Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In December 2025, Union City Police Department adopted kittens Officer Ezra (the local celebrity) and his brother, who now roam the office at 101 S. Broadway St to comfort staff and residents recovering after the March 6 tornado. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Michigan fine-dining venue Farrand Hall at 58522 Farrand Road in Colon is listed for $2.05M, including a historic 1854 home on 11.8 acres, gardens, and business rights. Upcoming 2026 events continue as scheduled + current owners will assist with a smooth transition. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northglade Montessori Magnet School at 1914 Cobb Ave. will close after the 2025-26 school year for a $5.7M renovation, with students moving to 3333 S. Westnedge St. while Maple Street Magnet School at 922 W. Maple St. receives a smaller $2.8M update. MLive
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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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Celebration of Community Poets
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate local poetry and enjoy performances from talented community poets and musicians.
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Kalamazoo Comic-Con
12-7 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — $22 Fri Adult ($55 for 3-day pass) — Explore the world of comics with celebrities, voice actors, and authors.
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