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Mackenzies' Animal Sanctuary in West Michigan highlights 5-year-old Tinsel—a Boxer–Shar-pei mix who gets along with other pets and suits families with older children—for Pet Adoption Tuesday.

Binder Park Zoo will end its season on Oct.

26 and will host Fall into the Season events from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26 to celebrate autumn. Visitors will be invited to dress in costume for trick-or-treat bags and take family photos during the event weekend.

Battle Creek families will attend the free Bruin Boo Halloween event at Kellogg Community College on Oct 29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. where about 50 stations will offer candy, games, face painting, and other activities—set to run rain or shine and backed by local sponsors.

Binder Park Zoo released a final season video that shows how its animals spent their days, compiled by Battle Creek Reporter's photographer and videographer Becca Mahon.

The video highlights key moments as the zoo's 2025 season will soon end—providing a lasting look at this year's displays.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is hosting a Great Lakes Microplastics Summit this week to share its latest research on plastic pollution and raise public awareness during Microplastics Awareness Week — the work, funded by a $2 million grant that supports extra staffing and a five-year surface-water sampling plan, aims to improve understanding of microplastics in our water, land, and air — urging Michiganders to consider ways to reduce plastic use.

In September, Calhoun County home listings had a median price of $231,050 — down 1.7% from August and 5.7% lower than last September.

Homes averaged 1,642 square feet at $144 per square foot with 160 new listings and a median market time of 40 days.

The Battle Creek Enquirer has expanded its Best of Battle Creek series to include top local high school volleyball setters — nominations are based on coaches’ suggestions for players like Molly Burkle and Addie Carden.

Readers will vote online by 5 p.m. Monday — the poll will decide who will be recognized as the best setter.

The high school football Week 9 schedule features games set for 7 p.m. on Friday, including Harper Creek at Jackson Northwest, Gull Lake at Lakeview, Battle Creek Central at Mattawan, and Coldwater at Marshall.

Harper Creek may clinch the I-8 Conference title with a win, and Battle Creek Central aims for its first winning season — teams are making key strategic adjustments for playoff chances.

Glizzy Festival 2025

3-7 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $7 general admission, children 12 and under are free — Celebrate hot dogs with diverse vendors, activities, and a fun eating competition.

PENN PRES HOL-i-DAY ARTS & CRAFT SHOW

1 PM — Ott Biological Preserve — Spots available for vendors — Showcase your holiday arts and crafts this season.

Trinity World of Wizards Weekend

5-8 p.m. — Pine Knoll Apartments — Family-friendly fun — Experience magical adventures with wizards and enchanting activities.

Sensory Friend Sundays at the Air Zoo

10 AM – 12 PM — Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center — $18 for adults, $16 for children — Experience a sensory-friendly environment with reduced noise and special activities.