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Kalamazoo
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Frank Sinatra is a 9-year-old dog at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan—he is fully housebroken, loves belly rubs, and plays with humans. SPCA executive director Katie Timber said he is hoping to find his forever home soon. WWMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, June 28, island vibes filled Arcadia Creek Festival Site when the final day of the Kalamazoo Caribbean Festival offered live music, Caribbean food, and vendors celebrating Caribbean culture. Music by Seven Generation Roots Tribe, Kwame Bediako, DJ Conscious, and reggae star Anthony B—MCs Darius Mitchell and David Reggae Dave Alert kept the crowd energized as tickets cost $10 at the gate. WWMT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In May, the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon raised thousands for local charities and brought nearly $2 million to the downtown economy through the efforts of participants, volunteers, sponsors and vendors. Registration for next year's races begins Tuesday with early bird pricing and bundle options for Run Camp training. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Equipment failure caused an outage that left 11,783 Consumer Energy customers without power in Kalamazoo County yesterday — power was expected to be restored by 12:00 p.m. WKZO
- ➤ Ranked choice voting is moving closer to Michigan ballots as the Board of Canvassers approved language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would let voters rank candidates in most elections. Rank MI Vote must collect 446,198 valid signatures in the next six months — more than 5,000 volunteers are already enlisted to help, which will put the amendment on the November ballot if successful. MLive
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Food Truck Tuesdays On The Road
5-7:30 p.m. — Midtown Fresh Market — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant gathering of food trucks showcasing culinary delights and community spirit.
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Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival
July 2nd - 6th — Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field — Events vary — Experience North America's largest combined air show and balloon festival with thrilling performances and family-friendly activities.
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Traverse City Pit Spitters vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Homer Stryker Field — Ticket prices available — Catch an exciting baseball game featuring local teams in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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Battle Creek Battle Jacks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-9:35 PM — Homer Stryker Field — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball game as local teams face off under the night sky.
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Kanola Band at Lunch Time Live
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Bronson Park — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food options and good vibes with the Kanola Band at this community event.
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Been Lovin’ You: The Works Of August Wilson
7:30 p.m. — The Jolliffe Theatre — Box office hours available — Experience the dynamic storytelling of August Wilson highlighting Black Love through powerful theatrical performances.
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Fieldpiece A2L Refrigerants and HVACR Field Best Practices Workshop
8:00-9:30 a.m. — Young Supply Company - Kalamazoo — Free entry — Learn about A2L refrigerants, regulations, and best practices for HVACR field work.
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Kzoo Parks Summer Cinema: U Pick the Flick
6-10 p.m. — Crane Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community movie night featuring your choice between 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' or 'The Garfield Movie' under the stars.
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EPS Foam and Electronics Recycling Day
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Mayors Riverfront Park — Free entry — Drop off your EPS foam and electronics at this quarterly recycling event.
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Tomas Esparza Blues Band – Oshtemo Music in the Park
6-7:30 p.m. — Flesher Field — Free entry — Enjoy Chicago Style Blues and raffle prizes in a scenic park setting.
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