Football Association Conference 2026
2026-01-15 08:00 - 2026-01-17 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Private event. Visit https://www.mhsfca.com/events/2026-mhsfca-winners-circle-coaches-clinic/ for registration information.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Courtyard by Marriott Battle Creek
12891 Harper Village Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 979-2900
Book Group Rate Here – Courtyard by Marriot Battle Creek

Fairfield Inn Battle Creek
4665 Beckley Road Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, 49015
Book Group Rate Here – Fairfield Inn

DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek
50 Capital Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49017
Book Group Rate Here – DoubleTree Downtown

Residence Inn
13334 6.5 Mile Rd. Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, 49014
Book Group Rate Here – Residence Inn
SHUTTLE INFORMATION
1/15/26 – Pick up report time: 14:45 @ Fairfield,

shuttle from 15:00 – 18:40 then shuttle.

Depart Fairfield @ 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Depart Courtyard @ 15:15, 16:15, 17:15, 18:15
Depart Residence @ 15:25, 16:25, 17:25, 18:25
Arrive @ Double Tree @ 15:40, 16:40, 17:40, 18:40

Reverse Route

Then @ 19:30 start @ Double Tree and shuttle from
19:30-23:00

Depart Double Tree @ 19:30, 20:30, 21:30, 22:30, last trip 23:30
Arrive Fairfield @ 19:45, 20:45, 21:45, 22:45, 23:45
Arrive Courtyard @ 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00
Arrive Residence @ 20:10, 21:10, 22:10, 23:10, 00:10

1/16/26 – Pick up report time: 07:45 @ Fairfield,
shuttle from 08:00-10:40, 12:00-15:40, 18.30-00:15

Depart Fairfield @ 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00,
16:05
Depart Courtyard @ 08:15, 09:15, 10:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15,
16:20
Depart Residence @ 08:25, 09:25, 10:25, 12:25, 13:25, 14:25, 15:25
15:25, 16:30
Arrive @ Double Tree @ 08:40, 09:40, 10:40, 12:40, 13:40, 14:40,
15:40,

Reverse Route

Then @ 18:30 start @ Double Tree and shuttle from
18:30-00:15

Depart Double Tree @ 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30, 22:30, 23:30 last
trip @ 00:15-00:30 (Will depart when full.)

Arrive Fairfield @ 18:30, 19:45, 20:45, 21:45, 22:45, 23:45, 00:30
Arrive Courtyard @ 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00, 00:45
Arrive Residence @ 19:10, 20:10, 21:10, 22:10, 23:10, 00:10, 00:55

* @ Double Tree drop pick up & drop off @ main entrance *

See map – https://maps.app.goo.gl/g9sQXYUaGXLAn2we9

If there is no one at the pick up’s for going portion of the trips
the driver will go to next scheduled pick up. If nobody is at any
of pick ups, shuttle will go to Double Tree in case people
want to go back to hotels.

For return trips, if nobody is at the Double Tree to depart
at scheduled time the driver will pull off and come back at
next scheduled departure time. The driver won’t run empty for
return trips.

2026 MLK People's Belonging Ball
2026-01-19 12:00 - 20:00
2026 MLK People’s Belonging Ball
Join us in 2026 for the MLK People’s Belonging Ball—a night of unity, fun, and celebration!
Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Kellogg Arena | 1 McCamly Square. Battle Creek, MI 49017

Get ready to celebrate at The 2026 MLK People’s Belonging Ball! This in-person event is all about community, joy, and togetherness. Join us for an unforgettable night where everyone belongs. Come connect, dance, and make memories with amazing people. Don’t miss out on the fun and positive vibes – it’s the place to be!
Schedule of Events:
🕑: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Soul Food Competition
🕑: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Business Expo

🕑: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Social Hour
🕑: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner and Entertainment
🕑: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dancing

Contact lesterej@eejc.org for event information.

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VENDORS — NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE Reserve your booth with Kia Whitlock (269) 456-1127 | kiawhi456@gmail.com
Powered by the Education & Economic Justice Coalition and the Village Network of Battle Creek, this is where vision meets action.
Don’t just honor the dream — BUILD THE DREAM.Pull up. Show up. Level up.

Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast
2026-05-05 07:30 - 09:00
Join us at the 44th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast with keynote speaker, Darryl Strawberry.

May 5, 2026 – 7:25-9:00 am

Kellogg Arena, Downtown Battle Creek

Tickets: $20; Reserved Table (8 seats): $160

Purchase tickets HERE

Please consider donating to the Community Prayer Breakfast fund!
Donations enable students to attend at no cost to themselves and help offset event costs. All levels of donations are appreciated. Donations of $100 or more will receive an invitation to the reception with Darryl Strawberry on Monday evening, May 4.
