Good morning, Battle Creek.

Charitable Union is offering free prom dresses for high school students until May 14 at its store at 85 Calhoun St. in Battle Creek; about 800 dresses in various styles are available and students must bring a student ID while schools may schedule group visits + the store is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday.

Battle Creek police arrested a 35-year-old man after shots were fired during a fight involving about 60 people near downtown at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday (W Michigan Ave between S Cass St and N Washington Ave); authorities located his car, found a gun inside and charged him with multiple weapons offenses.

WMU’s men's hockey coach Pat Ferschweiler was named Division I Men's Ice Hockey CCM/AHCA Coach of the Year after his team won the NCHC title and reached the NCAA Frozen Four for the first time — the Broncos secured the berth with a 2-1 double overtime win over Minnesota State, a 2-1 game against UMass, and a 4-3 double overtime win over Denver Thursday at 5:00 p.m. EDT in St. Louis.

Sunflower Painting Party

6-9 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub — $38.00 — Paint and sip in a relaxed atmosphere while creating a beautiful sunflower masterpiece.

Calhoun County Financial Coaching Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Michigan Works! Southwest Calhoun County Service Center — Free — Learn to manage your finances like a pro and create a sound household budget.

Big Cheese Mac and Cheese Festival

3-7 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Cost TBD — Savor the best mac and cheese from local vendors at Michigan's cheesiest event.

Pathfinder Bible Experience

8 AM – 5 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free entry — A team challenge immersing participants in the Word of God through engaging activities.

Great Lakes IFT 2025 Suppliers' Day

3-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek — Check website for details — Celebrate the senses at the annual expo and enjoy an after party with cocktails and dinner.

4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

4-7 p.m. — Festival Market Square — Free entry — Celebrate culture with food, music, and activities that honor Cinco de Mayo traditions.

Tom Segura Live Comedy Show

8:00 – 9:30 PM — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Tickets available from $104 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Tom Segura at a top-rated venue.