Cooling centers set to open as extreme heat moves later this week

WEST MICHIGAN — West Michigan saw its first 90 degree day of the year this week, and it will be even hotter as we head into the weekend.

Weather

As summer officially arrives, so does our first heat wave this weekend

Kevin Craig

That's why a number of organizations are opening their doors to help folks beat the extreme heat.

Here's where you can stay cool:

Holland

• Gateway Men's Center: 166 S River Ave, Holland | 616-928-3413
• Gateway Women & Children's Center: 356 Fairbanks Ave, Holland | 616-928-3469

Both cooling centers will be open starting at noon on Saturday, June 21. The center will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 22 and Monday, June 23.

Kalamazoo

• Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries: 448 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries will open up to 50 guests if the temperatures rise over 95 degrees.

• Portage Zhang Senior Center: 203 E Centre Ave, Portage
  
  • Open hours:
    Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Monday: 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Saturday: Closed
• The Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage
  
  • Open hours:
    Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm.
    Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Sunday: Closed
    Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The City of Kalamazoo will also be opening several fire hydrants to provide a chance to cool down. The below hydrants will be opened around 1 p.m. on Saturday and left on for about 8 hours. They will be opened daily at the same time until the heat wave passes.

• Behind Interfaith Homes on Interfaith Boulevard
• Church Street at Norway Avenue
• Washington Avenue at March Street
• Burrell Avenue at Lawrence Street
• Charlotte Avenue at Sherwood Avenue
• Clarence Street at Jackson Street
• Krom Street at Clay Street
• Sherwood Avenue at Roosevelt Apartments
• Hays Park Avenue at March Street
• Norway Avenue at Princeton Avenue
• Fairbanks Avenue at Center Street
• Hays Park Avenue at James Street

Hydrants should only be opened by Kalamazoo Public Services staff or the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Any other open hydrants should be reported to the city by calling 311.

Grand Rapids

Several area non-profits provide some relief from the heat. The availability of these cooling centers can change due to weather, power outages, and holidays. For the latest status, you can call 211 or the nonprofit directly.

• Exodus Place, 322 Front Ave
  
  • Open Daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • (616) 242-9130
• Matthew's House, 766 7th St NW
  
  • Open Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • (616) 233-3006
• Grand Rapids Public Library branch locations
  
  • Hours vary based on location, see details on the library's website
  • (616) 988-5400
• Mel Trotter Ministries, 225 Commerce Ave SW
  
  • Code Red hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Emergency Shelter available 4 p.m. to 8 a.m.
  • (616) 454-8249
• Lotus Brew Coffee, 211 Diamond Ave SE
  
  • Tuesday & Wednesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday thru Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • (616) 419-8613
• West Grand Neighborhood Organization, 754 Leonard St NW #2
  
  • Open Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • (616) 451-0150
• Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson Ave SE
  
  • Monday thru Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • (616) 717-5581

Kent County

• Kent District Library branch locations
  
  • Hours vary based on location, see details on the library's website
  • (616) 784-2007

Holland

• Gateway Mission
  
  • Men's Center, 166 S River St.
  • Women and Children's Center, 356 Fairbanks Ave.
  • Both open 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 and close at 8 p.m.
  • Cooling centers will be open for the same hours on Sunday and Monday
  • Overnight emergency shelter available
• Herrick District Library, 300 S. River Ave.
  
  • Thursday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday & Tuesday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Community Action House, 739 Paw Paw Dr.
  
  • Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Refresh (First United Methodist Church), 57 W. 10th St.
  
  • Tuesday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Grand Haven

Public buildings will be open during normal working hours and available for people to cool off inside.

Calhoun County

• The Haven of Rest, 11 Green St., Battle Creek
  
  • Men's Shelter open 24/7 once temperatures rise above 90 degrees
• Inasmuch House, 27 Green St., Battle Creek
  
  • Women and Children's shelter connected to Haven of Rest
• The Share Center, 120 Grove St., Battle Creek
  
  • Open daily 8 a.m to 6 p.m.
• Salvation Army, 400 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek
  
  • Cooling center open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Albion City Hall & Public Safety, 112 W Cass St., Albion
  
  • Open during office hours, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This list will be updated as more cooling centers open.

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