Good morning, Battle Creek.

McDonald’s will offer its new Caesar sauce — a creamy garlic and Parmesan blend — to complement chicken items starting Tuesday, July 21 at local McDonald’s outlets in Michigan.

Battle Creek families can join a summer learning event at Claude Evans Park on Friday with fun activities to fight summer slide.

The Kalamazoo Youth Development Network also hosts a similar family-friendly event at Bronson Park on Thursday with music, food, games and learning activities.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued a statewide air quality alert today as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts across the state, and health officials advise sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities for the next few days.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota is lowering air quality today, prompting warnings for children, older adults, and others with respiratory issues; Battle Creek residents are encouraged to use HEPA filter purifiers + check local air quality updates for better indoor protection.

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.