Have you noticed the new picnic tables and trees in Riverfront Park on Commerce Lane? On this week’s Parchment Update, Cheryl Lyon-Jenness from the City of Parchment Parks and Recreation Committee shares the recent improvements happening as part of the “Restore the Bank, Cool the Corridor” project and previews what will happen next.
The Kalamazoo Curling Club is working on a plan to move to a new building in Parchment! On this week’s Parchment Update, President Arlene Carter and Vice President Kris Rieck share details and an invitation to join them for a Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, October 26th at 1:00 p.m. at the corner of Bellisle and Island. (Bring a lawn chair!)
This is Public Media Network's recording of the Parchment City Commission Candidate Forum held by the Parchment Community Library September 29, 2025 in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Kalamazoo Area and PMN. Six candidates (Genevieve Gibson, Kristen Capelli, Robert D. Britigan III, Michael Conner, Nina Mihalek, and Elizabeth Seeger) shared their perspectives on questions regarding issues facing the City of Parchment. Moderated by Karen Woodworth, Library Ambassador.
Due to a relocation, the Parchment City Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy. City Manager Sarah Joshi shares the details on this week’s Parchment Update.
The Parchment United Methodist Church has three events this coming weekend! On this week’s Parchment Update, Pastor Joe Shaler discusses the Community Block Party on Saturday, October 4th; the Blessing of the Animals after the Block Party; and the Rummage Sale on Friday, October 3rd.
SHALOM Farm Days are scheduled for Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th from 2:00-5:00 p.m.! On this week’s Parchment Update, SHALOM Director Lon Bouma and SHALOM Resident Josh Brown share details of the many activities planned for the weekend.
The third annual Canadiana Fest will be held on Saturday, September 20th at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place. On this week’s Parchment Update, Chief Canuck Officer Channon Mondoux shares details about the festival and how to get the free tickets!
The Kalamazoo Scottish Festival returns to Kindleberger Park on Saturday, September 6th! On this week’s Parchment Update, Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Association President Genna Worline shares festival details.
Have you seen the new Heasley Memorial Drive signs? On this week’s Parchment Update, Library Trustee Penny Beals shares the story of how the signs went from an idea to reality.
Are you 60 or over? The Area Agency on Aging invites you to share your thoughts on the needs of older adults in our community. Division Manager Don Saldia discusses the details of their Needs Survey on this week’s Parchment Update. The Agency will have a table at the library on Wednesday, August 13th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to answer any questions you may have.
On this week’s Parchment Update, Meet Up and Eat Up Site Supervisor Christie White shares the details of this program that provides free lunches to all children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. Adults can even buy lunches to eat with their kids! Meet Up and Eat Up will continue serving through Friday, August 8th.
The Kindleberger Summer Concert Series has begun! On this week’s Parchment Update, Kindleberger Arts Commission Chair Robin Madaras discusses the free concerts at Kindleberger Park each weekend through August 24.
The Kindleberger Festival begins on Wednesday! On this week’s Parchment Update, Kindleberger Arts Commission Chair Robin Madaras gives an overview of festival activities.
Guys and Dolls is this year’s Kindleberger Festival Family Musical! On this week’s Parchment Update, director Ken Holda shares information about the production.
The Car Cruise-In at the Kindleberger Festival returns for another year! On this week’s Parchment Update, organizer Mike Conner discusses how the Cruise-In works and what to expect when you go to see the cars.
Sarah Joshi will become Parchment’s new City Manager on Wednesday, June 18th. Meet her on this week’s Parchment Update!
Parchment City Manager Nancy Stoddard will retire on June 17th. On this week’s Parchment Update, she shares some final thoughts about her time in Parchment.
The 2025 Kindleberger Summer Festival of the Performing Arts is just under two months away! On this week’s Parchment Update, Festival Director Izzy Weir gives us an early preview of the shows and plans for Festival weekend.
Heart for Home is hosting a Quarter Auction Fundraiser at Parchment Central Elementary on Saturday, May 17! On this week’s Parchment Update, Michelle Dulaney explains how a quarter auction works and how Heart for Home will use the money raised.
The City of Parchment was recently named one of three Planet Award grant recipients by the Consumers Energy Foundation! On this week’s Parchment Update, Parks & Recreation Chair Cheryl Lyon-Jenness describes how this grant will be used to restore the bank of the Kalamazoo River and cool the Riverfront Park corridor.