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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Portage will host a centenarian brunch on July 24 at 11 a.m. at the Portage Zhang Senior Center on 203 East Centre Avenue. Centenarians and those turning 100 this year may bring up to two guests free and must reserve a spot by calling 269-329-4555. WKZO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan University began demolishing Vandercook Hall, an 86-year-old, vacant residence hall at 800 Oakland Dr. behind Waldo Stadium that was built in 1939 — hazardous material abatement started on May 27 and no plans have been announced for the site. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo Public Schools will add pilot courses to the fall curriculum after the board approved teacher and principal recommendations—these courses will offer extra help for middle school students, new cultural programs, computer coding classes and an AP prep course at Kalamazoo Central. WKZO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the infamous barge has been moved to a legal location in West Grand Traverse Bay after owner Don Balcom sold it on June 23—this ends a five-year legal saga that began after the vessel sank and released oil in November 2020. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, July 7, portions of North Westnedge Ave between Michikal and West Michigan Ave will be closed until August 15 for Arcadia Creek relocation, sanitary, and upgraded water main work, and a second phase will close the section from Michikal to West Water Street until year-end while leaving the southbound lane open from West Water Street to West Michigan Ave—motorists should follow posted detours. WWMT
- ➤ Keshia Dickason, the first African American woman road commissioner, announced her bid for Kalamazoo City Commissioner while serving her fifth year of a six-year term—her campaign, called H.E.R. for Housing, Environment, and Redevelopment, will hold a celebration on July 10 at Thunderbird of Kalamazoo at 6 p.m. WWMT
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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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Dokidokon 2025
July 28-30 — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Tickets from $10 — Celebrate anime, gaming, and fandom with a pirate theme at this vibrant community convention.
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Parade of Homes Kalamazoo
6-7 p.m. — Home Builders Association — Ticket prices vary — Explore stunning homes and find inspiration for your next project.
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Whack For Warmth Golf Outing Fundraiser
7 AM-4 PM — Cedar Creek Golf Course — All proceeds benefit heating assistance programs — Play for a cause at this engaging community golf outing.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.
~ John Wayne
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