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Saturday, February 14th, 2026

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Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The Old Skool Bar opened last Friday at 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, taking over the former Union Cabaret site. Owner James Flora—who closed the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange in December 2025—hosted a ribbon cutting and open house with live DJs while urging guests to put their phones away.  WWMT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Kalamazoo road crews are repairing potholes caused by melting snow and repeated temperature shifts. The city asks drivers to report any potholes to help crews respond quickly with temporary fixes until asphalt plants reopen (repairs extend pavement life).  WWMT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 2/15/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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  • 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.

    Mon, 3/2/26

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  • Great Lakes Gift Show Kalamazoo

    5 PM – 5 PM — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Check for entry costs — Discover the latest trends and products in the gift and toy industry.

    Tue, 3/3/26

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  • Stephen King's Misery

    7:30–9:15 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — $45-$49, $20 student tickets — Experience the gripping tale of an author held captive by his obsessed fan in this thrilling live adaptation.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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  • Arancini Cooking Class

    4-8 p.m. — 4023 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI — Hands-on experience — Learn to craft delicious Sicilian arancini from scratch while exploring their rich history.

    Sun, 3/8/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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