Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo shares details on things to see, do and experience during this Holiday Week around Kalamazoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paige Smallwood, Membership Manager at the Air Zoo with a pitch for memberships and how they can be used year-round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council gives us a rundown of Holiday Week events in and around Kalamazoo in the Arts community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raul Galvan, Executive Director of the Southwest Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, talks about the annual Christmas Eve Blood Drive in Downtown KalamazooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John VanderHaagen, Director of Communications of Meijer Gardens, on the holiday light show ENLIGHTEN thru January 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McLeieer, President of ESCAPE Fire Safety, joined us with reminders about simple, but important safety tips for a "fire-safe" holiday season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trisha Bloembergen, West Michigan Media Relations Specialist with CMS Energy & Consumers Energy, talked with us about Consumers Energy's support of food banks statewide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica, Wine Steward at Harding's Woodbridge in Portage, joined us with details on the final Wine Sale of the year, a great idea for popcorn stocking stuffers and having party platters ordered in time for Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louis Thomas, Assistant Dean of Student Development Services, talks about Winter Semester Registration at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo gives us a look at some of the highlight events this week including a watch party for the WMU Football Bowl Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Blue Man Group's January 28-29 shows at Miller Auditorium, Matt Ramsey, an artistic director with the Group, gave us an inside look at how the show comes together and what the audience can expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's topics include the schedule for the city's skating rink during the holidays, the accomplishments of young athletes at Portage West Middle School, and road construction plans for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council with her weekly report, focusing on a variety of Holiday themed events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics include, driving sober this Holiday season, a historic event involving the murder of a Kalamazoo County Sheriff in the 1800's remembered, a new class of cadets graduating and a new head of police and fire in Portage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Smith from the City of Kalamazoo gives a rundown of action from the final Kalamazoo City Commission meeting of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Statler from the Air Zoo is joined in the studio by Trisha Bloembergen from Consumers Energy, the sponsor of the Winter Family Fun Days at the Air Zoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The YMCA Of Greater Kalamazoo is celebrating it's 160th anniversary in the community in 2026 and Vicky Kettner from the "Y" joined us to talk about several new programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Wiebesick, Director of Media Relations ad Special Projects with annarbor.org talks about Washtenaw County's Bicentennial Celebration in 2026,featuring concerts, special exhibits and community events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica, Wine Steward at Harding's Woodbridge talks about the Holiday specialties from the bakery and promotes the upcoming Wine Sale the weekend before Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with highlight events for the Holiday season in Kalamazoo this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lexie Schroeder Kobb, Assistant Director of Museum Program Services at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum talks about winter break programming;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Crittenden, associate director of the Southwest Michigan talks about this partnership on a series of Veteran-focused discussion called our Military Veterans Meet Eat SeriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Sheriff congratulated the Western Michigan football team on their Conference Championship, talks about gift cards for Veterans thru the Veterans Service Office, plus a warning not to leave you car running while you go in to buy your morning cup of coffee and a reminder about what icy conditions can do to roads and power sources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Mayor talks about Holiday events, improvements to Lakeview Park, "Robert Rules" training and the Home Decorating contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council with a rundown of events in the Arts including a preview of "Run Thru The Lights" and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Bower, Marketing Director at Miller, previews Cirque Dreams and reminders about the Merrily Miller e-club ticket offers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vicksburg Village Manager Jim Mallery visited our studio to talk about Saturday's "Christmas in the 'Burg" holiday events Saturday the 13th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Speaker Hall talks about the National Budget Award for achievements in the State Budget process this year, passage of the Accountability and Transparency Act and future road funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Welton, Marketing & Communications Manager at the Air Zoo, talks about holiday membership promotions and Air Zoo store gift ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Hartwigsen, Executive Director of "Jesus Loves Kalamazoo" will details on the organization's "Christmas for Kids" event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God's Kitchen of Michigan Chairman Pastor, William Stein joined us with details on the free Christmas dinners in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Rogers talked about the new vaccination transparency packaged proposed by Democrats in Lansing last week, plus updates on new Federal SNAP work requirements, her Death Certificate Bill package and the final Coffee Hour of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanthi Appelo, Registered Dietician at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, discusses foods and nutrients to focus on to maintain energy and overall health in the wintertime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan House Democrats held a press conference Thursday regarding childhood vaccination. Reaction and a personal history with vaccines with State Rep. Brad Paquette (R-Niles)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo gave us an update of Art Hop, Saturday events in Schoolcraft and a couple of art and craft sales coming up this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leslie Donaldson, Director of the Kirk Newman Art School joined us to preview the 52nd annual Holiday Art Sale at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA), featuring one-of-a-kind artworks from more than 160 faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Koenig, Kalamazoo Valley Museum Interpretations Assistant Manager, previews Art Hop events at the Museum, Anna Whitten Hall and the Center for New Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica talked with us about how the deli at Harding's Woodbridge can put together food to serve your guests for the Holidays or create a beautiful food basket for gift giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Rock and her six-member band recreate the Holiday music of the iconic Carpenters and Lisa joined us to preview the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parchment Community Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth shares details on the 30th annual Holiday Chocolate event and Wassailing and other activities at the library this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the City Manager previews the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and upcoming parliamentary training for City officials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, previews the December Art Hop and a big schedule of entertainment ahead this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.