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Kalamazoo
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city of Kalamazoo is holding a food drive from Nov. 12 to Nov. 20 to help residents facing food shortages amid SNAP uncertainty due to a federal shutdown—donations benefiting Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes can be dropped off at City Hall during regular hours. WWMT
- ➤ Kalamazoo’s Michigan News Agency, closed since owner Dean Hauck died in February, will reopen for three days this month for a community book sale. The new owner, Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, said sales will run November 22, 28 and 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—the building will be transitioned in a way that honors its past while planning for its future. WKZO
- ➤ A memorial service was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Kalamazoo First Assembly of God in Portage to honor late firefighter Charlie Sullivan — who died after a motorcycle crash on Parkview Avenue Nov. 5. A procession began at 12 p.m. on Oakland Drive and ended with a private wake at Fieldstone Grill on Centre Avenue. WWMT
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Lavender Ice Night: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Fort Wayne Komets
7-8:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $3 specials — Cheer on the K-Wings in lavender for Hockey Fights Cancer night with fun activities and a charity auction.
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Cyclones vs. Wings Jersey Series Game
4:30-6 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Free giveaway for kids — Celebrate Detroit's teams with a special Jersey Series game and exclusive youth jersey giveaway.
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Sensory Friend Sundays at the Air Zoo
10 AM – 12 PM — Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center — Included with general admission — Enjoy a sensory-friendly morning with quiet spaces and special activities for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
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Dokidokon 2025
Nov 20-22 — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 — Celebrate anime, gaming, and fandoms with panels, concerts, and cosplay at this community-focused convention.
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A Christmas Carol
8:00 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Dickens’ classic tale of redemption and holiday spirit returning to the stage with warmth and heart.
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The Nutcracker
2-3:30 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — $25-$50 — Experience Clara's enchanting adventures through Tchaikovsky’s beloved music and breathtaking choreography.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
2-5 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a hilarious holiday rom-com parody featuring local charm and wit.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Fort Wayne Komets
5-8 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Free LED bracelet — Celebrate Wicked Night with a magical hockey experience featuring a painted ice theme.
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KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run
2-3 p.m. — Portage, MI — Family-friendly event — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun time-prediction run for all ages.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
7:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a satirical holiday comedy that blends local humor with festive cheer.
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