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10/23/2026

Looking for your help Saturday Morning for our tree planting. See you Saturday at Leo, the trout fountain!

Saturday If you could help sign up, at https://www.releafmichigan.org/rsvp/

10/21/2026

Saturday If you could help sign up, at https://www.releafmichigan.org/rsvp/

10/13/2026

Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources, Inc. was Nominated for a Grant by Feike Agency - Farm Bureau Neighbors supporting Neighbors.

Thank you, Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan, for a $2,500 ACF grant to support KAIR in our hunger relief efforts in Kalkaska and Antrim County!
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Agent Charitable Fund Awards Grant to Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources

Kalkaska, Mich. – Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources was recently awarded a $2,500 grant to fight food insecurity in the community by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). Grant funds will be used to purchase food for the organization’s food pantry.

Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources is one of 24 organizations throughout the state to receive a hunger-relief grant from the Agent Charitable Fund in October. Organizations are nominated by
a local Farm Bureau Insurance agent and selected by a committee of ACF donors based on the need of the organization, population being served, and overall goal of the program. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and tax-exempt school districts can utilize Michigan Farm Bureau’s Find an Agent tool to locate an agent in their area. The next submission deadline is Friday, November 6.

Farm Bureau Insurance agent Chrissie Feike nominated Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources for the grant and is proud to come alongside the organization and support their hunger-relief efforts.
As Feike says, “As both a community member and local business owner, I quickly learned that K.A.I.R. serves as a critical safety net for individuals and families facing food insecurity through Kalkaska and Antrim counties. K.A.I.R. delivers and exceptional return on every dollar invested, providing vital food assistance to residents.”

The ACF, whose mission is to end hunger in Michigan, is a donor-designated fund administered through the Michigan Foundation for Agriculture. The Michigan Foundation for Agriculture, a 501(c)(3) governed by Michigan Farm Bureau’s board of directors, positively contributes to the future of Michigan agriculture through leadership and educational programming. Through ACF grant programs, Farm Bureau agents, clients and partners provide food and educational programs to Michigan residents struggling with hunger and aid the more than 3,000 hunger-relief agencies
throughout the state.

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If you would like more information about the ACF, please contact Persis Sopariwala at 517-323-6628 or [email protected].

10/11/2026

A BIG Thank you to the Kalkaska Youth Wrestling Club for helping us remove the Downtown Kalkaska streetscape flowers.

An even bigger THANK YOU!!! for changing the tire on our trailer in middle of the job!

This organization is amazing and the people are the best, guiding our young citizens in service to our local community.

10/07/2026

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Screams in the Dark a Kalkaska Halloween Tradition.

10/07/2026

Vault Coffee Co. is open...amazing coffee and breakfast. Come check them out.

Grand Opening celebration is on Saturday, October 24th at 8am. Join us in welcoming them to Downtown Kalkaska!!!

09/28/2026

WE NEED YOU!!!

We, the Kalkaska DDA, have received a grant from Consumers Energy, in collaboration with ReLeaf Michigan and the Kalkaska Kalkaska Conservation District, to plant over 40 trees in the Village of Kalkaska. We need volunteers to help us with this amazing opportunity.

Contact the Kalkaska DDA at 231-384-6629 to volunteer. Bring your family and friends and help us beautify Kalkaska!

October 24, 2026, 8:45 AM - Noon

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09/23/2026

Save the date for the 13th Annual Kampout For KAIR!😃

We appreciate the generosity of our community at this event every year. Neighbors helping neighbors, makes our hearts happy. ❤️

Collection runs from October 5th-10th. Check out the event link for much more information. Please share this with a friend!

Kampout for KAIR 2026 is generously sponsored by Serra Kalkaska, Northland Foods, Family Fare, Meijer, and media partners KLT, WTCM, WTCM GOLD, WCCW, 105.7 THE
BIRD, and Z93.

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