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
February 9, 5-7p, Third CRC (2400 Winchell) The Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Association Board of Directors will be holding a neighborhood meeting regarding the sale of the Disciples of Christ Church property on February 9, 5-7p at Third CRC. Many residents are interested in the future of the space, and the ODWNA Board has been in contact with the owner, realtor, and inquiring residents. This meeting will serve as a space to learn about the property, share ideas, and discuss opportunities for residents and the ODWNA to be involved. Information and feedback opportunities will also be available on our website after the meeting. Join the ODWNA Today
The Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Association works hard all year round to help make this neighborhood a wonderful place to live, and you can help support us. As a volunteer-led Michigan non-profit, our only regular income comes from dues. An annual membership of $20 per person helps fund:
If you enjoy any or all of these benefits, please chip in to help us continue the work we love! Members who pay their dues by February 19, 2026 are also eligible to vote in the Association’s annual election. You can pay via Venmo; please indicate "Dues," and include your name, address, and email. More details available here. 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]. City Commission Denies Rezoning Request
After a lengthy public hearing on January 26, the City Commission has voted unanimously to deny the request to rezone 4301 Stadium Drive from residential to community commercial. You can view a recording of the full proceedings, or check out a great summary from NowKalamazoo. The meeting and the months leading up to it were an impressive demonstration of how our community can show up and make a difference. Thank you to all who wrote emails, spread the word, called in, and made public statements regarding this issue. |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00pm
Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Avenue Speaker: Mark Hoffman, MPA, Asylum Lake Preservation Association Topic: Asylum Lake Preserve: Past and Present 
Kzoo Parks Winter Programs
Winter programs at Kzoo Parks will be starting this month with volleyball, archery, and more! Registration for most programs opens on Monday, January 5. Check out what’s planned for a fun-filled winter! 
Kzoo Parks Winter Scavenger Hunt Returns in February
February 11-18 Go on an adventure through city parks this winter to find hidden items on the Winter Family Scavenger Hunt! Use a map and clues to find items hidden in more than a dozen of our great city parks. Take a photo and share it for a chance to win prizes, too! The Scavenger Hunt starts on February 11 and ends on February 18. It’s self-paced, so explore at your own speed. Just make sure your photos are submitted before it ends. Find full details at www.kzooparks.org/ScavengerHunt. 
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 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. |
