Good morning, Kalamazoo.

A vibrant new mural was completed in the Edison neighborhood on Aug.

9th to mark safe diagonal crossing routes at the busy intersection of Portage Street and Washington Avenue. Painter Patrick Hershberger led 30 volunteers and one dog in the project—traffic lights will be retimed soon to slow cars and improve pedestrian safety.

Kierra Gardner, a Kalamazoo caregiver charged with fourth-degree child abuse after a four month old suffered severe burns from hot water during a bath at New Horizon Townhomes on Jan.

25, was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty while officials found the water heater was set to dangerously high temperatures.

Kalamazoo received $15,500 from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office to hire a contractor to assess its 1931 CityHall building, which has suffered algae, salt, and structural damage that cracked walls and made floors uneven— the report will guide city officials in planning future preservation treatments.

Several workers at the Portage Pfizer Global Supply plant experienced symptoms of potential exposure on Saturday, Aug.

9 and were taken to the hospital—MIOSHA is investigating the incident as details about the substance and production area remain unknown.

Thirty offensive players from the Kalamazoo area are ready to show their skills as local high school teams prep for the 2025 football season—game action will begin in just over two weeks.

Michigan Storm Chasers Beer Launch

2-5 p.m. — Latitude 42° Brewing Company Kalamazoo — Tickets required — Celebrate the release of a new Michigan-brewed beer with family-friendly fun and meet and greet activities.

Branden Mann Live Music Event

6-9 p.m. — Brewery Outré — No cover — Enjoy original tunes and crowd-favorite covers from a lineup of Kalamazoo musicians.

August Vintage Mart at Factory Cafe

10 AM – 5 PM — Factory Coffee — Free entry — Explore vintage goods and handcrafted treasures from local vendors while enjoying cafe drinks.

Stevie Wonder Tribute by The Andrew Fisher Quartet

4-5 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Stevie Wonder with The Andrew Fisher Quartet in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Read to Eleanor

3:30 – 5:00 PM — Kalamazoo Public Library - Alma Powell Branch — Free — Spend a cozy afternoon reading to Eleanor, a friendly therapy dog, and take home a book!

Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Washington Square Branch — Registration required — Enjoy a night of adventure whether you're a beginner or an experienced player.

Family Storytime at Oshtemo Library

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free — Enjoy a delightful half hour of books, songs, stories, and interactive playtime for families.

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Tickets start at $10 — Celebrate anime, gaming, and cosplay with a heart at a pirate-themed convention.

Brush the Block Mural Festival

10 a.m. — Discover Kalamazoo — Free entry — Celebrate creativity as artists transform the city with stunning murals over six days.

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 to $180 — Celebrate all things anime and gaming with a heartwarming community atmosphere and pirate theme.