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Kalamazoo
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ramona Park Beach in Portage opens for the season today, operating daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Labor Day weekend. It offers swimming, kayak, and paddleboard rentals along with concessions and games, while Sprinkle Road is closed to through traffic (between Zylman and S Avenues) for sewer work. WKZO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw launched its concert season with 56 planned shows over Memorial Day weekend and beyond, featuring tribute and hip hop acts. The venue’s new stage, viewing deck, and vendor suites will be completed by early June as it readies a busy summer schedule. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Campgrounds across Michigan fill up ahead of Memorial Day weekend as drivers face higher gas and food prices; AAA forecasts over 1.3 million people traveling 50+ miles. Families near Fort Custer in Kalamazoo County adjust plans to keep holiday camping affordable. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-five local high school baseball stars are gearing up for playoffs next week while showing impressive spring stats in pitching, hitting and base running. The regional players are setting a high standard on the diamond + energizing our local sports community. MLive
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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.
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The Kalamazoo Blend Sessions Music Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Clover Room — $20.00 — Enjoy an evening of R&B, Hip Hop, and Afro Beats at this vibrant local music event.
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