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Access Kalamazoo – Art Hop December 2025: Artist Paul May and the art of Woodturning
Access Kalamazoo reporters take you to the Epic Center to explore the intricate world of segmented wood turning. Paul, a passionate wood artist, shares his journey from traditional woodwork to the creative expression found in segmented wood art. Discover how…
Access Kalamazoo – Art Hop December 2025: Community Tradition, Artist Maci Gast, and The Sunrise Gathering
Access Kalamazoo reporters explored Art Hop in December to uncover local artists and their stories. Hear from artist Maci about her process of using everyday materials like turmeric and butterfly pea flower to craft her colors, emphasizing the importance of…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Thriftability
MRC Industries, a non-profit specializing in uplifting individuals with disabilities and mental illness, will be opening a thrift shop on Gull Rd. to help support their mission. The new store, called ThriftAbility, will provide real-world skills and opportunities for their…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Annual “Souper Social” Feeds Unhoused & Builds Community
Each year, as December’s cold settles in, a familiar tradition brings warmth to Kalamazoo’s unhoused community. On December 16, 2025, volunteers gathered at the Edison Neighborhood Association for the annual Souper Social Meal Prep with Kalamazoo Together Volunteers for the…
Equitable Community Development – Student Housing
Explore the affordable housing options available to WMU Students on and around campus. Tenants and managers can face potential hurdles, which inform the experiences they'll have in rental properties. Priced Out Students in Kalamazoo Struggle to Stay Housed By Chidalu…
Kalamazoo Valley Community College – December 14, 2025 Commencement Ceremony
The successful completion of a college credential is an amazing accomplishment, requiring students to display remarkable persistence in overcoming the challenges placed in your way throughout your college career. Graduates prove that nothing derailed their determination! Watch the December 2025…
Maker’s Market Tree Lighting Ceremony
Take a look into the environment and Holiday Spirit of the Tree Lighting ceremony in Texas Township
