Good morning, Battle Creek.

Annie Kelley from the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau said a variety of events will begin today with Barks and Brews Night at the ball park and a Tour de Zoo bike ride after the zoo closes—other local activities include Marshall Motor Month Weekend, a free Taylor Swift Experience on Aug. 8, a Chalk Festival and Cruise the Creek on Aug. 9, the Calhoun County Fair from Aug. 11—16, a Downtown Country Jam and Caribbean Fest on Aug. 16, the BCCF Block Party on Aug. 20, Friday Nite Beats & Bites on Aug. 22, Michigan Metal Fest on Aug. 22—23, and a Backyard Burgers and Brews Festival on Aug. 23.

Michigan will host 86 county fairs this summer—Calhoun County Fair in Marshall will run from August 10th to 16th and many counties will host events with rides, games and local food.

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments follow the normal schedule for Michigan recipients.

Beneficiaries who began receiving money before May 1997 get theirs today while others receive checks on August 13, 20, and 27—recipients who had past overpayments may see lower amounts.

Michigan law says drivers on roads with two or more lanes must use the left lane only for passing slow vehicles and may get a ticket if they drive too slowly — trucks over 10,000 pounds must stay in the two right lanes.

Canadian wildfire smoke caused an air quality advisory on July 31 with measurements reaching 217 in parts of the Upper Peninsula, and many cities in the Lower Peninsula also reported unhealthy air.

Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and check local air quality dashboards for any changes.

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.