Rootead

Blossom Babies: Childbirth Education
2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Blossom Babies
Blossom Babies is a comprehensive, culturally responsive childbirth and postpartum education class designed to support birthing people and their families as they prepare for labor, delivery, and the early weeks of parenting. Rooted in empowerment and informed choice, this class creates a safe and supportive space to build confidence, ask questions, and connect with others on a similar journey.
REGISTER HERE

Location: Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead Enrichment Center, 505 East Kalamazoo Ave. Suite 0, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Blossom Babies: Postpartum Education
2026-09-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

Men's Yoga
2026-09-24 18:30 - 19:45 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Build strength, improve balance, and increase mobility through slow, intentional movement. This mindful yoga practice emphasizes controlled transitions and sustained holds to build stability, flexibility, and functional strength while creating a gentle, satisfying burn without the need for high-intensity exercise. Designed to help you move with greater ease and confidence, this class is welcoming to all experience levels, including beginners.
Schedule: July 9–September 24
When: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday | 6:30–7:45 PM
Donation-based entry.
REGISTER HERE

Village Playdate
2026-09-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 and 2 more dates | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday from 10 AM – 11:30 AM at the Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite o. Kalamazoo MI 49007.

Diaper Giveaway @ Baby Café
2026-09-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-21 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-28 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 and 2 more dates | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Diaper Giveaway Every Wednesday!
Diaper giveaway will be every Wednesday from 11 AM -1 PM. Come to the Village Playdates and also get free diapers!
Newborn – 4t/ 5t Pull-ups ~ Limited supply, first come first serve!

Grief Circle
2026-10-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Grief Circle
If you are experiencing grief, we welcome you to our monthly Grief Circles on the second Saturday of each month, 10:00AM – 12:00PM and facilitated by Iilona Erskine.
A monthly gathering to connect, reflect, and heal in community. Together, we create space to support ourselves and one another while exploring simple, restorative practices that help us navigate grief, cultivate resilience, and continue finding moments of joy, hope, and wonder.

Our Grief Circles are offered at no charge, but we welcome donations to help cover the cost of doing this work.
When: Second Saturday of the month, 10 AM -noon beginning July 11 and running through December 12
Where: Rootead
REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE

What is grief?
Grief is the experience of coping with loss. Grief can accompany any event that disrupts or challenges our sense of normalcy or ourselves. This includes the loss of connections that define us. You may grieve the loss of:

A loved one.
A marriage, friendship or another form of kinship.
Your home, neighborhood or community.
Your job or career.
Financial stability.
A dream or goal.
Good health.
Your youth.
Fertility.
Your own loss of life as you prepare for death.

[Taken from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24787-grief]

African Masquerade Fundraiser Gala
2026-11-07 19:00 - 23:00 | The Epic Center, 359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL AFRICAN MASQUERADE FUNDRAISER GALA!

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 7-11 PM
Where: The Epic Center

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CLOSED: Following Masquerade Event
2026-11-10 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead Enrichment Center will be closed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 following the Annual Masquerade. We will resume regular hours on Wednesday, November 11th.
Programming will be temporarily paused during this period.

CLOSED for Fall Break 2026
2026-11-23 - 2026-11-30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead Enrichment Center will be closed for Fall Break from Monday, November 23rd – Monday, November 30th, 2026. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, December 1st.
Programming will be temporarily paused during this period.
