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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Otsego’s National Dads of Foreign Service Veterans Post 56 organized a fundraiser for VFW Post 3030 to help veterans with mobility, health and financial challenges — the event featured a car show, live music and vendors — drawing support from the local community. WWMT
- ➤ Kenzie, a 3-year-old dog at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, is looking for her forever home after being rescued from a puppy mill in Missouri. SPCA executive director Katie Timber said she would thrive in a quiet home—ideal for older children or a single adult. WWMT
- ➤ On Saturday, the fourth-annual Kzoo Latinx Festival celebrated Latinx culture at Arcadia Creek Festival Place as hosted by El Concilio. The event had live music, food vendors, local artists, and 15 nonprofits sharing resources — all to show the community's rich tradition. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two paddle boarders on Gourdneck Lake near Portage were hit by a tube pulled by a speed boat, with one taken to a hospital in stable condition and the other treated at the scene—first responders reached the boat via a private access point. MLive
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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