Stewards of Kleinstuck Frog Walk
Sunday, April 12, 10a-12p Join the Stewards of Kleinstuck for their popular guided FROG WALK! They will be hosting this event at two times on the same day (the 6:30 pm event will be geared for our younger friends). Listen and learn about the frogs that are singing in the Kleinstuck marsh this time of year. This introduction to our native frogs’ habits and voices is a great program for the whole family. Meet at the Maple St. YMCA outdoor tennis courts; please use the YMCA’s overflow parking lot on the east side of Hudson Street (Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church parking lot). This program is free and open to the public. Details available here. 
Factory Coffee at the Neighborhood Garage Sales
Saturday, April 25, 8a-2p The Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Yard Sales are coming up at the end of the month, and this year Factory Coffee will be joining in on the fun! Their new mobile espresso cart will be serving coffee, cookies, cocoa, and more from 8am - 2pm on April 25th. You'll find them at 2227 Tipperary Road in the Winchell neighborhood: join them for a day of neighborhood-wide yard sales to kick off the mobile season. ALPMC Interlocal Agreement Recommended Provisions
The Asylum Lake Policy & Management Council has formally adopted a recommendations list for the purpose of providing recommendations to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo County in drafting the Interlocal Agreement for transition of control of the Preserve from WMU to Kalamazoo County Parks. The ALPMC does not think it is likely that all of these recommendations will be used but wanted to provide as much relevant information in its recommendations as possible and then allow legal counsel for WMU and the County to further refine the list to determine what will ultimately be incorporated into the initial draft of the Interlocal Agreement, which is anticipated by early summer. 
Kalamazoo Area Bike Week
May 9-16 The 15th annual Kalamazoo Area Bike Week returns in 2026, starting Saturday May 9 with daily events running through Saturday, May 16. Bike Week 2026 will offer more than 30 events, including community rides, a bike rodeo for kids, rider and traffic safety tips, and more. Bike Week shines a spotlight on fun bicycling events that take place throughout the year in greater Kalamazoo, and highlights the need to drive and bike safely. Check out www.kalamazoobikeweek.org for details. 
Introducing: Winchell Avenue Community Center
A group of residents in the Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood is organizing to preserve the architecturally significant Alden B. Dow-designed building located at 2208 Winchell Avenue. The group formed after a neighborhood meeting discussing the property on February 9. A Michigan non-profit corporation called Winchell Avenue Community Center has been established and will be seeking 501(c)3 status in order to preserve the building, maintain zoning-compatible uses, establish a sustainable community and nonprofit shared-space model, and create long-term neighborhood stewardship. Questions may be directed to: [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, April 15, 2026, 7:00pm Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Avenue Speaker: Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Association Board of Directors Topic: ODWNA Annual Summary Important Dates!
April 25: Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Garage Sales - The neighborhood will be busy, so please take your time and be aware of pedestrians April 26: Kalamazoo Marathon - Many streets will be closed, runners will be coming through between 8:05 - 10am. Runners will have the right of way. Use caution and expect delays. May 9, 12pm: Inter-Neighborhood Bike Bus - Join the Westnedge Hill, Oakland Drive-Winchell and Vine Neighborhood Associations for a casual, family-friendly bike ride downtown to the Bikes in the Zoo event. Route and details TBA. May 20, 7pm: Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Car Show - Mark your calendar for the neighborhood's summer kick-off. Catch up with neighbors, check out some cool cars, and grab a snack from a local vendor. Location TBA 
Kzoo Parks Summer Camps
Registration for Kzoo Parks summer camps and programs is now open for Kalamazoo City residents. Registration is available online at www.kzooparks.org/programs or in person at the Kzoo Parks office (251 Mills St) Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Fridays by appointment. Registration will open for non-city residents on Monday, April 13. Kzoo Parks offers a variety of free and affordable summer programs for youth including music, career exploration, sports and recreation, and more. 
Recycle EPS Foam, Electronics & More
Saturday, April 25, 10a-1p The next Recycling Drop-Off Event is on Saturday, April 25 at Mayors' Riverfront Park from 10am-1pm. This event is a convenient way to safely dispose of hard-to-recycle materials and keep waste out of the landfill. Accepted items include: ✔️ EPS foam ✔️ Large pieces of cardboard ✔️ Dental plastics ✔️ Old electronics ✔️ Used water filters ✔️ Documents for secure shredding ✨ NEW for this collection: Textiles (used clothing and fabric scraps) Kalamazoo & You
In an all-new episode of Kalamazoo & You, we talk with City of Kalamazoo Traffic Engineer Dennis Randolph about how Kalamazoo uses traffic data and multiple traffic safety and calming measures to improve traffic safety across the city. Watch Online 
Home sharing Feasibility Study
Tuesday, April 21, 5:30-7p and Thursday, April 23, 5:30-7p The City of Kalamazoo is partnering with New Venture Advisors to host two upcoming virtual conversations as part of a home sharing feasibility study. These sessions are a chance to learn a bit about home sharing, the study, and share your thoughts, experiences, and questions. Your input will provide valuable data for the researchers of the city’s official study. Important Note: This is a research and listening process to provide information on homeshare to the Kalamazoo community. Tuesday's session will be for homeowners interested in sharing perspectives and neighborhood expertise. Thursday's will be for individuals seeking housing, or organizations working with those in need of housing. Register here. 
Imagine Kalamazoo 2035: Design It!
You can now participate in Design It! online, on your time, from anywhere, with activities that mirror the in-person Design It! meetings. ✔ Complete a quick activity ✔ Share a few ideas ✔ Or dive deeper and give detailed feedback Every response will help create the Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 plan. Go to www.kalamazoocity.org/IKonline to start! 
Spring/Summer 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! 
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. 2026 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. |
