The NAACP has launched NAACPConnect, the official social networking hub for members of the NAACP Youth & College Division and participants in the Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Program. NAACPConnect is an online hub for youth leaders to connect with each other and network with NAACP alumni. READ MORE! GET CONNECTED!
AKA Sorority Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
Local sorority joins in fight against breast cancer as they participate in the annual fund raising walk. READ MORE!
New team members added to Bronson
Bronson welcomes new staff members. READ ALL ABOUT THEM!
Ecumenical Senior Center: New Director, New Programs
The Spanish language program is just one of the many activities new interim director Margaret Smith has spearheaded for the Ecumenical Senior Center which is housed in the former VanAvery Drug Store and Powell Library respectively. She volunteered and served on the board of the senior center four years before taking on this position this past summer. READ MORE!
Volunteer Center gets new look, new name
Since 1980 the Volunteer Center of Kalamazoo has provided volunteer opportunities to hundreds of youth and adults who want to give back to their community. On Sept. 1, the organization launched a new look to match its new name- Volunteer Kalamazoo. READ MORE!
Playwright brings Negro League Baseball to Life
Baseball legend comes to life during one-man performance of Satchel Paige. READ MORE!
Summer Jammin’ for all ages with Black Arts Fest
Black Arts Fest adds adults only party to the mix of entertainment and culture. SEE THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR ALL AGES!
Sistas’ On the Move Seeks Participants to Day Trip
Organization for young women seeks participants for upcoming day trip to Grand Junction. READ HOW TO APPLY!
Find joy with author/gardener Sheri Repucci at “Eat Local, Kalamazoo” event
Organic foods are healthy. Find out how to grow, cook and store them during an author event. READ MORE!
Holiday Fireworks, Parades
See listing of Fireworks events, parades! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!