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First Aired June 3, 2023 Set for July 15 and 16, 2023, the 30th Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour benefits Leila Arboretum. Tickets purchased in advance save a buyer $5 per ticket ($10). Tickets are $15 on the tour weekend. Garden Tour Chair Sue Stetler, volunteer Cyndi Minear and Leila Arboretum Society Executive Director Brett Myers …
First Aired June 3, 2023 The City of Battle Creek is asking residents to complete an online survey about city parks. Community input on the survey will help parks and recreation officials shape the next master plan. Battle Creek Recreation Director Duska Brumm discusses the details in this Community Matters segment, saying the online survey will be …
First Aired June 3, 2023 Like most events, the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined a Battle Creek tradition – National Cereal Fest. But, Kelly Walden at Kellogg Arena tells Community Matters even the Friday night parade is back in 2023, set for Friday evening, June 9. Then, Saturday, June 10 at 8:00 AM, full Cereal Fest activities begin. Kelly …
First Aired May 27, 2023 Veteran and Battle Creek-area entrepreneur Charles Solano – who owns five Biggby Coffee franchises in Calhoun County – has seen first hand that future leaders often just need some training and development to realize their skills. And some encouragement. In this episode, Solano talks about how he and business partner …
First Aired May 20, 2023 In this month’s Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan features hound-dog mix Clifford. HSSCM Director Jessica Gilbert talks about his traits and what kind of home will suit him best. With better weather, Jessica also discusses some tips for taking your dog out in public. …
First Aired May 31, 2023 Economic development entity Southwest Michigan First, focused on Kalamazoo and surrounding area, announced in 2023 confirmation of something that has been discussed for more than 20 years: A downtown Kalamazoo event center. CEO Jonas Peterson talks about that development and how it fits in the region. Peterson also tells Community Matters about …
First Aired May 13, 2023 Established in 1997, the New Holland Brewing Company began in Holland, Michigan. Today, the company is well established as a craft brewer and distiller. With two brewpubs in Holland and Grand Rapids – and tasting rooms in Saugatuck and South Haven – the company chose downtown Battle Creek to open …
First Aired May 13, 2023 Various events at local breweries and a beer tourbus are all part of Battle Creek Beer Week, May 15-20, 2023. Jeremy Andrews of Penetrator Events tells Community Matters about all that is planned. The event is a collaboration between Penetrator Events and the City of Battle Creek Small Business Development Office. …
