Good morning, Battle Creek.

On Feb. 28, a parade of six planets will light up Michigan skies after sunset; weather permitting, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter will be seen without equipment (binoculars or a telescope may be needed for Neptune and Uranus).

Que the Cheese + BBQ + Mac and Cheese Festival will take place from 3-7 p.m. Feb.

28 at Kellogg Arena. Local vendors will serve BBQ and mac and cheese dishes with games, live music, $7 admission and QR code voting for favorites.

Holtec International is set to restart the 800-megawatt Palisades Nuclear Plant along Lake Michigan later this year while applying for NRC approval to build a 680-megawatt small modular reactor facility (which experts say may be operational in 2032) to boost Michigan’s clean energy supply.

Kellogg Community College’s men’s basketball team is improving with a 17-8 record as it chases a postseason berth — the youngest team in the nation — while the Bruins baseball team, ranked No. 9 in the NCAA Division II preseason poll, will host its season opener on March 10 in Battle Creek.

Readers of the Battle Creek Enquirer voted Battle Creek Central as the top cheerleading team from local high schools with 43% of votes by the 5 p.m. Monday deadline — Lakeview finished second.

Que The Cheese - BBQ and Mac & Cheese Festival

3-7 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Purchase tickets — Celebrate the ultimate fusion of smoky BBQ and gooey mac & cheese in Battle Creek.

MARVAC 39th Battle Creek RV & Camping Show

1-8 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $8 adult admission, $7 senior admission — Discover the latest RVs and enjoy exclusive show deals over the weekend.

2026 Biosolids Conference

Workshops on March 11th and 12th — DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek — Registration: $385/$505 — Engage in essential discussions and trainings related to biosolids management.

Showstopper Dance Competition

All day — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — Experience a vibrant dance competition featuring diverse categories and awards.

Food Prize 2026

9 AM – 12 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free entry — Experience regional food innovation with competitions, showcases, and educational forums for food entrepreneurs.