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Good morning Kalamazoo! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How soon Kalamazoo parents could feel the new childcare millage
- Jury selection begins in Kalamazoo infant death murder trial
- See where Kalamazoo's six new outdoor pickleball courts just opened
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A heavy thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
- Friday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Kalamazoo County's childcare millage will take effect early next year (wkzo.com) — Kalamazoo County's new childcare millage for preschoolers is moving toward rollout, with funds arriving on December tax bills and benefits expected early next year. County health officials are forming committees now to design and run the program, promising strong community input, equity-focused investments, and close evaluation so families across Kalamazoo County see meaningful support. 
2. Jury selection starts for woman accused of 2023 abuse, death of 1-year-old in Kalamazoo (wwmt.com) — Jury selection is beginning in Kalamazoo for the trial of a woman charged in connection with the 2023 death of 1-year-old Jermany Coleman. Police say the child was found with significant injuries at a Kalamazoo home, later died at the hospital, and prosecutors subsequently filed murder charges that are now moving forward in court.
3. Kalamazoo Just Got Six Brand-New Outdoor Pickleball Courts (wearebattlecreek.com) — Kalamazoo players now have six new outdoor pickleball courts open at Spring Valley Park, next to the playground on the park's north end. The city highlights the courts as part of broader park upgrades, while local fans can also choose from several indoor facilities, including a large year-round complex in nearby Portage for all skill levels.
4. Aspen Sanctum Interview (blogspot.com) — A black metal band rooted in Kalamazoo's music scene is preparing its first full-length release while sticking to local shows for now. Aspen Sanctum talks about drawing inspiration from Midwest nature, advocating harmony with the environment in their lyrics, and shaping a distinct "Midwest black metal" sound that reflects the seasons and landscapes familiar to Kalamazoo listeners.
5. Another Michigan Clerk Demands Federal Action to Purge Noncitizens From Voter Rolls [WATCH] (rvmnews.com) — A Kalamazoo County township clerk is joining colleagues across Michigan in asking federal officials to help verify that only U.S. citizens are on local voter rolls before absentee ballots go out in September. Their concerns stem from whistleblower claims about automatic voter registration of noncitizens at the state level, putting added scrutiny on how elections are administered in communities like Climax Township.
📸 Around Kalamazoo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kalamazoo
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- Lunch @ the Conversation Cafe
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
11:30 am - Texas Hold 'em Poker
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
12:00 pm - Food Pantry
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
1:00 pm - Ukulele Jam
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
📣 Kalamazoo Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CMS Open House
Comstock Public Schools Comstock Middle School, 3100 N 26th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, U
5:00 pm - CES Open House
Comstock Public Schools Comstock Elementary School, 1423 N 28th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
5:30 pm - Buga Supporting Old 97's →
Bell's General Store, 355 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo
7:00 pm - Lunch @ the Conversation Cafe
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
11:30 am - Texas Hold 'em Poker
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
12:00 pm - Food Pantry
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
1:00 pm - Ukulele Jam
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
4:00 pm - One Well Brewing – Kalamazoo →
One Well Brewing, 4213 Portage Street, Kalamazoo
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Sunday September 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does this cat belong to anyone?
They followed me from Commonwealth to North this morning around 5:45 and wanted to come inside. (Nextdoor Westwood East) - Friendly cautionary tale.
I recently replaced a water heater that had been installed by a friend of theirs. On the surface, the work looked clean and professional, but the… (Nextdoor Rudgate in The Woods)
- Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Part-Time Cleaner/Janitorial in Kalamazoo. Apply here.
- K&M Tire, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Support Manager in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalamazoo here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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