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Rise and shine, Kalamazoo!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Stephen King suspense onstage, yoga with cats, and a murder mystery dinner + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Kalamazoo protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Stephen King suspense onstage: Farmers Alley Theater’s Misery keeps the thrills going in downtown Kalamazoo, running through March 15 after some shows sold out, with added Saturday matinees starring Paul Stroili and Laura Jordan — get all the details.
Good Food initiative spotlight: MDARD and Kalamazoo Valley Community College showcased ValleyHUB, connecting local farms with schools and organizations. A 2025 Farm Stop Grant expanded distribution and made it a model for partnerships — get all the details.
New approach to downtown parking: Free parking on the Kalamazoo Mall now runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. New kiosks are active, and 90 minutes are still free in city-owned ramps — see what’s changed and why.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Weeknight takeout upgrade: On “I’m not cooking” nights, Chinn Chinn delivers wok-tossed noodles, saucy stir-fries, and crisp little starters that somehow vanish on the drive home. Local, reliable, and big on flavor… the kind of menu that makes takeout feel like a small favor to yourself.
Stash refresh, anyone? Quilts Plus fuels Kalamazoo makers with fresh prints, handy kits, and just-right notions, plus ongoing classes and block-of-the-month fun when your sewjo needs a nudge. It’s browse, stitch, repeat… and before you know it, a new project might just pick you.
Fluffy stacks, zero fuss: Locally owned since 1959, Uncle Ernie’s Pancake House is Kalamazoo’s comfort zone, where bacon arrives properly crispy and the coffee kicks like a second wind. For a weekday or weekend reset, their griddle know-how and rotating specials hit that sweet, cozy spot.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Celebration Cinema Crossroads & IMAX (Portage) | Wednesday (3/11) at 9:30 AM – Wednesday errands get tastier with a blink-and-you-miss-it strawberry pop-up at the IMAX lot on Ring Rd. Fresh Florida berries in 8‑pound boxes for $30, first come, first served. Plus pecans, South Dakota honey, and they take cash or card, not checks.
🧼 From Scratch: Cold Process Soap Making @ Bee Joyful Shop | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:30 PM – Remember when soap had ingredients you could pronounce? At Bee Joyful Shop, learn true cold process from scratch with oils, lye, and pride, not that melt-and-pour shortcut, then mix in botanicals and essential oils, and head home with your own bars, materials included, spots limited.
🧘 Yoga with Cats! @ Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – When your downward dog needs quality control, the cats are back to supervise. An easy, all-levels class, BYO mat, an hour of relaxing and mildly ridiculous poses, then 30 minutes of cat lounge time. Limited spots, reserve meow, normal cafe rules apply.
🏡 Home and Garden Show @ WM Parade of Homes | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 AM – Grab your coffee and wander the Kalamazoo Home and Garden Show for fresh ideas, local pros, and enough patio, plant, and remodel inspiration to outlast a Michigan spring. Kick tires on hot tubs, compare pergolas, and pretend you’re decisive. Your backyard will thank you.
✨ Ladie’s Night @ Vintage Inspired (Mattawan) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Vintage Inspired is leaning hard into spring with woodland vibes, complimentary beverages and snacks, and storewide deals that beat doomscrolling. Bring your girlfriends, poke around, and try a cottage-core craft for a small extra, then leave feeling smugly seasonal, and slightly glittery.
👟 Community Day: Cool Kicks @ Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Think your kicks have seen it all? A community day for the shoe-obsessed, wear your favorite pair, grab photo ops, explore the Future Now exhibit of virtual sneakers and cutting-edge kicks, and try art projects. Bring a pair to bedazzle or reinvent, supplies included.
🎨 Spring Watercolor Wreath Workshop @ Colors & Cocktails: The Mobile Art Party | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Winter’s still loitering, so let’s paint spring into existence. Head to this Kalamazoo watercolor wreath workshop for a relaxed, beginner-friendly session where all supplies are provided, you learn loose florals, and leave with a cheerful wreath, new skills, and a calmer brain.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Kalamazoo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 67°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 34%
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
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