Walk, learn, listen and dine at many Kalamazoo events planned for Suicide Prevention Month.

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Gryphon Place has planned many activities in Kalamazoo including a walk, training events, performance theater and dining out.

  • 1

    Suicide Prevention Walk

    • Date: September 10, 2016
    • Location: Bronson Park, downtown Kalamazoo
    • Time: 9:00 a.m.
    • Cost: $25 per person

    This 5K-cause walk will raise awareness for suicide prevention, allow people to connect with each other, and provide critical funds for Gryphon Place to support the essential programs they offer

  • 2

    "Messages of Hope"

    • Date: September 8, 2016
    • Location: Cityscape, downtown Kalamazoo
    • Time: 6:00 p.m.
    • Cost: Free

    Speak it Forward, an arm of the poetry slam/live performance group Kinetic Affect will offer workshops and perform on September 8.

    Cost is free but tickets may be required.

  • 3

    Silent Auction and Dinner

    • Date: September 8, 2016
    • Location: The Union, downtown Kalamazoo
    • Time: 8-9 p.m.

    The Union will be open for dinner and drinks with 20% of your bill benefiting Gryphon Place thanks to Millennium Resturaunt Group. Be sure to print and present the flyer found here for your bill to qualify.

    To guarantee a table, call 269-384-6756, and make a reservation by mentioning Gryphon Place.

  • 4

    See 'Silver Linings Playbook' at Alamo Drafthouse

    • Date: September 6, 2016
    • Location: Alamo Drafthouse Kalamazoo
    • Time: 7:00 p.m.
    • Cost: $7 per ticket

    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will screen 'Silver Linings Playbook' and donate the proceeds to Gryphon Place. Tickets may be purchased here.

  • 5

    Yoga at The Fitness Spot

    • Date: September 22 and 28, 2016
    • Location: The Fitness Spot, 1104 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo
    • Time: 7:00 p.m.
    • Cost: Free

    Relax and unwind with an introductory yoga class. This is another free event, but reservations are suggested.

  • 6

    Training

    As part of Suicide Prevention Month and the extensive work that they do, Gryphon Place is offering a number of training classes for those who would like to become more involved.

    Sessions are directed at mental health first aid training, preventing veteran suicide and get connected training with a focus on crisis services.

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