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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local philanthropist and former Kalamazoo College acting president Dr. Timothy Light died at 84, leaving a legacy of promoting Asian studies and community arts through local educational programs (including WMU’s Center for Chinese Studies). WWMT
- ➤ Arcadia Creek Festival Place in downtown Kalamazoo is under renovation after closing earlier this month; soil borings, environmental tests and planned demolitions — funded by ARPA and a $2M Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant — will pave the way for reopening in 2028. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Dec. 19, the City and KDPS received a $500K check from the state to buy protective gear that lowers firefighters’ cancer risks and provides clean turnout gear + a spare set for officers. Officials said the funding helps safeguard public safety workers from toxic exposures. WWMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross will host its 40th annual Holiday Blood Drive on Christmas Eve in Kalamazoo. Community members are invited to donate at this local event. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan football fans gathered at Burdick's for a watch party on Friday morning as the remodeled venue hosted celebrations after the Broncos won the Myrtle Beach Bowl by beating Kennesaw State 41-6 — a win that boosted local team spirit. WWMT
- ➤ Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal will play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after he was named the first Tiger on the U.S. roster, having won the AL Cy Young Award in 2024 + 2025. WKZO
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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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Tech Mondays
3-5:30 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free assistance — Get help with computer-related issues at this community support event.
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