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NEW Episode: Kalamazoo & You – Sustainability in Kalamazoo

In the newest episode of Kalamazoo & You, host Michael Smith discusses with City of Kalamazoo's Sustainability Planner Justin Gish and Brian LaBelle – Forestry Supervisor – about the city's "Community Sustainability Plan" and the environmental initiatives that will impact city neighborhoods and green spaces.

NEW Programming: “A Queer Crescendo” with Queer Theatre Kalamazoo

From QTK comes "A Queer Crescendo," bringing together several local queer composers for a night of music and revelry. Check out this installation of local performing arts for a classical concert featuring new works from contemporary composers!

NEW Episode: Yeaniva’s Immigration Story on Narrative Lab

"My parents coming from Sierra Leone in the 90's shaped my perspective as a first generation American". Yeaniva grew up low-income, black, female and African, adding layers to the stereotypes and racism out there. She felt weird growing up and it's taken its toll on her self-esteem, until college, where she met more people like herself. Now she is looking to inspire awareness and openness and for people to be more accepting…

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Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – April 21 – 24

As we enter another week, take a glance at this week's schedule for local government meetings: Monday (04/21): City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole (5:00 PM, PMN4): The Committee of the Whole will hold a presentation on the Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 retreat held to establish 2026 Priorities for the project. Kalamazoo City Commission (7:00 PM, PMN4): The City Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the 2025-2029 Consolidated…

NEW Episode: Spotlight Community Service – Dr. Julie Sorensen

In an all new Spotlight Community Service, Joseph Patrick Fair welcomes Dr. Julie Sorensen – mental health advocate, author, and therapist. She recounts her journey through her education, her time working with children in the school systems, her transition into private practice, and how Covid-19 inspired her to create books for schools and children to use as tools for handling serious mental health concerns.

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NEW Episode: Will’s Purpose Story on Narrative Lab

"Good people guided me and now my purpose is to help others find their moral compass and stay on course." Will Atkinson is a strong leader in our community and is determined to make sure young…

Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – April 14 – 18

Monday (04/14): Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees (7:00 PM, PMN4): The Township Board will vote on approvals of an amended agreement with McKenna and Associates, re-establishing MERS contributions, and four police vehicles – three previously budgeted…

NEW Narrative Lab: Cody’s Identity Story

From gender-fluid to transgender, Cody describes the journey to come to where he is today in his identity story. Like when he first tried new pronouns and it was like finally wearing a pair of shoes…

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