| From our Langford Family studios on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the WVBI Community Calendar for Friday, April 1st, 2022. |
| Now, some news…
The Health Center has announced that they have second round COVID-19 Pfizer booster vaccines available—that after the CDC adopted guidelines for second rounds of COVID-19 boosters. The C-D-C says those over 50 are eligible to get one four months after they got the first booster. Also on the eligibility list are those 12 and over with certain kinds of immunocompromise. For now, only the Pfizer booster is available, but that can be used no matter what COVID-19 vaccine you’ve received previously. Additional Moderna boosters are on order for those who prefer that option. If you are interested in a booster, contact the health center to arrange a time. Because the vaccine comes in multi-dose vials that must be completely used promptly after opening, they’ll be scheduling the next round of jabs in batches.
Meantime, the Health Center has no new COVID-19 tests or cases to report. Next report on statewide numbers is due this afternoon. Next week, the state will start reporting once a week on Wednesdays instead of on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
Local officials are encouraging residents to participate in a global selfie to be taken Saturday morning using the new James Webb Space telescope. W-V-B-I’s Night Sky story-teller Mary Stewart Adams has the details. |
| 1:59 Q:…”I’m Mary Stewart Adams.” |
| Local officials are calling on island residents to gather at the car wash on the north end of the island so that the telescope will have the best shot of overcoming the tree-line. They say they’d like to make the biggest heat dot possible so that the island will be clearly visible in the first-time, April 1st photo.
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| Now, here’s a look at what’s happening on your island…
Here’s your meeting planner for next week: St. James Planning Commission meets on Tuesday at 6:00 out at the Township Hall. Peaine Township Planning Commission meets Wednesday morning at 9:00 at their Township Hall. B-I-C-S Committee of the Whole meets Wednesday evening at 5:30 in the front office conference room at school.
Meeting details are in the calendar entries online.
On the fun front today, Friday, Pickleball is on—in the Theater at the BIC Center at 10:00. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is on up in the Hangout at 10:30 and at noon it’s C-O-A’s winter BINGO game also here at the BIC Center.
Saturday, there’s an evening movie at the BIC Center at 7:00. It’s the Rom-com Marry me with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. Great reviews. Rated PG-13. Concession stand will be open. Trailer is on the BIC Center website at bic center dot org.
Sunday there are services at Holy Cross, the Christian Church, and the Lighthouse fellowship. Times and more details are in the calendar.
Monday, Chair Yoga is on up ion the Hangout. Start time is 10:00.
Tuesday, Tai Chi is on up in the Hangout at 9:30. Pickleball is on at 10:00 in the Theater. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise program is on at 10:30 in the Hangout. And, Tuesday evening, Open Mic Night returns to the Bodega. Signup at 6:30. Performances begin at 7:00. There’s be special snacks for a freewill donation and the regular Bodega menu available.
Wednesday, Nothing but Needles is on at the Peaine Township Hall. That event for crafters starts at 9:00. Also, it’s C-O-A’s Chair Yoga at 10:30. Wednesday evening it’s Time for Art at the BIC Center with Cindy Ricksgers. Start time is 5:00. Thursday, Tai Chi is on at the BIC Center at 9:30. Pickleball is on, too, in the theater from 10 to noon. Games Galore is on up on the Hangout from 1:00 to 4:00. And, at 3:00 it’s CommuniTea time up in the Hangout as well—with a variety of teas and snacks available. And Thursday evening, Euchre is on deck at Whiskey Point Brewing Company. Cards hit the table at 7:00. |
| BIRTHDAYS: None on the list today. Tomorrow Josh Runberg and Bryan Foli. Sunday, my son Ryan Boyle, Jared Wojan, Heather Cary, Bridget Martin, Paul Cole, Kira Turner and Courtney DeRuiter. Happy Birthday to Courtney, Kira, Bridget, Heather, Josh, Bryan, Ryan, Jared and Paul, and, if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from all of us at W-V-B-I and your Beaver Island Community Center. |
| TRAFFIC: None, nada, zip. But let’s be careful out there. |
| ON THIS DAY in 1698 several gullible people are sent to the Tower of London to see the “washing of the lions” (a nonexistent practice), as will be reported April 2 by a London newspaper. The prank will endure for centuries, making clear that the tradition of tricking dupes on April 1 is becoming increasingly popular. On the island, traditions include three-toed sloth sightings on the south end, joint township hall proposals—and now James Webb Space telescope selfies. |
| WORD OF THE DAY: predilection (noun) [pred-uh-LEK-shun] which is “a natural liking for something” or “a tendency to do or to be attracted to something.” Predilection comes from French prediléction and Latin praediligere, meaning “to love more” or “to prefer.” In Latin, diligere means “to love.” |
| Now, to wrap up for this for Beaver Island Friday… |
| Here’s a thought for the day from Winston Churchill: “Everyone has his day, and some days last longer than others.”
On a lighter note: What did the tortilla chip say to the cheese? It’s nach-yo business? |
| That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Friday, April 1st, 2022. I’m Kevin Boyle reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios wishing you a great day—and asking you: why not go ahead and make it the best day ever? And, thanks for listening. |
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| Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Saturday Night Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Sunday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 5 mph. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Monday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Tuesday Night A chance of rain and snow showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wednesday Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Wednesday Night Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Thursday A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. |
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