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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Community Foundation will distribute $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds to local nonprofits over the next three years to support treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and prevention services, partnering with Kalamazoo County government (the funds come from national settlements with drug makers and distributors). WKZO
- ➤ Kalamazoo's Community Homeworks received $150,000 from the Consumers Energy Foundation for its People Award and will use the funds to provide critical home repairs, educational workshops, and a tool library for vulnerable households. Executive director Chris Praedel said the grant strengthens the Safe Start Home Repair Program—focusing on families with expectant mothers and young children. WKZO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schultz's Treat Streat is closing its Oakwood Plaza storefront at the end of July and will combine operations to serve customers at its Schultz's Sweets location on West Main Street—owners said the move lets them keep offering the same flavors and friendly faces. WWMT
- ➤ A 1912 train car was moved into Warner Vineyards fifty years ago and turned into an Airbnb in 2022 after an eight-month, $80,000 renovation—this unique space has a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom and a large patio with a view of the Paw Paw River where guests can also enjoy wine tasting and food at a nearby brew house. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, July 14, police evacuated Fort Custer Recreation Area after a man with a gun was found near the beach and later fatally shot himself—authorities said he had not threatened others while negotiators tried to help him. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Perseids meteor shower will start July 17 and run through Aug. 23, with its peak on Aug. 12—Aug. 13 when 50 to 100 meteors will light the sky. Particles from comet Swift-Tuttle will hit Earth’s atmosphere and burn up, and early viewers may spot meteors as soon as 10 p.m. WWMT
- ➤ The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo has chosen seven local artists for the 2025 Brush the Block mural festival, which will run from September 2nd through 7th—each artist will paint murals in downtown Kalamazoo to connect the community. WKZO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Brooke Bronsink, a Southwest Michigan mother who nearly lost her young son to burns but now sees him thriving at 12, started East Leroy Goats and Yoga on her farm after a goat made her laugh with a funny toot. Classes run from May through September for $20 per person (some sessions are private for groups) and include gentle yoga with 12 live goats (all uniquely named) that help people heal. MLive
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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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Concerts in the Park
4-5 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Enjoy live summer music brought by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
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