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Kalamazoo
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gene Rhodes, known affectionately as 'Gene the Pumpkin Man,' dies; leaving behind a legacy as a beloved third-generation farmer in Kalamazoo County. WWMT
- ➤ Discover Kalamazoo partners with Wheel the World to evaluate and enhance accessibility at 130 city locations, including Next Level Sports Complex, to make them more inclusive for those with disabilities. WWMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'Dustbunnies' sketch comedy group is set to perform holiday-themed sketches this weekend at Kalamazoo's Crawlspace Comedy Theatre after a successful debut in September. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo County has received an $18.9 million EPA grant to enhance energy efficiency in homes and provide relevant training, benefiting both housing and employment. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congress approved a water infrastructure bill to study and potentially enhance water projects in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Battle Creek, Michigan, focusing on economic benefits and environmental restoration. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vicksburg girls basketball team narrowly defeated Paw Paw with a score of 66-65, highlighting the start of the 2024-25 season for Southwest Michigan girls basketball teams. MLive
- ➤ Isaiah Theodile scored a season-high 25 points leading Kalamazoo Central to a victory over Grand Rapids Christian in boys basketball. MLive
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Cincinnati Cyclones - Wings Wonderland Weekend
The Kalamazoo Wings host the Cincinnati Cyclones for a themed game featuring $3 food and drinks in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Elsa & Anna Winter Wonderland Brunch
The Backyard of Kalamazoo will host a Frozen themed brunch featuring characters Elsa and Anna, with limited reservations available for an enjoyable family experience.
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Dopapod Live Performance at Bell's General Store
Dopapod will be performing live at Bell's General Store in Kalamazoo, MI, offering an engaging musical experience.
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Dopapod Live Performance
Dopapod will perform live at Bell's Brewery, offering a night of engaging music in Kalamazoo.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Indy Fuel: New Year's Eve Hockey Game
Celebrate New Year's Eve with an exciting Kalamazoo Wings hockey game at Wings Event Center, featuring special family ticket packages and football game viewings.
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Michigan's Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show
The conference features seminars on brewery operations and a trade show for craft brewing industry professionals, including a sensory evaluation workshop and a dinner reception.
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The Art of Reading Smoke Seminar
This seminar led by Rob Backer focuses on teaching firefighters effective tactics for understanding fire behavior through smoke analysis, complemented by hands-on case studies and demonstrations.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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