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.

Post Band Concert Series Enjoy a summer concert with the world-class Post Band on Thursdays during the summer at Festival Market Square in downtown Battle Creek. The series is free and open to the public. Seating is festival style on a first-come, first-serve basis. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a relaxing evening of music!