Good morning, Battle Creek.

God's Kitchen of Michigan will serve a free barbecue dinner on July 23 at First United Methodist Church at 111 East Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek between 5 and 6 p.m & the meal will include barbecue chicken & ribs, corn-on-the-cob, macaroni salad, baked beans, dessert & bottled water.

Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek is celebrating its 50th year with Tour de Zoo on Aug.

1 and Corks & Kegs on Sept. 6—other Michigan zoos in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit and Saginaw offer family events such as Zoo Nights and after-hours attractions with a range of ticket prices available for a fun summer outing.

Governor Whitmer announced that Michigan eliminated $144 million in medical debt for more than 210,000 residents through a state initiative in partnership with Undue Medical Debt last Thursday.

Residents will receive notification letters in the mail in the coming days—ensuring many know of the debt relief available.

On July 10th, A.P. Deauville recalled 67,214 cases of Power Stick roll-on deodorants due to deviations from FDA quality standards — the products sold at major retailers including Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Amazon in Michigan should be discarded by consumers.

The Battle Creek Enquirer is launching a poll to choose the Best of the 21st Century for male sports at Pennfield by asking readers to vote for athletes who graduated from 2000 to 2025.

Voting ends on July 23 — the list of candidates is shown in alphabetical order.

Taco and Tequila Festival

3-8 p.m. — Festival Market Square — Cost varies — Michigan's Original Taco & Tequila Festival returns with larger festivities and flavors.

Vibe @ 5 Concert Series

5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of live music in Downtown Battle Creek's Social District.

PAWS Classic Golf Outing

8 AM – 4 PM — Binder Park Golf Course — Fundraiser — Come Par-Tee to support Paws With A Cause and enjoy meeting wonderful dogs raised by volunteers.

Battle Creek Scavenger Hunt Adventure

12-9 p.m. — Downtown Battle Creek — Ticket required — Embark on a quirky scavenger hunt uncovering the hidden gems of Cereal City.

Vibe @ 5 Concert Series

5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music in a vibrant social setting at Downtown Battle Creek's Friendship Park.

Whack For Warmth Golf Outing Fundraiser

7 AM – 4 PM — Cedar Creek Golf Course — Fundraiser details available — Play golf to support heating assistance for local households.

New Wave Festival: Music, Art & Mystics

12 PM - 12 AM — Leila Arboretum Society — Kids get in FREE — A vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and connection with music, art, and mysticism.

176th Calhoun County Fair

All day — Calhoun County Fairgrounds — Check website for pricing — Experience a week of fun with grandstand events, crafts, and entertainment for the whole family.

Vibe @ 5 Concert Series

5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy free outdoor concerts in Downtown Battle Creek’s vibrant Social District.

10th Annual Battle Creek Caribbean Festival

6-11 p.m. — The Base Bar & Grill — Enjoy a vibrant taste of the Caribbean with music and delicious food.