Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Families can welcome spring at the Annual Egg Hunt at Mayors’ Riverfront Park on Saturday, April 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. The free event features two egg hunts divided by age, bounce houses, mini golf, craft activities, and photos with mascots — Bunny and Porter.

Portage is building affordable homes at Stanwood Crossings, a new community land trust using ARPA + TIF funds with construction underway; city leaders say the project will help attract workers who struggle to find affordable housing locally.

This development aims to ease the regional shortage in new homes.

Portage-based Stryker said a threat actor used a malicious file — which was contained and did not affect customers — to hide activity in its systems after an early March cyberattack.

The company has not provided an exact timeline for full network restoration.

Industry leaders from Amazon, Keurig Dr Pepper, and others will discuss the future of food and consumer packaged goods at the WMU Food Marketing Conference today and tomorrow at the Radisson Plaza Hotel downtown (a live-hybrid event) where 1,000 executives and future leaders gather.

The paper mill in Vicksburg has hosted the Prairie Ronde Artist Residency for nine years with 12 selected artists each session; they create works inspired by the mill’s legacy (416,000 sqft).

The program features public art events downtown as part of ongoing site renovations.

At Bell's Eccentric Cafe in downtown Kalamazoo, Oberon Day was celebrated Monday, March 23 as die-hard fan Zach Garton wore his custom 'Oberon Legend' hat and led a long line of revelers who savored Oberon beer variations and live music — the celebration ended at 8 p.m.

Gas prices in Michigan reached their highest since August 2023 at an average of $3.92 per gallon, up 33 cents from last week and 74 cents from last year (Kalamazoo County recorded $3.93).

Spring break starts Friday for Kalamazoo public school students, who will have the first week of April off with classes resuming the following week; superintendent Darrin Slade urges parents to review grades online + contact their school if not yet signed up.

U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Pro Academy (operated by Pro Services Inc.) in Portage on Monday to tour its state licensed apprenticeship program for Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Journeymen and stressed the need to boost technical training enrollment to fill projected job vacancies.

Pfizer and Valneva announced that their Lyme disease vaccine candidate showed over 70% effectiveness in a trial for participants aged five and older — it will need regulatory approval and government recommendations before it is available.

Three Michigan teams lead the NCAA men’s hockey tournament as top seeds in regional play—Western Michigan in Loveland, Michigan Wolverines in Albany and Michigan State Spartans in Worcester—and will move on to the Frozen Four in Las Vegas with the championship set for April 11.

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.

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.

Crawlspace Sketch Comedy Show

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — $20 — Experience original sketch comedy with a unique Kalamazoo twist.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.