Parchment Update
Parchment Update is a weekly series of interviews reflecting the community of Parchment, Michigan. Interviews are produced by the Parchment Community Library and hosted by Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth. You can see videos of these interviews at www.parchmentlibrary.org/parchment-update, where you'll also find links to videos of archived interviews by topic.
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Did you miss the 2024 Holiday Chocolate, or want to relive it for the holidays? Listen to an audio summary on this week’s Parchment Update! (Watch the video on parchmentlibrary.org.)
Includes: Behind-the-scenes prep by the Parchment Garden Club; Welcome by Parchment City Commissioner Doug Fooy; Lighting of Holiday Train; Mrs. Claus; Parchment Community Choir; Kalamazoo Recorder Players; Cookie and hot chocolate distribution; Holiday raffle by the Friends of the Library; and more!
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Did you know that with the help of the community, the Parchment School District is able to provide a complete holiday dinner, additional groceries, and a gift card for perishable foods to 60 families whose children attend school in the district? On this week’s Parchment Update, Kiyah Shook and Jodie Lugar-McManus share information about the holiday dinner program and the food drive that makes it possible. Find out how you can participate!
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Parchment Wassailing is bigger than ever this year, and the trolley is back! On this week’s Parchment Update, Andrea Pacheco shares details of all the locations involved. Parchment Wassailing is Wednesday, December 4th , 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
This year’s Holiday Chocolate will be held on Wednesday, December 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Parchment Community Library! On this week’s Parchment Update, Cheryl Lyon-Jenness shares details on behalf of the Parchment Garden Club who put on the Holiday Chocolate each year with help from other community members.
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Parchment’s first annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the new Veterans Memorial by City Hall on Monday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. On this week’s Parchment Update, Pastor Joe Shaler and Jeff Silva discuss the ceremony and the impact we can make when we thank veterans for their service to our country.
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
The Parchment High School Student Council is hosting their annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast at the high school on Saturday, November 9th. On this week’s Parchment Update, PHS Student Council member Kiyah Shook and Faculty Advisor Jodie Lugar-McManus provide information on the event.
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
The Parchment Garden Club is celebrating their 80th anniversary this year! On this week’s Parchment Update, longest-serving member Carol Schmitt and President Cheryl Lyon-Jenness share highlights of the club’s past and plans for the future.
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024! Did you know that the Kalamazoo Township Fire Department can provide smoke alarms to people in Kalamazoo Township and the City of Parchment who can’t afford them? On this week’s Parchment Update, Fire Marshal Todd Kowalski discusses how to use smoke alarms and develop family escape plans.
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
On this week’s Parchment Update, Jim Pierce and Pastor Joe Shaler discuss the Parchment United Methodist Church’s recent centennial celebration.
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
The City of Parchment has engaged the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission to develop a Kalamazoo River Urban Wildlife Corridor and your input is requested! On this week’s Parchment Update, Bekah Schrag provides details on the public input meetings about this project that will be held on Monday, September 16th and Thursday, September 19th.