband second and her incredible family and friends next. She is careful to incorporate reading her Bible, exercise (usually swimming, walking or yoga) and time spent with her hands in the earth into

her daily routine. An avid gardener, she plants over 75 large patio pots around her pool and throughout her property each summer.

She loves to travel with her husband, Mike, whenever possible. Their favorite spot to date is Maui (they’ve been eight times) but they’ve also visited Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ireland. They love to explore Northern Michigan and have a special fondness for wine tasting in the Leelanau peninsula. Jennifer also has a passion for healthy, gluten-free cooking and finds that time in the kitchen and in her garden are the perfect stress-relievers when life gets a little hectic.

Family is everything to Jennifer and she is endlessly inspired by the women in her life. Her mother has beaten cancer three times, an awe-inspiring feat at any age, but one made all the more impressive by the fact that she was 89 the last time she triumphed.

Jennifer’s gratitude for the gift of her daughter has made her passionate about Right to Life and adoption and she was thrilled when her daughter was recently reunited with her birth mother.

Jennifer is a woman who has worked hard and been bountifully blessed and she could not be more grateful.

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HOW TO BE THERE

BY KATE BRANUM

G

rief is never linear, and everyone experiences it differently. The truth is, most of us don’t know how to handle grief, especially when it plagues someone close to us.

It can be difficult to know what to say or how to comfort someone dealing with the loss of a loved one. Here are a few simple and sincere ways you can show support for someone coping with loss.

Just be present

You don’t need to say the right thing; in fact, you don’t necessarily have to say much at all. Offer to sit and listen, and don’t be afraid of silence. It may not feel like you’re doing much, but your presence alone may be a huge comfort.

“You can’t fix it, and you can’t change it, but you can offer support. There’s a lot to be said about being present,” Annemarie Anderson, grief coordinator at Spectrum Health Hospice, explained.

Watch the kids

Grief affects the whole family, including children who may be too little to understand what has happened.

Planning a memorial and a funeral is emotionally draining, and those who have children may need a last-minute babysitter while they get all of the details in order. Offer to take the kids out for the day, or plan to spend some time with them at home.

Clean up

Try not to take closed-off behavior to heart. Grief comes with ups and downs and can cause a drastic shift in mood at any moment.

Maintaining a clean house may seem like a large feat to someone facing grief, especially in the first few months after a significant loss. Offer to help with small, essential chores, such as sweeping floors, dusting, vacuuming or doing dishes. Be mindful of personal items around the house, and always ask before moving or washing them, some of these items may hold sentimental value or familiar, comforting scents.

“It’s always good to keep eyes and ears open and offer to do things, but you never want to just step in a take care of anything for them without their permission,” Anderson emphasized.

Run errands

Deliver a meal

Let go of expectations

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline and often comes in waves. Remember that everyone deals with loss in their own way.

“One of the things that a lot of people in my grief support groups talk about is how frustrating it is that friends and neighbors make comments about how they must be doing better by now,” Anderson pointed out.

Those coping with loss may feel as though the world has been put on pause for a while, but life doesn’t stop, and weekly tasks must still be done. Offer to run necessary errands such as grocery shopping, mowing the lawn, walking the dog or watering the garden.

Taking care of everyday tasks allows the family time to grieve and handle the responsibilities that come with readjusting their lives.

Cooking probably isn’t at the top of the list for someone in the process of grieving, especially during the initial shock of a recent loss. Bring over a nutritious, comforting meal for the family or individual in non-returnable or Tupperware.

Send a heartfelt note

Pick out a simple card and leave a sincere, to-the-point message expressing your sympathy. Let the person

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know that you are available if needed and that your thoughts are with them and their family. Sending a personalized note is a simple and genuine way to show support. Try to remember important dates, such as the birthday or anniversary of the person who passed away and send a note.

Leave money

Someone who is coping with loss may need some time off of work, could be struggling to pay for the funeral cost or simply might not feel up to making a trip to the bank. Don’t be afraid to help out financially. Most people won’t ask for money, and may even scold you for suggesting it; send cash in a card or leave it in an envelope on their counter.

Keep the memory alive

Anderson notes that one of people’s biggest fears after a loss is that their loved one will be forgotten. Don’t be afraid to talk about the good times or share interesting stories and funny anecdotes.

“People could learn something about their loved one that they didn’t know before, and that’s very valuable to them,” Anderson said.

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BY ERICA SHIER

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H Heather Osborn Any and all of the pillows sold by HOME SWEET MICHIGAN can be customized when ordering at one of the stores or online. See a design you love, but need another fabric to complement your room?

It’s no problem! You can visit the shop on Facebook by searching @HomeSweetMichigan to see what is available and to get more details.

HOME SWEET MICHIGAN makes an effort to ensure that no store has the same two pillows by varying the fabric and quote combinations available.

A signature feature on many of the pillows is the addition of a wooden button of some kind. Often the buttons are heart-shaped (as shown below) and placed in your requested position to specialize and personalize your pillow.

ome-state pride is on the rise as Americans all over this great nation celebrate the states they call home. Home Sweet Michigan, owned and operated by Heather Osborn, has its finger on the pulse of this trend and offers residents of the Great Lakes State the opportunity to celebrate what makes Michigan a great place to live. Home Sweet Michigan had its humble beginnings when Heather began selling handmade pillows at craft fairs and is now an online and wholesale pillow shop. While the shop specializes in Michigan pillows, they currently do all 50 states as well as any continent or country. Pillows can be purchased in one of the 18 shops throughout Michigan (& even North Dakota) that carry them, as well as online. Home Sweet Home will also be opening a brick & mortar location in downtown Mattawan in November 2017. Those interested in purchasing online can do so at Michigan-made.com or on Etsy - michiganpillows.com.

One of the shop’s best sellers is the assorted lake pillows. Whether one of the Great Lakes is your favorite, or your heart belongs to a smaller one, you can reflect your love for it with one of these customized pillows. As with all the pillows ordered online, you can choose to purchase only the cover or the entire pillow. Shipping starts at $6.50 to ship within Michigan, increasing according to distance from the shop.

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Whether separated by miles or death itself, a mother’s love truly knows no distance. Celebrate that fact with one of these lovely pillows. There are a number of design’s to choose from, so go take a look and decide which one tickles your fancy. These make a perfect gift for a loved one or addition to your own home. For further details or questions about

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Your Porch as a Gathering Space I

BY KAREN KLOOSTRA

t’s finally porch time, and we couldn’t be more excited to embrace our outdoor and screenedin spaces! Not sure how to make the most of your porch? Give the following tips a try: Throw up some shade

Do you need to add shade or privacy? Lightweight curtains or matchstick blinds can provide just enough screening without completely blocking a view or a refreshing breeze. Go the natural route and create a living wall with ivy or a quick-growing vine on a trellis or lattice. Or, if you’re feeling like a creative DIY project, add glazing or paint to old windows or chain shutters together horizontally and hang like a screen.

Add a splash of green

Plants are perfect for porches, blending the outside with the inside, adding life and softening any hard edges (especially if upholstered pieces can’t be incorporated). Remember that railing boxes won’t take up precious floor space.

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Utilize your vertical space

If space is tight, use a couple of pallets as either a divider or wall hanging. Incorporate greenery in a few of these openings, and think about mounting a folding shelf so it that can be used as a bar or serving area. If you have more space, bar carts come in a variety of sizes and styles and are a perfect indoor/ outdoor accessory.

Add a rug

Outdoor rugs make your space feel more inviting while grounding a room and are a great way to incorporate color and pattern.

Get settled

Porches are associated with relaxing and embracing a view, so remember to position your furniture accordingly. If your space is small, choose two outward facing chairs, a small side table for drinks and a plant.

Larger spaces might allow for a small dining area (think bistro table and a couple of chairs) as well as a soft-seating area for entertaining. Ottomans or poofs not only provide a place to put your feet up but also can serve as extra seating when needed.

If your space is deep enough, think about a pair of classic rockers, a porch swing, a hanging basket chair. or even a hammock.

Layer

Don’t forget to layer when you’re designing your space. First, select your bigger items, such as chairs, sofas and small dining sets. These will set the tone or style for the space. Then layer in pillows and rugs for softness and color. Twinkle lights, Japanese paper lanterns or candles provide a soft, intimate glow without taking up valuable floor space and can help define your vertical space. Lighting will add ambiance or romance and can really help set the mood. Don’t forget a coordinating throw for those nights when the temperature dips.

Experiment

Whether you intend for your porch to be a cozy and relaxing space for you to unwind after a long day or a bonus entertainment space during the milder months, the key is to make it yours. Love vibrant color?

Porches are the perfect seasonal space to incorporate these little punches and do something a different from your full-time living areas.

Once you’re done, you'll want to share the love! After all, porches are for relaxing and enjoying. Plan a progressive porch party as a way to get to know your neighbors or schedule next week’s happy hour on your porch instead of going out.

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LIGHT IT UP Campfire Safety

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t’s that time of year we have all been waiting for — the time of year that calls for long, blissful nights swapping stories around a crackling campfire under the summer stars. Whether you are roughing it on a camping trip, sipping drinks on the beach or roasting marshmallows in your backyard, be sure to take proper precautions to ensure everyone enjoys a safe night around the fire.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SPOT

Select a location on level ground and clear any obstructions or flammable items from the area before starting the fire. Be sure to look above you to make sure there are no low-hanging branches that may fall into the fire and ignite or send sparks flying.

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CHECK THE FIRE DANGER LEVEL

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CHECK THE WEATHER

Many campsites will post a warning level indicating whether dry conditions can contribute to fastexpanding fires. When a high-fire warning has been issued, it may be wise to avoid campfires altogether.

Have bottled water available or choose a campsite that is in close proximity to a water source so you can douse the flames if you need to.

USE A FIRE PIT RING

Many campsites have fire rings in place, which serves to keep the flames contained in a safe manner. The best place to build a fire is within an existing fire ring in a well-placed campsite. If there isn’t one, create your own barrier with rocks, stones and sand.

Keep flammable material outside of a 10-foot diameter circle.

DON’T USE ACCELERANTS

Light wood or coals with matches or a lighter, or use a flint fire starter kit. Never douse the materials in lighter fluid or gasoline to get the blaze going.

If you are having a good old-fashioned marshmallow roast your kiddos, supervise them at all times and make sure they don’t play close to the flames. That goes for pets, too.

Whether you are planning your campfire ahead of time or gathering around the bonfire on whim, check the weather forecast to ensure you won’t have any surprises. Even the most gentle breeze can blow hot debris and sparks outside of the fire pit.

STAY CLOSE

Monitor the fire for as long as it’s burning. Even a small breeze can cause the fire to spread quickly, so stay near until it dissipates or you extinguish it.

MAKE SURE THE FIRE IS OUT

Completely extinguish the fire before leaving. Move stones and spread out embers and ash so all the heat can dissipate, and don’t leave until the remains of the campfire are cool to the touch.

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h, those summer nights roasting marshmallows over the fire then slipping the delicious, gooey result onto a graham cracker topped with a piece of Hersey’s chocolate! S’mores are a tasty snack that harken back to the days (and nights) of yesteryear. We researched, experimented, concocted and taste tested a S’moregesbord of flavors and ingredients to bring you five inventive, indulgent S’more recipes that will tingle your grown-up taste buds while recalling the campfires of your youth.

THE BREAKFAST Bacon Peanut Butter Bacon Maple Syrup Marshmallow Spread a spoonful of peanut butter onto the graham cracker and place a slice of bacon (broken in half) on the peanut butter. Perch your marshmallow, toasted to your taste, on the bacon and drizzle with maple syrup for a sweet and savory treat dripping with all of the most enticing flavors.

THE HONEY-DO Banana Honey Nutella This scrumptious delight replaces the marshmallow with banana slices. Smother a graham cracker with Nutella, add four thin banana slices and top off with a dollop of honey for a simple, fresh and oh, so tasty snack.

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THE CAPRESE Mozzarella Ham Tomato Who says S’mores have to be sweet? This variation is satisfyingly savory. Toast two thin slices of French broad over flames for 30 seconds, and top one piece of the bread with a tomato slice and a piece of ham. Next, skewer a mozzarella ball and roast until it's just starting to melt. Add the mozzarella to your creation, top with the other slice of bread and delight in the warm, delicious cheese melting over the ham and tomato.

THE SUMMER PICNIC Blueberry Jam Brie Salami Keep that French bread close and cut two more thin slices. Toast them over the fire for 30 seconds. Add blueberry jam to one slice and top with a piece of salami. Cut a small hunk of Brie and roast until it starts to melt. Place the Brie on the salami, top it with the other piece of toasted bread and indulge in these unsuspecting, complimentary flavors.

THE NIGHTCAP Thin mint Strawberry Marshmallow Bailey’s Irish Cream Class up your S’more and exchange the graham crackers for thin mints. Add a thinly sliced piece of strawberry to one of the thin mints, and toast a marshmallow over the flames to your liking.

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Build Your Own

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ere’s the thing about a Bloody Mary– it’s perfect for virtually any occasion, especially in the summer.

Brunch? Yes. Grilling out for dinner? Why not? Camping?

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Stock the bar

There are plenty of Bloody Mary mixes out there, but why not make your own? Having a mild option as well as a spicy option is always a good idea to give your guests a little variety. Give the following recipe a try: tomato juice then add horseradish, black pepper, garlic or garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and a few dashes of hot sauce for good measure. To make the extra spicy version, just add more spices and hot sauce to give it an extra kick.

exception, and a Bloody Mary bar can add an extra element of fun and interaction to your celebration.

While a Bloody Mary is a drink, it doubles as an appetizer. If you’re having a day-long celebration, it’s the ideal drink/snack combo to hold your guests over till the main event. Here are a few tips on creating the perfect Bloody Mary bar for your Independence Day celebration.

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Set up

There are lots of veggies that you could throw into a Bloody Mary. Celery is a must, but aside from that, pretty much anything you would put in a standard salad would also work in this drink as well. Cucumbers, peppers, carrots and even sturdier greens like kale work well if bundled or rolled up for easy dipping and eating.

You’ll need an extra-long table or a few tables pushed together so your guests can build their Bloody Mary as they go. You’ll want to place the goods on the table in the following order to ensure that people don’t get stuck in line and for easy access: • Glasses • Ice • Spices for rims of glass (optional) • Base mix(es) • Vodkas • Skewers (for goodies) • Veggies • Other goodies (proteins, pickled items and cheese.)

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Any Vodka works just fine for a scrumptious Bloody Mary. Offer your guests some exciting options to tantalize their taste buds, such as bacon and habanero or Rosemary-infused vodka.

Veggies

Proteins

When gathering proteins, think of foods that maintain their shape when dunked in the drink and are easy to add to a skewer or directly into the glass. Bacon, shrimp, summer sausage cubes, rolled ham and thinly sliced steak are all delicious additions to any Bloody

Mary — just make sure whichever proteins you choose are easy to eat with the drink and won’t make a mess.

Pickled items

These are a must when it comes to assembling this bar.

If nothing else, you must have regular old dill pickles, but why not add some exciting variety with pickled asparagus, pickled peppers, pickled beets, olives and even pickled eggs!

Cheeses

Who doesn’t love cheese in just about anything?

Having a variety of cheeses like provolone, pepper jack or fresh mozzarella (fresh mozzarella pearls are perfect for skewers) is wonderful for guests who like to try a variety of things, and cheese is an excellent complement to the tomato juice base.

It’s go time

After you’ve put out all of the items for your bar in open jars and with tongs (better for easy access), make sure to have some lemon and lime wedges out as well.

Not only are they pretty, the acidity of the tomato juice pairs well with the acidity of the lemons and limes.

It’s also a good idea to keep out extra bottles hot sauce and spices in case guests want to dress up their drink a little. After it’s all set up, make one for yourself and relax and enjoy your party!

Originally from the Lansing area, Megan Martin is a freelance writer based in Grand Rapids. A recent grad of Calvin College, she currently writes for WLM, Grand Rapids Magazine and Solace Magazine.

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THE CUTTING EDGE Beauty Game Changers

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hen a new beauty idea comes out, the world lights up with hope and elation from all of the adventurous product seekers across the globe. The promise of a new day free of beauty woes catapults our imagination to venture into a Utopian world of instant hydration, perfectly moisturized and plumped lips, makeup that adjusts to our pH and mood, and brushes that tell us exactly what our hair is trying to. Here are some breakthroughs to bring excitement and adventure to your daily routine.

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lthough much of the former media coverage of the Zika Virus has receded, the disease is still a significant threat and has now spread into certain areas of the United States through mosquitoes who carry it. There are several areas of the U.S., including Southern Florida and Texas, where Zika carrying mosquitoes have been reported. Popular travel destinations such as the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa and Asia also have widespread cases of the virus. Couples and individuals who are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant or women of reproductive age still need to be highly vigilant about what the Zika virus is, how it is transmitted and the dangers that it presents.

Men who contract the Zika Virus can have the disease in their semen for up to six months and can transmit it to their partners during that time. If traveling to an area where the disease is present, it is safest for men to avoid sex all together for six months or wear a condom when engaging in sex with their partner upon returning home. Women, on the other hand, need only wait eight weeks after being in a Zika reported area before trying to get pregnant.

What is the Zika Virus?

“The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provides testing for individuals who have traveled to infected areas or have had unprotected sex with someone who has.”

Zika is a virus usually carried by a certain type of mosquito called Aedes. It can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus and potentially cause certain birth defects. According to recent statistics, 1,793 women in the U.S. have been reported to have the Zika Virus.

Of these, three to four percent (53) gave birth to a child with a brain defect.

The virus can also potentially affect adults, resulting in a flu-like illness.

There aren’t often any further issues, but it has been linked to some adults who have acquired Guillain-Barré syndrome, which causes paralysis and weakness in the arms and legs and sometimes loss of breathing control.

Pregnant women who have been bitten by a Zika-carrying mosquito develop the illness that sometimes passes to their unborn child causing a severe and irreparable brain abnormality called microcephaly. Children who have microcephaly have smaller than normal heads and usually have serious neurological an developmental issues.

Other birth defects caused by Zika include decreased brain tissue with a specific pattern of brain impairment, damage to the back of the eye, joints with limited range of motion, excessive muscle tone restricting body movement soon after birth.

Zika is still being heavily researched and there is much that is still unknown; researchers don’t yet know how often Zika is passed from a woman to her fetus during pregnancy, whether the timing of a woman’s infection or the severity of the infection affect her

pregnancy, or what the long-term health outcomes are for infants and children with the infection. Currently, there are no vaccines or medicines that can treat the virus.

How to avoid it

The most effective way to protect yourself from the virus if you are pregnant or working on getting pregnant is to avoid traveling to any of the destinations where Zika has been reported. If you choose to go to these place, use safe products such as DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus and other products listed on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website to guard yourself against mosquito bites.

Other measures you can take include staying clear of areas with standing water, wearing long pants and sleeves, avoiding the outdoors when mosquitoes are heavy, and sleeping with a mosquito net around your bed.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provides testing for individuals who have traveled to infected areas or have had unprotected sex with someone who has and people who have a clinical illness consistent with the Zika Virus. Refer to the cdc.gov/zika/ for the most up-to-date information on the virus.

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If you have a family, you know how expensive taking them out can be. Well, not on these nights, and not in this town, if you come to Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo on one of our Hungry Howie’s Friends and Family Deal Days.

Here’s what you get: 1. Four reserved tickets to a Sunday afternoon Growlers game.

There’s nothing like going to a baseball game when the stadium is packed. Well, you’ll have reserved seats to cheer the Growlers on.

2. Four quality embroidered Growlers caps. Our merchandise is selling fast. You and your family get these caps for free. These aren’t cheap giveaway caps; these are quality caps.

3. A Hungry Howie’s Family Meal. With each package purchased, you receive a $20 voucher to use at Hungry Howie’s. Eat before the game. Eat after the game. Eat the next week.

Item 4 $8 Growlers Tickets 4 Growlers Caps Hungry Howie’s Voucher Total Value: Your Price:

Total $32.00 $68.00 $20.00 $120.00 $29.99

This deal is not available on the day of the game. You need to order in advance. You can call us. Or you can buy at our box office.

Oh yeah, if you don’t have a family yet, bring three friends out to the game with you. This deal is great for friends, too.

Call (269) 492-9966 to order today, email tickets@growlersbaseball.com, or visit growlersbaseball.com.

Hungry Howies Voucher is not redeemable at the game. It is redeemable at any participating Hungry Howies location (Texas Corners, Gull Rd., Portage Rd. & Columbia Ave in Battle Creek) July 2017

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Calendar of Events

It’s easy to get listed in our Events Calendar. Our deadline is the 10th of the month prior to publication. Email us at: calendar@womenslifestylekazoo.com.

Please type Calendar in the subject line.

July 1 | Red, White, and Boom! Night

Homer Stryker Field. 6 – 9:30 pm. Kalamazoo Growlers play the Wisconsin Woodchucks at Homer Stryker Field. Gates open at 6 pm. First pitch at 7:05. $9 and up.

269-492-9966 www.growlersbaseball.com

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Walking Tours of Downtown Kalamazoo Breweries

Downtown Kalamazoo. 12 – 4:30 pm. Join West Michigan Beer Tours for a walking tour of some of downtown Kalamazoo’s 8 breweries. West Michigan Beer Tours is dedicated to providing craft beer lovers with fun, flavorful and educational tours. Tours will run rain or shine. $29. 269-350-4598. http://westmichiganbeertours.com/walking-tours/

September 9, 2017 Gilmore Car Museum

July 4 – Happy 4th of July!

July 4 – 30 | Carrie Lin Gallery

Willow Lake Club Gallery, Parkview Hills, 3707 Greenleaf Circle, Kalamazoo. 9 am – 9 pm. Watercolors by Carrie Lin. Reception July 13, 6 – 8 pm. Free. 269-372-4444.

FREE EVENT!

July 5 | Tap Takeover on the Mall

Kalamazoo Mall. Free. Each of the five events will feature a different Kalamazoo area brewery and the event will be filled with great music, craft beer industry learning, business networking, and of course socialization. It is an event that continues the tradition of live outdoor music, after business networking and celebration of the craft beer industry. 269-388-2830. http:// www.experientiallearningcenter.org/taptakeover-on-the-mall

July 6 | Maranda Park Party

K’zoo Folklife

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• EDGAR LOUDERMILK BAND

Sunday, July 9 • Noon to 4pm

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Bronson Park. 12 – 2 pm. Maranda is bringing her Park Party to Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo for the first time ever!

Tons of prizes, food, games and activities for the entire family. At Maranda’s Park Parties, everyone is invited and everything is free!!!! 616-456-8888. parkparty@ woodtv.com

July 7 | Art Hop

Various Locations throughout Downtown Kalamazoo. 5 – 9 pm. Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses in the downtown area host a variety of artwork. Free. 269-342-5059. www.kalamazooarts.com

July 7 | Dance Party

Sharon’s Dance Studio. 7:30 Rumba group lesson. 8 - 10 pm Open dancing. Join us at Sharon’s Dance Studio for a fun night of dance! We love to pass our knowledge and passion for dance along, as well as give you the opportunity to enjoy the music and express yourself through dance! No partner necessary. $10. 269-544-2420. sharonsdancestudio.com/

July 7 | Kalamazoo Food Truck Rally

Water Street. 9 – 11:45 pm. Responding to a need to address late night “bar hoppers,” turning Water Street into an “After Hours Live Food Truck Corral,” will occur in April and May, July, September, and October starting at 9:00pm with food being served until midnight. Tailored after successful food truck rallies in the United States, the Kalamazoo Food Truck Rally includes food trucks, artisans, booths, music, and networking. The event is designed as a pop-up event where people come and go as they celebrate downtown’s entertainment hot spots. 269-3882830. www.experientiallearningcenter.org/ food-truck-rally

July 8 – 9 Kalamazoo 4-H Open Horse Show

Kalamazoo County Expo Center, horse arena. Sat. 8:30 am, Sun. 9 am. A fun-filled weekend horse show that is open to the public with over 65 classes for nearly every riding discipline. Show is held rain or shine. Admission and parking are free for spectators. For more information visit www.msue.msu.edu/kalamazoo

July 9 | K’Zoo Folklife Music Festival Overlander Band Shell, 7810 Shaver Road. 12 – 4 pm. Admission free for all ages, with donations requested.

From Blues to Bluegrass, this festival will feature top name local, regional and national performers. It’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday, summer afternoon!

Attendees should plan on bringing a lawn chair. In case of rain, the event will be held inside the Hayloft Theatre. Vendors will be on site with food and beverages for sale.

269-327-7145. jspeeter@gmail.com

July 9 | Concert at Klines

Klines Resort, 22260 Klines Resort Rd. 6:30 pm. Join us with Lindley Creek a blue grass family group for a summer concert.

Weather permitting bring lawn chairs and finger foods to share afterwards. A love offering will be taken. 269-649-3414.

Helmerlj@comcast.net

July 11 | Vegan Night

One Well Brewing, 4213 Portage Street, Kalamazoo. 7:00 pm. Join us for an evening of great vegan food, locally brewed beer, and classic pinball. Menu Prices.

Please visit vegankalamazoo.com for more info or email vegankalamazoo@gmail.com

July 11, 18, 25 | Tibetan Buddhist Meditation

Sanctuary Yoga, 1919 Stearns Ave, Kalamazoo. 7:15 – 8:30 pm.

All are welcome to this Western Michigan Jewel Heart - Tibetan Buddhist meditation & study group. 734-368-8701 | www. jewelheart.org

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July 12 | Soap-Making Workshop

Comstock Township Library. 5:30 pm. Join the Comstock Township Library as local dairy goat expert, Marge Perrin, will teach cold process soap-making using her 30 years of experience raising goats. Register for this free event today.

269-345-0136.

July 13, 20, 27 | Fitness in the Parks Frays Park. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. In partnership with Lillie Inspired, Fitness in the Parks is a free exercise program that will bring a variety of fitness activities to you and your family. No experience or pre-registration is required. Getting started is easy- simply show up to the park and be ready to workout. Each week will feature a variety of activities designed to build upon your exact fitness level. There will be no program the week of July 6.

269-337-8006. kzooparks.org/events

July 14 | Movies in the Park

Southside Park. 7:30 -10:30 pm. Grab the family and a blanket, and get ready to enjoy your favorite movies like never before!

Movies in the Park are when the cinema comes to you with a large inflatable screen set up where we already play- the parks! Family friendly activities will begin at 7:30pm and will continue until the movie begins at sunset. The movie that we will be showing is McFarland, USA. Free. 269-337-8006. http://kzooparks.org/ events

July 14 & 15 | Vintage Electronics Extravaganza

Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Main & South. Fri. 7 am – 6:30 pm. Sat. 8 am – 4 pm. Hosted by the Michigan Antique Radio Club. This year’s theme is “Mid-Century Modern”. Vintage radios, TV’s, amplifiers, record players, computers, video games, tubes, and more! Admission: Adults $5, children 12 and under free. For more information contact Mark Goodwin at 734-316-2803. www.thevee.org

July 15 | Kalamazoo Blues Fest 2017

Wings Event Center. Fri. 3 – 11:30 pm, Sat. 11 am – 11:30 pm, Sun. 11 am – 7 pm. See a stunning lineup of award-winning artists from across the country as they perform in Kalamazoo! Enjoy food, beer, games, and more in an air-conditioned, weather-proof, fan-friendly arena, or drink in the sunshine and participate in our outdoor games. This is an all-ages event where children 12 and under are free. Parking is included in the ticket price. $17 - $200. 269-345-1125. wingsinfo@ghgkz.com

July 15 | Integrative Breathwork Workshop

Unwindings, 5466 Holiday Terrace, Kalamazoo 7/15: 2 pm - 5 pm. A musical meditation for insight, emotional healing, creativity & renewal. $40. Pre-registration is needed. 269-388-2988. www.

AdamczAssociates.com.

July 18 | Great American Eclipse

Comstock Township Library. 1 pm. On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the United States from coast to coast. Eclipse Shades, which make it possible for you to safely view the Sun’s surface during the partial phases of the eclipse, will be available for purchase for $3/pair. Weather permitting; there will also be a telescope available for your viewing pleasure. 269-345-0136.

July 23 | VK Sunday Afternoon Walk

Texas Drive Trailway, 6603 Texas Drive, Texas Charter Township. 2 - 4 pm. Join us for a leisurely and fun walk on the Texas Drive Trailway. Event is free. vegankalamazoo.com | vegankalamazoo@gmail.com

July 27 | Normalizing Vegan

Portage District Library, 300 Library Ln, Portage. In the Sugarloaf and West Lake Rooms. 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Portage Library and Hillary Rettig of Vegan Kalamazoo presents Normalizing Vegan (AKA: Vegan 101: The Joys of Plant-Based Living). Free. Pre-registration required. www. vegankalamazoo.com vegankalamazoo@ gmail.com

July 28 | Waldo Found Kalamazoo

Bookbug. 4 – 5 pm. Come Celebrate having FOUND WALDO all month long at many of your favorite locally owned businesses with a special in-store search party, prizes and snacks. Free. 269-3852847. www.bookbugkalamazoo.com

July 28 | Movies in the Park

Jones Park. 7:30 -10:30 pm. Grab the family and a blanket, and get ready to enjoy your favorite movies like never before!

Movies in the Park is when the cinema comes to you with a large inflatable screen set up where we already play- the parks!

Family friendly activities will begin at 7:30pm and will continue until the movie begins at sunset. Free. 269-337-8006. http://kzooparks.org/events

July 28 & July 29 | Integrative Breathwork Workshops

Lord of Life Church, 9420 Portage Rd., Portage 7/28: 7 pm - 9 pm, 7/29: 10 am - 5 pm. A musical meditation for insight, emotional healing, creativity & renewal. $30 Friday or $70/Saturday. Pre-registration is needed. 269-388-2988. www.AdamczAssociates.com.

July 29 | Mid-Summer Michigan Bully Bash

Kalamazoo County Expo Center, Expo North. 10 am – 7 pm. A dog confirmation show under Bully Registry Company dog registry. Breeds accepted/showing: American Bully, Exotic Bully, American Pitbull Terrier, French Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge, English Bulldog, Shorty Bull, American Bulldog, and Bull Terrier. Adults $20, Kids 12 and under free. 989-4820297 jeking@svsu.edu

August 3 – 5 | Ribfest

Arcadia Creek Festival Place. 11 am – 11:59 pm. Join us for Ribfest at Arcadia Creek Festival Place in Downtown Kalamazoo. The festival features three solid days of food, entertainment and fun.

Proceeds from the Kalamazoo Ribfest go to benefit the Arc Community Advocates. http://kalamazooribfest.com/

August 4 | Art Hop

Various Locations throughout Downtown Kalamazoo. 5 – 9 pm. Art Hop is a free event that features new art exhibits in a fun, casual atmosphere. Numerous galleries and businesses in the downtown area host a variety of artwork. Free. 269-3425059. www.kalamazooarts.com

August 5, 12, 19, 26 | Bookends Parchment Saturday Market

Downtown Parchment every Saturday, 9am-3pm. Join Bookends for the Parchment Saturday Market, featuring free music every Saturday 11-1. Baked goods, local artisans, and more! Rain or shine!

Always looking for vendors! thebarbsbookends@gmail.com

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READER’S

Great Lakes Island Escapes

by Maureen Dunphy

Islands abound within our Great Lakes offering a unique vacation experience.

This is a complication of an island guide to 35 nature places. These islands can be reached by bridge or car ferry.

They offer various accommodations or camping experiences. Each location details things to see and do, directions and contact information. Begin an island adventure with this great guide.

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Forgotten Tales of Michigan, Lower Peninsula

by Alan Naldrett This is a collection of the ‘not-so-wellremembered’ tales about our state.

Included stories are mostly true and, in fact, some are edging into legend. Tales are told in chronological order, some dating back to before we became a state.

Tales range from being comprised of interesting facts to the relating of funny stories. This is the perfect book to read aloud around an evening campfire on vacation. There is a companion book for the Upper Peninsula too.

Kazoo Books is owned by Gloria Tiller. It features used and new titles. The staff is experienced & can help you with suggestions.

Come visit them at 2413 Parkview. There is plenty of parking in the back.

Feather Brained

Waterfalls of Michigan

by Bob Tarte

by Phil Stagg

Over the course of his lifetime, author Bob Tarte has evolved from a city boy growing up in Grand Rapids to a professional ‘birder’ and lover of nature. In his first serious book he tells us all how to become acquainted with birds and their habitat. His writing is humorous and filled with many personal tales.

Phil Stagg is a photographer from northern Michigan who has assembled several guides to the wonderful waterfalls in our state into this one easyto-use book. Each page gives the reader precise directions to each waterfall as well as detailed descriptions of each trail. Beautiful color photos accompany each entry into the book. An excellent guide for your trip to Upper Michigan with a few of the falls in Lower Michigan included in this guide as well.

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