Good morning, Battle Creek.

Communities in Michigan will celebrate Halloween today with trick-or-treating and costume events, though many schools may have reduced hours while offices, banks, and the mail keep their regular schedules—Halloween is not a federal holiday.

The holiday stems from All Hallows Eve and ancient Celtic practices.

Battle Creek Symphony will present Candlelight Serenade on Nov.

8 at 7:30 p.m. at Pennfield Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature acclaimed guitarist Rafael Aguirre and principal violist Nickolas Kaynor—tickets start at $24 for adults and $13 for students.

Battle Creek-area volleyball teams will begin district tournament play Monday, Nov.

3 in hopes of reaching state finals in Battle Creek—set from Nov. 20 to 22. Local schools including Harper Creek and Lakeview will compete in different divisions with matchups scheduled at venues like Portage Central and Vicksburg starting at 5 p.m.

Lakeview sophomore Elijah Demlow qualified for the state cross country finals after finishing 14th in regionals with a time of 16:02—while Harper Creek freshman Andersyn King helped her volleyball team clinch the Interstate 8 Conference title with 37 assists in a key win last week.

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.