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Community Calendar Report for Friday, October 30th, 2026.
Beaver Island District Library Display = Photo by Greg Doig
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First some news…
Renee Vanessa Elias, a 59-year-old chiropractor from Gaylord, Michigan, was arrested on October 28, 2026, for allegedly stealing more than $10,000 worth of luggage from Cherry Capital Airport [1].
Key Details:
Charges: Two felony counts of larceny in a building, each carrying a potential four-year prison sentence.
Investigation: Airport police launched a months-long investigation in August 2026 after multiple travelers reported missing checked bags from the baggage claim area.
Evidence: Security footage was used to identify Elias as the suspect. Police reportedly recovered over $10,000 in stolen property at the time of her arrest.
Status: She is currently being held on a $15,000 bond and is scheduled for a probable cause conference on November 10, 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs processed a record 3.1 million claims in fiscal year 2026, driven by an 80% increase in submissions since 2022 and extensive outreach efforts.
To manage the rising volume of claims, the VA plans to hire over 2,000 additional claims processors in fiscal year 2027, expanding its current workforce of approximately 13,000.
VA Secretary Doug Collins stated that these new hires are intended to maintain improvements in the speed, accuracy, and volume of disability claims processing.
Photo from wreathsacrossamerica.org
Finally, a reminder about the Friends of Beaver Island AmVets and their Wreaths Across America campaign, which places wreaths on the graves of vets for the holidays. Seventeen dollars will cover one wreath or thirty-four gets three. Make checks payable to W-A-A
and mail to Box Eight, Beaver Island, to arrive before Thanksgiving, or donate online. to donate go to wreaths across America dot org and use the map to locate the Island. There’s a link in today’s script online.
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Now here’s a look at upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…
First, your meeting planner for the week…
A-A meets Saturday at 6:00.
Locations and more details for meetings are in the calendar entries online.
On the fun front today…
Friday
At school, the annual grade school Halloween Costume Parade starts at 8:15 in the morning. Kids should arrive in costume, and parents should plan to take costumes home afterward. No toy weapons. The BIC Center’s fourth annual Pumpkin Walk runs from all day from 9:00 to 7:00. Senior and Veterans Coffee and Donuts runs from 9:00 to 11:00 in the lobby. Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park, and Chair Strength Training follows at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. Back at school, the Student Council’s Haunted Hallway runs from 6:00 to 7:00 for all students. Admission is one dollar for kindergarten through sixth grade and five dollars for seventh through twelfth. The older students’ admission includes an after-party from 7:00 to 9:00. Wear your costumes. Face painting is available for three dollars. Candy donations for the haunt can be dropped off this week at the school’s front desk during school hours.
Saturday
The BIC Center’s Pumpkin Walk continues from 11:00 to 7:00. The library’s Halloween party runs from 3:00 to 5:00, with spooky snacks, games and prizes. All are welcome. TUNES hosts a Halloween open house at its studio next to the hardware, with a look inside, cider and sweet treats. Trick-or-treaters can pick up treat bags from 4:30 to 7:30. Everyone is welcome. Trunk or Treat runs from 5:00 to 6:30 at the Gregg Fellowship Center. Prime Rib Night starts at 5:00 at the Shamrock. And, the annual Circle M Halloween Party starts at 8:00. Appetizers appreciated. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Sunday
The Episcopal Mission has services at 9:00 and the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15.
Looking ahead to coming items of note…
Apex Insurance Services’ Medicare enrollment appointments, postponed because of fog, are now November 5th and 6th. Call 888-858-2739 to schedule. And, mark your calendars now for the Christmas Bazaar on Sunday November 8th from 11 to two at the G-F-C.
Winter is coming and so is Christmas. Get ready with the Annual Christmas Bazaar at the GFC on Sunday, November 8th from 11:00 to 2:00. Graphic from
Beaver
Island Christian Church
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Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Freddie and Saturday it is Tricl or Treat Day. If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
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On our Birthday List: On our list today is Izabella Delaut, Katie Johnson, Peterson Haak, Kenny Gilfillan
And Jon Sweet. Saturday, we have Jordan Marsh. Happy Birthday to Izabella, Katie, Peterson, Kenny, Jon and
Jordan and, if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
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TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays but. Let’s be careful out there. Especially in the school zone.
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On this date in 1938, Orson Welles broadcast a radio adaptation of “The War of the Worlds” on CBS, which many listeners joined mid-program after switching from a popular NBC comedy show.
The broadcast utilized a realistic format, interspersing musical performances with increasingly urgent news bulletins that described explosions on Mars and a subsequent alien landing in Grovers Mills, New Jersey.
The play featured vivid, dramatic descriptions of the extraterrestrial creatures emerging from a metallic cylinder, contributing to the program’s intense and immersive narrative style. The Federal Communications Commission investigated the unorthodox program
but found no law was broken.
Photo Generated by GenSpark AI
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Our Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is reticent (RET-uh-sunt) (adjective) Someone may be described as reticent if they are feeling or showing reluctance, that is, hesitation or unwillingness to do something.
Reticent can also describe someone who is reserved, inclined to be silent or uncommunicative about things.
// The team was reticent to spend such a large amount of money, even for an all-star free agent.
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Friday…
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Here’s a thought for the day from ― H.G. Wells, The War of the Worlds ― “The intellectual side of man already admits that life is an incessant struggle for existence,”
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And on a lighter note, how does a witch know the best time to go trick or treating?
She checks her witch watch.
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Friday, October 30th, 2026. I’m Greg Doig reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios wishing you a great day and asking: why not go ahead and make it the best day ever? And thanks for
listening.
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WEATHER
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[Current Condition Report, then…]
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Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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Air Quality Index this morning is 0.
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Fire Danger: Low
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Out on the Big Drink…
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National
Data Buoy Center
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Friday
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Saturday
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Monday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
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Water Temps: 56 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 56 in the Straits. Sleeping Bear and Little Traverse Bay not reporting.
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
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Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
[Time check.]
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