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Kalamazoo
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo YWCA broke ground on a 19-unit housing complex for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors at 3405 Duke St. this week. The project—supported by a $700,000 city grant and tax breaks—will offer permanent housing with rent capped at 30% of income, job training, and on-site support services. MLive
- ➤ After floods in Texas claimed nearly 30 lives at Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend, Sherman Lake YMCA CEO Zach Klipsch said camp safety remains a top priority at the Outdoor Center near Kalamazoo—staff use designated shelters, regular drills and emergency radios to protect children during summer programs. He added that the camp, which serves about 8,000 children each summer, continuously updates its measures and offers activities like canoeing and archery while following strict safety guidelines. WWMT
- ➤ Kalamazoo’s Open Roads Bike Program opened its new space at 914 E. Vine Street in Edison yesterday using funds from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and a loan from its Impact Investment Team—this move expands its programs such as Earn-a-Bike, Fixapalooza, and youth STEM classes and begins open shop hours today from 2 to 6 p.m. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo public safety executed targeted enforcement from July 7 to July 14 that arrested 10 teenagers and seized 10 guns from incidents on North Park, Portage, Mills, Woodward, and South Burdick Streets—officials said the operations addressed gun violence and would continue if necessary. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifty local teachers received self-care and classroom supplies at a Teacher Tailgate event on Burdick Street held Thursday — they got bundles of supplies, chair massages, food from Red Robin, conflict resolution sessions and a book swap. The Salvation Army hosted the event — it thanked Kalamazoo educators for their hard work. WWMT
- ➤ The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo faces a funding challenge for its after school programs as state lawmakers continue negotiations over Michigan’s 2026 State Budget after the July 1 deadline. The organization may raise fees or reduce services for over 600 children daily if more than one million dollars in grant funding is cut. WWMT
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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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Festival Fridays: A Taste of Kalamazoo
6-10 p.m. — Arcadia Creek Festival Place — Free entry — Celebrate local food, music, and community at this vibrant summer festival series.
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~ Simone de Beauvoir
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