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Sunday, January 4th, 2026

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Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Sarah and Hank Avink reopened Echo Valley winter sports park on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, after months of preparation. The park offers tubing, toboggan runs, and a warming lodge and operates on Fridays and weekends (day passes at $25 and family passes from $160).  MLive
  • Gus, a well-mannered six-year-old dog at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, is looking for his forever home—ideal for families with children. Contact the SPCA for adoption details.  WWMT

EVENTS

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  • Kalamazoo Boat Show

    2-8 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Admission fees apply — Explore an exciting array of marine displays and products.

    Fri, 1/9/26

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  • ThriftAbility Grand Opening

    3-6 p.m. — ThriftAbility — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of a unique thrift store serving the local community with refreshments and friendly faces.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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  • Tech Mondays

    3-5:30 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free assistance — Get help with computer-related issues at this community support event.

    Mon, 1/19/26

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  • Chicago The Musical

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets start at $46.56 — Experience the excitement of the Jazz Age with a thrilling tale of fame, fortune, and sensational performances.

    Tue, 1/20/26

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  • When is the Right Time for Memory Care?

    6-7 p.m. — North Woods Village of Kalamazoo — Free entry — Explore pivotal insights on dementia care and the importance of timely support for loved ones.

    Thu, 1/22/26

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  • Harlem Globetrotters Show

    7-9 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Tickets from $20 — Experience the thrilling antics of the Harlem Globetrotters live in Kalamazoo.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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  • Primary Trust

    2-3:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about new beginnings and stepping out of your comfort zone.

    Sun, 1/25/26

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  • AMPLIFY Leadership Conference

    9 AM – 3 PM — Western Michigan University — Seats are limited — Amplify your leadership and energize your team with practical tools and insights.

    Thu, 1/29/26

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  • Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

    7-11 p.m. — Chenery Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis in an intimate concert setting.

    Sun, 2/1/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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