2025 Adopt-a-Drain Annual Report
The 2025 ODWNA Adopt-a-Drain Annual Report is now available. Participants collected more than 1,000 pounds of debris, preventing it from flowing directly into our local bodies of water like Woods Lake and Axtell Creek. With spring right around the corner, those drains might need to be cleared out frequently! You can help keep those ecosystems healthy by joining the Adopt-a-Drain program at mi.adopt-a-drain.org. 
Imagine Kalamazoo 2035: Design It!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Design It! Open house. Your feedback will directly help shape the City's Master Plan, and will inform the Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Plan when it is developed. If you weren't available for the in-person meeting, you can participate in an online version of all the in-person activities here. More info is available at www.imaginekalamazoo.com. 
2208 Winchell Avenue Neighborhood Meeting
The Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Association held a neighborhood meeting regarding the sale of 2208 Winchell Avenue on Monday, February 9, 2026. This meeting served as a space to learn about the property, share ideas, and highlight some shared values from the neighborhood's perspective. Thank you to all who participated. If you were unable to make it, you can read notes of the meeting, fill out a survey, and find more info on our website. Alaina Schuld Appointed to ODWNA Board
In accordance with the Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Association By-Laws, and with approval of the Board of Directors, Alaina Schuld has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the board with a term ending May 20, 2026. Alaina has been a positive participant of the Association for years, and we're excited to have her join the board. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us anytime. Oakland Drive 7-Eleven Site Plans Available
The Rich Oil/7-Eleven gas station at 3050 Oakland Drive is scheduled to have construction work completed. The site plans and construction documents are available here. Let us know if you have any questions, or reach out to the City of Kalamazoo at 311 or [email protected]. Join the ODWNA Today
An annual membership of only $20 per person per year helps fund ODWNA initiatives like our monthly Speaker Series and Adopt-a-Drain program, neighborhood events including the Annual Car Show and Earth Day Fun Run, and communication tools including our e-news, website, and mailings. If you enjoy any or all of these benefits, please chip in to help us continue the work we love! You can sign up here, and you can even pay via Venmo. |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:00pm
Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Avenue Speaker: Sarah Koestler, Executive Director Care Collective of Southwest Michigan Topic: Supporting Families with Diapers & Period Supplies 
Fall/Winter View From the Curb
Get all the info you need on waste, recycling, and public services in the latest issue of View From the Curb. Find your schedule for hydrant flushing, leaf pick up, bulk track collection, food scrap recycling and more - all in one document! Winter weather is here! Do your part and keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Many people depend on them to get around all year (plus city ordinance requires property owners to clear them within 48 hours of snowfall). Community members can report uncleared sidewalks online or by calling 311 (or (269) 337-8000) during business hours. 
Composting in Kalamazoo Just Got Easier
You can now drop off food scraps at locations around the city as part of a new pilot program. It’s a simple step with a big environmental impact. Let’s turn food waste into something good! Full details HERE. 2025 City Clean Up Info
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ODWNA Board Members
President - Stephanie Watkins Vice President - Barry Olson Treasurer - Jim Freeman Secretary - Chris Bovid Past President - Chris Shook Board Members at-large: Todd Ellis Ellen Foley Agshin Jafarov Alaina Schuld Paul Scott |
ODWNA Statement of Purpose
The Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees. |
