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2 2017 BASEBALL CODY PIECHOCKI HEAD COACH 2 kvcccougars.com NICK RODESKY ASSISTANT COACH ERIC BUTCHER ASSISTANT COACH KASEY KOSTER ASSISTANT COACH

2017 BASEBALL SEASON OUTLOOK The Cougars are coming off one of their best seasons in program history and look to continue to raise the bar at Kalamazoo Valley.

3 2017 BASEBALL SEASON OUTLOOK The Cougars are coming off one of their best seasons in program history and look to continue to raise the bar at Kalamazoo Valley. In 2016, the baseball program received its first national ranking, breaking into the polls at #25 and getting as high as #19 in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) baseball polls. The Cougars were able to follow this up with a birth to the NJCAA Regionals. This season, the team hopes to continue to raise the bar for the Kalamazoo Valley baseball program. The program looks to make it back to the NJCAA Regionals, which will be the first time in a decade that the program has gone to back-to-back regional competition. Brennan Vaughn. In order to achieve its season goals, the team will lean on a young core of freshmen position players who comprise one of the most talented recruiting classes in recent years at Kalamazoo Valley. We are here to prove that last year was not a fluke. It is the expectation, said Coach Cody Piechocki. We have reloaded and no longer believe in re-building. The building phase at Kalamazoo Valley is over. The foundation has been laid and the expectations set. I look for this team to continue moving the program forward as we seek our first World Series appearance. Valley returns several of its top pitchers, including Joey Knapp who went 8-0 in 2016 and Brock Emery who was third on the team in innings. Valley also returns one of its top offensive threats in kvcccougars.com 3

2017 BASEBALL 1 2 JIMMY COOK JARRET ESMAN Parents Jim and Erin Cook Position OF Height 5 9 High School Lincoln Way North Good

School Parchment Speedy baserunner with solid defensive skills 2x All-Conference, 2x All-District, 1st team All-State 3 4

Strong arm, solid work ethic Parents Elizabeth and Tom Vaughn Position OF Height 6 1 Year RS Sophomore High School Schoolcraft

4 2017 BASEBALL 1 2 JIMMY COOK JARRET ESMAN Parents Jim and Erin Cook Position OF Height 5 9 High School Lincoln Way North Good hitting lefty with plus side defensive skills 2x scholar athlete Parents Eric and Marsha Esman Position OF Height 5 9 High School Parchment Speedy baserunner with solid defensive skills 2x All-Conference, 2x All-District, 1st team All-State 3 4 DAKOTA ROBERTS BRENNAN VAUGHN Parents Sally and Glenn Roberts Position RHP Height 6 1 Year RS Sophomore High School Howell Strong arm, solid work ethic Parents Elizabeth and Tom Vaughn Position OF Height 6 1 Year RS Sophomore High School Schoolcraft Above average throwing arm, with the ability to hit in the middle of the lineup. Power hitter with solid defensive skills 4 kvcccougars.com

2017 BASEBALL 5 6 RYAN ANDERSON ALEC WASHEGESIC Parents Robert and Roxanne Anderson Position IF Height 5 10 High School Lincoln

South Haven Speedy, athletic, strong throwing arm Four sport athlete, All-Conference, All-District, All-Region 7 8 ANDREW

outfielder with the ability to hit towards the top of the lineup 2x All-Conference, 2x All- District, 2x All-Region, Michigan

5 2017 BASEBALL 5 6 RYAN ANDERSON ALEC WASHEGESIC Parents Robert and Roxanne Anderson Position IF Height 5 10 High School Lincoln Way North Good defender, solid work ethic Parents Don and Megan Washegesic Position IF/RHP Height 6 0 Year RS Freshman High School South Haven Speedy, athletic, strong throwing arm Four sport athlete, All-Conference, All-District, All-Region 7 8 ANDREW SZALKOWSKI JACOB SCHEESE Parents Anthony and Andrea Szallowski Position OF Height 5 9 High School Utica Eisenhower Speedy outfielder with the ability to hit towards the top of the lineup 2x All-Conference, 2x All- District, 2x All-Region, Michigan All-Star Game MVP Parents Mark and Gabrielle Scheese Position RHP Height 6 4 High School Chelsea Tall RHP with a strong arm All-Conference kvcccougars.com 5

2017 BASEBALL 9 10 AUSTIN KRZEMINSKI JAKE ELLIS Parents Nick and Judy Krzeminski; Lisa Worely Position C Height 5 11 High School Coldwater Strong

Position IF Height 5 9 Year RS Freshman High School Grand Ledge Power hitter with solid defensive skills All-State, LSJ Dream Team, 2x

School South Haven Crafty RHP with top of the rotation pitches Pitched a no hitter in college debut, All-District Pitcher/Outfielder Parents Jill

6 2017 BASEBALL 9 10 AUSTIN KRZEMINSKI JAKE ELLIS Parents Nick and Judy Krzeminski; Lisa Worely Position C Height 5 11 High School Coldwater Strong defensive skills behind the plate, plus side arm All-State, 2x All-District, 3x All- Area Dream Team, 2x All-Conference Parents Mike and Erin Ellis Position IF Height 5 9 Year RS Freshman High School Grand Ledge Power hitter with solid defensive skills All-State, LSJ Dream Team, 2x All-Conference, 2x All-District JASON JOHN JACK MICHALAK Parents Ray John and Cathy Perrino Position RHP Height 5 11 Year Sophomore High School South Haven Crafty RHP with top of the rotation pitches Pitched a no hitter in college debut, All-District Pitcher/Outfielder Parents Jill and Jim Michalak Position OF Height 6 2 High School Ferndale Good defender with good base running instincts Four-year varsity starter, team captain 6 kvcccougars.com

2017 BASEBALL 13 14 JOEY KNAPP JUSTIN SOPER Parents Chris and Melissa Knapp Position RHP Height

Pitcher of the Week, 1st Team All-MCCAA Parents Gary and Jennifer Soper Position LHP Height 5 11

no-hitter in high school 15 16 TYLER APPELGREN CHASE JOHNSTON Parents Scott and Lola Appelgren

All-District, All-Region Parents Kelly Wheeler and Matt Zaleski Position C/OF Height 6 0 High

7 2017 BASEBALL JOEY KNAPP JUSTIN SOPER Parents Chris and Melissa Knapp Position RHP Height 6 3 Year RS Sophomore High School Mattawan Top of the rotation stuff with good command NJCAA Pitcher of the Week, 1st Team All-MCCAA Parents Gary and Jennifer Soper Position LHP Height 5 11 High School Lakeshore Crafty left handed pitcher 2 consecutive no-hitters followed by 5 inning no-hitter in high school TYLER APPELGREN CHASE JOHNSTON Parents Scott and Lola Appelgren Position LHP Height 5 11 High School Parchment Crafty left handed pitcher 2x All-Conference, 2x All-District, All-Region Parents Kelly Wheeler and Matt Zaleski Position C/OF Height 6 0 High School Mason Solid behind the plate with good throwing arm 2x team captain, All-Region kvcccougars.com 7

2017 BASEBALL 17 18 AJ NYE PATRICK MCGOWAN Parents Jack and Mary Nye Position C Height 6 0

All-Conference, 2x All-District, Three-year varisty starter Parents Tona McGowan Position

varsity athlete 19 20 ALEX DREIER JORDAN HULTINK Parents Rob and Cindy Dreier Position IF

varisty starter, 3x All-District, 2x All-Region Parents Brandon and Keri Hultink Position

8 2017 BASEBALL AJ NYE PATRICK MCGOWAN Parents Jack and Mary Nye Position C Height 6 0 Year Sophomore High School Thornapple-Kellogg Game manager whose solid behind the plate 2x All-Conference, 2x All-District, Three-year varisty starter Parents Tona McGowan Position IF/OF Height 6 3 High School Lincoln Way East Versital player with high upside Three-sport varsity athlete ALEX DREIER JORDAN HULTINK Parents Rob and Cindy Dreier Position IF Height 5 10 High School Parchment Solid left handed bat with plus defensive skills Four-year varisty starter, 3x All-District, 2x All-Region Parents Brandon and Keri Hultink Position IF/RHP Height 6 1 Year Sophomore High School Pennfield Solid two way player with plus side defense 8 kvcccougars.com

2017 BASEBALL 21 22 COLIN CAMPBELL BROCK EMERY Parents David and Kristen Campbell Position RHP Height 5 8 High

6 3 Year Sophomore High School Lakeshore Solid RHP with good movement on the pitches 3x All-Conference,

Position IF/RHP Height 5 10 High School Utica Eisenhower Good arm with power offense Parents Beth Elder and

9 2017 BASEBALL COLIN CAMPBELL BROCK EMERY Parents David and Kristen Campbell Position RHP Height 5 8 High School Mason Good mechanics RHP All-Academic, All-Conference Parents Jason and Missy Emery Position RHP Height 6 3 Year Sophomore High School Lakeshore Solid RHP with good movement on the pitches 3x All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-Conference JUSTYN SCHOENING COLTON WHITE Parents Patrick and Pauline Schoening Position IF/RHP Height 5 10 High School Utica Eisenhower Good arm with power offense Parents Beth Elder and Rob White Position IF/RHP Height 6 1 High School Oswego Gap to gap power offensivley All-Conference, Co-MVP kvcccougars.com 9

2017 BASEBALL 25 26 DUGAN DIESELBERG AUSTIN LAURENCIG Parents Doug and Pam Dieselberg

behind the plate Parents Cathy and Rick Laurencig Position RHP Height 6 3 High School

All-Conference Honorable Mention, Acedemic All-Conference 27 28 JUSTIN PULLINS WILLIAM

good velocity Threw a no-hitter in high school All-District Parents Bill and Brenda

10 2017 BASEBALL DUGAN DIESELBERG AUSTIN LAURENCIG Parents Doug and Pam Dieselberg Position IF/C Height 6 3 Year Sophomore High School Mona Shores Good game management behind the plate Parents Cathy and Rick Laurencig Position RHP Height 6 3 High School Portage Central Three sport athlete in high school, RHP with a variety of pitches All-Conference Honorable Mention, Acedemic All-Conference JUSTIN PULLINS WILLIAM GENTNER Parents Amy and Bruce Pullins Position RHP Height 6 2 High School Coloma RHP with good velocity Threw a no-hitter in high school All-District Parents Bill and Brenda Gentner Position RHP Height 6 5 High School Portage Central Tall RHP with a strong arm Academic High Honors 10 kvcccougars.com

2017 BASEBALL 29 30 BEN FLICK PATRICK KONING Parents Scott and Sonya Flick Position RHP Height 6 3 High School Paw Paw Good RHP with strong arm

and a good lefty thrower All-State, 2x All-District, All-Conference 31 AUSTIN PRATT Parents Keith and Sheryl Pratt Position IF/RHP Height 5 11 Year

11 2017 BASEBALL BEN FLICK PATRICK KONING Parents Scott and Sonya Flick Position RHP Height 6 3 High School Paw Paw Good RHP with strong arm Two-year varisty starter Parents Doug and Tami Koning Position LHP Height 6 2 High School Kalamazoo Christian Well rounded athlete with good power and a good lefty thrower All-State, 2x All-District, All-Conference 31 AUSTIN PRATT Parents Keith and Sheryl Pratt Position IF/RHP Height 5 11 Year RS Sophomore High School Portage Northern Versitile player, can produce runs from anywhere in the line-up 3x All-Conference, All League Player kvcccougars.com 11

12 2017 BASEBALL STAY SOCIAL /KalamazooValleyBaseball 12 kvcccougars.com

13 2017 BASEBALL 2017 BASEBALL SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT GAME TIME SINGLE/DH Saturday March 4 at Lake Sumter State College, Leesburg, FL 2:00 PM Single 9 Sunday March 5 at Eastern Florida State College, Melbourne, FL 2:00 PM Single 9 Monday March 6 at Pasco-Hernando State College, New Port Richey, FL 3:00 PM Single 9 Tuesday March 7 vs ASA New Lakeland, FL 12:30 PM DH Wednesday March 8 vs Delta Lakeland, FL 12:45 PM DH Thursday March 9 at South Florida State College, Avon Park, FL 6:00 PM Single 9 Tuesday March 14 at Siena Heights University JV 3:00 PM DH Thursday March 16 at Cornerstone University JV 3:00 PM DH Saturday March 18 vs Henry Ford College 1:00 PM Single 9 Tuesday March 21 vs Schoolcraft College 2:00 PM DH Friday March 24 vs Ancilla College* 2:00 PM DH Saturday March 25 at Ancilla College* 1:00 PM DH Sunday March 26 at Purdue University Northwest JV 2:00 PM DH Tuesday March 28 at Sinclair Community College 2:00 PM DH Friday March 31 at Grand Rapids Community College* 2:00 PM DH Saturday April 1 vs Grand Rapids Community College* 1:00 PM DH Tuesday April 4 at Henry Ford College 2:00 PM DH Friday April 7 vs Lake Michigan College* 2:00 PM DH Saturday April 8 at Lake Michigan College* 1:00 PM DH Tuesday April 11 at Mott Community College 2:00 PM DH Friday April 14 at Muskegon Community College* 2:00 PM DH Saturday April 15 vs Muskgeon Community College* 1:00 PM DH Tuesday April 18 at Schoolcraft College 2:00 PM DH Saturday April 22 vs Sinclair Community College 2:00 PM DH Sunday April 23 vs Sinclair Community College 1:00 PM Single 9 Tuesday April 25 vs Lansing Community College 2:00 PM DH Friday April 28 at Kellogg Community College* 2:00 PM DH Saturday April 29 vs Kellogg Community College* 1:00 PM DH Tuesday May 2 at Lansing Community College 2:00 PM DH Friday May 5 at Glen Oaks Community College* 2:00 PM DH Saturday May 6 vs Glen Oaks Community College* 1:00 PM DH Thursday May 11 MCAA Sienna Heights 11:00 AM Single 9 Wednesday May 17 NJCAA Tournament, Bailey Park, Battle Creek, MI TBA Single 9 Thursday May 18 NJCAA Tournament, Bailey Park, Battle Creek, MI TBA Single 9 Friday May 19 NJCAA Tournament, Bailey Park, Battle Creek, MI TBA Single 9 Saturday May 20 NJCAA Tournament, Bailey Park, Battle Creek, MI TBA Single 9 * Conference Double Header Home Away kvcccougars.com 13

14 2017 SOFTBALL SEASON OUTLOOK MORGAN VANDERBOR HEAD COACH 14 kvcccougars.com ERIKA WHITTINGTON ASSISTANT COACH EMILY MCCARTY ASSISTANT COACH

2017 SOFTBALL The Lady Cougars finished the 2016 season with a 25-13 overall record and a 19-9 conference record. The players and coaches are all very determined to improve the conference record.

15 2017 SOFTBALL The Lady Cougars finished the 2016 season with a overall record and a 19-9 conference record. The players and coaches are all very determined to improve the conference record. Valley has six returning players who will welcome six freshman and one transfer student to the team for the 2017 season. The leadership on the team this year is impeccable, Coach VanderBor said. Everyone on the team has set both personal goals and team goals. Each player has gone the extra mile to not only better themselves, but the team as a whole. The positivity and energy this team builds will push them harder each day. First year head coach Morgan VanderBor is looking to take the team back to the Regional Championship and work its way to play in the National Championship. She is joined this season by two new assistant coaches Erika Whittington and Emily McCarty. Both bring years of playing experience to Kalamazoo Valley. VanderBor served as assistant coach for the Lady Cougars last season. Not only do they put it the time on the field, but VanderBor said, they also make sure that they keep up on their grades in the classroom. We will continue the tradition of playing with PRIDE: Passion, Respect, Intensity, Discipline, and Enthusiasm, she said. kvcccougars.com 15

16 2017 SOFTBALL 2 3 AIMEE VANWALBECK AMBER FOERSTER Parents Craig and Patti VanWalbeck Position UT Height 5 5 Year Sophomore High School Portage Central Outstanding work ethic, positive teammate, and versatile player. 1x Honorable Mention, 1x Academic, All-Conference, 1x Academic, All-State, 1x All-Regional Tournament Player Parents Brett and Amy Foerster Position CF Height 5 6 Year Sophomore High School Portage Central Team leader, smart base runner, and strong defensive player. 2x All-Conference, 3x All-District, 2x All-Region, 1x All-State 4 5 ALLY SINCLAIR ASHLEY MILLER Parents Shanon and Laura Sinclair Position OF Height 5 5 High School Hartford Hard worker, quick on the field, and positive attitude. 3x All-Conferene, 3x All-District, 1x All-State Parents Kim and Marc Miller Position LF Height 5 1 Year Sophomore High School Caledonia Smart hitter, quick speed offensively, and defensively. 4x All-Conference, 4x All-District, 1x All-Area Dream Team 16 kvcccougars.com

2017 SOFTBALL 9 11 EMILY NUYEN KAYLI BOWEN Parents Eric Nuyen and Sandy Nunley Position SS Height 5 3 High School Otsego Aggressive defensive player, excellent base runner, and contact hitter.

4x All-Conference, 4x All-Region, 3x All-Region, 1x All-Area Dream Team, Student Athlete of the Year 12 13 KELSEY COBERLEY OLIVIA HOLMES Parents Jennifer and Jeremy Coberley Position UT Height 5 9

17 2017 SOFTBALL 9 11 EMILY NUYEN KAYLI BOWEN Parents Eric Nuyen and Sandy Nunley Position SS Height 5 3 High School Otsego Aggressive defensive player, excellent base runner, and contact hitter. 3x All-Conference, 3x All-District Parents Jason and Ashley Bowen Position P/2B Height 6 0 Year Sophomore High School Paw Paw Team leader, pitches with superb movement, and strong hitter. 4x All-Conference, 4x All-Region, 3x All-Region, 1x All-Area Dream Team, Student Athlete of the Year KELSEY COBERLEY OLIVIA HOLMES Parents Jennifer and Jeremy Coberley Position UT Height 5 9 Year Sophomore High School Bay City Central Hard worker, exceptional infield, and outfield skills. 2x Honorable Mention, 1x First Team, 1x Second Team, Female Athlete of the Year Parents Rick and Jennifer Holmes Position 2B Height 5 4 High School Vicksburg Talented athlete, energetic player, and fast runner. 2x All-Conference, 2x All-District, 2x All-Region, 1x Honorable Mention All-State kvcccougars.com 17

2017 SOFTBALL 14 16 DYLAN KING AMBER MAZAHEM Parents Shontell and Don King Position C Height 5 4 High School Constantine Astounding teammate, very accurate arm, and

1x Honorable Mention, 2x All-Conference, 4x All-District, 3x All-Area Dream Team Parents Samir Mazahem and Jean Mullaney Position OF Height 5 10 High School Mattawan

com Clutch hitter, sturdy defensively, and phenomenal teammate.

18 2017 SOFTBALL DYLAN KING AMBER MAZAHEM Parents Shontell and Don King Position C Height 5 4 High School Constantine Astounding teammate, very accurate arm, and solid hitter. 1x Honorable Mention, 2x All-Conference, 4x All-District, 3x All-Area Dream Team Parents Samir Mazahem and Jean Mullaney Position OF Height 5 10 High School Mattawan HUNTER HART MAGGIE MULLEN Parents Denny and Julie Hart Position 3B Height 5 5 Year Sophomore High School Schoolcraft 18 kvcccougars.com Clutch hitter, sturdy defensively, and phenomenal teammate. 3x All-Conference, 3x All-District, 2x All-Region, 1x Academic AllState, Ranked 9th in the State for Homeruns. Parents Jim and Jean Mullen Position P Height 5 2 Year Sophomore High School New Buffalo Powerful hitter, strong arm, and excellent attitude. 1x All-Conference, 1x All-District, 1x All-Region, Homerun Record Holder (13) Quick arm speed, enthusiastic attitude, and persistent worker. 4x All-Conference, 4x All-District, 2x All-Region, 1x All-State

2017 SOFTBALL 24 BROOKE RUTHVEN Parents Dusty and Lisa Ruthven Position OF Height 5 7 High School Portage

IT JUST NEEDS THE RIGHT KIND OF COACHING.

You re an all-around athlete: a runner, a ballplayer, a weekend golfer.

19 2017 SOFTBALL 24 BROOKE RUTHVEN Parents Dusty and Lisa Ruthven Position OF Height 5 7 High School Portage Central Remarkable teammate, diligent work ethic, and sharp base runner. YOUR BODY IS A CHAMPION FIGHTER. IT JUST NEEDS THE RIGHT KIND OF COACHING. BRONSON ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE OFFERS A HIGH LEVEL OF SPECIALIZED CARE. You re an all-around athlete: a runner, a ballplayer, a weekend golfer. The same passion that fuels your drive also tests the strength of your muscles, bones and joints. Sometimes you push too hard. When that happens, the people who come into play should be the best in their field. At Bronson Orthopedics & Sports Medicine that s what you get. We re your sports medicine physicians. We re your athletic trainers. We re your coaches. And our number one priority is to get you back into fighting shape as quickly as possible. bronsonhealth.com/ortho

20 2017 SOFTBALL STAY SOCIAL /KVCCSoftball 20 kvcccougars.com

21 2017 SOFTBALL 2017 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE DAY DATE OPPONENT GAME TIME SINGLE/DH Saturday March 4 vs Davenport Clermont, FL 11:30 AM Single 7 Saturday March 4 vs. Mercyhurst North East Clermont, FL 2:00 PM Single 7 Sunday March 5 vs. Walsh University Clermont, FL 9:00 AM Single 7 Sunday March 5 vs. North Idaho College Clermont, FL 2:00 PM Single 7 Tuesday March 7 vs. Northland Community and Technical College@ Clermont, FL 8:00 AM Single 7 Wednesday March 8 vs. Heidelberg University Clermont, FL 2:00 PM Single 7 Wednesday March 8 vs. Notre Dame College Clermont, FL 4:30 PM Single 7 Thursday March 9 vs. Mercyhurst North East Clermont, FL 3:30 PM Single 7 Thursday March 9 vs. Siena Heights Clermont, FL 8:30 PM Single 7 Friday March 24 at Grand Rapids Community College 3:00 PM DH Saturday March 25 vs. Jackson College 1:00 PM DH Tuesday March 28 at Lake Michigan College 3:00 PM DH Friday March 31 vs. Glen Oaks Community College 3:00 PM DH Saturday April 1 at Ancilla College 1:00 PM DH Tuesday April 4 vs. Muskegon Community College 3:00 PM DH Friday April 7 vs. Lansing Community College 3:00 PM DH Saturday April 8 at Kellogg Community College 1:00 PM DH Friday April 14 vs. Grand Rapids Community College 3:00 PM DH Saturday April 15 at Jackson College 1:00 PM DH Tuesday April 18 vs. Lake Michigan College 3:00 PM DH Friday April 21 at Glen Oaks Community College 3:00 PM DH Saturday April 22 vs. Ancilla College 1:00 PM DH Tuesday April 25 at Muskegon Community College 3:00 PM DH Friday April 28 at Lansing Community College 3:00 PM DH Saturday April 29 vs. Kellogg Community College 1:00 PM DH Saturday May 6 MCAA Tourament, Delta College 12:00 PM Single 7 Wednesday May 10 NJCAA Tournament, Ranney Park, Lansing, MI TBD Single 7 Thursday May 11 NJCAA Tournament, Ranney Park, Lansing, MI TBD Single 7 Friday May 12 NJCAA Tournament, Ranney Park, Lansing, MI TBD Single 7 * Conference Double Header Home Away kvcccougars.com 21

The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is open until 9 p.m. on Art Hop Fridays year-round. A variety of live entertainment, visual art, and two music light shows are available each month.

m. FREE Music Light Shows begin at 6:30 and 8 p.m. $3 2017 kalamazoo F ODWAYS symposium MARCH 3 Fretboard Festival Kickoff Concert with Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys (Americana,

22 The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is open until 9 p.m. on Art Hop Fridays year-round. A variety of live entertainment, visual art, and two music light shows are available each month. See detailed information online or pick up flyers at the KVM. Friday Art Hop visual experiences open at 5 p.m. FREE Friday Art Hop live music experiences and other special programs begin at 6 p.m. FREE Music Light Shows begin at 6:30 and 8 p.m. $ kalamazoo F ODWAYS symposium MARCH 3 Fretboard Festival Kickoff Concert with Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys (Americana, Roots) APRIL 7 Foodways Symposium Kickoff with Toni Tipton-Martin & Statewide Astronomy Night 6 9 p.m. Visual Experience: Kristina Lechner s Food Not Food Art Exhibition (Mixed Media) MAY 5 Live Music Experience: Off the Ledge (Alternative Rock, Blues, Grunge, Folk, Funk, Jam Band, Jazz Rock) Visual Experience: Brooke Beaverhausen s Steadfast Stitching Art Exhibition (Quilts/ Mixed Media) JUNE 2 AniMotion Festival Kickoff Event: Aubrey Rodgers The Art of Animation Presentation HOURS Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Art Hop Fridays 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Sunday + Holidays 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas FREE GENERAL ADMISSION The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees 230 North Rose Street Kalamazoo, MI kalamazoomuseum.org

JUNE 17 - SEPTEMBER 17 Travel back in time to explore the age of

As visitors move through the exhibit, they encounter unfamiliar

opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left

The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley

23 JUNE 17 - SEPTEMBER 17 Travel back in time to explore the age of the dinosaurs. As visitors move through the exhibit, they encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes, and opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left behind. The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice was created by the Minnesota Children s Museum kalamazoomuseum.org

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MCC Baseball Game-by-Game

MCC Baseball Game-by-Game MCC Baseball 2014-15 Game-by-Game Baseball @ Region XII Tournament May 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Owens CC The 2014-15 Jayhawk baseball season ended with a heartbreaking 4- loss to Owens CC in 14 innings at