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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENTS
May 6, 2019
What We’re Up To
Our team is busy planning Spring Spruce UP DOWNtown – a volunteer effort to clean and beautify downtown streets! We are seeking teams (and individuals) interested in joining us on May 23 to plant flowers and plants, pick up debris and do light landscaping, among other items. Sign up here: Morning or Afternoon. We hope to see you!

We are also gearing up for  the start of the Arcadia Creek Festival Place season! From the Color Run to Kalamazoo Ribfest, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Check out the list below of festival place events:Exciting things are happening downtown – make sure you don’t miss out!
Upcoming Events
Spring Spruce UP DOWNtown | May 23 | Downtown
We would like to invite each of you and your respective businesses, companies and organizations to participate in the Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership’s Spring Spruce UP DOWNtown on Thursday, May 23. Teams and/or individuals can REGISTER HERE. Registration ends May 15.
Kalamazoo Bike Week | May 11-18 | Kalamazoo
The 8th annual Kalamazoo Bike Week starts May 11!

Kalamazoo Bike Week features more than 30 major events in and around the Kalamazoo area!  Some of the events are free, some require waivers and some require attendees to be of legal age to enjoy a special brew. Check out their website for all the important details! And make sure to follow them on Facebook.

Check out downtown Kalamazoo Bike Week events:
The Color Run | May 18 | Arcadia Creek Festival Place
Marking its 5th year downtown Kalamazoo, the “Happiest 5K on the Planet” is celebrating their 2019 Love Tour. On its 2019 Love Tour, The Color Run is encouraging people to show love for themselves, love for each other, and love for the planet. For more details including how to register for this event visit their website.
Business Highlight

Caffe Casa
Located at 128 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Mon.-Fri. 7am-6pm    Sat. 8am-6pm
 
Meet the owner! Kathy and John Beebe own Caffe Casa. They’ve been open in the downtown location for 27 years!

What do they sell? Caffe Casa features an extensive espresso menu, coffee and tea, freshly baked pastries and sweets, and lunches consisting of croissant sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, salads & wraps and homemade soup. Gluten free and vegan option available! 

What makes Caffe Casa unique?  The ambiance is definitely a unique feature of Caffe Casa with lots of plants, a teapot collection, lots of local art (much of it for sale), and a welcoming environment. 
 
How to be in the know? People can learn more about Caffe’ Casa at caffecasa.net/ or by stopping in. 
 
P.S. – Spring is here, we are excited about setting up our red cafe table outside, and fresh squeezed lemonade is in the house. Lime Rickey’s are soon to follow! 
In The News
Breakfast restaurant reopens, with new name, in downtown Kalamazoo hotel
Commissioners plan $90M Kalamazoo County justice building
Young Kalamazoo County women, leaders celebrate EmpowerHER at YWCA in downtown
Community cheers on Kalamazoo Marathon runners on race day
Public Meetings

DDA/Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board, May 20, 3pm City Hall Community Room

DDA/Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board, June 17, 3pm City Hall Community Room
Downtown Projects

Stay up-to-date on all downtown construction and impacts to traffic by visiting: 

downtownkalamazoo.org/construction
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