Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Calhoun County will hold a household hazardous waste, appliances plus electronics and scrap metal collection event on Monday, April 28 at Bailey Park at 1350 Capital Ave. NE from 12 to 5:30 p.m. Residents can drop off accepted items such as oil-based paint, fuels, and batteries while leaving out trash and other non-qualified waste.
🎓 Education
Kellogg Community College opened its annual Student Art Show on April 16 at the Eleanor R. and Robert A.
DeVries Gallery at its Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Center in Battle Creek, where nearly 140 pieces by 60 student artists are on display for free until May 2. Today, the college hosts an awards ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. to honor the top student works.
🌲 Environment
Calhoun County Parks and Recreation will host a ribbon cutting for the renovated Ott Biological Preserve trailhead on Friday, May 2 at 1 p.m. at 1129 Olive Street in Battle Creek — where upgrades include a new parking lot, bathroom facility with a water-bottle fill station, picnic benches, landscaping and a 6-foot entrance path — funded by county millage funds and a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant.
🏛️ Government
Michigan residents must update their IDs to Real ID by May 7 for domestic flights, federal sites, military bases and nuclear plants—more than 74% have already upgraded as the Secretary of State Office adds appointments to help avoid travel delays.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
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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.
Battle Creek Farmers' Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Festival Market Square — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and enjoy live music from talented musicians every Wednesday.
2025 Brass Band of Battle Creek Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. — WK Kellogg Auditorium — $25-$65 — Lydia returns for a delightful evening of brass band music that the community won't want to miss.
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