Garden News

Proceeds benefit Kindred Spirits Outreach Center's programs for children and families.

The program is part of the Green Living Series: Tips for Living Lightly on the Earth.

There is no charge. 668-2876. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Clinic in Kalamazoo v The Active Older Adults Program of the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo is sponsoring a BLOOD-PRESSURE-READING CLINIC at the Maple Street YMCA, 1001 W. Maple St.

Open house in Coloma The Southwestern Michigan Garden Railroad Club , 6450 E. Becht Road, Coloma, is holding an open house.

Fayette Historic State Park in the Garden Peninsula in Michigan's Upper Peninsula will celebrate the 90th anniversary of Michigan state parks on Saturday, June 20, with a "Christmas in June" event.

The Delta County Sheriff Department and the U.S. Coast Guard are searching for a missing kayaker in Lake Michigan.

Students and staff at Mary A. White Elementary School have been celebrating "50 Years of Learning" throughout the month.

The Wash Depot on Sharon Avenue in Houghton installed Uncle Andy's Pet Wash in February, which offers a shampoo and rinse, along with skunk odor control.

The Williamston Red Cedar Garden Club's annual geranium sale is under way. The Garden Club is accepting orders for geraniums from now through April 27.

The program ``ATTRACTING BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES TO YOUR GARDEN'' also is planned.

George's Appliance MORE VIDEO >> Inexpensive fun for spring break in Southwest Michigan by Stephanie Esters Kalamazoo Gazette Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10:00 AM HOLLYN JOHNSON GAZETTE NEWS SERVICE Cameron Farina, 4, laughs as a butterfly tickles his neck after it licked chocolate cupcake icing off his shirt.

Part of her mission is to get healthier foods incorporated into African-American cuisine.

Police apprehended a 54-year-old man after he allegedly ran a stop sign, struck a school bus and fled on Friday afternoon.