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.

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.

This list will be updated as more cooling centers open.

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