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Kalamazoo County Expo Center

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Date Event TimeLocation
05/03 Kalamazoo Wraps 7th Annual Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day Carnival
Annual event to celebrate children’s mental health and educate the public regarding children’s mental health, and thereby eliminate stigma. Admission is free. For more information call 269-553-8110 or email mhoutrow@kazoocmh.org www.kalamazoowraps.com
Thursday 4:00pm-7:00pm Main Expo
05/04 - 05/18 Comstock Lions Club Bingo
Play on the following Friday nights in May: 4th, 11th, and 18th. Lic #A00192 with all proceeds going toward community projects.
Fridays 6:30pm Room A
05/04 - 05/06 Gem, Mineral, Rock & Jewelry Show
Presented by the Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society. This year experience Michigan Mining. There will be a model train detailing Michigan mining, geode cracking, amazing displays, silent auctions, specimen tables, mineral mine, Petoskey stone polishing, hourly door prizes and a grand prize drawing. Great family fun and learning for everyone from toddler to 100! Proceeds go to scholarships for WMU Geology students. Admission: $3, Children under 12 are Free. Boy/Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls, Bluebirds, etc are free when in uniform with troops of 5 or more & a paying adult. For more information contact June Downing at 269-312-1437, wyllowwolfe@yahoo.com or Bill Mitchell at 269-375-5678, mitchellvickybill@sbcglobal.net. www.kalamazoorockclub.org
Friday 4:00-8:00pm Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm Expo North
05/05 Super Summer Flea Market & Garage Sale
This event is indoors in the comfort of air conditioning! Come check out the market for some great deals and great merchandise! Choose from new and used items,handcrafted items, and much more! 65+ Booths Available! For booth space call 269-383-8761 or visit www.kalamazooexpocenter.com
Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm Main Expo
05/05 AMB Spring Event 2012
Hosted by Woven Together in Kalamazoo, a basket-weaving guild. Pre-registered class will be taught by experienced teachers. The Guild is also offering Make-It, Take-It classes on a drop-in basis. Cost: $2 to $4. Hours: 9am to 4pm. Make-it, Take-It baskets include: fly-swatter, lipstick what-not, spring fling basket or key chain basket for beginning weavers. There will also be basket supply vendors present for this event. For more information or to register contact wtikmi@gmail.com.
Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm Room A
05/12 WKFR 103.3 Mom to Mom Sale
Southwest Michigan's largest garage sale where moms sell clothes, toys, books, maternity wear and other baby items to other Moms! Admission: Adults $3 ($1 goes to charity), Children 5 and under are free. For more information or to rent a spot contact Mike Laviolette or Michelle Kramm at 269-344-0111. Email: mike.laviolette@cumulus.com or michelle.kramm@cumulus.com www.wkfr.com
Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Main Expo, Expo South and Expo North
05/12 Touch-A-Truck
Presented by the Junior League of Kalamazoo. Children of all ages will enjoy a hands-on opportunity to see, learn about, and explore an assortment or unique vehicles like fire trucks, police cards, and heavy machinery. The Junior League Community Impact team will also provide an interactive station that focuses on healthy eating and fun physical activities to participate in. 11am-12pm is a siren-free hour, 12pm-4pm for general admission. Admission: Family Pass $10, Adults $4, Children $2, Children 2 and under are free. For more information call Christy Peterson at 269-342-5562 or email jlkfundraising@gmail.com http://www.jlkalamazoo.org/2011/12/touch-a-truck/
Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm East Lawn
05/16 Project Connect
Project Connect is a day of assistance for families and individuals living in Kalamazoo County that are in need of services. There will be medical, personal, basic needs, children's, educational, and employment services all offered in a single location. Admission is free. For more information contact Pam Burpee at 269-615-2001 or priresources@haltpoverty.org projectconnectkalamazoo.blogspot.com
Wednesday 12:00pm-4:00pm Main Expo and Expo North
05/19 55th Circus Maximus Antique Toy Show
Sale of antique, vintage and collectible toys such as pedal cars, toy tractors, wind-up & battery operated toys, Disney, sci-fi toys, Tonka trucks, Japanese pressed tin robots & cars, Hot Wheels, action figures & dolls, movie & TV memorabilia, & much more. Saturday Admission: $6, free after 1pm. "Early Bird Sales" on Friday from 4-8pm, admission: $25. For more information contact Jim Welytok at 262-246-7171 or email unievents1@aol.com www.circusmaximustoyshow.com
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm Main Expo & Expo South
05/19 Kalamazoo Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Buy sell or trade a variety of reptiles, amphibians, small mammals and other exotic pets. Admission: Adults $4, Children $2, Children under 6 free, Family Max - $15. For more information contact Tony or Kari at 269-779-9851 or info@kalamazooreptileshow.com. www.kalamazooreptileshow.com
Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm Room A
05/21 - 05/22 Scholastic Book Fairs Customer Appreciation Event
Large book sale offering deep discounts. Admission is free. For more information call 800-543-0112 or visit www.scholastic.com
Monday & Tuesday 11:00am-7:00pm Expo North
05/24 - 05/28 West Michigan Apple Blossom Cluster Dog Show
AKC Dog shows featuring All Breed shows, Obedience Trials and Rally Trials. All breed puppy match on Friday night (come practice!) and Canine Good Citizen testing on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm. Location will be posted in Main Expo. In order to qualify, dogs should have some obedience training, be socialized and able to interact calmly with other dogs and people. The certification (if qualified) is issued by the American Kennel Club. Admission: $5 per vehicle, or $20 for a 5-day vehicle pass. For more information visit www.midogshows.com
Daily 8:00am-5:00pm Entire Facility


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