Good morning, Battle Creek.

Battle Creek Rotary Club 6360 received Rotary International's highest award—Club Excellence Award for 2024–25—for outstanding community service and leadership.

Club President Rod Auton said members took part in projects that supported both local and global initiatives.

Kellogg Community College asks community members to submit name suggestions online to rename its C Classroom Building until 11:59 p.m. Oct 1—submissions must include a proposal, explanation, and contact details.

The college’s Executive Cabinet will choose finalists in October before the Board of Trustees makes the final decision.

Recorded water temperatures across Michigan lakes show that inland waters such as Lake Hudson reached 71 degrees while Lake Erie stayed in the low 70s—Lake Superior remained cooler in the 60s.

Temperatures in the Great Lakes will drop further as fall approaches.

Michigan’s fall hunting seasons will open in September as waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit, deer, bear and other hunts are scheduled by Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) so hunters can plan ahead.

Today, live scoreboard updates are provided for high school football Week 2 games at Battle Creek, Harper Creek, Lakeview, and Pennfield as local reporter Bill Broderick covers the action.

The scores update continuously during the games—helping fans keep up with each play.

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 Punk Rock Flea Market

12-6 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Free entry — A lively day filled with makers, artists, vendors, and music awaits at the punk rock-themed flea market.