Vine News

• The Vine Neighborhood Association is seeking a summer AmeriCorps intern!

  Apr 10, 2012 - The Vine Neighborhood Association is excited to announce that we are seeking a summer intern to engage with residents in our community. Please visit the job posting for more information!

• K-NEx

  Jan 10, 2012 - Have you ever wished you had someone around to give you a ride somewhere, help you run some errands, pick you up after you've dropped your car off for repairs, or just give you a hand when you need it; someone you can really trust? Many of...

• Extended Metro Transit Hours

  Jan 9, 2012 -

• Medical School Coming to Downtown Kalamazoo

  Dec 28, 2011 - Western Michigan University announced in December 2011 that MPI Research has donated the 330,000 square foot building at 251 E. Lovell St to the University for the use of WMU's new Medical School. This news is exciting for both WMU,...

• National Emergency Test

  Nov 8, 2011 - National Emergency Test Just so you are aware...on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, FEMA, DHS and FCC will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This nationwide test will kick off at 2:00 p.m. ...

• Halloween map

  Oct 27, 2011 - Vine Neighborhood Trick or Treating has been scheduled for Saturday, October 29th from 6pm - 8pm. For Trick or Treat Locations download and print off the Halloween Map!

• Vine Neighborhood Poinsettia and Wreath Fundraiser

  Oct 19, 2011 - The Vine Neighborhood Association is taking orders for beautiful, florist quality poinsettias in your choice of three rich, traditional colors - red, white, and pink. The poinsettia plants will stand between 15"-18" tall and will showcase...

• Grassroots Goods: Part Time Manager

  Oct 11, 2011 - Position Open: Part-time Manager Grassroots Goods is a social enterprise based in Kalamazoo, Michigan that produces organic apparel. All of the company's revenue benefits Kalamazoo Collective Housing. Grassroots Goods products are made in...

• Youth Opportunities

  Sep 15, 2011 - Youth Opportunities Unlimited Mission Statement Youth Opportunities Unlimited is dedicated to providing activities and services for Kalamazoo and St. Joseph county youth (14-21) that will help them acquire the knowledge, skills and...

• 2nd Annual Bountiful Breakfast

  Sep 8, 2011 - Open Doors To Host 2nd Annual Bountiful Breakfast Open Doors will host its 2nd Annual Bountiful Breakfast on Saturday, October 1st. The event, to be held in South Westnedge Park from 9am-noon, will feature a breakfast of local cuisine and...

• Vine Neighborhood Yard Sale

  Aug 16, 2011 - The Vine Neighborhood Annual Yard Sale is the third weekend in August. It's a great opportunity to take a stroll through the tree lined streets of this unique neighborhood. You never know what kind of treasures you will find. Trinity...

• Vine Neighborhood AmeriCorp position

  Jul 28, 2011 - AmeriCorps Member LISC Michigan Office - Serving at Vine Neighborhood Association Half time members are required to serve for a minimum of 900 hours and a full year at Vine Neighborhood Association. Members will attend a national...

• Community Homeworks AmeriCorp Position

  Jul 21, 2011 - Community Homeworks is seeking a Full Time LISC AmeriCorps member to assist in volunteer recruitment as well as the continued development of its home repair and maintenance education program. For more information look at the complete...

• Leadership Academy for 35 Young Females

  Jul 11, 2011 - The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is hosting the third annual Leadership Academy for 35 young females during the summer of 2011. The Leadership Academy was established to provide youth (ages 13-16) with a highly structured one week...

• Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance for Kids

  Jul 5, 2011 - Each year, over 170,000 children in Michigan go without health insurance. Families across the state are eligible for children's health insurance programs, which provide low-cost health insurance for their kids, but many don't even know it. ...

• Neighborhood Development Coordinator position

  Jun 28, 2011 - Under the direction of the Vine Neighborhood Association, the Neighborhood Development Coordinator will have two primary areas of responsibility. The first will be to assist in the development and management of a property acquisition plan...

• Board of Directors Candidates

  Apr 27, 2011 - The Annual Meeting is Monday, May 16th at 5:30pm at O'Duffy's Pub. Learn about the state of the neighborhood and vote for you favorite Board of Directors candidates. Board members serve a vital role in the neighborhood by steering the...

• Funeral Procession Route for Officer Zapata

  Apr 25, 2011 - On Tuesday, April 26 the honor procession leaving Miller Auditorium will start between 2:30pm and 3:30pm and will travel throughout the city. The release explained the motorcade will leave Miller Auditorium, exit onto Howard Street and...

• Funeral Arrangements for Officer Eric Zapata

  Apr 20, 2011 - Funeral Arrangements for Public Safety Officer Eric Zapata The funeral arrangements have been made for Public Safety Officer Eric Zapata. Visitation will be at Langeland Funeral Home at 3926 S 9th St on Sunday April 24, from 4:00 pm -8:00...

• Fourth Coast Art Project

  Apr 8, 2011 - A different group show every month for twelve months! Open to all Artists. By creating these themed groups of artwork to display at 4th Coast we might strengthen the artistic community in our neighborhood. This is a forum for anyone to...

• Save the Michigan Homeowners' Historic Tax Credit!

  Mar 28, 2011 - Michigan's Governor Rick Snyder proposes to eliminate the Michigan Historic Preservation PERSONAL INCOME Tax Credit (HTC), a successful and essential incentive program that contributes to Michigan's economic revitalization and generates...

• Kalamazoo City On-Street Parking Ban Lifted

  Feb 3, 2011 - The previous order requesting that citizens not park on Kalamazoo city streets through Friday, 2-4-11, at 5p.m. has been lifted. Cars will not be towed or given citations regarding the weather conditions. Normal enforcement will continue...

• Winter Storm Briefing

  Feb 1, 2011 - Based upon information that has been disseminated by the National Weather Service, an approaching winter storm will impact day-to-day activities within the City of Kalamazoo for the next few days. To minimize the disruption this storm may...

• Act Out

  Jan 12, 2011 - The City of Kalamazoo Department of Parks and Recreation is offering an introduction to theatre/acting class entitled Act Out at the Youth Development Center, 230 E. Crosstown Parkway, starting Saturday February 5, 2011 from 11 a.m. to noon...

• Art Class

  Jan 12, 2011 - The City of Kalamazoo Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering an eight week Art Class this winter for youth ages 5 -12. Participants will express themselves creatively and develop skills through a variety of art media such as,...

• Gymnastics

  Jan 12, 2011 - The City of Kalamazoo Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering Gymnastics for youth ages 5 -12. The emphasis will be on tumbling. Classes are held at two different locations: Wednesdays at Milwood Elementary and Thursdays at...

• Valentine Dances

  Jan 12, 2011 - The City of Kalamazoo Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting the "21st" annual "Dad/DaughterValentine Dance" downtown at the Cityscape Event Center, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall. Free carnation to the first 100 people through the door....

• Free Home Repair Workshop

  Jan 7, 2011 - Free Home Repair Workshops for qualified residents are available in February and March!

• AmeriCorps Job Opening

  Dec 16, 2010 - Community Homeworks is seeking a Quarter Time LISC AmeriCorps member to assist in the implementation of its home repair and maintenance education program. This service position pays a $3000 living stipend in addition to a $1415 Eli Segal...

• Free Tax Preparation and Filing

  Nov 6, 2010 - Free Federal and state tax preparation for individuals and families with household income of up to $49,000 in 2010. This includes the Michigan State Property Tax Credit. Free electronic filing is also available at all locations. Since...

• Halloween Safety Tips - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

  Oct 27, 2010 - Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Public Safety would like for everyone to have a fun and safe Halloween. The following safety tips will help make this Halloween a safe and enjoyable one: Wear light-colored clothing that is short enough to...

• Emergency Home Repair for Vine Residents

  Oct 10, 2010 - The Vine Neighborhood Association has partnered with Community Homeworks to provide home repairs to low income homeowners in the Vine Neighborhood. To be eligible for these and other services, you must income qualify, be a resident of the...

• Fire Prevention Week

  Oct 5, 2010 - Public Safety Officers encourages everyone to check and maintain their smoke alarms The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) documents recommends smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside...

• Kzoo Neighborhood named Best Place to Buy an Old House

  Sep 23, 2010 - Kalamazoo's Vine Neighborhood has been named to This Old House Magazine's "Best Places to Buy an Old House 2009: Editors' Picks". According to This Old House Magazine, "Unique, tight-knit neighborhoods are precisely what we looked for in...

• 30/30 Homebuyers Grants

  Jul 29, 2010 - Vine Neighborhood Associating (VNA) and Vine Ventures (VV) are giving thirty $1,000 grants to homebuyers that purchase a single family home in the Vine Neighborhood after April 24, 2010. Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc (KNHS)...

• Urban Gems in Vine

  Mar 9, 2010 - One of the most popular garden forms these days is the small urban garden. We are looking for a Master Gardener to start the tour with a short presentation on the challenges and rewards of city gardens at the Spring Open House. Our...

• Vine's 30th! Get Involved Now!

  Mar 9, 2010 - We are looking for fun enthusiastic people to help make our thirtieth anniversary year a blast. We are planning new events, fun parties, and a great time! These things take time, energy and lots of work. We need event organizers, hosts...

• Vine Spring Open House

  Mar 8, 2010 - April 24th 10 am 2 pm El Sol Elementary School 604 West Vine Street. Learn about Vine! Free food and fun! Tough economic times have hit our neighbors hard. We want to help. This open house showcases programs available for the...

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