KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The non-profit organization behind the flowers you see in Bronson Park and outside the Portage District Library needs your help.

Kalamazoo in Bloom is looking for volunteers to take part in community planting days, which are May 17 in Portage and May 23 in downtown Kalamazoo. Last year, more than 300 people took part.

In honor of Portage’s silver anniversary, Kalamazoo in Bloom is designing a “50” made out of flowers at the corner of South Westnedge and Old Westnedge.

Volunteer registration for the community planting in Portage will take place May 17, at 8 a.m. on Library Lane.  Parking is available at the Portage District Library.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- Comedians will invade Kalamazoo this weekend as the fifth annual Kalamazoo Improv Festival returns.

Past festivals have features talent from Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.  This year’s activities start at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 10 with a Happy Hour show, followed by shows at 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and then an 11:30 p.m. jam.

Learn how to become a successful improv comedian Saturday May 11 with workshops at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.  There will also be shows Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., which will include the local rock group, “Fishlips.”

Tickets are $10 for each show, or you can purchase a $25 fest pass and see as many shows as you want.  Workshop admission is $15.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bronson Methodist Hospital is offering a “Girls’ Night Out” three times this month, allowing women to focus on their health.

The series of events will allow women to hear from experts in gynecology and women’s health in the relaxed and intimate atmosphere of Martell’s Restaurant.  The professionals will also be able to answer questions about the latest treatment options for common gynecological conditions.

Girls’ Night Out will take place May 7, May 15 and May 21 at Martell’s Restaurant, located at 3501 Greenleaf Blvd.   The program will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with free wine and appetizers served before, at 6 p.m. To register for this free event, visit Bronson’s website or call (269)-341-6550.