AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Battle Creek Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:07:38 -0600 Join us for our Campaign Wrap-Up! We cordially invite you to join us for the 2009 Community Campaign Wrap-Up Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 4:30 -... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/united-way-of-greater-battle-creek-winter-newsletter-2009-237912 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/united-way-of-greater-battle-creek-winter-newsletter-2009-237912 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/battle-creek-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-battle-creek-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/battle-creek-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-battle-creek-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 December is a great month to bring your co-workers, family, or a group of friends, out to enjoy some hard hitting, sport's entertainment, at... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/december-2009-bc-revolution-group-ticket-packages-236142 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/december-2009-bc-revolution-group-ticket-packages-236142 Sports and Recreation Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Emmett DPS Computer Crimes Officer Leads Investigators To Potential Child Predator In Norton Shores From Online Sting Officers from the Norton... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/emmett-dps-computer-crimes-officer-leads-investigators-to-potential-child-predator-235165 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/emmett-dps-computer-crimes-officer-leads-investigators-to-potential-child-predator-235165 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Michigan (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/athens/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-calhoun-county-226425 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/athens/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-calhoun-county-226425 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 SPAY MICHIGAN IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY!  1-888-5 SPAY HELP, or log onto www.spayusa.org, click Michigan lower right, click link to... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/pet-owners-looking-for-affordable-spay-neuter-in-michigan-224137 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/battlecreek/news/pet-owners-looking-for-affordable-spay-neuter-in-michigan-224137 Health and Fitness Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Calhoun County, MI area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Calhoun County,... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/athens/news/calhoun-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-calhoun-county-220613 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/athens/news/calhoun-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-calhoun-county-220613 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Calhoun County Michigan area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/athens/news/calhoun-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-calhoun-county-221505 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/athens/news/calhoun-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-calhoun-county-221505 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Michigan corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/find-michigan-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-michigan-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217183 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/lansing/news/find-michigan-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-michigan-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217183 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-battle-creek-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-battle-creek-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600