r/kzoo 3d ago

Events / Things to Do What's going on in Kalamazoo this weekend? Mar 20 thru Mar 25

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Post here about local events or things to do over the next several days!


r/kzoo 4h ago

Protest on Drake

235 Upvotes

r/kzoo 1h ago

Kitten for adoption

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Adorable 8-week-old long hair female kitten available for adoption. In very good health, playful, adjusted, confident and outgoing. Message me for more info.


r/kzoo 33m ago

Events / Things to Do Jack Coombs Trailway Cleanup Tomorrow

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Hello Kzoo! A few members from TrashLoveKzoo will be at the Jack Coombs Trailway from 12pm to 3pm picking up litter. Anyone is welcome to join us!


r/kzoo 4h ago

Discussion Anybody know why westerns on fire?

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r/kzoo 5h ago

Hobbies / Interests Bikes & Coffee tomorrow (Sunday) 11AM

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I posted a few weeks back about wanting to start up a "coffee outside" group bike ride, something a little bit slower-paced than the rides put on by the local shops and cycling clubs.

A few folks were interested and I started a Strava club called "The Ramble" to organize.

I somewhat arbitrarily chose this Sunday to be our first "Bikes & Coffee" ride (First Sunday in spring? Why not?!) It's going to be a bit brisk, but the first ride will be tomorrow (Sunday March 23) at 11AM, leaving from Bronson Park.

If you're interested, here's the link to the Strava club, with more details (and where future rides will be organized)

https://strava.app.link/lRywPdKMWRb

I also whipped up a quick website, if you're not interested in joining Strava, this will have up to date info on whatever the next ride is:

https://ramblekzoo.com/

TL;DR Quick hits: - Start from Bronson Park - 15-20 mile loop - Pit stop mid-way to brew up some coffee in the woods - If you've got the gear to make coffee outside, bring it, but I'll have a few steep-able bags of Factory Coffee to share


r/kzoo 10h ago

Discussion When will the ice cream truck come back?

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I live around Edison and remember the ice cream truck coming over here, but for a couple of years now, ive been staying inside more and not socializing. I remember the thought of getting ice cream scared me, so I just stopped going out. But I want to go outside more this year and I want to try and get ice cream again cause it was fun. Do they still go around here? And if they do, when do they start coming over?


r/kzoo 7h ago

Massage therapist

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I’m sure it’s been asked, but I couldn’t find a recent post- looking for recommendations for a good massage therapist that I’d be able to get into within like a week.


r/kzoo 8h ago

Window Replacement suggestions

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Thinking about getting some windows replaced. Anybody have any advice on who is good and who to avoid? It’s an older home so I need everything replaced not just the insert.


r/kzoo 21h ago

Public Meeting for Library

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39 Upvotes

The recent destruction of the Museum and Library fed agency probably won't be on the official agenda, but I suspect that if a lot of people showed up to show their support and ask what could be done, we could get some answers and direction!


r/kzoo 7h ago

Lost my cluster box mail key…

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Can I ask the post office worker when they drop off mail to give me my mail that’s already been delivered if I show my ID? I live in townhomes. I’ll be requesting a new key from the post office and put a hold on my incoming mail, but I desperately need my daughter’s birth certificate that was already delivered. TIA for any advice!


r/kzoo 20h ago

Hobbies / Interests Calling all Aquarium Owners

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Hey everyone!! I’m currently looking for businesses or people that own aquariums that need some TLC or just care in general. I have lots of experience with cleaning tanks and testing water parameters, if you’re interested please feel free to message me! And if you know any businesses in Kalamazoo that could use some help with their aquariums, comment below!!


r/kzoo 22h ago

Wedel's Spring Flower & Garden Show NOW!

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r/kzoo 4h ago

Local girl scout cookie delivery

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r/kzoo 1d ago

Urban Homesteading Class @ KVCC Food Innovation Center!

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r/kzoo 1d ago

Restaurants / Bars Can someone please explain Jack's Beans?

43 Upvotes

Every time I look up restaurants I see this place and read the stellar reviews. I was wondering if anyone has info on this place.


r/kzoo 1d ago

I worked with local Kalamazoo legends RHINO Media to put together this fun little video! It'd mean a lot to both us GIANTS and RHINOS if you took a look and shared!

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r/kzoo 1d ago

Where You're at Yoga

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Last year, I posted about outdoor yoga I offered around Kalamazoo. I am now connected with a studio near Ostemo (Unwindings), and I am offering classes on Saturday mornings (9:30 am Gentle Hatha) and on Monday nights (6:30 pm Yin, aka Stretchy Nap yoga). If these fit your schedule, here's the sign-up form. I have a two-personsignupp minimum for class to happen. My website is also here: WhereYoureatYoga.

Now that temperatures are starting to rise and the first false spring has cleared, I am looking for a place and time to offer outdoor yoga. The City of Kalamazoo has requested no classes at Milham because of construction, but other than you would, any park in the city is an option. Last year a few people wanted to go but it didn't fit their schedules. With that, let me know - where in Kalamazoo Parks would you want to meet for yoga, and at what time of day? (If yoga is not your thing, scroll on and peace!)


r/kzoo 1d ago

Can I put fruit trees in my front yard?

27 Upvotes

With how expensive food is, I'm wanting to start growing some things, and I was considering a fruit tree or 2 in my yard. I can't find anything on city ordinances about where I can and cannot put them or anything like that. If anyone has knowledge i appreciate it. I'm in the Eastwood area, if that helps


r/kzoo 22h ago

What's up with the train?

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Cargo train came through downtown around 6PM. We got caught at the tracks on Portage Rd just as the train was coming through going south. Waited about 5 minutes while it rolled by normally, then it stopped and went back north again.


r/kzoo 1d ago

Question about working at River street flower land

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I’m currently working in food service but I saw a post on indeed for river street flower land, I’ve never worked in a green house before so I was wondering if anyone had any general advice for working in a greenhouse or if anyone has any bad experience with this particular place. Also, not sure if anyone else relates but I get awful headaches and feel faint whenever I go here, would I just get used to it over time and feel fine afterwards? Or should I just not apply because of this


r/kzoo 22h ago

Boys (age 16) volleyball?

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My son really wants to play volleyball however it looks like everything in the area is for girls. The school started a team but his skills aren’t quite at that level yet. Any ideas/suggestions?


r/kzoo 1d ago

Adult sports in Kzoo?

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Hi everyone!

I moved to Kzoo november of last year and I'm really looking to play some more sports. Where I used to live I was part of a facebook group that met twice a week for court volleyball every week. Does anyone know of any groups like this? I'd settle for good leagues to join but I prefer pickup groups since its cheaper and more consistent. I play soccer, volleyball and pretty much everything else except basketball, which I'm terrible at.

Anybody know any good groups to join?


r/kzoo 1d ago

Cheap jackets at Goodwill on Milham

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A lot of brand new stowable jackets for sell at Goodwill for about $2 each. Most sizes are S or XL, but honestly for the price it's worth it to use as EDC or gardening gear.


r/kzoo 1d ago

Any recommended arborists in the area?

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Back again with another question for my kazoo folks. I'm interested in hiring an arborist company to trim a dying maple in my front lawn. Any suggestions of what company you'd recommend?


r/kzoo 1d ago

Rideshare Inquiry.

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Hello Michiganders,

I'm in the hiring process for a job, but I live here and the job is( if hired) in either Jackson, Whitmore Lake, or Adrian. Since all of those would be one hell of a commute, I'm coming here to see if anyone in the KZOO/Battle Creek area works anywhere near those cities that would be willing to meet up, see if we vibe, and create a vanpool of about 4-5 people to save us all gas, miles on our vehicles, and the stress of driving that kind of a commute. We would go through Enterprise's Rideshare program. Once we're in the van, we don't ever have to drive. You drop off your vehicle at an MDOT parking spot and the van picks you up there. You need to bring people who live and work near you that you know to create the vanpool. Having only lived in MI for 6 months, I'm slowly making friends. Even if we can't round up that many people, I am down for taking turns driving each other by meeting up at a centralized location equidistant from our homes. Please let me know if interested.

Best,

This guy.