Good morning, Battle Creek.

Trinity Community Development is hosting a benefit concert featuring Three Men and a Tenor to raise funds for Trinity Neighborhood Center programs.

The event will be held at Harper Creek High School Auditorium (12677 Beadle Lake Road) on May 15 at 7 p.m. in Battle Creek.

The Franke Center for the Arts will host the Tom Franke Gala on May 30, featuring a catered dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. & live music with a silent auction and a Carole King tribute beginning at 8 p.m. in the Downstage Club.

A state report from the DNR shows Michigan’s forests faced invasive species, climate change, and damage from a March ice storm in 2025.

Forest management will adjust harvest plans and focus on restoration projects (including an Assisted Tree Migration effort with Michigan State University).

Battle Creek residents will see a citywide storm debris cleanup starting the week of May 11 after an April 27 storm downed trees and limbs; crews will make one pass per neighborhood and collect only storm-related items placed at the curb.

Oaklawn welcomes Battle Creek native Dr. Rick Reeves to its Beadle Lake office; he will begin seeing patients May 18.

Reeves, who completed his Navy service — and values community-centered care — plans to focus on lifestyle changes and prevention.

Battle Creek Enquirer invites locals to vote for Athlete of the Week covering April 27-May 2 until tomorrow at 5 p.m., with nominees from Marshall, Lakeview and Pennfield noted for standout performances in golf, softball, track and soccer.

Michigan USA Wrestling State Finals

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $20 — Experience the thrilling competition at the state's premier wrestling showdown.