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What's up Kalamazoo! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Dreamtime Closet is comforting families staying at YWCA Kalamazoo
  • How a national ice dance final is reshaping Kalamazoo's ice rinks
  • Eight recent property-crime bookings reported at Kalamazoo County Jail

Also on today's calendar: Dynamic Bird Diversity of Sarett Nature Center and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cameron W.!

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 62.
  • Sunday: A bit of morning rain, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Junior League of Kalamazoo kicks off Dreamtime Closet project (wkzo.com) — Women and children staying at YWCA Kalamazoo can now receive new bedding and pajamas through the Junior League of Kalamazoo's Dreamtime Closet, launched Thursday. Funded by the Junior League and community donors, the project aims to provide comfort and dignity as families transition to their next steps, aligning with the international Find the Good Day of service.
   

• Hundreds compete in 'premier' ice skating competition in Kalamazoo (wwmt.com) — A major national solo ice dance competition is underway at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, drawing more than 230 skaters and significant visitor spending into the community. Hosted by the Greater Kalamazoo Skating Association, the four-day event also highlights local efforts to secure better long-term ice facilities. The competition continues through Saturday, offering residents a chance to see elite solo ice dancers perform.
   

• 8 property bookings in Kalamazoo County for the week ending Sept. 13 (kalamazootimes.com) — Kalamazoo County recorded eight property-related bookings at the county jail for the week ending September 13, covering charges from burglary and trespassing to vehicle theft and embezzlement. The report lists each individual, the facility, and the alleged offenses, offering residents a snapshot of recent property-crime enforcement activity in the county.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone in the Kalamazoo area who can help with a few home repair projects.
    I'm trying to get the last few things taken care of and would like to find someone reasonably priced who does good work. The main jobs are: - Cracked… (Nextdoor Cracker Barrel)
  • Just saw a good-sized fox run through our back yard!
    We live on Starchief just east of Meijer on Gull Road. (Nextdoor Comstock Northwest)
  • Stryker posted a job opening for Machine Operator III - 3rd Shift - $23.80 plus $1.50 Shift Premium in Kalamazoo. Apply here.
  • The Joint Chiropractic posted a job opening for Doctor of Chiropractic in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalamazoo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Portage

  • Marching bands: Portage Northern shines in 2026 'Nautilus' program (mlive.com)
  • Southern Michigan Bank & Trust Announces a New Full-Service Branch in Portage – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com)
  • $206K, 'catastrophic' water crisis at Animal Rescue Project from overwhelmed septic system (wwmt.com)

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Ok Kalamazoo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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