Good morning, Kalamazoo.

The Kalamazoo Growlers and City extended the lease at Homer Stryker Field for 10 more years — ensuring team games and community events remain a local staple until 2038.

City officials approved spending for improved netting and seat replacements to enhance the ballpark experience.

Pizzawala’s is set to open mid-March at 3620 W.

Michigan Ave near Munchie Mart + Western Michigan University campus. Kalamazoo native Gurwinder Singh, a Kalamazoo Central High School graduate, leads the new fusion restaurant offering Indian-inspired pizza with unique flavors and halal chicken.

Denny’s closed its Grand Rapids & Kalamazoo locations, now removed from the website after the franchisee filed for chapter 11.

The shutdowns are part of a nationwide restructuring plan to close underperforming sites.

Two Denny's restaurants are permanently closed, including the Cork Street location (near I-94 in Kalamazoo) and the Plainfield Avenue NE branch (close to I-96 in Grand Rapids); they were removed from the chain's website after franchise owner Denn-Ohio filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023.

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.

Great Lakes Gift Show

March 2-4 — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Cost varies — Discover a fantastic collection of unique companies and name brands at Michigan's premier gift and boutique show.