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Kalamazoo
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 29, six local food banks received nearly 29,000 pounds of nonperishable food donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—volunteers delivered the food to pantries serving families facing food insecurity. WWMT
- ➤ Motorcyclists and bicyclists gathered at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on May 31 for the 11th annual Bikers' Blessing event that promoted road safety as summer neared. The day featured a three-mile bike ride, a police escorted rally from Battle Creek Harley Davidson, live music, a stunt show, bounce house, vendors and safety talks — all showing the community’s growing interest in cycling. WWMT
- ➤ The second annual Edison Neighborhood Picnic and Bike Parade was held on May 31 at Southside Park in Kalamazoo as the Edison Neighborhood Association revived an 1980s tradition with food, bike decorating stations, and a bike giveaway. The event ended with a parade for all ages (with the Open Roads Bike Program on site for minor bike repairs). WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Over the Memorial Day weekend, KDPS and KVET conducted targeted operations in Kalamazoo—resulting in six seized firearms and multiple arrests of suspects charged with armed robbery, drug offenses and illegally carrying weapons, including one who threw a firearm from his car during a traffic stop. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Public Schools held graduation ceremonies last week at Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix — a record 350 graduates — and Superintendent Darrin Slade said improved culture helped the district reach this milestone. Classes for the remaining students in the 2024–2025 school year will end Friday, June 6. WKZO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for June 1st—2nd following a solar flare and CME from the sun, and the charged particles will reach Earth Sunday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. EDT—potentially giving residents a chance to see northern lights after sunset if wildfire smoke does not interfere. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Attorney General's Office is tracking toll scam texts that claim unpaid toll fees and have sparked about one in seven calls, and officials are working with MDOT to warn residents that the messages are fake — they stress not to give personal or payment details when links do not show official contact information. WWMT
- ➤ City Commissioners appointed Sarah Joshi as Parchment's new city manager, effective June 18, replacing Nancy Stoddard who led the city since 2017 — Joshi brings a strong background in planning and public administration from her work in Kalamazoo County and Portage. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo County planners in May reviewed seven projects including an 80-unit apartment near Bronson Methodist Hospital, park improvements at Verburg, mixed-use zoning changes in Portage, a new furniture store in Oshtemo Township, a backyard sports instruction business, a new road in Texas Township, and a breakfast spot with housing upstairs. Some projects will break ground soon—others await further review—encouraging public input in the planning process. MLive
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Yo-Yo Ma Concert
7-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Ticket costs vary — Experience the enchanting sounds of world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in a captivating live performance.
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KIA Arts Fair 2025
3 PM – 5 PM — Bronson Park — Free entry — Experience over 130 fine artists showcasing unique creations at this vibrant two-day juried art show.
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Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets in Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Harry Potter on a giant screen with a live symphony orchestra performing the iconic score.
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Kenosha Kingfish vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
1:35-3:05 p.m. — Homer Stryker Field — Tickets available — Catch an exciting summer baseball matchup featuring local teams.
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UKC PREMIER Nationals Dog Show
8 AM – 2 PM — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Dogs not in competition are asked to stay home as they prance, weave, and soar at this premier event showcasing the UKC's 'Total Dog' philosophy.
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Festival Fridays 2025
8 PM – 12 AM — Arcadia Creek Festival Place — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of community festivities in downtown Kalamazoo.
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Kalamazoo Klassic 2025
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts — Registration required — Celebrate community and inclusivity while achieving your fitness goals with 5K, 10K, and 15K options.
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Wausau Woodchucks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
1:35-3:05 p.m. — Homer Stryker Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game between the Woodchucks and the Growlers in Kalamazoo.
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JB Pump Day – Kalamazoo
11 AM – 1 PM — Young Supply Company — Free entry — Enjoy complimentary inspections and oil changes for vacuum pumps while getting wear-and-tear replaced on JB pumps.
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Kalamazoo County Amateur Championship
Two-day tournament — Milham Park Golf Club — Registration required — Compete in a 36-hole individual stroke play championship with Open and Senior divisions.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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