Photo contest - Kalamazoo River Watershed Show off the beauty of the Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Rivers and their tributaries in Calhoun County! There will be cash prize winners in adult and student divisions. Photos may be displayed in the community and/or used in publications, like the annual community Water Partners calendar. Sponsored by the Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners.

Yard waste curbside pickup Bag leaves in paper bags - leaf bags for specifically designed for this purpose are sold in most area grocery stores - or place them in a container clearly marked "yard waste." Each container cannot exceed 50 pounds in weight. Waste Management will haul them away along with your regular trash. No plastic bags, please. Please note that this is for city residents only.

Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival Ready to take flight? Watch the hot air balloons take off every morning and night, watch the air show, or enjoy the Skerbeck Carnival. The highlight of this year’s Air Show with be the F-22 Raptor and TORA TORA TORA - Commemorative Air Force Pearl Harbor Re-Enactment! It all ends with a bang with the 4th of July Fireworks show at 10:30 on the 4th! Come out for a great weekend of fun with friends and family!