Vine Neighborhood Association

05/31/2026

NEW tiny library on Minor St to spread JOY!

05/28/2026

It's the most wonderful time of the year- patio time!
The Birdseed Salesmen on the patio at Martini's Kalamazoo this Friday, May 29, 7-10 PM! Come hear Helen Yee, Nathan Tabor, Jay Gavan, Carlo de Rosa, and, for the late set, Ted Hogarth.

Birdseed is back on sale on the patio at Martini's Kalamazoo this Friday, May 29, 7-10 PM! Come hear Helen Yee, Nathan Tabor, Jay Gavan, Carlo de Rosa, and, for the late set, Ted Hogarth.
🐦🎸🎻🎼🎶🎵

05/09/2026

Bike Bus arrives at the VNA

05/09/2026

WE had a great time hosting the bike bus as they rode through Vine today, well done bicyclists!

05/05/2026

Join us this evening for Community Cares for the month of May. KDPS Community Police Officer Crooks will join us as we discuss crime trends and potential concerns within the neighborhood. From 6 until 7 pm this evening at the VNA office, 806 S. Westnedge Ave.

04/28/2026

AMAZING day of neighborhood stewardship last Saturday! Thank you so much to all the volunteers, artists, and coordinators who helped make the day exactly what the neighborhood needed. Thank you Kalamazoo Earth Day Festival!!!

04/28/2026

Road Closures and Storm Response Update

Kalamazoo, MI: As of Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7 AM, the City of Kalamazoo is continuing to
respond to the impacts of last night’s high winds, which caused widespread downed trees and power
lines. Crews from City of Kalamazoo Public Services, Kalamazoo Public Safety, and Consumers
Energy have been working throughout the night to respond to calls, clear debris, and address
hazardous conditions.
The following streets and intersections in Vine remain closed due to downed trees and/or power lines:

• 500 Wheaton Ave
• 800 Hoffman Ct
• 727 Wheaton Ave
• Merrill St & Forest St

Please avoid these areas and adjust your morning commute accordingly while crews continue their
work. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution, as additional trees or power lines may have fallen
and not yet been reported.
Important Safety Reminder: Stay far away from any downed power lines. There is no safe way to
determine if a line is energized, and contact can be deadly.
We appreciate the community’s patience as response and recovery efforts continue. Further updates
will be provided as conditions improve.

By authority of: Sgt. Justin Wolbrink, City of Kalamazoo Emergency Management