Welcome to Part 2 of our Gingerbread House Making 101 Workshops! This workshop will include all the tips and tricks you need to make your gingerbread house a creative masterpiece. From piping techniques to decorating methods, you'll have more than enough skills to transform your gingerbread house. Happy decorating, we can't wait to see what […]
Are you curious how to best recycle in Kalamazoo? Have you ever wondered what can be recycled here and what can't? Do you want to learn more about how to do your part to recycle? Learn about the city's program and how you can start recycling today. Join us as we discuss Recycling in Kalamazoo […]
Not sure where to start on your fall and winter maintenance? Join instructor Lee Taylor as he shares tips and tricks for getting your home ready for winter! You'll learn when to have your leaves cleaned up, what to inspect before snow falls, and so much more. Create your fall/winter maintenance checklist with this virtual […]
Once each month, Chris Praedel, Executive Director at Community Homeworks, interviews a different person doing hard work with housing issues in our community. In December 2021, Chris's guest is Sharilyn Parsons from the City of Kalamazoo. Join us as we get to know Sharilyn and learn about the work she is doing! Live-streamed on Facebook […]
Curated with adults in mind, and a reminder that kids shouldn’t have all the fun during the holidays! Perfect for a date night or a ZOOM hangout with friends, we provide the fixings for a crafty evening in. Join us on December 2nd at 8 PM. A custom YouTube Live link to the virtual hangout […]
Different people in our community prepare for the holidays in different ways. Some prepare to host family and friends. Some prepare to travel. Some decorate. Join us as we learn how some of our participants prepare for this festive time! Live-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube.
Join us to make a special holiday decoration with the one and only Jean Walker. Jean will walk through the steps of building a special holiday gnome along with everything you need to make your own! Live-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube.
Has your furnace stopped working? There are several things to check before you call a Furnace Repair Company. You might be able to fix it yourself and save yourself a service call. Join our Heating Systems workshop to learn what common issues a homeowner can troubleshoot and when it is time to call a repair […]
We will conclude the 2021 contest and events with a short virtual livestream via Facebook and YouTube to announce the winners of the five (5) categories. After the category winners are announced, we will offer some activities and some guest appearances to get the whole family into the holiday spirit. Categories include: Iconic Structures in […]
Learn simple and inexpensive ways to keep the cold out and the warm in this winter! Learn ways to eliminate drafts and cold pockets in your home, save money on energy bills and keep your family more comfortable! Live Streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube.
Cold temperatures can lead to frozen and broken pipes! Learn why water pipes freeze, how to prevent frozen pipes, and what to do when you realize your pipes are frozen! Live-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube.
Cold weather and winter activities around your home can lead to injuries and even death! Join our discussion as we share some of the inherent dangers and how to keep you and your family safe! Join the program live to comment or ask questions! Live-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube.
