Sports & Recreation

Blues Community Challenge pits Kalamazoo against two other cities

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 9:00am

Blues Community Challenge pits Kalamazoo against two other cities

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Blues Community Challenge is pitting Kalamazoo against Marquette and Traverse City.

The city is encouraging residents to get out and walk, run, jog, etc.; the city whose residents log the most activity will win the biggest prize.

The eight week challenge began April 27, but you can still register and log activity by visiting www.walkingworks.com.

The Blues Community Challenge is sponsored by the Michigan Recreation and Park Association, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

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Teams battle cancer with bats

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 9:00am

KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Comstock High School’s varsity softball team will take on Allegan High School Friday, but the real battle will be off the field.

Both teams are taking part in a special double-header to raise money for local families dealing with cancer.

The games start at 4 p.m. on May 3 at Softball Field #1 at Allegan High School.

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Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 9:00am

Win a makeover for your school from the Detroit Pistons

(Detroit Pistons) – Does your library or gym need a new look?

Here’s your chance to win a makeover in the School Makeover contest from the Detroit Pistons and NBA Live, Learn or Play, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance.

The School Makeover, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance and the Detroit Pistons, is accepting submissions from elementary and middle schools in the state of Michigan, through June 1. Submissions at www.nba.com/pistons/farm-bureau-school-makeover should include at least four images of the school’s library or gymnasium to be considered in the selection process.

“Farm Bureau Insurance agents are involved in their local communities all across the state. Michigan isn’t just a market for us, it is our home,” said Vic Verchereau, Farm Bureau Insurance vice president of Marketing. “We firmly believe in supporting safe and clean learning environments for our youth.

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Celebrate Earth Day!

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 11:00am

The Earth Day Celebration runs from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, April 20th. Register by April 1 for an official Run shirt to participate in the Earth Day 5K Trail Walk/Run taking place on Saturday, April 20 at 10am. This is the chance to experience the beautiful trails of Kalamazoo Nature Center located at 7000 North Westnedge Avenue. Registration Fee is $25.00 & includes the official Run shirt, if registered by April 1.

Kids, ages 8 & under can take part in the 0.6 mile Raccoon Run at 11am & is a stroller-friendly walk/run around the Habitat Haven Trail.

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Celebrate Made In Michigan Products and Cast Your Sunday Vote!

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Sunday, March 24th, 11:00 am

Join us in celebrating Michigan products with the Made in Michigan Bracket Challenge. Click HERE to download the bracket.

Each day we'll have four matchups, one from each bracket, as we go through some of our great Made in Michigan products. If you don't know a product, you may want to search the products name in the search bar on the top of the page and check out a past Made in Michigan feature story that aired earlier.

Also, check our WZZM13 Facebook page starting March 25th for ways that you can win some Made in Michigan merchandise.

A new poll will be posted each day.

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