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Kalamazoo
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Villas at Engleman, a new sober living project for men with at least one year of sobriety, is set to open this November at 1109 Engleman Ave and will add four 575-square-foot units with on-site parking and affordable rent (with a strict no-drug policy enforced through monthly home visits). The nonprofit will host an open house (noon–4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13) for community members to tour the units and meet staff. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WMU will launch a free 24-seat Juice Bus that will transport students between campus and downtown Kalamazoo on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The service is planned by the university’s LBS program in partnership with local businesses + several local sponsors. WWMT
- ➤ WMU launched a free, bright teal shuttle that now takes students from Rood Hall to downtown stops on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The 30-passenger bus runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays — with reserved hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for LBS courses. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travel consultant Barb Culberson from West Michigan remains stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa causes widespread damage and cancels her Sunday flight home. Her flight is rebooked for Friday — she is sharing updates on social media while travel experts warn that recovery on the island may take months. WWMT
- ➤ This Halloween, Kalamazoo will see scattered rain showers and temperatures in the upper 40s—conditions caused by cold air moving in after clocks fall back this weekend. Recent Halloweens have ranged from warm evenings to heavy snowfall near Fruitport and Muskegon, showing the wild shifts typical in West Michigan. WWMT
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Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Western Michigan Broncos Football
1-4 p.m. — Waldo Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling college football showdown between rival teams in Kalamazoo.
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MAC-SBC Challenge: Coastal Carolina vs. Western Michigan Basketball
6 PM — Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, MI — Ticket pricing varies — Catch an exciting matchup as the Broncos take on the Chanticleers in college basketball action.
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safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
1-5 p.m. — YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo — Free — Learn valuable skills to engage individuals at risk of suicide and connect them with support.
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Clark Logic Hiring Fair, Walk-In Interviews!
Clark Logic is hosting a Hiring Fair, November 5 & 6, 6–10 AM and 3–7 PM at 3801 E. Kilgore Road. The company is hiring for numerous roles, including CDL-A drivers, diesel and small engine mechanics, riggers, landscapers, lawn technicians, warehouse associates, staff accountants, human resources professionals, property managers, project coordinators, and more.
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Preschool Playgroup at Washington Square Library
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Washington Square Branch — Free entry — Engage in imaginative play and developmental activities with community support.
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Kalamazoo Wings Military Appreciation Night
7-8:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — First 1,000 fans receive a special giveaway — Celebrate and honor our armed forces with a night of hockey and community support.
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Full Cord Trio Live at The Clover Room
8-10 p.m. — The Clover Room — $20.00 — Experience the rising bluegrass stars of Full Cord Trio as they showcase their fresh sound and award-winning talent.
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The Joy Modulators Live
6-8 p.m. — The Clover Room — $20.00 — Enjoy songs from Nights and Weekends along with new tracks from the upcoming album Tumble Dry Low.
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WMU Football vs. Ohio University
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Waldo Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college football showdown between Western Michigan and Ohio University.
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Christmas Jellycat Launch Party
5-7 p.m. — troVe — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a special Jellycat launch and a chance to win a fun purse!
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