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Kalamazoo
Friday, February 14th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo's 'Flurry of Fun' event offered a variety of winter activities, including obstacle courses and hot chocolate, aiming to encourage outdoor fun. WWMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Valley Museum highlights Black History Month with exhibits, including the lifetime collection of local collector Murphy Darden, celebrating African American history and community heritage. WWMT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Pactiv Evergreen packaging plant in Kalamazoo will close in June, affecting 153 employees despite union efforts to secure severance and continued health coverage. WKZO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Heather Gatton, a teacher at Woodward School, enriches her third and fourth graders' education by offering a 45-minute weekly coding lesson known as 'tech club'. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The small, family-run Taqueria Don Fer in Kalamazoo County, launched in December 2024, offers authentic home-style Mexican cuisine. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The top team in Southwest Michigan maintains its leading position in the Kalamazoo-area girls basketball power rankings. MLive
- ➤ Western Michigan football has appointed a former NFL coach with connections to Harbaugh as their new defensive coordinator. MLive
- ➤ Dewey Young, a talented sophomore offensive lineman from Kalamazoo Central and son of former NFL player Duane Young, received his first Division-I football scholarship offer from Toledo. MLive
- ➤ Paw Paw High School's boys basketball team becomes the new leading team in Southwest Michigan's power rankings after defeating Gull Lake 53-37. MLive
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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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Healing Body And Spirit Expo
Holistic Healing Expo includes Incredible Professional, Quality Exhibitors from across the US. Wings Event Center, Sat, March 15th (10-6) & Sun, March 16th (10-5) pet friendly, free parking, (under 12 free) coupon on website! "11th annual"
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Paul Graham
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