Good morning, Battle Creek.

This week for Pet Adoption Tuesday, Precious—a four-year-old cat from Michele's Rescue who raised seven kittens and loves to relax and play with her wand toy—is available for adoption.

Michele's Rescue is also competing in a local holiday contest where the top prize is $20,000 and votes remain open until December 15.

The Police Department partners with the U.S. Marines and Target — joining forces for the annual Stuff the Truck event — at 5700 Beckley Road today from 5 to 7 p.m. as they collect toys, games, and donations for Toys for Tots to help local families during the holiday season.

Battle Creek Symphony will host its Home for the Holidays concert on Dec.

13 at 7:30 p.m. at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium—featuring festive music, a sing-along, and a Kid’s Conducting Contest at 7:15 p.m. for four children to conduct the orchestra—and a visit from Santa for lobby photos.

Bronson Methodist Hospital and Bronson Advanced Cardiac Healthcare celebrated 13 years of performing transcatheter aortic valve replacement—a minimally invasive procedure that has helped over 840 patients recover quickly since 2012 by treating severe aortic stenosis.

Marshall played in its boys basketball season opener against Lakeview — the game showcased key scoring runs and solid defense that energized local supporters.

Winter Wanderland 2025

2-8 p.m. — Festival Market Square, Battle Creek, MI — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a magical collection of events throughout the city.

Ezra Ray Hart Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Firekeepers — Starting at $100 — Experience an unforgettable evening of music with Ezra Ray Hart at Firekeepers Casino.

11th Annual Jingle in the Creek USA Wrestling Tournament

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $10 admission — Experience thrilling youth wrestling matches with festive holiday spirit.

Hazard Control Conference

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek — Check Official Website — Engage in workshops and sessions focused on improving safety protocols and risk management in various industries.

Winter Jam 2025 - Best of Both Worlds Edition

7 PM - 1 AM — Kellogg Arena — $39+ — Experience a spectacular night of music uniting hip-hop and R&B for a vibrant celebration of culture and community.