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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Farmer's Market returned for the 2025 season on May 3 with 135 vendors selling fresh food and handmade goods. The market will run every Saturday until October—featuring Tuesday and Thursday events from June 3—and accepts cash, card, and food assistance payments. WWMT
- ➤ Several streets in Kalamazoo and Portage will close this weekend for the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon—the Kids 1K on May 3 affects a small downtown area while races today use a new course that starts and ends at Bronson Park. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Repairs at the FedEx facility at 6701 Portage Road in Portage remain underway one year after a May 7, 2024 tornado—some operations have resumed while full capacity is expected only by late summer. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Members of KVET, CRT, DEA — and ATF executed a search warrant in Portage after investigating drug sales and illegal weapon possession, and a 35-year-old man was detained on Lake Street in Kalamazoo without incident while authorities seized methamphetamine, evidence of drug manufacturing, cash, and several firearms including a Tec-9, rifles, a shotgun, and suppressors. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Detroit-based developer proposed a 444-unit mixed-use project on a 48-acre site in Oshtemo Township with work starting late 2025, while Prairie Ronde Township reviewed a plan for 21 condos on April 29. Comstock Township also sent a new food truck ordinance for board approval and the city of Kalamazoo voted to rezone properties to allow mixed-use development. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Shelby, a 3-year-old beagle at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, is looking for his forever home today and is described as a snuggly lap dog—he is known to be very affectionate with kids and other pets and is expected to weigh over 50 pounds when fully grown. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of kids ran in the PNC Kids' 1k in Kalamazoo on May 3rd as each participant 12 and under earned a t-shirt and finisher medal—this event preceded the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon happening today. WWMT
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Charlie's PLACE Annual Mother and Son Dance
6-9 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — $70 for couple ticket — A night of dinner and dancing for mothers and their sons to create unforgettable memories.
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Sesame Street Live!
2-3:30 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a fun-filled show with Elmo, Cookie Monster, and more in an interactive experience for the whole family.
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Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations
May 13-15 — Miller Auditorium — ASL interpreted performance available — Experience the electrifying journey of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Kalamazoo Future Forward Career and Resource Expo
12-4 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Free entry — Connect with top employers and explore new career paths at this resource-filled expo.
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Founders Brewing Dinner Pairing
6:30-9 p.m. — The Backyard of Kalamazoo — Ticketed event — Enjoy a delightful pairing of craft beers and gourmet cuisine inspired by Michigan flavors.
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Girls Night - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience a hilarious journey of friendship through 80s and 90s hits in this acclaimed musical.
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Oshtemo Cruise-In & Auto Show
2-5 p.m. — Flesher Field — Free entry — Enjoy a day of classic cars, food trucks, and family fun while supporting a great cause.
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Davey and The Midnights Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — The SugarBowl Bar & Grille — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of unconventional country music and rock & roll from Davey & the Midnights and the Driftless Revelers.
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Summer Live Music at The Squirrel
7-10 p.m. — Squirrel Hollow Golf Course — Free entry — Enjoy an exciting lineup of 40 free live music shows with local bands and food trucks amidst stunning sunsets.
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Michigan Lighthouse – Half Off Bottled Wine Wednesday
6-8:30 p.m. — Wine and Canvas Kalamazoo — $38 — Enjoy a creative paint and sip experience with half off bottled wine and professional instruction.
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