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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Commissioner Stephanie Hoffman’s Northside home was hit by three bullets early on Aug. 15 during a stray car shootout—she urged the city to take stronger action against gun violence. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport — originally set for August 19-23 — has been postponed to October 7-10. It will run in the terminal on Portage Road from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break from Noon to 1:00 p.m., where travelers must bring the required documents for their in-person appointment. WKZO
- ➤ Amtrak says it will issue refunds to passengers who were stuck on a train near Battle Creek last week due to a sensor error. The train was coming from Chicago to Dearborn — passengers were later bused to their destinations after the stop and Amtrak reviewed the issue with the Michigan Department of Transportation. WKZO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Community of Kalamazoo bought 13.35 acres in Texas Township for $1.2 million to build The Halstead, a new luxury project for people 55 and older that is expected to open in 2028. The villas will have open-concept layouts in every corner unit and range from 1,400 to 2,200 square feet—designed to blend apartment ease with the space of a townhome. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Michigan high school football season will start next week, and 10 can’t-miss games in Kalamazoo offer a chance for fans to cheer on their local teams—daring them to experience the excitement on the field. 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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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SlideDayz at the Zoo
12 PM – 8 PM — Kalamazoo Speedway Inc — Free venue parking — Experience a thrilling combo of drifting and live music in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Kalamazoo Scottish Festival
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Kindleberger Park — Free entry — Celebrate everything Scottish with music, food, games, and Highland competitions.
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