Nearby Communities
State Edition
National Edition
🌱 What you’ll find at Battle Creek’s new Museum Alliance open house
Battle Creek, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Battle Creek! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What you’ll find at Battle Creek’s new Museum Alliance open house
- How Battle Creek honored a 100-year-old World War II hero
- Where to safely shred old documents for free in Battle Creek
Also on today's calendar: Battle Creek Battle Jacks vs. Rockford Rivets and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Battle Creek Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's best mobile network in the US, according to Ookla Speedtest. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Battle Creek Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Battle Creek.
- Friday: Breezy at times with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New B.C. Museum Alliance plans open house on July 18 (thebattlecreekshopper.com) — Battle Creek history lovers can meet the new Battle Creek Museum Alliance at an open house July 18 at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum on Jackson Street. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., families can enjoy tours, kid-friendly activities, and learn how four local museums are teaming up to celebrate the city’s history and natural heritage. 
2. WWII Veteran Jack Cook celebrates 100 years of life and service (thebattlecreekshopper.com) — Battle Creek’s mayor joined other leaders on May 31 to honor World War II veteran Jack Cook’s 100th birthday at American Legion Post 298, recognizing his service and decades of community involvement. Cook’s story spans combat in Europe, a long building-trades career, and ongoing volunteer work with Patriot Guard Riders supporting fellow veterans.
3. Free shred day in Battle Creek helps protect your personal data (battlecreekenquirer.com) — Battle Creek residents can safely dispose of sensitive papers during a free Community Shred Day on June 18 at Kellogg Arena, hosted by Honor Credit Union and Data Guardian. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., drivers can use a convenient drive-thru drop-off, with up to 10 boxes or bags per household, and all shredded material will be securely destroyed and recycled.
4. Battle Creek's hidden history: The Underground Railroad network that helped hundreds escape slavery (fox17online.com) — Battle Creek’s downtown is home to the nation’s largest Underground Railroad monument, honoring a local network that helped hundreds escape slavery. Local historians highlight figures like Erastus Hussey and Sojourner Truth’s legacy, showing how Battle Creek residents once risked livelihoods and safety to fight slavery and protect freedom seekers.
📸 Around Battle Creek
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Battle Creek
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
-
David Lee Roth →
FireKeepers Casino Hotel, 11177 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
-
Cereal City Classic 5k/10k Run-Walk →
Battle Creek, MI Calendar, 87 Cherry St, Battle Creek
7:45 am -
National Cereal Fest 2026 →
Battle Creek, MI Calendar, 25 McCamly Street South, Battle Creek
8:00 am -
Battle Creek Battle Jacks vs. Rockford Rivets →
MCCU Field, 189 Bridge St, Battle Creek
5:05 pm -
Truckin' Tuesdays Food Truck Rally →
Battle Creek, MI Calendar, 10 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek
11:30 am -
City Commission regular meeting →
Battle Creek, MI Calendar
7:00 pm -
BC Farmer's Market →
Battle Creek, MI Calendar, 25 McCamly Street South, Battle Creek
9:00 am -
Board of Appeals →
Battle Creek, MI Calendar, 10 N Division, Battle Creek
1:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
📣 Battle Creek Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
-
Craftopia for Adults →
Helen Warner Branch - Willard Library, 36 Minges Creek Pl, Battle Creek
2:30 pm -
Center Stage Dance Recital
Pennfield High School , 8299 Pennfield Rd, Battle Creek, MI 4901
6:00 pm -
Board of Education - Special Meeting
Pennfield High School , 8299 Pennfield Rd, Battle Creek, MI 4901
6:00 pm -
Del Shannon Car Show/Arts & Crafts Fair 2026 →
Begg Park Disc Golf Course, 53 Military St, Springfield
10:00 am
Friday June 12
Tuesday June 16
Saturday June 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rehoming 7 year old Chihuahua.
She gets along with other dogs. i’ve been taking care of her for the last month. she’s absolutely lovable. She listens well. She does have anxiety… (Nextdoor Bedford) - Try a little tenderness
Give her all your love forever... Give her all your tenderness Cause she needs your love forever Los Barrio Boyzz – Try A Little Tenderness (I Like… (Nextdoor North Central)
- The Black Boys & Men National Symposium has brought together educators and leaders who are transforming the systems that shape the lives of young men... (X: PhillyGVPres)
- Bronson plans 24-bed adolescent psychiatric unit in Battle Creek... (X: CrainsGR)
- Denso International America, Inc. posted a job opening for Sub Leader (DMMI WH - Shipping, 2nd Shift) in Battle Creek. Apply here.
- Meijer, Inc. posted a job opening for General Merchandise Clerk in Battle Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Battle Creek here.
Ok Battle Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.