Daily Kalamazoo Logo Daily Kalamazoo

Monday, May 4th, 2026

SHARE

Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Portage Zhang Farmers Market has opened for the 2026 season at Portage City Hall until May 24, then moves to its new location at 125 East Centre Ave starting May 31. The weekly market offers seasonal produce, live music, food trucks + artisan goods until Oct. 11.  WWMT
  • The nearly 50-year CROP Hunger Walk — held since 1970 — took place last Sunday as dozens walked 1.1- or 3.1-mile routes from Trinity Lutheran Church on South Westnedge to downtown, raising funds for food programs.  WWMT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Emmy Kastner Book Release Event

    5-6 p.m. — Bookbug & this is a bookstore — Free entry — Celebrate the release of a delightful picture book filled with ice cream and laughter.

    Tue, 5/5/26

    View event
  • 38th Annual Vicksburg Hearty Hustle (5K)

    1-3 p.m. — 501 E Hwy St, Vicksburg, MI — Registration fee required — Celebrate fitness and community at this beloved annual 5K walk/run event.

    Sat, 5/9/26

    View event
  • Connections Recovery Support Group

    5:30-7 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with others on the recovery journey for peer support in mental health.

    Thu, 5/21/26

    View event
  • The Mountain Goats Live

    8-11 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Tickets from $137 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Mountain Goats in Kalamazoo.

    Fri, 5/22/26

    View event
  • Light Saber Kids Combat Discovery Class

    10 AM - 11 PM — BSD Dance Studio — Free entry — Discover the basics of lightsaber combat in this exciting class for kids aged 8-13.

    Sat, 5/30/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

All progress depends on the unreasonable person.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Kalamazoo

Welcome to the Daily Kalamazoo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Kalamazoo, Michigan community. If you like the Daily Kalamazoo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Kalamazoo.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Kalamazoo and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Kalamazoo

A free Kalamazoo community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here