Good morning, Battle Creek.

Battle Creek residents can securely dispose of old documents at a free, drive-thru shred day hosted by Honor Credit Union and Data Guardian; it will be held at Kellogg Arena (25 McCamly St.) on June 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. and each household may drop off up to 10 boxes for secure destruction and recycling.

The Home Depot is hosting its Ryobi Days event with buy one, get one free deals on select power tools for Father’s Day.

Shoppers in Battle Creek can take advantage of battery starter kits (starting at $99) or the string trimmer deal for a limited time.

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will host a two-day Grass ID course on July 30 and 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. where participants can practice grass identification techniques, and registration is required by July 27 ($250 for members, $300 for non-members).

Lawmakers in Michigan changed the timeline for new reading standards by setting a July 1 deadline for schools to start new programs, based on a three-bill package passed along party lines Wednesday; the bills now move to the state Senate for further review.

Kellogg Community College will mark 30 years in Hastings on June 25 at the Fehsenfeld Center — the event will offer free food, music, and family-friendly activities while highlighting ongoing support for local higher education.

No ticket matched all numbers in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, keeping the jackpot at least $413 million for the next drawing on Friday, June 12 at 11 p.m. Michigan players can buy tickets until 10:45 p.m. on draw nights for a chance to play.

Battle Creek high school boys lacrosse season ended and readers are invited to vote online for the 2026 Enquirer 'Readers Choice' Player of the Year, with the poll closing Tuesday, June 16 at 5 p.m.

Cereal City Classic 5k/10k Run-Walk

7:45 a.m. — Battle Creek Family YMCA — $35 early registration — Lace up for a fun run through Battle Creek's scenic routes.

NexusCon

10 AM – 6 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — A celebration of all things fandom with comics, toys, gaming, and more.

Father's Day Car Show

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Historic Charlton Park — Adults $5, Kids free — Celebrate Father's Day with a spectacular display of vintage cars and music in a historic setting.

Crushed Glass Resin Pour Workshop

6-8 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub — $55 — Create your own custom crushed glass masterpiece with step-by-step guidance in a fun atmosphere.

7th Annual City Kids Day

12-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena and Festival Market Square — Free admission — Celebrate summer with free activities, food, music, and fun for kids and families.

Vibe @ 5 Concert Series

5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy regional performers playing live tunes in a variety of genres at this community concert series.