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Community Calendar Report for Monday March 17th, 2025. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all. |
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First, some news… Team BIROBOT completed their second competition in Berrien Springs, Michigan yesterday. Although they didn’t make it to the playoff rounds, their robot was scoring quite well throughout the weekend. They also won another Judges Award for the team’s unique efforts, performance, and dynamics. The final district event for this season will be at Ferris State University in Big Rapids March 27th to the 29th. Want to support our Beaver Island robotics superstars? Head over to birobot.org where you can become a sponsor or grab some cool team merch! And if you can’t make it to the events in person, no worries – you can follow all the action and watch livestreams on TheBlueAlliance.com. |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First up, a reminder that the Beaver Island AA meetings continue to meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Christian Church. This Tuesday, March 18th, the Beaver Island Waste Management Committee will meet at 1:30 PM at the Peaine Township Hall. and the BIA Board meets at 4 at the BIC Center Wednesday at 5:30, St. James Township will hold their Budget Meeting at the Township Hall. Thursday brings us two 4:30 meetings: the Beaver Island District Library Board at the library and the Telecommunications Advisory Committee, which meets at the BIC Center. Now, looking at the week ahead: On Monday, start your day with Cardio Drumming at 10 AM at the Community Center. Later, you can try Qigong Practice at 5 PM, also at the Community Center. And don’t miss a special event at the Library – JoAnne Cook, a Native American Storyteller, will be sharing her talents at 7 PM. Tuesday is packed with activities! The Talking Threads Group meets at Peaine Township Hall at 9:30. Parents, bring your little ones to the Library at 10 for Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up. Pickleball enthusiasts can head to the BIC Center at 10 as well. At 10:30, there’s the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, followed by Senior Tai Chi at 11:30, both at the BIC Center. The Library hosts Story Time at 2:30. Feeling creative? The Improv Club Workshop starts at 5:30 at the BIC Center. Wednesday offers COA BINGO at the BIC Center at 1 PM. There’s a special Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for the Paul Lamb Family at the Shamrock at 5, and Time for Art at the BIC Center also at 5. Medical First Responder Class begins at 7 PM. Thursday is another busy day! Cardio Drumming and Pickleball both start at 10 AM at the BIC Center, and the Women’s Bible Study meets at the Christian Church at the same time. Chair Yoga begins at 11 AM at the BIC Center. In the evening, enjoy Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock at 5 PM, Euchre Night at WPBC at 7, and another session of the Medical First Responder Class at the School at 7. And to round out the week on Friday, seniors and veterans can enjoy Coffee & Donuts at the BIC Center starting at 9 AM. Pickleball is back at 10 at the BIC Center, and the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program meets again at 10:30. [Kick off your weekend with our fantastic Friday lineup! After the 6:00pm news, enjoy “That Thing with Rich Appel” featuring top-forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00pm, tune into “The Titus Jennings Experience” offering music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00pm for music, farce comedy, and late-night escape.] And don’t forget about Saturday! Young techies can join the Fiero Code Club at the Library at 2 PM. Then it’s movie day at the BIC Center with their “Read It & Reel It” series. At 3 PM, catch “The Lorax,” a charming tale about a 12-year-old boy searching for the one thing that will help him win the affection of the girl of his dreams, discovering the story of the grumpy yet endearing Lorax who fights to protect his world. After the movie, head over to the Shamrock for Prime Rib Night at 5 PM. Then return to the BIC Center at 6 PM for another “Read It & Reel It” feature: “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” the heartwarming story of a golden retriever named Enzo who learns from his owner, aspiring Formula One driver Denny, that racetrack techniques can also navigate life’s journey. Your Saturday evening soundtrack begins with Country Classics at 5:00pm with Sheri Timsak, followed by Songs from the Trail with Jackson Smith and Steve Girbach at 7:00pm. At 9:00pm, Mark Beltaire takes over with Rockin’ the Boat, continuing with the Blues Cruise at 10:00pm. Cousin Dan wraps up the night with the Too Good Radio Show at 11:00pm..] Sunday For those attending services, the Beaver Island Christian Church has worship at 10 AM, and Sunday Mass at Holy Cross Church is at 12:15 PM. Remember, for the complete community calendar, you can visit calendar.wvbi.net |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Aoife (ee-fuh). If that’s your name, head on down to the BIC Center to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Happy Birthday today to Sharon Vance and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you, too, from everyone at WVBI and your Beaver Island Community Center! [And, here’s a way to send special birthday wishes to someone on the island: The B-I-C-S National Honor Society will put up a sign in their yard in exchange for a donation of $10 or more to the Build a Cure for Cancer fund. Contact N-H-S president Alyssa Martin for more details. You can reach her through the front desk at school.] |
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TRAFFIC: None. But the roads are super slick after the snow and glaze of icing yesterday. So, let’s be careful out there. Especially in the school zone. |
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On this day in 461 On March 17, 461 A.D., Saint Patrick, Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland, dies at (SAWL-dah-Nee-TRAK) Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland. Today he is honored with the annual holiday of St. Patrick’s Day. |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day – Rife – Rife usually describes things that are very common and often—though not always—bad or unpleasant. Rife is also commonly used in the phrase “rife with” to mean “copiously supplied” or “having a large amount of; full of.” Unlike most adjectives, rife is not used before a noun. // Speculation about who would be sent to the new office had been rife for weeks. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island St. Patrick’s Day Monday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day – May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door. |
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On a lighter note, when I am driving on the mainland I glue a coffee cup to the roof of my car, yep, that way everyone still waves at me. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Monday, March 17th, 2025. I’m Greg Doig 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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Monday Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph. Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Wednesday Night Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Thursday Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Saturday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 39. |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
