Sundays in Battle Creek, seaux boring, so not
“Some people use Sundays to prepare for the week, I want to prepare in a completely different way. I want to expose people to things they may never have heard of before and bridge those gaps.”
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Battle Creek creatives offer advice and support to area students during Art Bash 2024
“More of our students need to see the arts in nontraditional ways. We want children to see and be engaged and be empowered through the message that was being given out.”
What would Lucinda do? Southwest Michigan women channel their feminist forebears
To commemorate Women's History Month, we asked some Southwest Michigan area women to offer their perspectives on what local women of note might have to say today about issues that cemented their place in history.
Battle Creek’s Fatherhood & Family Services Hub supports fathers to nurture their children
“I remember when my son was born. . .I’d often talk about it with my mom and friends and I’d tell him that I didn’t understand how someone could have a child and not be there for them. Every dad is their kid's superhero.”
Battle Creek Public School’s Bearcat Advantage expands to include Michigan’s private institutions
“This really helps the child guide their education in a way they couldn’t before. They can choose the program that best suits what they’re looking for versus what they can afford."
Community Centers in Battle Creek awarded $1.5 million in State funding
Three community centers in Battle Creek were awarded over $1.5 million of State funding to "ensure that more than 100,000 Michiganders already living in poverty have access to better food and living conditions, transportation, and childcare opportunities."
April showers bring rain barrels to catch them in Battle Creek
Saving April showers for drier months is easy with a rain barrel, which both helps conserve water and capture storm runoff. In April, the City of Battle Creek is selling rain barrels and composting containers to help reduce environmental impact.
Access to free training boosts number of certified Early Childhood Educators in Battle Creek
“I have been looking for love for my whole life. Just somebody to unconditionally love me and the kids give me that. I can’t wait to go to work every day to see those kids.”
Wimee the Robot to help celebrate National Reading Month at Willard Library
“I think we’re ahead of our time. We had an earlier mindset of creating and inspiring kids to see their words become images and that’s when we built Wimee, a robot with the personality of a young kid."
Safe space at Battle Creek’s Voces helps immigrants navigate legal landscape
“We have had generations of people who have emigrated from their native countries and established themselves here (in Battle Creek). It’s a safe and embracing community.”
