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Two kayakers whose kayaks overturned on the Kalamazoo River were rescued by Cooper Township Fire Department crews at the East D Avenue boat launch on Sunday—while two others continued safely down the river.

A report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo County is $1,181 per month and workers there earn only $18.57 per hour, which is below the $22.71 needed to keep rent costs under 30% of income — showing that wages are not keeping up with housing costs. The study also noted that a one-bedroom rental requires a wage of $15.92 per hour, adding more strain to local budgets.

Western MI Parade of Homes 2025

6 PM – 7 PM — Home Builders Association — Cost not specified — Experience inspiring home designs at the 35th Annual Parade of Homes.

BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Expo - VIP

9-10:30 a.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — VIP Admission $28.99 — Experience the largest collection of LEGO creations under one roof and meet professional artists.