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 The Junior League of Battle Creek is      united with nine Junior Leagues in  Michigan under the Michigan State  Council of Junior Leagues (MSC). Each  League has one or more representatives  that sit on the State  Public Affairs  Committee (SPAC).  SPAC serves as  the advocacy arm for  these Leagues  and chooses a focus  every two to three  years. The current  statewide focus is  early childhood  education and care.

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Past Projects

  • Junior Theater
    1948/49
    The Junior League of Battle Creek established the Children's Theater which later became Junior Theater.  The Battle Creek Junior Theater provides an opportunity for youth in grades 5 through 9 to participate in a live theatrical or musical theater performance.  Youth throughout the city from all school districts are eligible to participate and create lasting memories and friendships while gaining confidence, self worth, team building skills and self esteem.
  • Kimball House Museum
    1966/67
    The Junior League of Battle Creek started the Kimball House Museum.  Kimball House is a Queen Anne style Victorian house museum, which was built in 1886 as the family home for three generations of physicians. The museum also serves as Battle Creek’s local history museum. Several rooms are interpreted as upper middle class Victorian life and reflect the Kimball family story. There are special exhibit rooms focusing on the Battle Creek Sanitarium and Sojourner Truth. Displays of special interest to children and families include the pioneer room and general store, as well as the servant’s quarters.
  • Binder Park Zoo Volunteer Program
    1978/79
    The Junior League of Battle Creek established a volunteer program for the Binder Park Zoo.
  • Safe Place
    1982/83
    The Junior League of Battle Creek helped create S.A.F.E. Place.  S.A.F.E. Place provides shelter, court advocacy, referrals and comprehensive counseling programs for victims of domestic violence — women and children who have been physically, verbally, or emotionally abused.
  • Safety Town
    1993/94
    Safety Town was offered by the Junior League of Battle Creek and later adopted by Battle Creek Parks and Recreation. During the session, children will learn by actively participating in safety lessons. Under the guidance of classroom teachers, police officers, fire fighters, EMS and other community helpers, children will learn and practice safe reactions and behaviors before experiencing these unfamiliar situations in real life.
  • Kids Fest
    1996/97
    The Junior League of Battle Creek implemented Kids Fest in collaboration with Battle Creek Health System.  Kids' Fest provides free information to the public on children's health and wellness issues through activities, giveaways, and guest speakers. Many community agencies and businesses participate through sponsorship and interactive booths and kiosks.
  • Toy Chest lending Library
    1997/98
    The Junior League of Battle Creek implemented the Toy Chest lending library at Willard LIbrary.  The Toy Chest allows children to check out educational toys for a 2-week period.
  • Baby Think It Over
    1999/00
    The Junior League of Battle Creek created Baby Think It Over.  This project, which was eventually turned over to the American Red Cross, was designed to loan computer infant simulators ("babies") to qualified agencies, schools and organizations for instruction and training.  The purpose was to teach area youth of the responsibility of caring for a baby, in hopes of lowering the teen pregnancy rate in Calhoun County.

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A Brief History
The Service League of Battle Creek w
as organized December 3, 1935. The Junior League of Battle Creek was founded in 1948 and is a member of the Association of Junior League, an international federation of over 293 leagues in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

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