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Calhoun County, MI
27Events this week
6Free things to do
87New spots
86New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Calhoun County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 27 events, day by day →

Flea Market and Antique Show

Sunday 10am · Cornwell's Turkeyville

Aaron Wood

Sunday 1pm · Horrocks & Company

Women’s Cyclical Wellness Yoga

Sunday 1:30pm · Karma House Community Wellness Center

Silent Book Club

Monday 5pm · The Midnight Chapter

Monday Night Board Games

Monday 5pm · Arcane Games

New in Calhoun County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Cafe at FireKeepers Casino Hotel

Cafes

Comfort with a twist: Serving classic comfort foods with a fashionable flair, Cafe at FireKeepers Casino Hotel is the easy move when you want real-deal breakfast or lunch without losing the casino buzz.

firekeeperscasino.com ↗

DANCESCAPE

Arts & Culture

Find your groove: Battle Creek’s newest studio, DANCESCAPE, makes dance more than movement with welcoming kids and adult classes, many easy to drop into; add private lessons, choreography help, studio rentals, and birthday parties, all with a mental-wellness, community-first vibe that feels good.

dancewithdancescape.com ↗

Dickerson Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Blues-ready jam time: Got a guitar, horn, or just the itch to finally play with people?

dickersonmusiccompany.com ↗

Calhoun County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Calhoun County’s best →

Most read in Calhoun County

The five stories Calhoun County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Strange Fight Story & Rare Photo of Dolly Parton in Battle Creek Cemetery Emerges

    Dolly Parton, a legendary singer who rose to fame in 1967 with her debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, is considered one of the biggest musical stars the world has ever seen.

    Full story at wkfr.com ↗

  2. Demolition of Southwestern Junior High continues

    The 100-year-old Southwestern Junior High in Battle Creek, Michigan, is being torn down due to public safety concerns.

    Full story at wwmt.com ↗

  3. As Michigan rolls out automated traffic tickets, new law blocks driver points

    A new law signed by Michigan's Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, ensures that automated traffic tickets can only result in fines.

    Full story at themanchestermirror.com ↗

  4. Golf Simulator Venue Yardage Club Setting Up At 110 South Hamilton In Downtown Marshall

    The Yardage Club, a 24/7 golf simulator company, is set to open at 110 South Hamilton St.

    Full story at theticket953.com ↗

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