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2025 ODWNA Annual Summary
Curious about what the ODWNA does? The Board of Directors compiled an annual summary of the Association's activities, finances, and board member roles. Take a look, and let us know what you're dreaming up for the neighborhood here! 
13th Annual Neighborhood Car Show Rescheduled
Date: Thursday, July 17 New Location: Disciples of Christ Church, 2208 Winchell Ave. Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pm The ODWNA invites you to come out, meet up with your neighbors, and see some cool classic cars! We're excited to welcome back our sponsor, Ric & Stan's Car Wash. Grab a slice from our local fave, Camzie's Pizza, and a sweet treat from the neighborhood's own Ice Cream Social. Check out a KDPS fire truck, and meet members of the K9 unit. New this year, a suggested donation of $10 will help us cover the costs associated with the event, and fund projects in the coming year. While you admire the cars, take a moment to let us know what you love about and dream for this neighborhood. Poster boards, comment cards, and QR codes will be available. Enter your vehicle for free, onsite between 6-7pm If you have any questions, email us HERE 
Winchell Native Plant Enthusiasts Garden Tour
Want to learn more about Michigan Native Plants? Attend a FREE garden tour on Monday, July 14 at 6:30 pm. The tour starts at 2502 Waite Avenue and we will walk together to six gardens featuring native plants. Refreshments will be served at the final stop on the tour. Total walking distance is less than a mile. Can't make it on the 14th? Feel free to enjoy the tour on your own! 
Stewards of Glen Park South
Clean Up & Planting Days - Volunteers Welcome! Glen Park South is located off Kensington Ave. (between Ferdon & Wellington). The Stewards are part of Kzoo Parks Adopt A Park program Next workday:
Questions? Email Karin 
Kalamazoo Watershed Stormwater Education Survey
The Kalamazoo Stormwater Working Group is looking to understand the effectiveness of their stormwater education efforts, and you can help by filling out this quick survey. Native Plants
Native Plants "Cheat Sheet" - Download HERE a "cheat sheet" of native plant information for our area, as well as other valuable resources. Local Native Plant Sales (click on the links for details): Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Plan
APPROVED By City Commission 6/1/20 You can download the FINAL approved plan HERE |
Wednesday September 17, 2025
7:00pm Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Ave. The ODWNA does not hold Association meetings in June, July, or August 
Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market
The Kalamazoo Farmers Market (1204 Bank Street) opened for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 3. The market will be open every Saturday, May through October (7am to 1pm) and in November through the 22nd (8am to 1pm). A mini weekday market will be available every Tuesday and Thursday (8am to 1pm) from June 3 through October 9. There will also be special Thursday night market events (5pm to 10pm) on June 19, July 17, August 21, and September 18. The Market will be open as construction continues on the new Multipurpose Building located on site. More information on the Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market HERE 
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. 
Kalamazoo Public Schools Job Fairs Kalamazoo Public Schools is hosting several job recruitment fairs in the month of July. All fairs will be held at the KPS Administration building, 1220 Howard St.
2025 City Clean Up Info.
Recycle Coach App
FREE App For Personalized Trash, Recycling Info. And More! The City of Kalamazoo has launched of a mobile app (iPhone & Android) containing all of the information residents need to know about residential trash and recycling services, tailored specifically to your neighborhood. The app is available for Android and iPhone users and can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play for free by searching for “Recycle Coach” Kalamazoo County Smart911 Available
Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency. Smart911 allows citizens to create a Safety Profile at www.smart911.com for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and response teams to have in the event of an emergency. When a citizen makes an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right response teams to the right location with the right information. Connect With City Government
Neighborhood/City Construction Projects
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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.
- Preserve and enhance the neighborhood living concept in the area via the Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Plan.
- Protect the natural beauty of the area.
- Encourage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhood spirit of the residential area.
- Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
- Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
- Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.
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.
ODWNA Board Members
President - Stephanie Watkins
Vice President - Barry Olson
Treasurer - Jim Freeman
Secretary - Chris Bovid
Past President - Chris Shook
Board Members at-large:
Rachel Bennett
Todd Ellis
Ellen Foley
Paul Scott
President - Stephanie Watkins
Vice President - Barry Olson
Treasurer - Jim Freeman
Secretary - Chris Bovid
Past President - Chris Shook
Board Members at-large:
Rachel Bennett
Todd Ellis
Ellen Foley
Paul Scott
