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Community Calendar for Monday, September 23rd, 2024. |
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First some news… Summary of a 9 and 10 news story Great Lakes Islands Alliance Unveils Decade-Long Strategic Plan
Photo from glialliance.org The Great Lakes Islands Alliance, or GLIA, has announced its strategic plan for the next ten years, aimed at enhancing connections among island communities and addressing their unique challenges. Released on September 4, the plan outlines four primary goals: facilitating community connections, improving access to information, encouraging collaboration across islands, and amplifying the voices of island residents. Developed over the past year through extensive discussions with island stakeholders, the plan emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about island life among mainland audiences. Angela LeFevre-Welke, chairperson of the GLIA Steering Committee, highlighted the plan as a significant milestone that will help ensure targeted and impactful activities. The announcement comes just ahead of the fifth Great Lakes Islands Summit, scheduled for September 22-25 near the Les Cheneaux Islands. This event will gather islanders to share solutions on various economic, social, and environmental issues, featuring over 20 speakers and discussions on topics such as tourism and biodiversity. For more information on the strategic plan and the upcoming summit, visit the GLIA website. Glialliance.org |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First your meeting planner… None showing as of today A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, same time 6:00 p.m… On the fun front today, Monday Darkskyisland.org for this week’s events Tuesday 9:00am Pickleball Outdoors 10:00am Babies and Toddlers Mix it Up BIDL 10:30am Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program 2:30pm Story Time at the Library 6:00pm Beaver Island AA Meeting Wednesday 10:00am Tending the Wellness Garden 3:00pm Bocce Ball Weekly Roll Thursday 9:00am Pickleball Outdoors 10:00am Women’s Bible Study BI Christian Church 5:00pm Burger & a Beer 6:00pm Beaver Island AA Meeting 7:00pm Euchre Night at WPBC Friday, the day kicks off with Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts at the BIC Center at 8:30. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is on at 10:30 in the Hangout. BICS Soccer versus Mackinac Island and on Saturday On the radio, you’ll hear our fantastic Friday evening lineup of shows to kick off the weekend. Right after the news at 6:00 there’s That Thing with Rich Appel, that top-down top forty sound from the 70s that so much fun. He’s followed at 9:00 by Titus Jennings with the Titus Jennings experience and lots of fine music from all genres and then is music and farce comedy and escape with Marilyn Tae Bayer and the Midnight special starting at 11:00. On Saturday, there’s Pickleball outdoors at 9:00. Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock 5 pm 5:30 pm CMU Appreciation Party On Sunday, there are services at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass at Holy Cross is at 12:15. 5:00 pm Cancer Support gathering at BIRHC |
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NAME OF DAY: Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Eliott. If that’s your name come on into the BIC Center today to claim a free drink of your choice courtesy of your friends at the Beaver Island Community Center and W-V-B-I. BIRTHDAYS: Abigal Hart, John McAfferty Jr, Demetrious Richards, and Collin McGee Happy birthday to Abigal, John, Demetrious and Collin and, if we missed you on our 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 for the most part. We are back to off-season traffic patterns. But, the kids are back in school. So, let’s be careful out there…especially in the school zone. |
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On this day On September 23, 1875, Billy the Kid is arrested for the first time after stealing a basket of laundry. He later broke out of jail and roamed the American West, eventually earning a reputation as an outlaw and murderer and a rap sheet that allegedly included 21 murders. |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day Rue o rue something is to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for it. Rue is often used in the phrase “rue the day.” // I rue the day I signed that infernal contract. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday… |
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Here’s a thought – “Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” On a lighter note: How many apples grow on a tree? All of them! |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Monday, September 23rd, 2024. 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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Today Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph. Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 73. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Friday Sunny, with a high near 74. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 74. |
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Fire danger level on the island set at Medium… |
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Lake Forecast: Out on the big drink… |
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TODAY TONIGHT TUESDAY TUESDAY NIGHT WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY |
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Water temps: 67 in Little Traverse Bay. 69 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 65 in the Straits. Photo from Midlake Buoy operated by National Buoy Center |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
