🌱 Fanfare Moves To Larger Location + Michigan Golf Rivals Face Off

Hi all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Kalamazoo-Portage Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Warmer with hazy sun. High: 85 Low: 62.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and hot. High: 90 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Kalamazoo-Portage today:

1. After many years at its current location in the Kalamazoo area, Fanfare will be leaving its home at the corner of Kilgore and Westnedge and moving to a bigger location over the Fourth of July holiday. Fanfare will be moving to a new location at 4308 S. Westnedge Ave., the former site of Zoo City Cycle Shop. The store's last day at its current address is Jul. 2, and it will reopen at the new location on Jul. 5, much to the excitement of long-time customers who have been eager to see the store expand and better serve the community. (WRKR)
2. Every Tuesday in Portage free groceries are offered to those who need them. If you or someone you know needs help with groceries, you can stop by Valley Family Church to pick up what you need with no restrictions. Rain or shine, stop by every week between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (WWMT-TV)
3. August Meekhof, a golfer from Eastmanville, Michigan, secured victory and redeemed himself by winning the 112th Michigan Amateur Championship with a 2-1 win over Will Anderson, a golfer from Portage and the University of Michigan (UM). The championship took place at Oakland Hills Country Club's North Course. Meekhof expressed his satisfaction at finally becoming the Michigan Amateur champion and acknowledged the friendly rivalry between Michigan State University and UM while emphasizing the long-standing friendship and competition between him and Anderson since childhood. (WWMT-TV)

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Today and tomorrow in Kalamazoo-Portage:

Wednesday, June 28

• Kids Try It! Playground Sports At Oakland Drive Park (10:00 AM)
• Mindful Mini's With Miss Liv At Oshtemo Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga At Ramona Park & Beach (6:30 PM)

Thursday, June 29

• Summer Concert Series: Jeffrey Cavataio At Celery Flats (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations are in order for Western Michigan University (WMU)'s summer 2023 graduates. Over the weekend, graduates were celebrated and everyone at WMU is excited to see what the future holds! You can view photos from the ceremony at the link. (Western Michigan University via Facebook)
• Kalamazoo College wants to congratulate all of its students that qualified for the Spring 2023 Dean's List. You can check out the full list by visiting their website. (Kalamazoo College via Facebook)
• If you missed it, Kalamazoo's first Kids Market of the season was on Tuesday, Jun. 27, and several handmade and homegrown products were provided by those under 17. You can catch one of the remaining three Kids Markets over the next few weeks, as well as the regularly scheduled markets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, click here. (Kalamazoo Farmers Market via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with another update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.