• Golden Information for the Golden Years: Get to Know the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition

• Golden Information for the Golden Years: Get to know the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (KCCC) - The Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition mobilizes collective action to achieve immediate and drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and rapid adoption of renewable energy through a transition grounded in social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. If you want to learn more about what you can do for the ongoing climate crisis, this is the place! Executive director, Jenny Doezema, will highlight KCCC programs working to create a better climate now, and for generations to come.

   

• Instructor: K. Lynn McFarlen

  Capacity Remaining: 24

• Dates: 10/27/2026 - 10/27/2026

  Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Sessions: 1

  Days: Tu

• Building: Milestone Senior Services

  Room: 918 Jasper St, Kalamazoo MI 49001

• Free to Members

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• Living in the World of a Musical: Farmers Alley Theatre

• Have you ever wondered why you love musicals so much?  Farmers Alley Theatre is bringing back - by popular demand - one of Kalamazoo's favorites as their second show of the 2026-27 season. Come From Away by Irene Sankoff and David Hein is the “remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them” (https://comefromaway.com). In this class, we’ll dive into the musical theatre genre to understand why musicals – especially this one - are so powerful.  You’ll be among the first to see glimpses of the inner workings of a local professional theatre as a musical production is created.  This is a course in three sessions: In the first session, we’ll learn about integration of creative elements that make the world of a musical and the specific design elements of Farmers Alley’s production. Then, on your own, you’ll purchase a ticket and attend the play anytime between Nov 5 - 15.  In the third session, we’ll re-live our favorite moments and have a talkback with the creative artists who are bringing the production to life.  

   

• Instructor: Shannon Huneryager

• Dates: 10/27/2026 - 11/17/2026

  Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

• Sessions: 2

  Days: Tu

• Building: Farmers Alley Theatre

  Room: 221 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo MI

• Member Rate: $20, Non-Member Rate: $40

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• An Introduction to Chamber Music: The Creative Process Preparing for the Performance

• This is your backstage pass to the world of chamber music! Between two fun and focused sessions, we're going to pull back the curtain on how a small ensemble actually works—not just on stage, but behind the scenes. Whether you're a musician, a student, or just love music, you'll get an up-close look at the tough choices, deep connections, and collaboration secrets that turn a group of individuals into a tight-knit musical machine. Forget the formal concert setting; we're diving into the real mechanics of professional chamber performance! We will explore the inner workings of chamber music ensembles. Through two classroom sessions, students will examine how ensembles select repertoire, the process of leading without a conductor ("who's the boss?"), and the rehearsal process of a specific musical movement. This course is designed to leave you with not only an understanding of chamber music literature but a profound appreciation for the dedication, collaboration, and artistry required to bring it to life.

   

• Instructor: Bradley Wong, Tina Gorter

  Capacity Remaining: 14

• Dates: 10/27/2026 - 10/30/2026

  Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Sessions: 2

  Days: Tu F

• Building: Ladies Library Association of Kalamazoo

  Room: Auditorium

• Member Rate: $20, Non-Member Rate: $40

• Historic Preservation IS Women's Work

• For more than 150 years, Michigan women have proudly preserved state and local history in libraries, museums, community centers, clubs, and public buildings. They’ve suffered horrific defeats—like the loss of old Grand Rapids City Hall—and won magnificent victories, including the preservation of Michigan’s Capitol. Join Valerie Marvin to learn about their work, legacies, and the tools they’ve left behind for us!

   

• Instructor: Valerie Marvin

  Capacity Remaining: 38

• Dates: 10/29/2026 - 10/29/2026

  Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Sessions: 1

  Days: Th

• Building: Heritage Community of Kalamazoo

  Room: Memory Care Auditorium

• Member Rate: $10, Non-Member Rate: $20