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Kalamazoo
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Plow drivers in Kalamazoo work overnight amid a winter storm to ensure roads and parking lots are safe for morning commuters. WWMT
- ➤ VFW Post 827 is fundraising $700,000 to expand and include a banquet hall and culinary internship program, partnering with Kalamazoo Valley Community College to serve veterans and engage the community. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo's new Brush the Block mural festival, launching Sept 2-7, invites muralists to apply by Feb. 21 for a chance to showcase their work downtown. WWMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Comstock High School, in partnership with Kalamazoo Helping Hands Wellness Center and funded by the Stryker Johnston Foundation, opened a free health clinic for students, their families, and Kalamazoo County residents after school hours. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo area's search for the top junior winter sports athlete is underway, with public votes being solicited to make the selection. MLive
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Couples Paint the Town Night
Celebrate Valentine's Day with an intimate evening featuring entertainment, dinner, and games for couples at The Kalamazoo Loft.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Fort Wayne Komets: Springfield Night
The Kalamazoo Wings host the Fort Wayne Komets at Wings Event Center for Springfield Night, featuring themed entertainment and a special ticket package.
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IPW Presents ANARCHY: Live Pro Wrestling in Kalamazoo
Independence Pro Wrestling makes its debut at Revel & Roll West, featuring over two hours of varied wrestling matches suitable for all ages.
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16th Annual Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival (RAD Fest)
The RAD Fest showcases a variety of dance performances, masterclasses, and community events, highlighting local talent and fostering creativity in Kalamazoo.
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Plant Bingo Night
Attend a fun Bingo Night featuring plant-related prizes in an engaging community atmosphere.
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Kalamazoo Wings' Mascot Madness Event
Mascot Madness features Slappy the Kalamazoo Wings mascot hosting a fun-filled afternoon of mascot broomball and a post-game skate at the Wings Event Center.
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Atlanta Gladiators vs. Kalamazoo Wings - First Responders Night
The event celebrates local first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, while offering special food and drink deals at Wings Event Center.
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Spring Fling Craft Fair
A craft fair featuring handmade goods from local artisans, with free admission and a focus on supporting small businesses in the community.
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Scott Bade: Poetry Reading Event at Bookbug
Scott Bade will present an evening of poetry at Bookbug, an independent bookstore in Kalamazoo that offers a variety of literary genres and hosts community events.
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March to Victory Silent Auction Gala
The March to Victory Silent Auction & Gala is an elegant black-tie optional event featuring beverages, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and a silent auction to support youth sports in Kalamazoo.
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