Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
🎓 Education
Kellogg Community College will start its fall sports season soon with women's soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams—each set to compete starting late August and early September.
The teams have strong returning players and promising local newcomers who will face challenging road matchups as they aim for regional titles.
Kellogg Community College is offering its free Kickstart program to help students prepare for college and earn credit; the program runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept.
8 to Oct. 14 at 450 North Ave. in Battle Creek — participants receive academic advising, a First Year Seminar course, free lunch, textbooks and Visa gift card stipends. Applications are open to students registered or planning to register for fall or spring classes who meet eligibility requirements.
Kellogg Community College will begin its fall semester on Aug.
25 with over 300 classes—nearly 130 offered online—and run through Dec. 12. The college is launching new degree and certificate programs such as computer integrated machining and business administration—students are advised to register early as space is limited.
📰 Lifestyle
Harbor Humane will soon have three kittens available for adoption on Tuesday—Jane, Mr. Bingley, and Cosmo.
Foster parents say Mr. Bingley is cuddly, Jane is graceful, and Cosmo is lively.
🏈 Sports
High school girls golf teams from Battle Creek, including Lakeview, Harper Creek, Coldwater, Marshall, Gull Lake and Pennfield, are gearing up for a fall season with key events on Sept.
12 and in October for regional and state finals—coaches note roster changes and highlight 22 golfers to watch.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
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Bill Engvall Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Tickets from $261 — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Bill Engvall at a lively venue.
Fishing with Kalamazoo Valley Trout Unlimited
5-8 p.m. — Handmap Brewing — Free entry — Make new friends and learn to fish with expert mentoring and equipment provided.
Alive and Running VA 5K Fun Run/Walk
1-4 p.m. — 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI — Entry fee required — Participate in a fun 5K run/walk with both live and virtual options for everyone.
🏠 Battle Creek Real Estate
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