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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ God's Kitchen of Michigan is launching its 2025 Holiday Fundraiser to raise $10,000 for free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for needy families in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Donations are tax-deductible and can be mailed to P.O. Box 2632 or given online while sponsors can call 2696158080 for support. WKZO
- ➤ WMU hockey coach Pat Ferschweiler and NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar will be featured — respectively as the keynote speaker and live auction helper — at the Drive for Life Foundation Gala today at 5:30 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza, which benefits the American Cancer Society and other local charities. WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Soil Friends farm now opens its cider tasting room amid a costly fight with the township—Ben Martin, the newly elected township supervisor, described the effort as 'very, very satisfying.' MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WMU brought its brown and yellow display to the Lansing state capitol on Sept. 24, 2025 when president Russ Kavalhuna, students, faculty, and staff met with lawmakers to show the school’s programs, public service, research, and the men’s hockey championship trophy—proving the school’s strong state ties. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage City Council purchased shelter structures for a new farmers market next to the Portage Zhang Senior Center for $1.39 million. Construction of three open-air pavilions and a parking lot will begin this fall — the council will vote on a contractor on October 7. WKZO
- ➤ Voters in the Parchment School District will decide on Nov. 4 on a $32.3M bond proposal that would raise taxes by 2.95 mills. The funds will be used to upgrade school facilities—improving roofs, windows, safety features and ADA compliance. WWMT
- ➤ The city of Portage is planning a program to offer down payment assistance to employees earning less than 120% of the area median income with help from Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services and county partners. The council has given its approval to set up a $100,000 fund—shared by Portage and Housing for All Millage—to help retain and attract city workers to live in the community they serve. WKZO
- ➤ Legislative leaders and officials from Governor Whitmer’s administration say they are working on the state’s next fiscal year budget so that schools will remain funded as gas pump tax revenues go to road repairs. They must reach a deal before Tuesday to prevent a state government shutdown next Wednesday. WKZO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo could face an ice shortage in a few years after Wings West closed its two ice sheets and Wings Event Center will shut down three sheets when a new downtown center opens in 2028. Councilmember Nicole Miller said there is no set plan for Lawson Ice Arena—this may hurt local teams and reduce hotel revenue. WKZO
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Kalamazoo Oktoberfest 2025
4-10 p.m. — Harvey's on the Mall — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with drinks, food, live music and an exciting bar crawl experience.
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Goh Kurosawa Performance
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating concert featuring original songs and global melodies from musician Goh Kurosawa.
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Swan Lake Performance
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Varied pricing — Experience the timeless and majestic beauty of ballet in this breathtaking production of Swan Lake.
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Dokidokon 2025
Daytime — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 to $180 — Dive into a world of anime and gaming at Kalamazoo's beloved convention.
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Dokidokon 2025
All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 to $180 — Dive into a weekend of anime and gaming fun with panels, workshops, and cosplay gatherings.
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US National Under 18 vs. Western Michigan Broncos Mens Hockey (Exhibition)
6:00 PM — Lawson Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the future stars of hockey compete in an exciting exhibition match.
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Ferris State Bulldogs at Western Michigan Broncos Men's Hockey
3:30 AM – 11:00 PM — Lawson/Gable, Kalamazoo, MI — Competitive prices — Catch a thrilling hockey match between the Bulldogs and Broncos.
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Homegrown Bass Featuring Lowke and Tarrow
9 PM – 12 AM — Papa Pete's — $10 presale, $15 day of show — Experience a night of electrifying music with local talents at Papa Pete's.
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Live Music: Bourbon Brothers at Brewery Outré
6-9 p.m. — Brewery Outré — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic bluegrass tunes with cold brews in a lively atmosphere.
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Kalamazoo Wings Home Opener vs. Fort Wayne Komets
4:30-6 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Free 2025-26 K-Wings Magnet Schedule for the first 2,000 fans — Kick off the new season with an electric atmosphere against a longtime rival.
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