Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Kzoo Parks and the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council host Youth & Family Paddle 101 today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woods Lake Park (2900 Oakland Drive); families can try kayaking and canoing, join watershed games, and kids earn prizes after activities.

Former WMU player Zonterio Weekley, who once struggled with books (helped by a teammate), founded the Weekley Legacy Project that awarded 10 scholarships on June 13 to Kalamazoo Public Schools students to cover extra college costs not met by the Kalamazoo Promise.

He plans to double the award next year.

The Disaster Assistance Center will open Monday at the Gun Plain Township Fire Department in Plainwell to help neighbors impacted by April flooding apply for federal aid.

FEMA and SBA representatives will be on-site until Aug. 31 — offering in-person support with disaster loan and grant applications.

Starting Monday, South Sprinkle Road between Wells Street and Branch Avenue in Portage will be closed for about a week as crews replace a sewer force main that connects with Vicksburg; drivers must follow detours via E P Avenue + 24th Street.

Paving is set for July 17.

Kalamazoo Township held a groundbreaking on Thursday for a new 17-acre campus that will house police, backup 9-1-1 dispatchers, and community service offices — replacing its aging 1970s facility and serving as a community meeting spot.

Sierra Shame Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Texas Drive Park — Free entry — Experience a high-energy blend of Classic Rock and Kickin' Country from Sierra Shame.

2026 PZSC Cars & Cocktails Car Show

4-7 p.m. — Portage Zhang Senior Center — Cost varies — Enjoy a vibrant car show with live entertainment, food, and fun contests.

Here Come The Mummies Concert

8:00 PM — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively performance with the quirky band Here Come The Mummies.

Here Come The Mummies

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bell's General Store — Check venue for ticket pricing — Enjoy a lively performance from the unique and entertaining act, Here Come The Mummies.

Moonlight Festival with Matt Giraud

— Time Range — Old Dog Tavern — Cost Info — Experience a musical journey with Matt Giraud and Wavy Awakening at this lively festival.