Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
Michigan grocery shoppers at Kroger can help families by donating extra dollars at checkout as the Great Michigan Milk Drive runs today through July 31; raised funds will buy fresh milk for six food banks statewide ($20,000 match available).
Kellogg Community College’s Public Safety Education Department invites families to a free Touch a Truck event on July 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at its campus (450 North Ave. in Battle Creek) where kids can explore emergency vehicles like firetrucks, police cars, and ambulances.
Triple-A Michigan reports that the average gas price is now $3.96 per gallon after a 14-cent drop from last week, with Ann Arbor at $4.05 and Calhoun County (which includes Battle Creek) averaging $3.87.
Battle Creek Battle Jacks players Brendan Thompson and Jake Stedman were named to the Northwoods League All-Star roster and will play at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa on Wednesday, July 8.
Thompson will also compete in the Home Run Challenge on Tuesday, ahead of home games on July 10-11.
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.
Vince Gill Concert
8 p.m. — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of beautiful country music with Vince Gill.
Vibe @ 5 Concert Series
5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy regional performers playing popular live tunes in a festive community atmosphere.
Leilapalooza Music Festival
All day — Leila Arboretum Society — $5 parking — Experience a vibrant one-day festival with 60+ bands across 6 stages set in a beautiful arboretum.
Vibe @ 5 Concert Series
5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy regional performers playing live tunes in this vibrant community concert series.
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