Scene Magazine

05/07/2026

The final issue is out. Scene Magazine Remembered can be found all across the community or be read online at scenepub.com. Thank you for the opportunity to share the community’s successes over the years!

02/01/2026

Another way to support your community!

Wow! We asked you delivered...over 120 blankets to the Share Center! Thank you for your generosity and blankets are no longer needed at this time (Updated 2/3)

01/19/2026

Fun for the whole family!

💘❄️ VALENTINE’S DAY — BUT MAKE IT SLEDDING ❄️💘

Skip the fancy dinner and fall head over heels for winter fun instead.

Celebrate Februhairy Festivus 2026 on Saturday, Feb 14, from 12pm–5pm at Leila Arboretum.

Friends, families, laughter, and cardboard sled glory — now that’s a love story. 🛷❤️

01/15/2026

Family fun

BUILD IT! RIDE IT! LAUGH YOUR FACE OFF!
Cardboard? Check. Tape? Check. HILARIOUS sled designs? Double check!

Februhairy Festivus is almost here — celebrate winter with good vibes, great people, and maybe the wackiest sled you’ve ever made! 🛷

Leila Arboretum • Sat, Feb 14 • 12–5pm

🛷 FREE FAMILY FUN 🛷

01/10/2026

Another way to support our community.

You’re Invited! 🏠✨to come experience the heart behind Isaiah 117 House! Enjoy a self-guided tour, meet a few of our woderful volunteers, and see how this home will provide comfort and care for children in a critical time. Coffee, hot cocoa, and donut holes included ☕🍩

Admission: Instead of a ticket, we ask guests to bring or purchase one item from our registry to help prepare the house for opening OR a gift card to Lowe's, a local grocery store or local restaurant.
https://www.myregistry.com/organization/isaiah-117-house-battle-creek-mi/4989869

We can’t wait to welcome you through our Red Doors!
Please RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/iR9rU7nGRb

01/09/2026

It’s a win-win.

Down Sizing, Moving, Empty Nester or Cleaning House?
Save the landfills and give us a call!

01/08/2026

Congratulations to the Substance Abuse Council.

🎉 40 Years of Prevention. 40 Years of Community!

In the mid-1980s, as youth drug use rapidly increased in the Battle Creek area, two community members — Penny DeGarmo and Dave Steger — joined forces with concerned parents to take action. In 1986, that grassroots effort became the Substance Abuse Council (SAC), with one clear purpose: helping individuals of all ages lead drug-free lives.

Four decades later, that mission remains just as strong. 👏

Today, we continue working to improve community health through the prevention and reduction of substance use across Calhoun County, collaborating with more than 100 partners — including law enforcement, schools, parents, elected officials, and healthcare providers.

This anniversary isn’t just a celebration of our past — it’s a commitment to our future. 💙
If you’d like to be part of this life-saving work, we’d love to hear from you! 📞 269-326-4040

01/06/2026

Another way you can help in our community.

Right now, there are children in our community who need a safe place to land - a warm bed, a calm voice, and someone who shows up.

Becoming a licensed foster home isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could make a difference in a child’s life, this might be your next step.

📧 [email protected]

📞 (269) 456-0210
Reach out to ask questions or start the process - we’re here to walk with you.

01/06/2026

Another community need.

Hey friends — we’re back!
(Although truth be told, we never really stopped — The Haven has been open 24/7/365, serving our community day in and day out, even through the holidays.)

As we head into 2026, we’re taking time to look at where we’ve been, where we’re strong, and where we can grow. We’re getting ready for the new challenges and new opportunities this year will bring — and staying focused on how we can best serve those who need us most.

To everyone who gave during the last part of 2025: thank you. Your support means the world to us and the people we serve.

As 2026 begins, we hope you’ll keep walking with us. Together, we can continue building a relationship that allows our ministries to bring real, lasting change to our community.

👉 Current Need: We’re especially in need of cleaning supplies — things like laundry soap, bleach, and disinfectants are always in high demand and help keep our shelter clean and safe for everyone. If you're able to donate, drop-offs are welcome at:

📍 11 Green St., Battle Creek, MI
📞 (269) 965-1148

Thank you for continuing to stand with us. Let’s make 2026 a year of hope and impact — together. 💛