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Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former baseball star Darryl Strawberry (cancer survivor) is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast on May 5 at 7:25 a.m. at the Kellogg Arena, where he will share his message of faith. Battle Creek Enquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Chamber has opened nominations for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards — email nominations to Kara Beer by April 3, with winners celebrated on April 29 at KCC Binda Theatre. Battle Creek Enquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, Mar. 29 (the final Lenten Sunday) and marks the start of Holy Week leading to Easter on April 5. Local churches may hold services that include blessing palm branches to honor this tradition. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The interactive migration map shows ruby-throated hummingbirds moving toward local gardens, so BirdWatching advises residents to put out feeders by early April plus clean them regularly and place them safely near plants. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek tax filers who do not expect to file by April 15 should request an extension to file by Oct. 15, but they must pay any taxes owed by the April deadline—both the IRS and Michigan Treasury offer online options for filing. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Symphony 5: American Dream
7:30-11:30 p.m. — W K Kellogg Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a delightful orchestral journey with a concert dedicated to the American Dream for local schools.
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WMU College of Aviation Fly-In
12-5 p.m. — Western Michigan University College of Aviation — Free entry — Family fun with aircraft, food, and an exciting egg hunt awaits.
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Showstopper Dance Competition
8 AM - 5 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — Experience a vibrant dance competition featuring every level of talent and a host of exciting awards.
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