Good morning, Battle Creek.

At Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary, 2-year-old Eloise was found as a pregnant stray who lost her puppies and suffered sore feet yet remains gentle and ready for a caring forever home—she does well with other dogs and offers calm companionship for potential adopters.

Calhoun County will host Walk the Walk for Breast Cancer on Sept.

27—registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Lucky Rooster and the walk starts at 10 a.m. with a shuttle service to One Nation Tap & Table where a family-friendly celebration will raise funds for local cancer care.

Stickley Family Farms will offer a rare 1930s miniature train ride, pumpkins, hayrides and fall activities every weekend through Halloween.

Families can ride the restored Mini Michigan Central Railroad—built just before World War II—through the farm’s woods and fields while enjoying a corn maze, haunted house and other seasonal fun.

Lakeview has been chosen as the permanent home for the USA Ice Fishing National Championship starting in 2026.

The event will run from February 19-22—featuring a kids' ice fishing seminar and mini youth competition—in Lakeview.

Pennfield will induct its 2025 Hall of Fame class during the Pennfield-Hastings football game on Friday, Sept.

26, including Michael Armock, Audrianna Bornamann, Tami Cowham, Alicia Lake+Jason Myers.

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.

That Arena Rock Show

7-11 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Tickets required — Experience the ultimate tribute to classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s in a high-energy atmosphere.