Welcoming , Generous and helpful staffing. Experience was good I learned great deal about the what…read moreit takes to be master barber and how to run your own business. Great importance of consulting clients of their haircare.

The instructors appeared to try and teach these young men how to carry on a conversation. They…read morewere almost decend at conversation. In an attempt at humor One of the instructors trying to poke fun a customer. The statment fell flat and came arcoss as insulting. The student did his best with little guidance. One could tell that they required more training in conversation and his tools of the trade. About half way through the instrctors gave up on conversation. at least one of them checked out for a while on their phones. After the hair cut was over another instructor attemped to fix the students mistakes but either did not have the abillity to give a good hair cut or just did not care. I will not be going back to this school. It only cost $5...

I went to Stacy for the permanent eyebrow procedure. The studio is very clean, bright and well…read moreappointed. She is very knowledgable, kind, and well-spoken. She discussed colors and shapes with me. Also, she recommended that I have my permanent eyeliner touched up. What you can expect - The first appointment may take 2-3 hours. There is very little pain. You need to follow the directions she will give you. Yes, there will be a little flaking, but that is to be expected. The second appointment will be to touch up. Again, follow her directions. It's been 2 months now and I am so very happy. I've lost a lot of hair (including my brows) and this has been an easy transition for me!

I was hesitant on getting my eyebrows done, but it was the best decision that has changed my looks…read more Stacy is detailed and measures/marks and triple check everything. Brow lines are more natural looking than any brow penciling could ever be. I have recommended her to everyone I know. I couldn't be happier !!

Amazing staff and environment! My friends and I always love to go here, every time we do the staff…read moreis always kind and offering help as needed. They do a lot more than just the glaze painting but I haven't tried them yet! They also have many pieces to choose from like little sculptures for kiddos and holiday themed items as well as the practical use ones like egg carton holders and mugs.

Came here as a family for my wife's birthday. She and the kids had a blast picking and painting…read moretheir pieces. Make sure if you come you listen to the instructions and understand them before getting started so you don't have any issues with your art pieces. The only thing I will caution is expect to pay a decent amount per piece. I don't believe I saw a piece less than $20, but those were small and if your younger kids are anything like mine, they will want to paint tons of them, or a really big (read expensive) one.

We used to absolutely love this place but since COVID it has gone downhill. 5 stars for facilities…read moreand the improvements they have made . 2 stars for the level of management of bad behavior in the pool and on the deck. 3 years ago, the lifeguards didn't put up with any unsafe or inappropriate behavior. If you didn't listen- you got kicked out. I felt safe with my young kids there that they were being watched by effective guards and other people weren't putting them in uncomfortable positions. We went yesterday and today and there was so much rough horseplay, terrible language and unsafe behavior and no one did anything about it. At one point a lifeguard asked the manager to kick people out and he didn't follow through with it. Today there was a huge intact Mastiff dog on the pool deck- what? I want to love this Kalamazoo institution, but someone in charge needs to not worry about being everyone's friend and start taking action on poor behavior.

Very nice pool. The water felt very warm on a 75 degree day with wind. The meet went smoothly with…read morenot issues. The only problem was the locker room was not very clean with toilet paper all over the place and confusing. Also one end of the pool is very shallow not ideal for flip turns but it works. But in all I would recommend this pool for meets or just to go swim with your family in the summer.

Love, love this place. The atmosphere is calm and all about getting and staying healthy - both…read morephysically and mentally. Coaches are around to help with proper form and correct exercises if needed. Any type of machine or weights/mats is available. Most any class you want- they have. They also have a full size pool, a smaller shallower pool, a hot pool along with a spine pool. Showers and Saunas in the locker rooms. There's a track for walking / running. Towels and sanitary wipes. The place is clean, clean, clean. It's wonderful to be around a huge variety of ages/ people. Price might be a bit high but is reasonable for what you get. I would highly recommend this fitness center.

This health & fitness center has a lot to offer to its members, from traditional Treadmill,…read moreCycling, and Yoga, to fun and intense courses such as Zumba, Water Aquatics, and Barre - and that's only naming a few of the classes that are offered! I got to try a few things out during an open house, and was pleasantly surprised at the fun activities available. Rowing was my favorite, as it was the easiest to figure out, although we also tried rope climbing, tire flipping, and rock climbing. The rock climbing was very fun, and you actually go up pretty far. I wasn't able to see what the pool was like, as I got there a bit late, but I've heard nothing but good things. One really wonderful thing I was so grateful for was the fact that there was a cheap little store right at the exit/entrance, so you could get yourself a few snacks and a drink after all that hard work, or for later on.

After being frustrated with YMCA, shanondale, Bronson and other local swim programs I was referred…read moreby a friend to Brittany Schmall and her swim school - Brittany's Swim School. I went in to the lessons trying not to get my hopes up as I had been disappointed with other area lessons, but after the first lesson I was pleasantly surprised. The lessons take place in her back yard and she employs several staff members. Brittany and her staff are very professional and give the best lessons in the Portage/Kalamazoo area. My children have participated in her group and private lessons and have been very satisfied with both. If you have children with special needs, Brittany's Swim school does a great job accommodating for all types of students. My oldest daughter is autistic and I am truly amazed how well Brittany and her staff work with her. The schedule is posted each summer in April/May on Brittany's website (www.brittanysswimschool.com) The lessons fill up quick, so if your interested in lessons, it's important to call right away!

Such great kind and knowledgeable owners -- and staff! I came in with so many technical questions…read more(I'm a beginner) and they helped me every step of the way! I left there feeling very confident and have already finished a few lovely projects! I couldn't have done it with out them! I'm so glad they are apart of our community and hope they stay for a VERY long time!! I would also like to mention they have a great selection of different kinds of yarn! The pricing is very reasonable!!

The overuse of AI generated images and text in their emails, social media and marketing is enough…read moreto put me off ever stepping foot in this store ever again. I am curious to know what the owners of The Bear and Fox DON'T use AI for, because they take AI use to an entirely new level and it really just comes across as lazy and unprofessional. Why should I spend my hard earned money at a business that is too lazy to invest in their own business by hiring a graphic designer for their logo, or at the very least spend a few minutes in an editing program to make a flier that is not visually abhorrent? Why should I go out of my way to shop local when this business is so lazy and cares so little that they need AI to regurgitate word salad for their emails and social media posts? Why even bother owning a business that is specifically catered to crafts if you are going to outsource every creative aspect to a robot? The AI is getting so exhausting. It is EVERYWHERE and it is a punch in the gut to see a business built around human creativity and handmade crafts use this kind of technology, despite the environmental impact and the theft that takes place to train AI models. I cannot speak for everyone, but fiber arts is my escape from being bombarded by AI and the need to be hyper-vigilant of what is real and what is fabricated. The incessant AI is just more than I am willing to tolerate tainting my hobby. I don't own a business, I am sure it is so much harder than it looks and I am sure the owners are just trying their best with the tools they have at their disposal. However, no amount of business optimization and time saving is worth what AI is doing to the planet, the fiber arts community and the communities living in areas where data centers are being built.

This was a blast to take part in! It was nice to have a BYOD (Drink) due to wine and canvas being…read moreon the rise and some people don't drink alcohol. I went with a decent size group and each one of us interpreted the painting that we had chosen a little differently. The instructor was our "guide" but not a strict coach which allowed all of us to use our creativity and make it our own. I enjoyed that the $35 price comes with all the essentials needed AND you get to take home your art. **This location also partners with a Yoga class. It's a shared space with multiple uses** One downfall I will say about this is, there are NO signs for telling you where Happy Our Art is. It was dark and rainy when we went and were only able to find the place because one of the ladies going the event had already arrived. We were guided by "Look for the sign that says Unwinding". I would certainly do this again! The class was fun, the instructor was friendly, and the space was perfect for a medium sized group.

I went to Happy Our Art for a work event. It was a nice event where we all painted together and was…read moreable to listen to music and talk. The instructor was very nice and guided us through the art piece and helped the beginners that had several questions. Happy Our Art is beautifully decorated. The art pieces are hanging with different designs for maybe the next piece you make. The website gives a calendar of the different pieces so you can know ahead of time. (Perfect for people like me that can choose ahead of time and go if they are doing something that I find cool.) Again, as mentioned, the staff was very helpful and responded quickly to email and any questions we had before our work event. The only concern I have is the location. It is really hard to find. Go on Main Street. Turn onto 9th Street and off 9th Street turn left onto Holiday Terrace. Look for Unwindings sign and it is in the basement of Unwindings. Overall: I will give them 4 stars. The cost is a little high but it is a fun event and could be good for date night or work events. The location is hard to find but now that I know. Next time I go, I won't get lost!