Good morning, Kalamazoo.

The Portage Department of Public Safety is hosting its annual Stuff a Fire Truck donation drive on Sunday, Dec.

14 at Sam's Club in Portage where local residents can drop off nonperishable food, personal care items and supplies for Twelve Baskets Food Pantry that helps 400 families weekly.

Christopher Nurrie Jr., 29, who had recently been discharged from hospital after a neck infection surgery, was found unresponsive in the snow at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park near the local shelter on Dec.

10 and pronounced dead, prompting calls from family and community for more housing support.

Western Michigan University’s fall commencement is today, with over 1,100 seniors set to receive diplomas from 37 nations.

Business & Fine Arts, Health & Human Services, and Education students begin at 9 a.m. while Arts & Sciences, Merze Tate, Engineering, and Aviation ceremonies start at noon in Miller Auditorium.

Dr. William Nettleton, the medical director for local and Calhoun county health services, urged parents to continue giving babies the Hepatitis B birth dose and warned that delaying it—despite a federal committee's recent vote—offers no health benefits and may expose newborns to the illness.

Family Health Center’s Alcott Street location alerted patients who received dental care from Nov.

3 to Nov. 6 to get blood tests for Hepatitis and HIV after a sterilization error on Nov. 5 + the center is covering testing and working with health officials while enhancing training to prevent future issues.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas Cabaret

7 p.m. — The Barn Theatre School — Cost varies — Experience a heartwarming celebration of music and holiday cheer with a talented cast performing festive favorites.

A Christmas Carol

8-10 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the timeless tale of Dickens in a captivating annual production.

Trivia Night at Sit and Stay Winery

6-8 p.m. — Sit and Stay Winery — $5 drink specials — Test your knowledge with trivia while enjoying delicious wine in a cozy atmosphere.

Kalamazoo K-Wings New Year’s Eve Hockey Game

6-7:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy exciting hockey action as the K-Wings face off against the Toledo Walleye to celebrate the New Year.

Kalamazoo Boat Show

2-8 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Admission fees apply — Explore an exciting array of marine displays and products.