Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo Public Library will unveil a bust honoring African-American builder Albert White, whose firm built key historical sites including the third high school and Borgess Hospital.

The ceremony is scheduled for Friday at 4:00 p.m. in the Van Deusen Room.

Former bus driver Sarah Robinson is suing Mattawan Consolidated School District for religious discrimination after being fired in April for giving candy bags with Christian messages and a Jewish-themed option on holidays; she seeks reinstatement and damages and claims she followed supervisor instructions (the investigation did not review key evidence).

The City of Kalamazoo is in Design It! phase of Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 and invites residents to open house meetings on housing, parks, and transportation.

A session is today at Stuart and Douglas (Woodward Elementary, 6–8 p.m.) with a draft Strategic Vision next month and a Master Plan for fall.

2026 MIVCA Coaches Clinic

February 6-7 — Loy Norrix High School — Not specified — Learn from top practitioners at this valuable volleyball coaching clinic.

Father-Daughter Valentine Dinner & Dance

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — $30 per person — Celebrate the special bond of fathers and daughters with dinner, dancing, and festive fun.

Avian Arts Exhibition Artist Reception

2-4 p.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Free admission — Celebrate creativity and bird conservation through the lens of local artists and photographers.

Family Storytime at Oshtemo Library

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging half-hour of stories, songs, and playtime for families.

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

6:30-7:45 p.m. — The Civic Auditorium — $34 — Experience timeless music by Queen and The Beatles in a romantic candlelit setting.

Story Corner

10-11 a.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Included with admission — Enjoy a delightful story time featuring nature-themed picture books followed by a gentle hike for little explorers.

SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition

2-3 p.m. — Kalamazoo Civic Theatre — Tickets available — Dive into an undersea adventure as SpongeBob and friends save Bikini Bottom from disaster.

K-Wings vs. Indy Fuel Hockey Match

7–9 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 beers, sodas, and hot dogs — Start your weekend with a win at $3 Friday as the K-Wings take on the Indy Fuel.

Member Meetup at Wax Wings Brewing Company

4-6 p.m. — Wax Wings Brewing Company — $1 donation per beer — Celebrate the debut of Exhibit Ale brewed in collaboration with Wax Wings while supporting the KIA.

Kalamazoo Nature Center Guided Hike

2-3 p.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Free entry — Explore the beautiful trails of KNC with a guided hike through nature's hidden gems.