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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, nonprofit organizations in Kalamazoo marked Giving Tuesday by urging donations after government funding cuts led to $51 million in losses and 123 job cuts, with OutFront losing a third of its funding and having to lay off staff—moves not seen in a decade. Local groups encouraged community support to keep vital services running during the challenging season. WWMT
- ➤ Guys Who Give-Kalamazoo County donated $19,300 on Giving Tuesday to Community Homeworks to help repair homes for low-income families. The donation, made through the group’s Q4 Impact Award in late November + Cody Livingston said it would support urgent heating, plumbing, and safety repairs. WKZO
- ➤ ThriftAbility, a new thrift store at 5309 Gull Rd, is accepting donations this week on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.—the store will open on Jan 12, 2026 and will employ people with disabilities while channeling proceeds to support local programs. WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Don Hamming opened The OCB in August in the old Cracker Barrel building at 5581 S. 9th St. in Texas Township to show the space could work as a restaurant but he will close it on Dec. 31 and sell the property for $2 million due to rising testing costs and his health concerns — tests came back negative and he wants the final month to be a celebration of the restaurant’s success. This decision marks both the end of his hands-on venture and a new opportunity for someone else to take over the business. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will host its 52nd annual Holiday Art Sale this week, with a members-only event on December 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. and public sales on December 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. and December 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the sale will feature unique artworks by over 160 Kirk Newman Art School artists with free parking nearby. WKZO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center reopened yesterday after completing its first renovation in 35 years—marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church on West Michigan Avenue—and now provides free, part-time care and parent support for families with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. WWMT
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ New tax rules set to take effect in 2026 will let non-itemizers claim a deduction for charitable donations with single filers deducting up to $1,000 and joint filers up to $2,000, while those who itemize can only deduct amounts above 0.5% of their income—high-income donors may want to donate before the change—and nonprofits could face tougher budget planning. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will begin its 7th annual Stuff a Truck toy drive on Saturday, Dec 6 from noon to 3 p.m. at several donation locations including Kalamazoo’s Walmart at 6065 Gull Rd—donated toys will be given to local children for Christmas Day. WWMT
- ➤ Holtec International got $400 million from the federal government to build two small modular reactors at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert—these reactors will add 600 megawatts to the plant and help lower energy costs. Officials said the project will bring 300 full-time local jobs and support 2,000 construction jobs as it moves forward. WWMT
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A Christmas Carol
8-10 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Dickens’ warm tale of redemption and the spirit of Christmas this holiday season.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
Dec 5, 7:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive comedic take on holiday rom-coms with local charm and humor.
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A Carpenters' Christmas Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — $46.56 — Celebrate the season with a tribute concert featuring the beloved Christmas songs of the Carpenters.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
2-8 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A holiday rom-com parody that delivers laughs and local humor just in time for the festive season.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Bloomington Bison
5-8:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $9 tickets — Enjoy the first 269 Night with $2 beers and win a free ticket if the K-Wings win!
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Libby York Jazz Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Crawlspace Comedy Theatre — $20 Adult / $10 Student — Enjoy an enchanting evening with acclaimed jazz vocalist Libby York and her talented ensemble.
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Christmas Cabaret
7-9 p.m. — The Barn Theatre School — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming celebration of music and holiday cheer with festive favorites and complimentary refreshments.
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Christmas Craft Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Free entry — Explore local crafts and holiday spirit in a festive setting.
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A Christmas Carol
2-4 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in this annual holiday production.
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Christmas Cabaret 2025
7-9 p.m. — The Barn Theatre School — Tickets required — Experience the joy of the season with festive music and complimentary refreshments in a holiday celebration.
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