Kalamazoo Living

Fisherman will be guest chef for BBQ-U

2009-11-09T16:32:26Z

A Florida chef and fisherman will be the guest chef for BBQ University, a three-day barbecue cooking class set for Friday through Sunday Nov. 13 to 15 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites, 100 W. Michigan.

Pawpaws used for Zingerman's gelato

2009-11-09T16:26:59Z

Zingerman's Creamery, in Ann Arbor, has made a gelato out of a seldom-used U.S. fruit -- the pawpaw (also sometimes spelled papaw).

Tiffany's gets its own batch of bourbon

2009-11-09T16:20:00Z

A distillery has made a single-barrel batch of bourbon specifically for Tiffany's Spirit Shoppe.

Michigan's winter festivals embrace the cold

2009-11-09T14:24:43Z

The Suds and Snow event at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City caps off several winter festivals in Michigan meant to get you out in the cold.

Kalamazoo Central to put on "Seussical"

2009-11-07T15:44:04Z

The Kalamazoo Central High School Music Department will present "Seussical the Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, and at 3 p.m. on two Sundays, Nov. 15 and 22, in the high school auditorium.

Butler retires after 34 years with Kalamazoo Charter Township Fire Department

2009-11-07T12:47:59Z

This past September, Butler left the Kalamazoo Charter Township Fire Department after 34 years, having spent 18 years as a deputy fire chief and nearly every minute of the day on duty for the township while living at a house attached to the station during his tenure.

Prudential Realtors lead volunteers in helping the homeless

2009-11-07T12:39:55Z

As part of the Prudential Preferred Realtors Global Volunteer Day, about 60 local Realtors served meals to the homeless and painted walls to help disabled adults.

KAMSC grad, a regional finalist, to publish article

2009-11-07T12:36:04Z

Stephanie Krajnik, a Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center graduate, has been named a regional finalist in the Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition and has an article scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Junior League of Kalamazoo, bridal shops hosting toy drive

2009-11-07T12:25:51Z

The Junior League of Kalamazoo is preparing for its upcoming 20th annual Festival of Trees with a toy drive at Memories Bridal and Evening Wear, 203 E. Michigan Ave., until Nov. 14.

Third Reformed gets a name change

2009-11-07T12:25:26Z

The congregation formerly known as Third Reformed Church has changed its name to Centerpoint Church, primarily to reflect its desire to reach a broader segment of the population, according to the church's executive pastor.

Kalamazoo's Deb Miller lands statewide education award

2009-11-07T12:25:13Z

Deb Miller, executive director of the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency's Education for Employment program, has been named Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year for 2009-2010 by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.

Kalamazoo special-education school to be called WoodsEdge

2009-11-07T12:05:10Z

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Education has voted to name KRESA's new special-education building WoodsEdge Learning Center.

Detroit dancer to lead liturgical dance workshop at AME church in Kalamazoo

2009-11-07T11:11:08Z

Fresh Fire African Methodist Episcopal Church is hosting a Nov. 14 liturgical dance workshop that will be led by the director of Detroit's Ebenezer AME Church Liturgical Dance Ministry.

Woman's fervor to help girls leads to award; NAACP branch to honor Junior Girls founder

2009-11-06T20:12:49Z

Today, the Kalamazoo Junior Girls Organization owns the building on Paterson Street. In 2011 it will celebrate 25 years of working with about 2,000 young people.

Share the warmth: Salvation Army needs coats

2009-11-05T21:06:01Z

The Salvation Army is in desperate need of coats for its upcoming, annual giveaway.

Physiatrists coordinate care for patients needing rehabilitation

2009-11-05T15:17:30Z

From managing tennis elbow to helping someone recover from a traumatic brain injury, doctors called physiatrists help reduce patients’ pain and boost their physical performance without surgery.

Nursing homes are expanding physical rehabilitation services

2009-11-05T11:00:31Z

Nursing homes are remaking their image as not just places for long-term patients at the end of their lives but as affordable alternatives for post-surgery rehabilitation.

"Out in My School Yard" program gets kids outside in nature

2009-11-04T22:30:55Z

A crowd of students encircled Tomas Montalvo, 9, on a woodsy trail at the Kalamazoo Nature Center on Tuesday, peering at a tiny black caterpillar in Montalvo's open palm.

What's the difference between PT and OT?

2009-11-04T12:25:00Z

After an accident, surgery or some other trauma, a patient may require the assistance of physical therapists and occupational therapists to get back into prime physical condition.

Webster's serves seafood whole, from head to fin

2009-11-03T04:00:28Z

There seem to be two types of people when it comes to meat and seafood eaters: those who don't want to be reminded in any way of the animals they eat and those who do.