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Kalamazoo
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Antique Kitchen in Portage reopened quietly after a month-long shutdown — it is celebrating a grand reopening today with a ticket wheel giveaway for the first 20 guests and a limited menu of breakfast and lunch favorites from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 6215 S. Westnedge Ave. MLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tornado swept through Three Rivers on Friday, damaging homes on Douglas & Grant Avenues and leaving residents scrambling to secure safe shelter as they assess the damage. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Public Schools achieved a record high graduation rate of 77.35% for the 2024-2025 school year, up 11.5% from last year, according to superintendent Darrin Slade. Board chair Ti’Anna Harrison congratulated staff and students as the district shows recovery from the pandemic. WKZO
- ➤ Former WMU student and mascot John Phillips (a 2006 graduate) will spin the big wheel on Wheel of Fortune on Wednesday, Mar. 11 at 7 p.m., and a watch party will take place at Paw Paw Brewing Company (780 S. Gremps St.) at 5:30 p.m. MLive
- ➤ A Kalamazoo College professor will appear on Jeopardy! tonight to showcase local talent on the quiz show. The event highlights the academic spirit thriving in our community. WWMT
- ➤ Morgan Stevenson has challenged the school policy that requires students from Interfaith Homes Complex to walk over a mile to Hillside Middle School on dangerous routes & in poor weather conditions. The issue was raised at recent board and commission meetings, and a decision on possible exceptions is still pending. WKZO
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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.
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Live Music with Megan Dooley
7-9 p.m. — Zero: Non-Alcoholic Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of live music at a unique venue.
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Zazzy Concert Experience
9 PM – 1 AM — Papa Pete's — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of live funk music featuring Zazzy's remixes.
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Welcome Little Sister: Community Efforts to Protect Local Woods
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Portage District Library — Free entry — Discover how the community came together to protect twelve acres of woods adjacent to Kleinstuck Preserve.
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Giving Women Their Flowers
5:30-8 p.m. — The Desenberg — Celebrate Women’s History Month — An inspiring evening honoring women who lead, create, and uplift communities.
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Crawlspace Sketch Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — $20 — Experience original sketch comedy with a unique Kalamazoo twist.
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KDP Chocolate Milk Mile
6:00-6:25 p.m. — Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI — Entry required — Race 1 mile while enjoying 16 ounces of chocolate milk.
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MYWAY Wrestling Individual State Championship Finals
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Cost info unavailable — Witness the excitement of state-level wrestling competition.
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Margaritaville Night with K-Wings
7-8 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 beers, sodas, and dogs — Enjoy a tropical twist on K-Wings hockey while benefiting local parks.
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Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat
2-5 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets from $46.56 — Enjoy the classic tale of mischief with your family as the Cat in the Hat shakes up a rainy day.
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