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Thursday, December 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Reindeer Ranch in Kalamazoo, celebrating its 25th year, offers a unique holiday experience with educational tours and activities featuring 13 reindeer.  WWMT
  • In Kalamazoo, Michigan, families enjoy cherished holiday traditions, including a stroll down Candy Cane Lane and a longstanding nativity play, highlighting the importance of family connections during the festive season.  WWMT

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 7-year-old was stabilized after being hit by a vehicle in Kalamazoo; the driver cooperated with the ongoing investigation.  MLive

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Winn House in Kalamazoo, listed for $1.3 million, is celebrated for its integration with nature and significant restorations.  MLive

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Construction has begun on a new $300 million arena in downtown Kalamazoo, with the project expanding over four blocks.  MLive

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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  • Dopapod Live Performance

    Dopapod will perform live at Bell's Brewery, offering a night of engaging music in Kalamazoo.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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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.

    Wed, 1/8/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • Celebrating MLK Day Through Community Service

    In honor of MLK's yearly day of service, Milestone Senior Services is hosting a Birthday Cake Kit Drive with donation requests of a cake mix, icing, a can of Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda), candles, and decorative elements such as colored sugar, sprinkles, etc. Any items can be brought to Milestone Senior Services, 918 Jasper, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, where kits will be assembled and given to Loaves and Fishes for distribution to families to help them celebrate a special day!

    Mon, 1/20/25

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  • Traditional Bowhunters Expo 2025

    This expo features archery supplies and demonstrations, showcasing products relevant to traditional bowhunting enthusiasts.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • Contra & Square Dance Workshop

    Enjoy an evening of dancing with a beginning workshop and live music at the Oshtemo Grange Hall.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.

~ Sylvia Plath

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