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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Kalamazoo family donated a 2007 Ford Focus—once shown on 'The Price is Right'—to Rings Ministries; volunteers restored the car and gifted it to a new Battle Creek family, making it the 101st donation. WWMT
- ➤ The 72nd Holiday Greens Sale returns to the Portage Zhang Senior Center as nine garden clubs sell hand-made floral arrangements and decorations. The event will run Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. — a fundraiser for local scholarships. WWMT
- ➤ In November, Kalamazoo County planners reviewed seven projects, including a Sikh temple relocation and indoor recreation facilities in Portage and Comstock + a multi-phase apartment development in Texas Township, with decisions for some projects set for later public hearings. MLive
- ➤ Local advocates, parents & workers say rising child care costs and facility closures have left many families struggling to secure quality care. At a recent public comment session, proposals including an early childhood voucher program were presented to help ease the burden for workers. WKZO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Customer James Adams sued Henderson Castle after a one-star review alleging a caterpillar in his food led an employee to post negative reviews about his employer; the suit was filed in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court in October, and the B&B said it only flags fake reviews + does not retaliate. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A free community event featuring music, story hour, and a student art exhibit will take place Friday. It starts at 5:30 p.m. at Anna Whitten Hall + continues with concerts at the Valley Museum and an art show at the Center for New Media. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Kalamazoo residents see 500 students at the Radisson for a Model UN conference running from Wednesday to Saturday—students tackle world issues and build public speaking skills. WKZO
- ➤ Portage Northern High School students raised a record $33,700 via their annual Bread Lift fundraiser on Nov. 22, benefiting Bronson Children’s Hospital’s pediatric and oncology unit. The long-standing tradition has helped Portage Public Schools collect over $600,000 in funds over its 60-year history. WKZO
- ➤ The Autism Alliance of Michigan released a report Tuesday that shows major gaps in public school special education. Analyzing over 50 indicators such as academic outcomes and funding, it offers a baseline for policymakers ahead of the Special Education Advocacy Summit — coinciding with the 50th anniversary of IDEA. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Holtec International received $400 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to complete two SMR-300 reactors at the Palisades nuclear plant in Covert Township; the reactors, each generating 300 megawatts, are expected to support 300 full-time jobs and help restart the decommissioned plant. WKZO
- ➤ The Kalamazoo County board passed a resolution today declaring the housing shortage a public health crisis — noting that insecure housing and homelessness threaten low-income residents and directing the Housing and Health departments to produce an annual report on these concerns. WKZO
- ➤ Officials issued a boil water advisory on Dec. 3 in north Kalamazoo due to infrastructure work on North 14th Street that lowered water pressure. The advisory covers water customers on several streets and will lift within 72 hours, so residents should boil tap water for two minutes or use bottled water. WWMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beacon Kalamazoo will continue the Borgess 'Tree of Love' tradition to honor breast cancer patients, survivors, donors and care champions today at 5:30 p.m. at Lawrence Education Center on Gull Road — the event includes more than 1,500 pink lights and a reception with appetizers and wine samples from Warner Vineyards. MLive
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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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A Christmas Carol
8-10 p.m. — New Vic Theatre — Check website for tickets — Experience the magic of Dickens' timeless holiday tale in an enchanting annual production.
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