Good morning, Battle Creek.

RX Kids now offers $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 per month after birth for qualifying families in Calhoun County.

The program launched on July 1 at Grace Health in Battle Creek — supported by the Battle Creek Community Foundation — to ease financial stress for new families.

Local schools and government units can apply for Native American Heritage Fund grants to boost education and cultural awareness—applications are due by 5 p.m. July 31 via the WizeHive system.

Yesterday, the Mackinac Bridge Authority confirmed an assessment found the bridge at very low risk of collapse from vessel collisions, with an annual frequency of 0.000097—below the AASHTO limit—following a request from the NTSB; officials say the finding should reassure users.

A former police officer who was paralyzed last August uses the ARC-EX device at Mary Free Bed to regain hand function while donating funds to make the technology available for more patients — his gift already benefits eight and will expand access.

The Battle Creek Enquirer announced Reader's Choice high school spring sports awards on July 8.

Winners include Charlie Foreman (boys golf) from Lakeview and others from Pennfield, Gull Lake, Harper Creek, and Lakeview, along with Teegan Turnbull and Peyton Rhoades earning top honors.

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.

New Wave Festival: Music, Art & Mystics

12 PM-12 AM — Leila Arboretum Society — Kids 12 & Under Free with Paid Adult — Experience a vibrant festival filled with music, art, mystics, and 100+ vendors at the Leila Arboretum.