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The Battle Creek Community Foundation is observing its 50th anniversary with a block party outside its offices in downtown Battle Creek. The event is set for August 21, 2024 from 4-6 PM. BCCF President and CEO Mary Muliett and Vice-President Clovis Bordeaux visit Community Matters to invite listeners personally – and talk about the fun …
It is possible that those around you may recognize some signs of hearing loss before you do. But perhaps you have noticed your own difficulty hearing. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Audiologist Michael Thompson discusses the typical signs of hearing loss, along with some of the approaches Oaklawn Hospital takes to help folks …
After pre-pandemic plans for a remodeled downtown hotel fell through, then COVID delays, Battle Creek’s iconic downtown hotel is set to begin a new life as a DoubleTree by Hilton. Battle Creek Unlimited Chairperson Erick Stewart and Economic Development Associate Heather Ignash join Community Matters to discuss the new project and how it is affecting …
The Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity returns to Community Matters for an update from Executive Director Michael King – including a shift in focus for the organization locally. King tells Community Matters five new Habitat homes going up in Urbandale are a signal of what’s to come in the area – which means a …
Tune up your short game – or show it off – at the Mini Golf for Good event Friday, August 9, 2024 in Battle Creek. The event, to be held at the Hit-Em-Here mini golf course, will support the programs of the Battle Creek Salvation Army. Registration is requested. Click to hear more details. Episode …
Among the expansive grounds and red barns of the Gilmore Car Museum on the first Saturday in August is always what’s known as the Red Barns Spectacular. For its 43rd year, the RBS expects about 1000 cars to cruise in for the largest car show the museum sees all season. Gary Hawkins is president of …
The first-ever Marshall MotorFest planned for August 23, 2024 in Marshall, Michigan will celebrate classic and muscle cars – and even some new ones. Jim Durian with Choose Marshall talks about the intent behind the MotorFest, what cars they wish to participate, along with all the other plans in downtown Marshall around the event. Episode …
The City of Battle Creek is encouraging those interested to apply to be considered for appointment to a new Community Oversight Board. The panel will have seven members and two alternates from the community, with a goal to ”reflect a range of the city’s demographics for racial and gender identities, ages, skills and lived experiences,” …
