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Great Lakes Kite Festival Returns

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Thursday, May 19th, 2016, 10:39am
Great Lakes Kite Festival Returns

The State Park in Grand Haven comes to life with incredible kite performances this weekend. Don’t miss the fun!

For the 28th year, the world’s best kite flyers - individuals, pairs & teams will be performing continuously on Saturday, May 21 from 10am – 5pm & Sunday, May 22 from 11am – 5pm.

Kite enthusiast and their families are invited to experience different size kites with amazing capabilities controlled by professional kite handlers. There will also be an Open Flying Field to fly your own kite.

Grand Haven State Park is located at 1001 Harbor Avenue in Grand Haven, Michigan 49417.

Call: 1-866-428-2335 or visit www.mackite.com for more information.

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Free Fishing Weekend Coming Up

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016, 5:15pm
Free Fishing Weekend Coming Up

For the Valentine’s weekend, it’s a free fishing weekend for residents and out of state visitors.

All fishing license fees are waived for two days in Michigan, February 13 & 14 from 6:00am – 10:00pm. This allows fishing enthusiasts to enjoy the chance to catch all types of fish on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters during their respective open season. Just remember that all regulations still apply.

Call: (517)284-5839 or email walters@michigan.gov for more information. Visit www.michigan.gov for details.

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Traditional Bowhunters Expo & Stick and String 3D Shootout this Weekend

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Tuesday, January 26th, 2016, 5:45pm
Traditional Bowhunters Expo & Stick and String 3D Shootout this Weekend

Bowhunter enthusiast are invited out to Kalamazoo County Expo Center located at 2900 Lake Street this weekend to check out the nation’s top Traditional Bowyers, Dealers & Traditional Craftsmen.

The entire Expo Center gives guests the opportunity to check out new bows and traditional archery supplies. New this year is the 1st annual Stick & String 3D Shootout with cash prizes. Pre-registration is required for the tournament. Register at potawatomibowmen@yahoo.com or visit: www.facebook.com/potawatomi.bowmen.

Visit the Expo Center on Friday, January 29 from 4pm-8pm, Saturday, January 30 from 9am-5pm or Sunday, January 31 from 9am – 12pm. 

Admission is $10.00 for all weekend, kids under 12 are free.

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My Town Kalamazoo: Share your ideas for county parks Feb. 13

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 12th, 8:00 am
My Town Kalamazoo: Share your ideas for county parks Feb. 13

KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- The Kalamazoo County Parks and Recreation Commission needs the communities input and support in developing its parks and recreation master plan.

The commission is holding public workshops Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. and  Friday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. to help identify issues and establish goals specific to parks and recreation. Community members are invited to attend this meeting to express their thoughts and ideas.

These workshops will be taking place in Room B at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center and Fairgrounds, located at 2900 Lake Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  For more information, call (269)383-8778.

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My Town Kalamazoo: Rep. Hoardley applauds investment in Portage Creek Trail

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Thursday, February 12th, 2015, 8:00am
My Town Kalamazoo: Rep. Hoardley applauds investment in Portage Creek Trail

----NEWS RELEASE---

State Representative Jon Hoadley (D-Kalamazoo) said he welcomes the investment of $300,000 from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund into a local trail that is part of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail system. The funds will be used to construct a segment of trail along the east side of Portage Creek from Lake Street to Vine Street in Kalamazoo’s Upjohn Park. The city of Kalamazoo is providing the remaining $157,000 to complete the project.

“Places like these enrich the quality of life in a community, and investing in them makes our hometowns more livable and attractive to people looking for a place to put down roots and build a career,” Hoadley said. “I’m proud that the first bill I voted on the Legislature will invest $300,000 back into our community and make Kalamazoo an even better place to live, and I’m grateful that the state understands the importance of this project.”

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My Town Kalamazoo: Share your ideas for county parks Feb. 12

Submitted by Cheri Mikowski, WZZM Receptionist & Community Blogger
Tuesday, February 10th, 2015, 8:00am
My Town Kalamazoo: Share your ideas for county parks Feb. 12

KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- The Kalamazoo County Parks and Recreation Commission needs the communities input and support in developing its parks and recreation master plan.

The commission is holding public workshops Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. and  Friday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. to help identify issues and establish goals specific to parks and recreation. Community members are invited to attend this meeting to express their thoughts and ideas.

These workshops will be taking place in Room B at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center and Fairgrounds, located at 2900 Lake Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  For more information, call (269)383-8778.

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My Town Kalamazoo: Growlers turn to public to rename mascot

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8th, 1:50 pm
My Town Kalamazoo: Growlers turn to public to rename mascot

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A dispute within Minor League Baseball means the Kalamazoo Growlers will be holding another naming contest for its mascot.

The Growlers must change their mascot’s name, Barlee because it is similar to the Hillsboro Hopps mascot’s name, Barley.  The Hopps, a team out of Hillsboro, Oregon, have a trademark on the name.  The Growlers learned about the name conflict shortly after wrapping up its public naming contest in spring.  The team decided to change their mascot’s name “in the interest of maintaining a healthy working relationship” with the Hillsboro Hopps.

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