Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today and tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Salvation Army will distribute toys to 2,428 registered children and food vouchers to 1,143 households at its headquarters on 1700 South Burdick Street, helping nearly 3,700 community members. WKZO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local community advocate ReElla Burrell will host a comedy show with four Chicago comics at Miller Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. to raise funds for next year’s Juneteenth celebration—a program she has personally supported for the past three years. MLive
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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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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.
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A Christmas Carol
8-10 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the timeless tale of Dickens in a captivating annual production.
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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.
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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.
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Kalamazoo Boat Show
2-8 p.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Admission fees apply — Explore an exciting array of marine displays and products.
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ThriftAbility Grand Opening
3-6 p.m. — ThriftAbility — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of a unique thrift store serving the local community with refreshments and friendly faces.
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