Kalamazoo County ALPACT

08/29/2026

A quiz game about your rights, made for middle and high school students. From CCJT (Kalamazoo).

08/14/2026

𝗞𝗶𝗱’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟴

The Kalamazoo Farmers Market is wrapping up its summer Kid’s Market with a free carnival for kids on Tuesday, August 18, in the Edison Neighborhood.

The Kid’s Market runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with nearly 30 youth vendors selling jewelry, books, handmade items, smoothies and more.

Starting at 11 a.m., kids can play free carnival games, earn tickets and redeem them for prizes while supplies last.

Kalamazoo Farmers Market
1204 Bank Street

Admission and carnival games are free but bring some cash if you’d like to support the young entrepreneurs at the market.

08/14/2026

The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a ruling disqualifying Judge Namita Sharma from the November ballot due to a false statement on her affidavit of identity, stemming from unpaid campaign fees her treasurer failed to disclose.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

07/29/2026

Thank You for Joining Us!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended ALPACT Kalamazoo's Mental Health and the Justice System Forum this past May.

The event brought together justice system professionals, behavioral health experts, community partners, and local leaders for meaningful conversations about the intersection of mental health and the justice system.

Through thoughtful panel discussions, Lindsey O'Neil's presentation, and audience engagement, we explored ways to strengthen collaboration, increase understanding, and improve outcomes for individuals in our community.

Special thanks to our panelists, presenters, partners, and every attendee who contributed their time, insight, and commitment to this important conversation.

As Mental Health Awareness Month reminded us, reducing stigma and building stronger partnerships doesn't end with one event. We look forward to continuing this work together throughout the year.

Together, we're creating a more informed, compassionate, and collaborative justice system for Kalamazoo County.

Thank you for being part of the conversation.

07/29/2026

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: We are excited to announce an additional location for the Stuart Neighborhood at Woodward Elementary School from 6pm to 7:30pm.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!

Join us Tuesday, August 4, from 4 to 9 p.m. for neighborhood events happening across the City of Kalamazoo. Stop by, meet your neighbors, connect with KDPS officers and City staff, and enjoy food, activities and plenty of community fun.

Check out the flyer below for participating locations and event times.