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From our Langford Family studios on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the WVBI Community Calendar for Monday, April 4th, 2022. |
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Now, some news… COVID-19 data released by the state on Friday continues to show good trends. Current seven-day running averages are 831 for new cases and 17 for deaths—that’s statewide. There were 37 new cases in our region during the two days covered by the report and no deaths. Charlevoix had three new cases. Hospital utilization data looks good both statewide and locally. Starting this week, the state will be reporting COVID-19 data once a week on Wednesday. On the island, nothing new other than that the Health Center now has 2nd round Booster shots available for those 50 and older or immunocompromised. Give them a call at 2275 to set up an appointment. Mr. Richard’s class is back from their Washington D-C trip. They had some cool weather, but sunny days and got to see the famous cherry blossoms in almost full bloom. If you see any of the students around town, ask them about their trip. There’s a special exhibit coming the Print Shop Museum at the end of the week. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will be there open from 3:00 to 5:00 on Friday and again on Saturday from 11:00 to 3:00. The exhibit features over 125 original documents and photographs signed by African American historical figures representing the fields of education, politics, science, arts, sports, music, film, religion, and civil rights. Friday evening at 7:00 exhibit curator Dr. Khalid el-Hakim will give a talk that shares through the lens of the black experience how factors, historical figures, and events shaped American history—and how the artifacts in the exhibit relate to that history. |
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Now, here’s a look at what’s happening on your island… Here’s your meeting planner for this 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, Monday, Chair Yoga is on up in 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, 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. Thursday evening, Euchre is on deck at Whiskey Point Brewing Company. Cards hit the table at 7:00. 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. Friday, there are the Black History 101 Mobile Exhibit events we mentioned at the top. The Exhibit is open from 3:00 to 5:00 with an interpretive presentation starting at 7. Saturday, Nothing but Needles is on at the Peaine Township Hall. That event for crafters starts at 9:00. Also, the Black History 101 Exhibit will be open again from 11 to 3:00. Saturday evening, The Matrix-Resurrections is coming the BIG screen with the BIG sound at the BIC Center. Your favorite characters are back and the mysteries continue. Great reviews for this latest installment. It’s rated R. 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. |
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BIRTHDAYS: Jim Wojan is celebrating today. Word is he finally turned 29. Happy Birthday to Jim and, if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you too from all of us at W-V-B-I and your Beaver Island Community Center. |
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TRAFFIC: None, nada, zip. But let’s be careful out there. |
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ON THIS DAY in 1968 while visiting Memphis, Tennessee, to support striking workers, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is shot and killed as he stands on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. Months later, James Earl Ray will be charged with the murder. Also on this date in 1975, childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen launch Microsoft. Other names they considered include ‘Outcorporated Inc.’ and ‘Allen & Gates.’ |
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WORD OF THE DAY: salient (adjective) [SAIL-yunt] which means “standing out conspicuously,” “being prominent,” or “of notable significance.” Salient first popped up in English as a word referring to the act of leaping. It is from the Latin verb salire, which means “to leap.” Today, salient is usually used to describe things that “leap out,” such as the salient features of a painting or the salient points in an argument. |
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Now, to wrap up for this for Beaver Island Monday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” On a lighter note: How many software developers does it take to change a lightbulb? Zero. A lightbulb is a hardware problem. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Monday, April 4th, 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 Rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tonight A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Wednesday Night Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Thursday Night A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Friday A chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 10am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. |
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