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Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Gazette editor launched 'Your Kalamazoo Gazette This Week,' a weekly email newsletter that bundles local news from new restaurants to school updates and more, and it goes out every Friday at 6 a.m. to keep the community informed. MLive
- ➤ Local organizers announced the third 'No Kings' rally will take place on March 28 from 12 to 2 p.m. on North Drake Road with a community food drive. The event will begin with a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the northeast corner of South Drake Road and Arboretum Parkway. WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Former fashion designer Boram Heo now runs Ram's Bakery, baking Korean rolls, buns and pastries at Just Fresh Sushi in downtown Kalamazoo Tuesday through Friday. Her treats were sold at Pacific Rim Foods on March 12 and are available seasonally at the Texas Township farmers market. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sprinkle Road between Zylman Avenue and S Avenue will be closed starting Monday, Mar. 16 for sanitary sewer updates and will remain closed through July with detour options provided (southbound traffic detoured north of Romence Road and Bishop Avenue). MLive
- ➤ Due to forecast severe weather, the planned overnight power outages affecting 3,300 Wayland customers were rescheduled to March 19, 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. Consumers Energy and ITC Michigan will perform equipment upgrades to improve electric service. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ MI Grounds, a brunch-themed play cafe with a Montessori-style play area and family dining, opened in late 2023 at 124 E. Bridge St. in Plainwell and held play sessions from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday. Owner Rae Barlow plans to add community events — offering more family fun. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Harvey’s on the Mall at 416 S. Burdick St. was demolished this month after closing in Sept. 2025; property buyers Dan and Holly Carmichael plan to create an exciting downtown space with new details coming later. MLive
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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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Easter Day Brunch
11 AM – 5 PM — The Backyard of Kalamazoo — $30 for adults, $18 for children under 12 — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch featuring both classic and indulgent offerings.
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General landscape maintenance , mowing and trimming.
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