Good morning, Kalamazoo.

BCKCISMA will pilot releasing the mile-a-minute weevil this summer to help control the invasive weed in Calhoun County — where surveys have found infestations across 34,000 acres.

The project is funded by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program.

Magnolia Bridegroom, a local fourth grader, saved her dad’s life with CPR learned at Concord Ox Bow Elementary School when he suffered a heart attack while shoveling snow; the American Heart Association honored her and her mom with the Heartsaver Hero award today.

Battle Creek Battle Jacks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Honor Credit Union Baseball Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an action-packed baseball showdown between local teams.

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.

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Kalamazoo Growlers

2:05 p.m. — Honor Credit Union Baseball Stadium — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball as the Rafters take on the Growlers.

Dixon's Violin Live Concert

3:50-5:15 p.m. — Milham Park — General Admission $32 — Experience a mesmerizing performance by acclaimed violinist Dixon with an extraordinary twist on the electric violin.

Kalamazoo Caribbean Festival

June 26-28 — Arcadia Creek Festival Place — Prices vary — Celebrate the vibrant culture with delightful food, island vendors, and rhythmic festivities.