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2021 Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Awards

The City of Kalamazoo is accepting nominations for the 2021 Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Awards. As part of the community-wide MLK Day of Service, awards will be given to Kalamazoo area students, ages 12-19. Winners will have demonstrated achievements in racial justice, community service, volunteerism, and leadership. Winners will receive a community service award, a monetary award, and a one-year membership to the NAACP. Winners will be celebrated during the Jan. 19 City Commission meeting. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 30. Nomination forms can be found at https://www.kalamazoocity.org/walkeraward or in the City Manager’s Office in City Hall. If you need assistance, call (269) 337-8047.

Additional info is at https://www.kalamazoocity.org/mlk.

NOTE REGARDING SPORTING EVENT PARKING

All drivers must present ticket vouchers at entry gates before they will be allowed to enter parking lots during athletic events. Cars should enter the main driveway off of Drake Road.

Meal package distribution will continue at 23 sites on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 14 school and four non-school sites will provide grab-and-go meal packs from 11:30-12:30. In response to parent requests, five sites will have extended hours, 11:30-1:30. The extended hours sites are Hillside, Kalamazoo Central, Linden Grove, Milwood Magnet, and Northeastern.

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Did you miss the Kalamazoo Central 2020 graduation? You can watch a video of the festivities on the KPS YouTube channel.

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Seniors should have completed the paperwork to sign up for The Kalamazoo Promise during registration. If you did not sign the papers, make sure you contact your counselor to compete the forms.

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