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Sunday, December 29th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo offers diverse New Year's Eve celebrations ranging from a family-friendly fest in Bronson Park to a lock-in at One Well Brewing, with options like disco-themed parties and dinner dances to satisfy all preferences. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo is readying for its annual New Year's Fest in Bronson Park with over 70 shows featuring diverse performers, concluding with a fireworks display and a ball drop. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bangor man was arrested after barricading himself with a woman who had a restraining order against him and throwing a bat and a knife at deputies. MLive
- ➤ Two individuals were apprehended in connection with a series of storage unit burglaries and the subsequent police pursuit in Southwest Michigan. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Public Schools is exploring relocating El Sol Elementary to accommodate growth, sparking concerns from the Vine neighborhood about losing their local school. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Kalamazoo hosted a recycling event to collect EPS foam, electronics, and oral hygiene products, aiming to divert difficult-to-recycle items from landfills. WWMT
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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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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!
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Traditional Bowhunters Expo 2025
This expo features archery supplies and demonstrations, showcasing products relevant to traditional bowhunting enthusiasts.
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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.
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The Lion King Musical
The Lion King is a critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical that brings the beloved Disney movie to life with stunning visuals and engaging performances.
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