Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo recovery advocate Katherine Yale was named International Achiever of the Year by Goodwill Industries after overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life.

She now supports others in recovery as a coach at Latitude Recovery Services.

Kalamazoo police will host National Night Out free neighborhood events on Tuesday, Aug.

4 to help residents meet officers and city staff — building trust with family-friendly activities and resource tables in several local areas.

Western Michigan University unveiled its newest residence hall, Valley Oaks, on Wednesday near the Valley Dining Center, offering pod-style housing and various amenities (residents will move in at the end of August).

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 10,077 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22 — including 153 in Kalamazoo — while Sen. Peters cited federal staffing and funding cuts as factors that slowed the outbreak response.

The 36th Annual Parade of Homes begins today with nine new builds, two remodels and four virtual homes open across the county.

The event, showcasing smart home tech, spa-inspired baths and outdoor spaces, offers interactive maps and advance tickets via a free app, with visit hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

An open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

1 at the Frank Lloyd Wright Weisblat House on Hawthorne Drive in Galesburg. The 2,600 sqft Usonian home is listed at 1.325M dollars and features custom built-ins & a lap pool on nearly 2.5 acres.

The SAC-Valley high school football season kicks off with team practices on Aug.

11, and schools including Coloma, Delton Kellogg, Galesburg-Augusta, Lawton, Saugatuck and Schoolcraft will play home and away games at venues (such as Allegan and South Haven) through the fall.

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.

Dead Letter Fest 2026

4-11:45 p.m. — Old Dog Tavern — Expected capacity 500 — Celebrate alternative music and DIY culture at a vibrant festival connecting artists and audiences.