Bobby Holley Awards New Bikes to 12 More Needy Kids
Bobby Holley’s latest mission to help the community is the get brand new bikes into the hands of needy kids, aged 7-11. All Battle Creek kids need to do to qualify is take a few minutes to write an essay on “Why I Need a Bike.”
He started a few months ago, collecting bottles and cans to raise money. Lately, the entertainer and community activist has been seen at busy intersections and shopping centers singing for donations.
So far, none of the essays will win a Pulitzer Prize, but that’s not the point. Writing can be a lot like riding a bike. Everybody has to climb on a bike for the first time, and it can be scary, but once you make that leap, well, you know what they say, “it’s like riding a bike.” Writing is much the same, and it’s a skill that may be more important than ever, with the internet and social media in the pocket of every citizen. People who learn to write well, and tell stories, ar
Townsquare Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Townie Awards 2021
Local businesses have always been an integral part of the fabric of our community, and supporting these businesses has never been more important.
Townsquare Kalamazoo/Battle Creek is committed to standing with local businesses, and the people who bring them to life and make them special. So we are very proud to introduce our inaugural Townsquare Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Townie Awards for 2021.
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The Townies are our way of honoring some of the local businesses that help define the unique character of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek community. We know you ll recognize some, and others might be new to you but since our community grows and changes constantly, that s the point. We hope you enjoy this eclectic list of some of the people, places and things that we love about Kalamazoo/Battle Creek. Please join us in rallying to celebrate and support them during this challenging time, and always.