🌱 Patch AM: How Kalamazoo County veterans can get $75 holiday grocery cards

Hi Kalamazoo! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Kalamazoo County veterans can get $75 holiday grocery cards
• Could speeding on Mount Olivet put more Kalamazoo homes at risk?
• Kalamazoo remembers the life of Jean Ann Krishak

Also on today's calendar: The Night Before Christmas and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Afternoon snow squalls, with a high of 38 and low of 21 degrees.
• Thursday: Cold; morning snow showers, temps: high: 28, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, with a high of 29 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gift cards to support Kalamazoo County veterans during holidays (woodtv.com) — Kalamazoo County is offering $75 grocery gift cards to help local veterans cover holiday meals at Park Street Market or Midtown Fresh, and officials say no one in need will be turned away. Any veteran living in Kalamazoo County with proper proof of service can apply through the Veterans Service Office through Dec. 19, with more cards possible if demand stays high.
   

2. 'I don't even know why I'm here today': Kalamazoo neighbor recounts car crash into living room (fox17online.com) — A Kalamazoo man is recovering after a suspected drunk driver crashed through his Mount Olivet Road living room early Sunday, narrowly missing him and raising fresh concerns about speeding there. Neighbors and the city’s traffic engineer discuss crash history and limits of enforcement, while Kalamazoo Public Safety urges residents to avoid impaired driving during the holidays.
   

3. Jean Ann Krishak (shelbyinfo.com) — Kalamazoo is part of the life story of Jean Ann Krishak, who was born in Kalamazoo and is survived by a son living in Kalamazoo. The 87-year-old homemaker, remembered for her crafts and love of conversation, passed away December 3 in Forest City, with arrangements handled by Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services.
   

4. In memory of Harold 'Duane' Bushfield (southcountynews.org) — Family and friends in the Kalamazoo area are mourning Harold “Duane” Bushfield, an 85-year-old Vicksburg resident who died at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. A Navy veteran and metallurgical engineer, he built a wide circle of friends, and his memorial service and gathering will be held December 19 in Portage and at Klines Resort in Three Rivers.
   

5. Police docs: Former officer made explicit statements online (woodtv.com) — A former Township of Kalamazoo police officer is facing charges after investigators say he had explicit online conversations with someone he believed was a minor, who was actually an undercover officer. State police documents outline alleged Snapchat communications from mid-August, and officials confirm he resigned from Kalamazoo Township police before briefly working for the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office.
   

📸 Around Kalamazoo

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Kalamazoo

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• The Night Before Christmas
  10441 Shaver Rd, Portage
  6:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Ukulele Class
  Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy , Kalamazoo
  10:30 am
• Conversation Cafe
  Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy , Kalamazoo
  11:30 am
• Food Pantry
  Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy , Kalamazoo
  1:00 pm
• The Black & Brown Connect Mixer
  Catalyst Center , 180 E Water St , Kalamazoo
  4:30 pm
• Music Bingo - downtown Kalamazoo
  Louie's Trophy House , 629 Walbridge St , Kalamazoo
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Seniora pusdienas
  Kalamazoo Latvian Association , 122 Cherry Hill St , Kalamazoo
  12:00 pm
• Holiday Marketplace at AZO Venue
  AZO Venue , Lounge & Grill , Portage
  4:00 pm
• LFG Music Bingo Fridays! Downtown Kalamazoo
  Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership , 162 E Michigan Ave , Kalamazoo
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Lessons & Carols + Holiday Tea
  St Luke's Episcopal Church , 247 W Lovell St , Kalamazoo
  4:00 pm

📣 Kalamazoo Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 10

• Foot Care Clinic
  Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy , Kalamazoo
  9:00 am
• Storytime at Parchment Library
  Parchment Community Library , 401 S Riverview Dr , Parchment
  10:00 am
• Conversation Cafe
  Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy , Kalamazoo
  11:30 am

Thursday December 11

• Family Storytime at EAS
  Kalamazoo Public Library - Eastwood Branch , 1112 Gayle Ave , Kalamazoo
  10:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, i was on my way to work this morning down North Street and this puppy ran out in front of me.
  I stopped and put my flashers on and coerced the puppy off of the street. We waited 10 minutes in the flurries (with it also barking nonstop) hoping… (Nextdoor Westwood East)
• Lost cat orange guy...
  his name is Ollie Never goes out but door left open by mistake...Last seen around 7am...found open door a 9am (Nextdoor Kalamazoo East Side)

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Kalamazoo. Apply here.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Planner Specialist - Material Planning in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalamazoo here.

Ok Kalamazoo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I come in peace. You come in pieces.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook