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Battle Creek
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 100 people attended on May 7 the first Battle Creek Nonprofit Convening hosted by the Battle Creek Community Foundation, which replaced its annual grant-writing workshop to focus on new fundraising strategies. The event featured speakers such as Stephanie Slingerland from Kellanova and Greg Moore from Consumers Energy Foundation — and was sponsored by Clark Hill PLC, Nuveen and the State of Michigan Charitable Gaming Division. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality in Battle Creek—smoke arrived on May 30 as winds and dry air fueled the blazes in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Authorities say the fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres and led to 17,000 evacuations while residents face continued risks from the heavy smoke. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oaklawn Hospital is offering free Advanced Directive Workshops to help residents plan future health care by guiding them through legal medical choice forms (no appointments are needed). The drop-in events will be held at local libraries and community centers from June 24 through August 26. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Camille Robinson earned the Enquirer Athlete of the Week title after finishing first in all four track events at the Division 2 regionals and helping Harper Creek achieve a fourth-place team finish at state finals. Fans cast 74% of the votes for her by the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline — a strong sign of local pride. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Beadle Lake Afc Home — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living options with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship
June 6-8 — Battle Creek Country Club — Admission details TBA — Experience thrilling golf action at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship featuring rising stars from the Epson Tour.
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Clint Black Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Tickets starting at $47 — Experience the country music icon Clint Black live in concert.
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Cereal City Classic 5k/10k Run/Walk
8:00-10:30 a.m. — Battle Creek Family YMCA — $25-$45 — Compete in a fun run/walk and earn a t-shirt by registering early!
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Summer 2025 Communities of Practice
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Battle Creek Adult Education — Free entry — Enhance best practices in youth development for the upcoming summer season.
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Oaklawn Pink Out the Park Night
6:35 – 9:00 p.m. — MCCU Field — $20 ticket package — Enjoy a night of baseball while supporting women's health initiatives with a special promotional package.
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Cheetah Chase 5K
6:30-10 a.m. — Binder Park Zoo — Registration required — Experience a thrilling 5K race through scenic zoo paths alongside exotic animals.
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Beach Day Painting Party
6:00-8:30 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub — $38.00 — Enjoy a fun paint and sip session under the guidance of a local artist.
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Michigan State Armwrestling Championships 2025
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Weigh-ins on Friday and Saturday — Watch the best arm wrestlers in Michigan face off in an exciting competition.
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City Kids Day
12-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — A fun-filled event for families featuring games, music, and activities for kids in Battle Creek.
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